Magic, Movies and the Boulder Bach Festival!
This weekend you can also enjoy the Boulder Bach Festival and a variety of classes, indie artists and events — with various locations in Erie and nearby Boulder, Louisville, Lafayette and Longmont.
TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, March 21
ART & SIP: MINIATURE BOOKBINDING
Always a favorite, bookbinding is back! Learn new techniques to make sweet tiny books. You will select materials and combine them in your own unique way to produce a one-of-a-kind miniature book for sketching, journaling, note-taking, whatever! Grab a drink learn the art of handcrafting your own unique book. Beer, wine, fizzy water and snacks are available to purchase at the Atrium Bar. Register below or call 303-651-8374.
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
4:00 & 8:00 p.m.
Cost: $40
BOULDER BACH FESTIVAL
The season finale of Boulder Bach Festival occurs on J.S. Bach’s birthday and features one of the world’s most famous violin soloists, Vadim Gluzman. Performing on his Stradivarius violin, Gluzman collaborates with BBF’s CORE artists in a program that travels from Bach’s Violin Concerto in A Minor to an intimate work of the French baroque. Navigating the waters of music history, Gluzman and the CORE ensemble then present a passacaglia by Arvo Pärt, one of the most profound composers of our time, whose works “Fratres” and “Spiegel im Spiegel” were performed by BBF at The Dairy last year. Finally, the ensemble gathers, and BBF Music Director Zachary Carrettin joins Vadim Gluzman for a wild and heartfelt rendition of Bach’s much-adored Concerto for Two Violins.
In addition to a solo career in which his concerts frequently sell out all of the world’s concert halls, from Carnegie Hall to Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam, and Milan, Ukrainian-born Israeli violin virtuoso Vadim Gluzman offers a remarkable musical sensitivity and stylistic flexibility. This performance offers a view into the mind of one of the world’s greatest living violin virtuosos, in a concerto/ensemble collaboration with some of our region’s finest musical artists, Boulder Bach’s CORE ensemble.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
4:00 p.m.
Tickets: $30-$65
Info: 303-440-7826
DEAD MAN SCREENING
Accountant William Blake (Johnny Depp) rides by train to the frontier company town of Machine, where he’s caught in the middle of a fatal lovers’ quarrel. “Dead Man” redefines the western genre with its striking black-and-white visuals and an evocative score by Neil Young. Written and directed by Jim Jarmusch. Presented in conjunction with the Museum’s “Picturing the West” showcase, so arrive early to visit the exhibition.
Longmont Museum, Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
7:00 p.m.
Cost: $5-$10
Info: 303-651-8374
RAY CHEN
Violinist Ray Chen redefines what it means to be a classical musician in the 21st century. Chen uses his witty and down-to-earth online media presence to make classical music more accessible, inspiring millions. Bringing his remarkable musicianship to prestigious concert halls around the world, he has won the admiration of classical music fans of all generations.
“Ray Chen can do pretty much anything he wants on the violin.” – The Washington Post
Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder
7:30 p.m.
Tickets $20-$90
PROXIMA PARADA
Próxima Parada means ‘next stop’ in Spanish and Portuguese. As college students in San Luis Obispo, California taking the bus to school, at every stop they’d hear, “Now approaching, próxima parada…” 100 times a day. After ten years of next stops, their songs have become more and more focused on personal growth and groove, where each player adds just what’s needed and makes up a piece of a whole. Some songs are sunny and light-hearted indie soul, others have a late-Mac-Miller mellow vibe, all the while speaking to who they are working to be. 2023 brings Próxima Parada’s strongest album to date and much touring. The first single, So Many Ways to Get Downtown is out now.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $20
Info: 303-447-0095
HOW TO BE A BILLIONAIRE
Tom Simons, aka TommyInnit, is a British YouTuber and Twitch Streamer with 50 million subscribers across all platforms. The 19-year-old entertainer wears the hats of gamer, performer, comedian and writer. At the age of just 17, he surpassed one billion views on YouTube, as well as breaking two Guinness World Records for the most-followed Minecraft channel on Twitch and the most-watched Minecraft stream. In 2023, Tom toured the UK with his first theatre show ‘Annoying at First’, selling out The London Apollo with his entertaining blend of musical storytelling, zany comedy, and heartwarming autobiography about his life as a YouTuber. Tom’s book ‘TommyInnit Says: The Quote Book’, edited by Wilbur Soot, is an Amazon and Sunday Times best-seller, published by Quercus. Tom recently became an ambassador for Sarcoma UK, pledging his support to the charity after the passing of his friend and fellow YouTuber, Technoblade.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $47
Phone: 303-786-7030
Thursday-Sunday, March 21-24
IMPROVISED SHAKESPEARE
The Improvised Shakespeare Company® proudly presents an evening of spontaneous comedy featuring the language and themes of William Shakespeare! Based on one audience suggestion (the title of a show that has never been written), the dazzling players create a brand new, fully improvised Shakespearean masterpiece right before your eyes. Nothing has been planned out, rehearsed, or written. All of the dialogue is said for the first time, the characters are created as you watch, and if ever you’re wondering where the story is going…so are they! See the show TimeOut Chicago calls “Staggeringly brilliant!,” and “Downright hilarious!” You’ve never seen the Bard like this before!
Garner Galleria Theater, DCPA Complex, 14th and Curtis St., Denver
Thurs.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $45
Friday, March 22
BOULDER’S GOT TALENT!
Live from the Dairy Arts Center, “Zing for Zonta: Boulder’s Got Talent” is back! For just the price of your ticket enjoy heavy appetizers and a fabulous show with music, magic, dance and so much more! This fun-filled talent showcase features performers competing in order to raise money for the scholarships and programs of the Zonta Foothills Foundation, 100 percent of the event proceeds will help to build a better world for women and girls in Boulder County and around the world.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Info: 303-440-7826
LaMP FEATURING RUSS LAWTON
On a magical night at Nectar’s in Burlington, Vermont in December of 2018, three musical masters—Russ Lawton, Scott Metzger and Ray Paczkowski—came together with alchemical synthesis, and created a fresh, so-tight-it’s-free sound, permeated with technical prowess and a deep-pocket punch. The packed house fortunate enough to be in attendance that night witnessed the birth of something very special. Crackling with energy and soul, the melodic and harmonic interplay between Paczkowski’s swirling organ and clavinet dancing with Metzger’s acrobatic melodies on telecaster, driven by Lawton’s unflappable backbeat, produce a sound that will stand the test of time.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $22.50
Info: 303-447-0095
Friday-Sunday, March 22-24
NANNA’S NAUGHTY KNICKERS
Bridget and her grandmother are about to become roommates. However, what Bridget saw as a unique opportunity to stay with her favorite nana in New York for the summer
quickly turns into an experience she’ll never forget. It seems her sweet grandma is running an illegal boutique from her apartment, selling handmade naughty knickers to every senior citizen in the five-borough area! Will Bridget be able to handle all the excitement? Will her nana get arrested – or worse – evicted?
Longmont Theater Company, 513 Main St., Longmont
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $35
Saturday, March 23
WILD WOMEN: NEVER SAY NEVER
Back by popular demand! MacKenzie Beyer, Rachel Fowler and Julia Pace Mitchell perform wild stories about fabulous women everywhere!
Plus, meet the actors at a free cookies-and-milk reception.
Dairy Arts Center, Carsen Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $15-$25
Info: 303-440-7826
CELLISTA’S ELEGIE
Cellista’s “Élégie” is a one-woman show for cello, static trapeze, and cinema. Immerse yourself in the enchanting world of “Élégie,” a one-woman show combining static trapeze and aerial cello, haunting melodies, and cinematic visuals. Follow the journey of Élégie, a shapeshifting blackbird, as she awakens to the deserted city of Cloture, the city she lives alongside.
Élégie reveals surreal scenes through a unique fusion of physicality and storytelling. The static trapeze serves as Elegie’s metaphorical perch, accompanied by the evocative sounds of her magical companion the cello, and a cinematic backdrop.
Dairy Arts Center, Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:30 p.m.
Admission: $10-$15
Info: 303-440-7826
SOLAR SUPERSTORMS WITH BENEDICT CUMBERBATCH
Solar Superstorms narrated by Benedict Cumberbatch takes viewers into the tangle of magnetic fields and superhot plasma that vent the Sun’s rage in dramatic flares, violent solar tornadoes, and the largest eruptions in the solar system, coronal mass ejections. Audiences will witness a fury building on the surface of the Sun – high-velocity jets, a fiery tsunami wave that reaches 100,000 kilometers high, rising loops of electrified gas. What’s driving these strange phenomena? How will they affect planet Earth? Find the answers as this full-dome film ventures into the seething interior of our sun.
Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $10+
Info: 303-492-5002
DAN HOCHMAN
Boulder’s own Dan Hochman is a Colorado-based singer/songwriter who blends elements of soul, blues, and rock to form his unique and hauntingly beautiful sound will open for Hiss Golden Messenger.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $30
Info: 303-447-0095
COMEDY IN THE BOE
The Bedecked Theater is observing Women’s History Month and the line up includes: Katie Bowman is an artist, stand-up and improv comedian based out of Denver. Bowman’s voice is best described as confessional and goofy. She strives to connect with the audience with bits about her life as a social underdog.
Stephanie McHugh started comedy at 35, married with two kids; the prime time to start a new career…10 months later, she won a trip to the Las Vegas Comedy Festival. She has appeared on Nick at Nite’s TV Show “America’s Funniest Mom” and was on The Steve and Stephanie Morning Radio Show on KOOL 105. Check out her new Dry Bar Comedy Special “Rocks in My Shoe.”
Originally from outside of NYC, Lizzy Wolfson moved out west to roam the range and become a cowgirl. After years of working on ranches, she decided to hang up her lasso and pick up a microphone. Filling out the bill are Jenn Yee and Roxey Grant.
Dairy Arts Center, Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
8:30 p.m.
Admission: $15 (For Ages 18+)
Info: 303-440-7826
Saturday-Sunday, March 23-24
CHURCH BASEMENT LADIES
A celebration of the church basement kitchen and the women who work there. Church Basement Ladies is a musical comedy featuring five distinct characters and their relationships as they organize the food and solve the problems of a rural Minnesota Lutheran church about to undergo changes in 1965.
Jesters Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont
Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $22-$50
Sunday, March 24
BRADEN CARLISLE MAGIC SHOW
Surround yourself with great vibes and better magic at the mind-blowing night out that will leave you gasping at tricks that are so insane you’ll be saying “what on earth—?!”. Innovative feats of magic are fused with close-up conversation as magician and comedian Braden Carlisle takes audiences on a journey of mini-miracles.
In this theatre, a world of illusion and mystery exists for one night only. A place outside of time, where the rules of reality no longer apply. Will you join us for the evening? Braden Carlisle delivers a spectacle packed with magic, comedy, and miracles in sold-out theaters across North America and extended residencies in Denver and New York. Magic happens both in your hands and your mind while everyone is involved in an unforgettable performance designed to amaze and enthrall.
Dairy Arts Center, Carsen Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Admission: $30-$35
Info: 303-440-7826
Next Week: Wednesday, March 27
TIGRAN HAMASYN
With pianist/composer Tigran Hamasyan, potent jazz improvisation fuses with the rich folkloric music of his native Armenia. Turning 30 in 2017, he’s one of the most remarkable and distinctive jazz-meets-rock pianists of his generation. A piano virtuoso with groove power, NPR Music reports: “With startling combinations of jazz, minimalist, electronic, folk and songwriterly elements…Hamasyan and his collaborators travel musical expanses marked with heavy grooves, ethereal voices, pristine piano playing and ancient melodies. You’ll hear nothing else like this…”
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
9:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $22.50
Thursday, March 28
ART & SIP: ACRYLIC POUR PAINTING
You’ve seen artists on Instagram and Facebook pouring paints onto a canvas in a puddle and then using sticks and hairdryers, tilting and moving the canvas – something unpredictable results! Play with this dramatic painting technique: pour painting! You will use fluid acrylics to create interesting and sometimes randomly beautiful abstract effects.
Grab a drink and get creative – beer, wine, fizzy water and snacks are available to purchase at the Atrium Bar. Register below or call 303-651-8374.
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
4:00 & 8:30 p.m.
Cost: $40
Info: 303-651-8374
NCAR EXPLORER SERIES: ECLIPSES
“Don’t look straight at it!” is the usual advice given about our Sun, but scientists do exactly that when studying the solar corona during total solar eclipses. Dr. Paul Bryans will give a history of the efforts around observing the solar corona under eclipse conditions to unlock how the Sun affects life on Earth, how those studies can advance science and how NCAR will be researching the eclipse in 2024, all while offering advice on how to make the most of your own personal eclipse experience. Admission is free, but reservations are required. A livestream will also be available.
Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
7:00-9:00 p.m.
FREE
Info: 303-651-8374
LASER QUEEN
Bold. Fierce. Operatic. Primal. The legendary music of Queen transcends time and will absolutely rock you right out of your seat! And, did we mention the lead guitarist, Brian May is an astrophysicist? Wicked true.
This is NO ORDINARY laser show! The cutting-edge projection system from Laser Fantasy will mesmerize your eyes with vibrant colors in a 360-degree wrap around screen – all while the laser engineers fly you through the universe in beat to your favorite jams! Playlist includes:
- We Will Rock You
- Bicycle Race
- Another One Bites the Dust
- Best Friend
- Flash
- Crazy Little Thing Called love
- Somebody to Love
- I Want it All
- Stone Cold Crazy
- Princes of the Universe
- Killer Queen
- Bohemian Rhapsody
- We are the Champions
Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder
8:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10+
Info: 303-492-5002
Thursday-Friday, March 28-29
STAR-CROSSED – A NEW MUSICAL
Have you ever wanted to see behind the curtain of a new musical in development? Now is your chance! “Star-Crossed: An Ancient Love Story” is a delightful drama-comedy that draws inspiration from the timeless tale of Romeo and Juliet. Mary finds herself isolated and alone in her empty nest after her kids have all moved away. Opting for early retirement, she embraces a new chapter in her life by moving into Somerset Homes for senior living. The substantial adjustment becomes even more intricate as Mary encounters Richard from Yorkshire Homes, the neighboring residence that shares a courtyard space with Somerset Homes. What unfolds is a captivating blend of romance and turmoil as their paths intertwine
ARTS HUB, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette
7:30 p.m.
Tickets: $10.25
Info: 303-229-1127
Friday, March 29
BIRDTALKER
Birdtalker released their debut album One in 2018 which met critical acclaim, featuring their breakout single “Heavy,” which has now amassed over 90 million streams on Spotify alone. With their self-titled sophomore album in 2021 and subsequent releases, they have come into their own with their most confident and unrestrained songs to date.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $18
BRAD MEHLDAU
One of the most lyrical and intimate voices of contemporary jazz piano, Brad Mehldau has forged a unique path, which embodies the essence of jazz exploration, classical romanticism and pop allure. From critical acclaim as a bandleader to major international exposure in collaborations with Pat Metheny, Renee Fleming, and Joshua Redman, Mehldau continues to garner numerous awards and admiration from both jazz purists and music enthusiasts alike. His forays into melding musical idioms, in both trio and solo settings, has seen brilliant re-workings of songs by contemporary songwriters like The Beatles, Cole Porter, Radiohead, Paul Simon, Gershwin and Nick Drake; alongside the ever-evolving breath of his own significant catalogue of original compositions. With his self-proclaimed affection for popular music and classical training, “Mehldau is the most influential jazz pianist of the last 20 years” –The New York Times.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $35
Phone: 303-786-7030
Friday-Sunday, March 29-31
MY FAIR LADY
When Lerner and Loewe’s My Fair Lady opened on Broadway, it collected six Tony Awards, including Best Musical, while the film version took home eight Oscars, including Best Picture. Eliza Doolittle is a young flower seller with an unmistakable Cockney accent which keeps her in the lower rungs of Edwardian society. When Professor Henry Higgins tries to teach her how to speak like a proper lady, an unlikely friendship begins to flourish.
Based on George Bernard Shaw’s play Pygmalion, My Fair Lady is that rare musical by which all others are measured. The tale of a cockney flower girl transformed into an elegant lady features one of musical theatre’s greatest scores, including: “Wouldn’t It Be Loverly?,” “With a Little Bit of Luck,” “The Rain in Spain,” “I Could Have Danced All Night,” “On the Street Where You Live,” “Get Me to the Church on Time,” and “I’ve Grown Accustomed to Her Face.”
Jesters Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont
Fri./Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $19-$50
Saturday, March 30
BEAR HAT + RIVER SPELL
Bear Hat is an eclectic five-piece acoustic ensemble hailing from the majestic mountain communities around Boulder, Colorado. Inspired by the rugged beauty of their surroundings, this group of talented musicians combines their diverse backgrounds and instrumentation to create a sound that is truly unique. Consisting of guitar, mandolin, banjo/fiddle, flute & upright bass, Bear Hat weaves together original material and tasteful covers to create an exhilarating blend of Bluegrass, Old Time, Swing, Blues and Rock ’n’ Roll. Buckle Up – Bear Hat is Feeling Grizzly! River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $15
Life in Erie, Colorado
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