Boulder Beat – Thursday, December 5, 2024

☀️ Weather

Day: Sunny, with a high of 54°F. A perfect day for a light jacket and outdoor fun.
Night: Mostly clear, with a low of 31°F. Keep a cozy layer handy for your evening plans.

📰 Top Stories

🚨 Avalanche Warnings Now on Your Phone
Coloradans, stay safe this winter! A new initiative delivers updated avalanche risk warnings straight to your phone, ensuring you’re prepared before hitting the slopes.
🔗 MORE INFO at KUNC

🌳 Cottonwood Trail Temporary Closure
Heads up, trail lovers! The Cottonwood Trail will close next week for invasive tree removal. Stay tuned for reopening updates and thank you for supporting local conservation efforts.
🔗 MORE INFO at Boulder Colorado Gov

🍴 Boulder Eats: Restaurant Openings & Closings
Curious about the latest food scene updates? Boulder Reporting Lab has the scoop on restaurants opening, closing, and spicing up the holiday season.
🔗 MORE INFO at Boulder Reporting Lab

🎥 Lights, Camera, Boulder: New Photography Studio
A state-of-the-art product photography studio has opened its doors in Boulder, bringing revolutionary services to the local market.
🔗 MORE INFO at Digital Journal

🎉 Things to Do Today

🎄 Ugly Sweater Party Benefiting KGNU
8:00 PM | Velvet Elk Lounge
Dig out your wildest holiday sweater and party for a good cause! This festive event supports KGNU, Boulder’s local radio station. Expect laughs, music, and plenty of ugly sweaters.
💵 $15
🔗 MORE INFO at Velvet Elk Lounge

🍺 Free Beer at Boulder Social
5:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Boulder Social, 1600 38th Street
Celebrate the holiday season with a complimentary 5oz pour of Social Holiday Barleywine. Cheers to free sips and festive vibes!
🔗 MORE INFO at Boulder Social

🌌 Stars and Laser Winter Lights
8:30 PM | Fiske Planetarium
Immerse yourself in a dazzling laser light show set to the winter night sky. Perfect for stargazers and music lovers alike.
💵 Tickets: Check with venue
🔗 MORE INFO at Fiske Planetarium

🏓 Pickleball Happy Hour
3:00 PM – 6:00 PM | Sanitas Brewing
Pickleball players unite! Enjoy discounted craft brews and toast to a great game with fellow enthusiasts at this weekly happy hour.

🎻 Boulder Old-Time Jam
📍 Trident Cafe & Booksellers
🕗 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
🎶 Gather with fellow musicians and enjoy an evening of old-time tunes. All levels are welcome to join in or just listen and enjoy the music. It's a laid-back, fun event for music lovers!
🔗 MORE INFO at Trident Cafe

🍴 Restaurant Deals

Sanitas Brewing Happy Hour
$2.50 pints of select beers from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM. The best deal to kick off your evening!
📍 Sanitas Brewing, Boulder

Enjoy your Thursday, Boulder! Whether you're out crafting, sipping free beer, or watching laser stars, make it amazing. 🌟