From Farmers Markets to Space Lasers: Boulder Saturday

Saturday brings all the classics: morning fog, mountain lions, market baskets, and 80s dance parties. Boulder’s weather might be unpredictable, but your weekend plans? Rock solid.

Saturday Weather

Morning fog gives way to a partly sunny (but potentially stormy) afternoon. It’s classic Boulder spring: one minute you’re biking in shorts, the next you’re running for cover.

• 🌡️ High: 69º | Low: 43º

• 🌦️ 30% chance of afternoon storms

• 🌫️ Morning fog until ~9am

• 💨 Winds: NNE 5–10 mph

• 🌅 Sunrise: 6:06 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:51 PM

• 🔥 UV Index: 8 of 11

Local Stories

🔥 Xcel Energy unveils expanded wildfire mitigation plan
After heavy pressure from Boulder and Denver, Xcel is beefing up its wildfire safety work: more grid upgrades, more vegetation clearing, and faster power shutoffs when needed. CPR

🚐 Boulder rolls out new mobile food pantry
In a joint effort between the City, Boulder County Public Health, and local chambers, a new mobile food truck will bring fresh groceries directly to underserved neighborhoods starting this month. City of Boulder

🐾 Mountain lion kills raccoon on North Boulder lawn
A reminder that wild neighbors are very real: a North Boulder resident woke up to find a raccoon carcass courtesy of a mountain lion. Keep pets and small kids close if you’re near open space. Reddit

🏗️ Gross Dam expansion faces new legal challenges
Despite years of construction and controversy, opponents of the Gross Dam expansion are still fighting in court, arguing safety concerns and environmental impact. Colorado Sun

🥑 New CU Boulder study: fasting 3 days a week boosts weight loss
Researchers found that fasting every other day or three times a week might be a sweet spot for sustainable weight loss—and possibly even longevity. KUNC

Things To Do

🎸 High Lines at the Fox Theatre
📍 1135 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Soulful Americana with rock roots, High Lines bring heartfelt lyrics and big Boulder energy to the Fox stage tonight.
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🎉 5280s Band 80’s Dance Party – Velvet Elk Lounge
📍 2037 13th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Feather your hair and dust off those leg warmers—Boulder's top 80s cover band is ready to blast you back to neon glory.
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🎷 Jazz Supper Club: Tribute to George Benson & Quincy Jones – Full Cycle Café & Bar
📍 2355 30th St
⏰ 6:30 PM Seating | 7:30 PM Showtime
🎤 Jason Greenlaw leads a knockout quintet honoring two of jazz and pop's biggest icons. Come for the guitar wizardry, stay for the tapenade and wine pairings.
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🎤 Underground Comedy Showcase – License No. 1
📍 2115 13th St (Hotel Boulderado)
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Big laughs in a speakeasy setting. Comics fresh off HBO, Comedy Central, and Netflix keep this show sharp and surprising every week.
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🎭 Tinder Live with Lane Moore – Dairy Arts Center
📍 2590 Walnut St
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎤 Comedian and author Lane Moore turns real Tinder profiles into hilarious, improvised live shows. It's cringe, cathartic, and absolutely brilliant.
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🎥 The Gullspång Miracle Screening – Dairy Arts Center
📍 2590 Walnut St
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎤 A wild, true story about family, fate, and a fish dinner that leads to shocking revelations. Stranger than fiction (and that's saying something).
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🌱 Boulder County Farmers Market (Saturday Edition)
📍 13th Street between Arapahoe & Canyon
⏰ 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
🎤 Fresh veggies, artisan bread, live music, kids activities—it’s the heartbeat of spring Saturdays in Boulder.
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🎉 Día del Niño Celebration – Pearl Street Mall
📍 Downtown Boulder
⏰ 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🎤 Celebrate children with music, dance, crafts, and family fun at this lively, multicultural festival.
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📚 Nyasha Williams – Book Signing at Boulder Bookstore
📍 1107 Pearl St
⏰ 4:00 PM
🎤 Meet Nyasha Williams, author of Where Koketso?, a beautifully illustrated children’s story rooted in African mythology and culture.
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🌌 Liquid Sky: Tool Experience Laser Show – Fiske Planetarium
📍 CU Boulder
⏰ 9:30 PM
🎤 Tool’s brooding, heavy riffs meet the visual wizardry of Fiske's laser show. This one's not for the faint of heart (or eardrums).
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🎶 eTown Bearthday Party with Jake Leg
📍 eTown Hall
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎤 eTown turns another year older with a night of folk, blues, and local love from Jake Leg and friends.
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Whether you spent it chasing vinyl records, laser beams, or market greens, thanks for spending your Saturday with us. See you tomorrow.