65 Degrees, Live Music, and Zero Excuses to Stay In

🌤️ Boulder Weather

Blue skies and sunshine—just how we like it. Expect a high of 65°F with light winds, making for a perfect late-winter day to get outside. Overnight, clear skies and a low of 31°F will keep things crisp.

Fun fact: Boulder holds the record for the fastest wind gust ever recorded in the U.S. outside of a tornado—147 mph on NCAR’s mesa in 1971. 🌬️ So if it’s breezy today, just remember: it could be worse.

• Sunrise: 6:35 AM

• Sunset: 5:51 PM

• Moon: Waxing Crescent 🌙

• Moonrise: 7:02 AM | Moonset: 6:58 PM

🔥 Top Stories

🦁 Mountain Lion Sightings in NoBo
It’s not unusual to spot a mountain lion in North Boulder, but there have been more sightings than usual this week. If you’re hiking in the foothills, keep your eyes open and remember: No. Sudden. Movements. If you do see one, let CPW know.

🏗️ Colorado Water Conservation Board Gets More Funding
Water is kind of a big deal here (as in, essential for life). The state is putting more resources into conservation, which means better planning, more storage projects, and hopefully, fewer worries about future shortages. Read more at The Colorado Sun.

💨 What’s With All The Helicopters?
If you’ve noticed an unusual number of helicopters flying over Boulder this week, you’re not alone. Locals have been buzzing on Reddit about the mystery choppers, but no definitive answers yet. Any theories? Join the speculation here.

🚜 Xcel Energy Wants More Gas—Summit & Grand Counties Push Back
Xcel is doubling down on natural gas infrastructure, but some mountain communities aren’t thrilled. Residents in Summit and Grand counties are questioning whether electrification should be the priority instead. Full story at The Colorado Sun.

🎭 Things To Do

🎻 Larry and Joe – Venezuelan & Appalachian Folk Fusion
📍 Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St, Suite V3A
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets This duo blends the rich traditions of Venezuelan folk and Appalachian bluegrass into a genre they call "Latingrass." If you like a little global twist to your banjo, don’t miss it.

🎭 Live eTown Radio Taping – The California Honeydrops & Miko Marks
📍 eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets A unique chance to be part of a live recording for eTown’s nationally broadcast radio show. Expect soulful blues, brass, and R&B from The California Honeydrops, plus country singer-songwriter Miko Marks.

🎷 Full Cycle Café Jazz Night – The Three Tenors
📍 Full Cycle Café, 2355 30th St
🕠 6:30 PM dinner seating | 🎶 Show at 7:30 PM
🎟️ Event Details If you love tenor saxophone, this show brings three incredible players together for a celebration of jazz. Chef Antonio Rullo’s Italian dinner will be served alongside world-class tunes. $20 advance tickets, $25 at the door.

🎺 Mardi Gras at St. Julien Hotel & Spa
📍 900 Walnut St, Boulder
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎟️ Event Details Beads? ✅ Jazz? ✅ Cocktails? ✅ This annual celebration turns the St. Julien into a slice of New Orleans in the Rockies for one night only.

🎤 Comedy Works Presents: Michael Yo – Do I Lie? Tour
📍 The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St
🕗 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets Michael Yo (E! News, Joe Rogan Experience) is bringing his stand-up tour to Boulder. Expect hilarious takes on family, culture, and his journey from Hollywood to stand-up.

🎸 Brothers Comatose – Bluegrass & Americana
📍 Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St
🕗 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets A foot-stomping, high-energy bluegrass band that always gets the crowd moving. If you need a dose of twang, this is your show.

🎧 Champagne Drip – EDM at Boulder Theater
📍 Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St
🕗 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets Deep bass, hypnotic beats, and futuristic vibes. If you’re into electronic music, this is your scene tonight.

🎶 Third Turn – Fort Collins Jam Trio
📍 Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St
🕕 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
🎟️ Event Details A mix of funk, jazz, rock, and a little psychedelia—all in a cozy indie bookstore. Perfect for a chill Friday night.

📚 Buddy Levy – Realm of Ice & Sky (Author Event)
📍 Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St
🕖 7:00 PM
🎟️ Event Details A talk with historian Buddy Levy about his latest book on Arctic explorers and their insane survival stories. History buffs, this one's for you.

🎭 Friday Night Weird: Rats (Horror Film)
📍 The Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St
🕗 8:30 PM
🎟️ Tickets If you love bizarre, indie horror, The Dairy’s Friday Night Weird series is calling your name.

That’s a stacked Friday, Boulder! Whether you’re hitting up a jazz club, getting spooky at The Dairy, or celebrating Mardi Gras, there’s plenty to keep you busy. See you out there!