Boulder Beat – Tuesday, April 1st

April kicks off with wind, weird weather, and a few wild stories – no joke.

☀️ Weather

Happy April, Boulder 🌸—the sun’s out (for now), but don’t let the clear skies fool you. We’re starting the month with a breezy, unpredictable mix. Expect partly sunny skies with a high near 52°F. Light southwest winds will pick up to 10–15 mph in the afternoon, just in time for a potential dose of afternoon rain or even a splash of snow later on (yes, really). ⛅🌧️

Tonight, clouds roll in with a low near 36°F, and there's a 50% chance of snow showers before midnight. No serious accumulation expected, but still—maybe don’t put those winter boots in storage just yet.

• 🌅 Sunrise: 6:44 AM

• 🌇 Sunset: 7:25 PM

• 💨 Winds: WSW 13 mph, gusts up to 25 mph

• ☂️ Precipitation: 80% chance daytime, 50% chance overnight

• 📊 UV Index: 5 of 11

📖 Bonus read: Spring's wild ride: From snow to sun to fire warnings

📰 Top Stories

🏨 Boulder’s Historic Hotel Boulderado Has Been Sold

After four decades of local ownership, the landmark Hotel Boulderado has been purchased by a national investment group. The new owners promise a “light renovation” but plan to maintain the hotel’s historic charm. Locals are split—some worry about Boulder losing another piece of its quirky identity, while others are just hoping the bar stays the same.
Read more from Boulder Reporting Lab

🫶 Colorado Couple Honors Their Daughter by Spreading Kindness

This heartwarming piece highlights a family who turned their grief into a statewide kindness campaign. After losing their daughter, they launched a project to carry her legacy forward—one good deed at a time.
Read the full story

🎬 Forbes Highlights Boulder as Sundance’s Quirky New Home

Boulder’s starring role as the future home of Sundance is gaining national attention. Forbes put together 10 fun facts about our little mountain town—and yes, one of them is about e-bikes.
Check it out

💸 Colorado Athletes Could Soon Get Paid Directly

Lawmakers are pushing a new law to allow college athletes in Colorado to receive payments directly for their name, image, and likeness. It's a big shift—and CU Buffs fans are watching closely.
Catch up on the policy

🏫 Why Colorado Has the Shortest School Year in the U.S.

Ever wonder why your kid’s summer break feels endless? This explainer breaks down how Colorado ended up with one of the nation’s shortest school years—and what it means for students, teachers, and parents.
Read more from CPR

🍄 Colorado Names an Official State Mushroom

Yes, it’s real. No, it’s not psychedelic. The official state mushroom is now the Hawk’s Wing. It’s got a meaty texture, grows in the mountains, and just might be cooler than the state bird.
Details here

🎉 Things To Do

Watch out for pranksters today—it’s April Fools’ Day, and Boulder’s got just the right amount of weird energy to keep you guessing. But if you're looking to dive into some fun, here’s where to be:

🎸 Franz Ferdinand with Telescreens
📍 Boulder Theater
⏰ 8:00 PM (Doors at 7:00 PM)
The indie rock legends behind “Take Me Out” are back, and they’re bringing their danceable Scottish swagger to Boulder for one night only. Expect a packed house, high-energy hits, and a few guitar solos you’ll feel in your chest.
🎟️ Get tickets

🧠 Smarty Party Trivia at Avanti Boulder
📍 Avanti Boulder, 1401 Pearl St
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Grab a drink, wrangle your smartest friends, and claim your throne as trivia royalty. Great food, solid drink specials, and top-tier people-watching from Avanti’s upstairs patio.
🔗 Info here

🎶 Turntable Tuesday at VisionQuest Brewery
📍 2510 47th Street, Suite A2
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Bring your own vinyl or just vibe with other people’s picks. Great craft beer and even better grooves. No cover, no stress, just tunes.
🔗 Check Instagram

📚 Trident Author Series: Gabrielle Myers – ‘Brekke’s Solitude’
📍 Trident Booksellers & Café
⏰ 7:00 PM
Boulder’s favorite book nook hosts author Gabrielle Myers for a reading and discussion of her new novel, a thoughtful dive into identity and emotional survival.
🔗 Event page

🎥 Best of Crested Butte Film Fest – ‘Queen of the Tetons’
📍 Dairy Arts Center
⏰ Screenings at 4:30 PM and 7:00 PM
This mountain-laced documentary spotlights a female mountaineer blazing trails in the Tetons. Visually stunning, emotionally moving, and totally worth it.
🔗 Tickets here

🥾 Boulder Ramblers Evening Hike – Mount Sanitas
📍 Mount Sanitas Trailhead
⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Join a casual sunset hike with locals. It’s chill, dog-friendly, and comes with built-in trail banter.
🔗 RSVP here

🀄 Drop-In Mahjongg – Junkyard Social Club
📍 2525 Frontier Ave
⏰ 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM
Casual, social, and surprisingly addictive. All skill levels welcome. Great coffee and vibes included.
🔗 Event info

💃 Embody Yo Body! – Dance Therapy Class
📍 Junkyard Social Club
⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Stretch, sway, and shake off the stress. This guided movement session is less about dance skills and more about feeling good.
🔗 More info

🎤 Sober Night Live 10.55 – Comedy & Music Night
📍 Location TBA
⏰ Evening event
A clean, sober-friendly event blending live music, stand-up, and surprises. Hosted by Colorado Sound.
🔗 Tickets

That’s a wrap for March and today’s newletter, see ya tomorrow.