🎨 Farmers Market Returns Soon + Big Bass at Boulder Theater

Good morning, Boulder! April is still being weird, serving up potential snow and a killer Thursday night concert lineup. If you’re into owls, oil drama, or outer space telescopes, today’s local stories hit hard. And yes — the Farmers Market is back this weekend. 🙌

🌨️ Weather – Thursday, April 3rd

We’re trading in sunshine for colder temps and maybe some slush today. ❄️ Expect a gray, wintry vibe to creep in by mid-morning, with rain and snow showers developing after 10am and a high around 41°F. Winds will stay light from the east at 5–10 mph, so it won’t be blustery—but it will be wet.

📉 Tonight, the snow sticks around. We’re looking at a low of 29°F, and yes, more mixed precipitation as rain transitions fully to snow after 9pm. ❄️☁️ Accumulation? Maybe a dusting, maybe nothing.

⛅ Thu 03 | Day

• High: 41°

• Chance of Precip: 60%

• Wind: ENE 7 mph

• Humidity: 52%

• UV Index: 3 of 11

• Sunrise: 6:40 am

• Sunset: 7:27 pm

🌙 Thu 03 | Night

• Low: 29°

• Chance of Precip: 60%

• Wind: NNE 6 mph

• Moonrise: 10:05 am

👉 The rest of the week looks like a grab bag of spring: more chances for rain or snow each day, so don’t put away your winter boots just yet.

🗞️ Local Stories

🦉 The Owlets Are Back
A Redditor spotted baby owls in their backyard and the internet is swooning. This tiny slice of Boulder nature is a reminder that yes, even with construction, congestion, and complaints about brunch lines, this town still has magic hiding in the trees.
👉 See the owlets

🛢️ State Approves Controversial Erie Drilling Plan
Despite opposition from Boulder County, Colorado regulators gave the green light to drill under the county line from Erie — a move that could reshape local energy fights for years to come. Critics say it bypasses community input. Supporters argue it’s a legal land use. Either way, this one’s got some heat.
👉 Reddit thread
👉 Boulder Reporting Lab deep dive

🎥 Best Boulder Webcams? Locals Sound Off
Whether you want to check the Flatirons from your couch or monitor ski traffic like a hawk, Boulderites shared their favorite local webcams — including some scenic hidden gems you probably didn’t know existed.
👉 Favorite local webcams

🌲 Mountain Pine Beetle: Round Two?
Just when you thought the trees were safe, forest experts are warning that the notorious pine beetle may be making a comeback. Drier winters and warming temps could bring another wave of dead trees to Colorado’s high country — a reminder that nature doesn’t forget.
👉 CPR story

🏔️ Vail Resorts Slashes Corporate Jobs
Vail Resorts announced a 14% corporate workforce cut, impacting 64 jobs in Broomfield. It’s part of a broader cost-trimming strategy, even after a profitable ski season. Layoffs come just as many seasonal workers are wrapping up for the year — not the spring news anyone wanted.
👉 KDVR coverage

🌀 NASA Webb Telescope Zooms in on Milky Way Extremes
CU Boulder scientists helped capture brand new images of one of the Milky Way’s most chaotic regions — full of black holes, young stars, and cosmic chaos. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed lately, just remember: the galaxy is way messier.
👉 CU Boulder article

🏈 Buffs Extend Coach Prime for $54 Million
ICYMI: Coach Prime is sticking around. The Buffs locked Deion Sanders into a 5-year, $54 million deal — a massive investment that solidifies his place in Boulder, and likely signals bigger ambitions on and off the field.
👉 Boulder Weekly deep dive

🏗️ Boulder Debates Impact Fees for Additions & Teardowns
Should homeowners pay more when they expand or demolish? A new proposal would hike impact fees for big remodels or new construction in Boulder, aiming to offset the cost of roads, water, and schools. Critics call it a barrier. Supporters call it overdue.
👉 Government Watch via Boulder Weekly

🎭 Things To Do

🎶 Melt at The Fox
📍 Fox Theatre — 1135 13th St
⏰ Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
Get ready to dance your seasonal affective disorder away. Melt brings funky guitar riffs, saxophone solos, and dreamy vocals to The Hill for a night of psychedelic soul pop. If your spring needs a little more groove, this is your fix.
🔗 Get Tickets

🎸 Cris Jacobs with Bison Bone
📍 Velvet Elk Lounge — 2037 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
Blues meets Americana in this double-bill of soul-soaked storytelling. Cris Jacobs brings gritty vocals and raw guitar while Bison Bone delivers dusty Colorado rock that feels like a road trip. Velvet Elk is tiny, so get there early and get a whiskey.
🔗 Get Tickets

🎧 Mersiv at Boulder Theater
📍 Boulder Theater — 2032 14th St
⏰ Doors at 7:00 PM, Show at 8:00 PM
Bassheads, this one’s for you. Mersiv brings his "pretty dark loud" sound to Boulder with immersive visuals and serious subwoofers. Think EDM meets deep meditation with glow sticks.
🔗 Get Tickets

🎤 Underground Comedy Showcase
📍 Rayback Collective — 2775 Valmont Rd
⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A rotating crew of local and touring stand-up comics hits Rayback’s indoor stage for Thursday’s underground comedy night. Come for the laughs, stay for the tacos and Colorado beers. This one usually fills up, so bring a chair or steal one.
🔗 Tickets

🧠 Geeks Who Drink Trivia
📍 Wild Provisions Beer Project — 2209 Central Ave
⏰ 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM
Boulder’s nerdiest trivia night returns with themed rounds, multimedia questions, and prizes. Grab a table, get a flight, and prove you’re the smartest craft beer drinker in town.
🔗 Event Info

🖼️ BVSD Art Show Opening Reception
📍 Dairy Arts Center — 2590 Walnut St
⏰ 5:00 PM
The annual Boulder Valley School District Art Show kicks off with this free reception. Featuring student and faculty artwork from across the district, plus snacks and that proud parent energy.
🔗 Reception Info

📚 Billy Wynne – The Empty Path Book Signing
📍 Boulder Book Store — 1107 Pearl St
⏰ 6:30 PM
Join author Billy Wynne for a Q&A and signing of his new spiritual memoir, The Empty Path. It’s part philosophy, part faith, part Boulder existentialism.
🔗 Event Details

🎬 Film Screening: Vermiglio
📍 Boedecker Theater @ Dairy Arts Center
⏰ 7:00 PM
Award-winning filmmaker Maura Delpero takes you to the Italian Alps with this moody, visually stunning Silver Lion winner. If you want indie cred without going to Cannes, this is your Thursday.
🔗 Tickets

🧘 Embodied Integral: Leadership in Action
📍 eTown Hall — 1535 Spruce St
⏰ 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM
This all-day workshop dives into conscious leadership, group wisdom, and embodied action. It’s like TEDx for your soul — but with way better food options nearby.
🔗 Details & Registration

🌌 FREE Fiske Thursdays – Planetarium Show
📍 Fiske Planetarium — 2414 Regent Dr
⏰ 7:00 PM
CU students get free entry to Thursday’s planetarium show. It rotates weekly — lasers, lectures, and the occasional intergalactic rabbit hole.
🔗 Fiske Events

💥 Laser Floyd – Dark Side of the Moon
📍 Fiske Planetarium
⏰ 8:30 PM
The full Pink Floyd laser experience, synced to every heartbeat of Dark Side of the Moon. Bring your inner space cadet.
🔗 Tickets

💃 Riverside Rumba: Culture, Music & Dance
📍 The Riverside — 1724 Broadway
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
A colorful night of Latin American music, dance, and culture — with community vibes and plenty of rhythm. Bring your moves, bring your friends, and maybe a spare shirt.
🔗 Event Info

Thursday’s not messing around: possible snow, book signings, cultural festivals, and some big-time bass. Friday’s looking wet, too — so tonight might be your moment.