LA SPORTIVA SUMMER RUN SERIES
Hit the local Boulder trails this summer with La Sportiva!
The popular Summer Run Series returns from May to September this summer for 10 bi-weekly trail runs on alternating Thursdays departing from the La Sportiva Boulder Store.
Make friends, discover routes, try new shoes, build your fitness, learn from local experts, and win great prizes!
Join La Sportiva's Strava Club to sign up and keep up to date: La Sportiva Retail Store on 2100 Broadway in Boulder.
Object/Image: Josh Gibson & Andrew Watel
Through May
Nick Ryan Gallery presents Object/Image, featuring painters John Gibson and Andrew Watel. Gibson's glowing spheres and Watel's precise abstracted objects each explore light, form, and perception in unique ways. Though their styles differ, both artists reimagine everyday forms with striking clarity and depth.
Street Wise Mural Walking Tour
May 3
Discover the vibrant street art of Downtown Boulder with a guided walking tour from Street Wise Arts. You explore powerful murals by both local and national artists, many highlighting social justice themes. Along the way, learn about street art culture and how these works come to life- some even through augmented reality! For more information and to register, go to StreetWiseArts.org
Boulder Startup Week
May 12-16
Boulder Startup Week returns with five days of free events, panels, and networking for entrepreneurs, creatives, and tech lovers alike. Whether launching your first venture or scaling your tenth, this community-driven celebration of innovation has something for everyone. For more information, go to BoulderStartUpWeek.com
Colorado MahlerFest
May 14-18
Experience the power and beauty of Gustav Mahler’s music at this Grammy-winning festival. Colorado MahlerFest brings together world-class musicians, lectures, and performances celebrating Mahler’s legacy and influence. A must for classical music lovers and curious newcomers alike. For tickets, go to MahlerFest.org
A Lo Cubano Fest
May 16-18
A weekend of Cuban rhythm and community returns with a Lo Cubano Boulder Fest! Enjoy dynamic dance workshops, lively socials, and DJs spinning the best in Timba and Salsa. Whether you're dancing or just soaking it in, this fest is all about music, movement, and connection. For tickets, go to MarcelaDance.com/Events
Firefly Handmade Market
May 17-18
Shop small and local at Firefly Handmade, Boulder’s beloved artisan market! Discover handcrafted goods from over 100 indie makers—jewelry, art, skincare, home decor, and more—all set against the charm of Pearl Street. A perfect weekend outing for creatives and collectors alike.
Boulder Creek Festival
May 23-26
Kick off summer at the Boulder Creek Festival, a Memorial Day weekend tradition packed with live music, food trucks, local vendors, a beer fest, and family fun along the creek. It's one of Boulder's biggest events of the year -don't miss it!
Go Out to Lunch Day
May 26
Need a reason to step away from your desk? Go out to Lunch day is your perfect excuse! This monthly initiative encourages Boulders workforce to support local restaurants and reconnect with coworkers one lunch break at a time. Grab your crew and dig in!
BolderBoulder 10k
May 26
Join tens of thousands of runners, walkers, and cheering fans for Boulder's most iconic Memorial Day the BolderBoulder 10k! With live music, costumes, and high-energy vibes all along the course, it's more than a race-its a celebration. For more information and to register go to BolderBoulder.com
Both Sides Now: The Music & Lives of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen
May 31
Step into a cabaret-style journey through the intertwined lives and timeless music of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen. Created and performed by Robbie Schaefer and Danielle Wertz, Both Sides now blends beloved songs like A Case of You and Suzanne with a moving exploration of love, art, and the beautiful mess of being human. For tickets, go to BothSidesNowShow.com/Tour