Janet Jackson, Russ, and Disney’s Frozen!
This weekend you can enjoy comedy, music, artist appreciation, Russ, Janet Jackson and The Lightning Thief! With lots of options for activities and entertainment, there’s something for everyone this weekend and next – with various locations not far from Colliers Hill in nearby Boulder, Denver, Dacono, Lafayette and Longmont.
TODAY/TONIGHT, Thursday, June 13
RUNAWAY GIN – A TRIBUTE TO FISH
With more than 500 shows performed since its inception in 2014, Runaway Gin has been voted the Best Phish Tribute in the World two years in a row and the 2022 Charleston Jam Band of the Year. On July 4, 2015, after the second show of the Grateful Dead GD50, Runaway Gin sold out the Hard Rock Cafe in Chicago catapulting them from a Southeastern regional act onto the National scene. The band has also made numerous festival appearances including Rooster Walk Music and Arts Festival, Resonance Music and Arts Festival, the Woodlands Music and Arts Festival, and the Georgia Theater.
The band’s song list is constantly growing and their improvisational skills insure Runaway Gin will never play the same show or jam the same way twice making every show a unique experience and every moment pure artistry.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $15
Info: 303-447-0095
BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL
Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is the only unscripted theatrical awards show. Have you heard of the TONY awards? Well, Broadway’s Next Hit Musical is…The PHONY Awards! The audience members write down made up song titles and our master improvisers gather these suggestions and present them as “nominated songs” for this coveted award. We create spontaneous scenes and songs filled with great dancing, catchy melodies, and tons of laughter. The audience votes for their favorite song and watches as the cast turns that song into a full blown improvised musical – complete with memorable characters, witty dialogue, and plot twists galore. The New York Times calls Broadway’s Next Hit Musical “Hilarious!” Time Out NY says “At last! A musical of, for, and by the people.”
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, June 14
LAFAYETTE’S ART NIGHT OUT
The City of Lafayette Arts & Cultural Resources Department, ARTS!Lafayette, and Firsthand Markets are pleased to announce the 2024 Art Night Out summer festival series. This always-free public event is held on the second Friday of the month, through September. Festivities begin with two full city blocks closed to traffic and up to 50 art vendors and eight food trucks. Enjoy live performances by the Center for Musical Art and the ArtsHUB musicians, plus the talents of a caricature artist, face painter, balloon artist, magician, and street performers. You’ll enjoy pop up performances that celebrate Colorado’s cultural diversity, a monthly headliner and dancing in Festival Plaza until 9:00 p.m. There are always plenty of great free activities for families and friends to enjoy just 8 miles north and east of Colliers Hill in Erie!
Public Road Between Emma and Cannon Streets, Lafayette
5:00 p.m.
FREE
PHOEBE NIX
Phoebe Nix is the group fronted by multi-instrumentalist and songwriter Christopher Robert Clauss. Growing up between Colorado and New Jersey, Christopher launched Phoebe in 2014 in the vibrant Asbury Park music scene of coastal NJ. After being nominated for top new artist by the Asbury Music Awards, Christopher packed his dreams and life into his car and drove them back out to Boulder.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $18
TLOOP@THE PASSENGER
TLooP is short for Tony Molina loops. T Combines the artistry of his musical background with percussion into these groovy Ambient, Chill Hop, Lofi live loops. Much of his music is played for Yoga and Relaxation however you can find him Jamming out in Español as well. T is a father, teacher and innovator.
Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St., Longmont
6:00 p.m.
Reserve a Spot
Phone: 303-440-7826
Saturday, June 15
ARTIST TALK: SANGEETA REDDY
Join the Dairy’s Visual Art Program for this intimate artist talk from exhibiting artists Sangeeta Reddy and Bala Thiagarajan.
You’ll hear from both artists, as well as Curator of Visual Arts Drew Austin, as they talk through their exhibitions “In Search of Personal Icons” and “Shakti: The Source of Strength”, respectively.
Dairy Arts Center, Carsen Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
1:00 p.m.
Tickets: FREE
Info: 303-440-7826
PARLANDO PRESENTS: THE LIGHTNING THIEF
As the half-blood son of a Greek god, Percy Jackson has newly-discovered powers he can’t control, a destiny he doesn’t want, and a mythology textbook’s worth of monsters on his trail. When Zeus’s master lightning bolt is stolen and Percy becomes the prime suspect, he has to find and return the bolt to prove his innocence and prevent a war between the gods. But to succeed on his quest, Percy will have to do more than catch the thief. He must travel to the Underworld and back; solve the riddle of the Oracle, which warns him of betrayal by a friend; and come to terms with the father who abandoned him. Adapted from the best-selling book The Lightning Thief by Rick Riordan and featuring a thrilling original rock score, The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical is an action-packed mythical adventure “worthy of the gods” (Time Out New York).
Dairy Arts Center, Grace Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Tickets: $17-$33
Info: 303-440-7826
RUSS: IT WAS YOU ALL ALONG TOUR
Russell James Vitale, known on stage as simply Russ, is an American rapper, singer, songwriter, and record producer. After 11 self-released albums, Vitale signed with Columbia Records to release his 12th studio album, There’s Really a Wolf (2017). Met with critical and commercial success, the album received platinum certification by the Recording Industry Association of America and spawned his first Billboard Hot 100 entries—”What They Want” and “Losin Control.” His 13th and 14th albums, Zoo (2018) and Shake the Snow Globe (2020) both peaked at number four on the US Billboard 200; the latter spawned his highest-charting single, “Best on Earth” (featuring Bia). Outside of his solo career, he is part the Atlanta-based hip hop collective Diemon. His style has been described by Uproxx as a “raspy, hardbody rap flow, and lilting, almost drunken singing voice”.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
7:45 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $60
DYLAN KISHNER BAND
Creating Y’all-ternative music for the masses, the Dylan Kishner Band uses a blend of Country, Jam, Rock, and Singer/Songwriter styles to create a unique and expansive sound that embodies the spirit of the West.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $15
Saturday-Sunday, June 15-16
ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEATRE HIKE
A madcap adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. Alice chases a White Rabbit down a hole to a world in which she encounters strange creatures and even stranger poetry. Classic characters such as the Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts are joined by ones not usually dramatized, including the Pigeon and the Nanny in Duchess’ kitchen.
These hikes are usually at a moderate level/pace and last no more than two hours. When you first arrive, you will be greeted by your hiking guide who will lead the way down the trail to each scene location. Once you arrive at a scene location, you can sit back and relax and watch a scene from the production. Once the scene is complete, we all gather our things and hike to the next location. During an Arts in the Open production, you will be hiking along a moderate trail. Audience hikers should wear proper hiking attire and shoes. We also recommend you bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, water, snacks, hats, umbrellas, sunscreen, and blankets to sit on and/or lightweight camping chairs. There will be water and granola bars available for a suggested donation.
Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder
10:00 a.m.
Cost: $16-$21
Sunday, June 16
FLATIRONS SOUNDS MUSIC FESTIVAL
Music Festival Organizer Scott Bauer remembers the first time he ever laid eyes on the stunning view of Chautauqua Park. Like many who have reflected on the awe-inspiring sight nestled at the base of Boulder’s iconic Flatirons, it gave him an idea: why not support local bands in that enormous space against that stunning backdrop? Flatiron Sounds Music Festival is the result of that brainstorm, and is more than just a day full of music. Sixteen vendors and five food trucks will be on hand — the Chautauqua General Store is also an option for snacks and gifts — alongside sponsors Sanitas Brewing Company and Luna Bay who are bringing their local brew and hard kombucha.
“The whole place is essentially a huge beer garden,” Bauer explains. He says there will also be family-friendly options such as arts and crafts and lawn games for attendees of all ages. The overarching goal is to make Flatiron Sounds an annual free festival — and a little bigger, if popularity pushes it to expand. Don’t miss this inaugural community come-together in an iconic location 15 minutes from Colliers Hill.
Chatauqua Park, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder
1:00-7:00 p.m.
FREE
JANET JACKSON
Janet Jackson is an award-winning recording artist and actress who’s the youngest child of the Jackson family of musicians. She is best known for hit singles like “Nasty,” “Love Will Never Do (Without You),” “That’s the Way Love Goes,” “Together Again” and “All for You.” Jackson is ranked as one of the best-selling artists in contemporary music, having released an array of multi-platinum albums like Control, Rhythm Nation 1814 and Janet, in collaboration with Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. In 2015 she reunited with the two producers for Unbreakable, which became her seventh No. 1 album.
Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $35
Next Week: Monday, June 17
FREE JUNETEENTH CELEBRATIONS
Friday, June 14 – Launching The Festival of Flags. In celebration of Dr. Edward Dwight, the first Black astronaut appointment in 1962 – 62 years finally made it to space. Entertainment provided by Selasee and the FaFa Family.
Location: City of Boulder, Penfield Tate Municipal Building – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday, June 15 – Women’s Wilderness Hike: Exploring the Beauty of Nature
Location: 1206 Euclid Ave., Boulder — 9:00-11:00 a.m.
Sunday, June 16 – Uplifting & Joyful Church Service. Join in community for a soulful service led by Pastor James Ray, M. Div. with a meet and greet following. Location: Second Baptist Church Boulder, 5300 Baseline Rd., Boulder – 11:00 a.m.
Monday, June 17 – Juneteenth Finale Celebration. Banned books panel discussion and dialogue with audience participation. Featured guest: Reiland Rabaka, Ph.D. Founder and Director, Center for African and African American Studies (The CAAAS | The Cause). Entertainment: Ron Ivory Band.
Location: Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder – 3:00-5:00 p.m.
Saturday June 22 – Longmont Juneteenth Family Celebration. Join the celebration with entertainment provided by Chrisette Michele (Grammy Award-winning R&B singer/songwriter). Location: Roosevelt Park, Longmont – 1:00-6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, June 18
LEGO MOVIE
The LEGO movie follows Emmet, an ordinary, rule-following, perfectly average LEGO minifigure who is mistakenly identified as the most extraordinary person, the MasterBuilder. He is drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to stop an evil tyrant from gluing the universe together – a journey for which Emmet is hopelessly and hilariously underprepared.
Now the fate of the LEGO world is in his hands.
Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Rd., Longmont
10:00 a.m.
Tickets: $3 to $5 (for popcorn and juice)
Wednesday-Sunday, June 19-23
DISNEY’S FROZEN
Disney’s Frozen, the animated film inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s The Snow Queen, opened in the United States on November 19, 2013. An overnight, global phenomenon, the tale of two sisters driven apart by magic and reunited by love quickly became the highest-grossing animated film of all time, a distinction it held until Frozen 2broke its record in 2019.
Heralded by The New Yorker as “thrilling” and “genuinely moving,” Frozen features the songs you know and love from the original Oscar®-winning film, plus an expanded score with a dozen new numbers by the film’s songwriters, Oscar winner Kristen Anderson-Lopez and EGOT winner Robert Lopez. The musical has won a cumulative 16 Tony Awards, and is an unforgettable theatrical experience filled with sensational special effects, stunning sets and costumes, and powerhouse performances. Frozen is everything you want in a musical: it’s moving, it’s spectacular, and above all, it’s pure Broadway joy.
Buell Theatre, 1350 Curtis St., Denver
Wed.-Sat., 7:30 p.m.; Sat., 2:00 p.m.; Sun., 1:30 p.m.
Tickets: $35-$110
Thursday, June 20
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS
For over two decades, The New Mastersounds have maintained more than just a reputation of longevity. Instead, they’ve cultivated a rare balance of consistency, yet commitment to constantly evolving their sound. Forged out of the golden age of the modern funk and soul revival in 1999, the band has amassed a catalog of sixteen albums, embarked on countless world tours, and drawn in a broad audience through both their original material and collaborations with esteemed vocalists and remixers.
After a two-year hiatus of in-person engagements, the band retreated to the brand new Floki Studios in Iceland to hunker down and create their 17th studio album. ‘The Deplar Effect’ was released on Color Red in September 2022, and features Atlanta based vocalist Lamar Williams Jr, son of Lamar Williams of the Allman Brothers.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $29.50
MOVERS AND SHAKERS: COCKTAIL COMPETITION
Boulder’s most popular competition is back, with mixologists from some of Boulder’s top restaurants, serving up fresh new cocktails featuring Boulder Spirits Gin. Guests receive a souvenir glass, sample a variety of refreshing cocktails and accompanying small bites, and vote for their favorite new drink and paired bite. Cash prizes and bragging rights are at stake!
MacMillan Family Library, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
5:30 p.m.
Tickets: $75
Thursday-Sunday, June 20-23
BOULDER COMEDY FESTIVAL
Boulder Comedy Festival highlights women and diversity in comedy, featuring nationally touring comedians and comics from Late Night alongside local headliners. Performers include:
Alex Bozinovic
Peter Liu
Sam Shay
Jaren George
Aditya Shankar
Joshua Emerson
Merit Kahn
Roxey Grant
Zoe Rogers
Hannah Jones
Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder
7:00 p.m.
Admission: $30
Info: 303-440-7826
Friday, June 21
BOOT SCOOT’N BASH – MUSIC IN THE PARK
Saddle up, and head to Dacono just 8 miles north and east of Colliers Hill in Erie! Get ready to kick up your heels at the Boot Scoot’n Bash, a night of country western fun. Join other country fans for a toe-tapping good time featuring the award-winning band, CW & Twenty Hands High (Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame Entertainer of the Year) at 6:00 and 7:15 p.m. Whether you love to dance or are a newcomer to the dance floor, don’t miss our dance lesson to perfect your moves at 6:45 p.m. And hold onto your hats because you’ll also want to stand in line for mechanical bull rides, a rodeo roper challenge, and specialty food trucks. Admission to the event and activities are free, and food trucks will be available to purchase food and beverages. The event is located at Centennial Field, under the big blue water tower! See you there!
Centennial Field, 123 Forest Ave., Dacono
5:30 p.m.
FREE
SPITTING IMAGE
Spitting Image is an up and coming hard-rock phenomenon from the Denver metro area. They blend heavy riffs with indie vibes creating a dynamic stage presence. Their gigs are more than just shows; they’re electric performances. After a recent Midwest tour and dropping their single “Forgotten,” they’re pumped for more collabs and their debut album releasing this summer. Watch out, Spitting Image is here to shake up the underground, one epic mosh pit at a time!
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $15
Saturday, June 22
VAN ZEPPELIN, GARRY GROOVES (DJ SET)
Fasten Your Seatbelts is a Colorado supergroup composed of members from Jane and Matthews, In Plain Air, Legato, Mama Magnolia, Squeaky Feet, Crystal Grid, and many more. Originating from the separation of Electronic and Progressive rock music from Jane and Matthews, the founder Jarrod Guaderrama put the 11-piece band together in hopes of creating a new sound that branches between big band and popular EDM music. Their initial release “The Dawn” coming out this May pulls influences from Pink Floyd, Daft Punk, Umphreys Mcgee, Pretty Lights and Vulfpeck bass-like lines. While it sounds like there are so many influences it would be hard to imagine, the music remains remarkably familiar and is something that will undoubtedly turn heads.
The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $18
BIG BAD VOODOO DADDY
Big Bad Voodoo Daddy’s first phase of stardom featured an appearance in the 1996 indie film Swingers, a movie that not only launched the careers of Vince Vaughn and Jon Favreau, but introduced Big Bad Voodoo Daddy to an audience beyond their Los Angeles base. The band’s music has appeared in countless films and television shows, including The Wild, Despicable Me, Phineas & Ferb, Friends, Third Rock From The Sun, Ally McBeal, and So You Think You Can Dance. They have appeared live on Dancing With The Stars, Late Night With Conan O’Brien, NBC’s Christmas in Rockefeller Center, The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, a remarkable seven appearances on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show. The band has also appeared as special guests with many of the country’s most distinguished symphony orchestras, and has performed for three U.S. Presidents.
After 30 years, 11 records, over 3000 live shows, and countless appearances in film and television, Big Bad Voodoo Daddy is showing no signs of slowing down, and is looking forward to sharing its music with new and old fans alike, in 2024.
Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder
8:00 p.m.
Tickets: Start at $27.50
Phone: 303-786-7030
Saturday-Sunday, June 22-23
ALICE IN WONDERLAND THEATRE HIKE
A madcap adaptation of the Lewis Carroll classic. Alice chases a White Rabbit down a hole to a world in which she encounters strange creatures and even stranger poetry. Classic characters such as the Mad Hatter and Queen of Hearts are joined by ones not usually dramatized, including the Pigeon and the Nanny in Duchess’ kitchen.
These hikes are usually at a moderate level/pace and last no more than two hours. When you first arrive, you will be greeted by your hiking guide who will lead the way down the trail to each scene location. Once you arrive at a scene location, you can sit back and relax and watch a scene from the production. Once the scene is complete, we all gather our things and hike to the next location.
During an Arts in the Open production, you will be hiking along a moderate trail. Audience hikers should wear proper hiking attire and shoes. We also recommend you bring: Weather-appropriate clothing, water, snacks, hats, umbrellas, sunscreen, and blankets to sit on and/or lightweight camping chairs. There will be water and granola bars available for a suggested donation.
Chautauqua Picnic Shelter, 900 Baseline Rd., Boulder
10:00 a.m.
Cost: $16-$21
SEUSSICAL!
Now one of the most performed shows in America, Seussical is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza! Tony winners, Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty (Lucky Stiff, My Favorite Year, Once on This Island, Ragtime), have lovingly brought to life all of our favorite Dr. Seuss characters, including Horton the Elephant, The Cat in the Hat, Gertrude McFuzz, lazy Mayzie and a little boy with a big imagination – Jojo. The colorful characters transport us from the Jungle of Nool to the Circus McGurkus to the invisible world of the Whos.
The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Horton faces a double challenge: not only must he protect the Whos from a world of naysayers and dangers, but he must guard an abandoned egg, left in his care by the irresponsible Mayzie La Bird. Although Horton faces ridicule, danger, kidnapping and a trial, the intrepid Gertrude McFuzz never loses faith in him. Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant.
Jesters Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont
Fri.-Sun., 7:30 p.m.; Sat./Sun., 2:00 p.m.
Tickets: $19-$50
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