Rain, Thunder & Steely Dead — Here’s What’s Happening in Boulder Today

🌧️ Saturday, March 29 | Cloudy & Wet

Spring storms roll in today, with heavy clouds early and a high near 55°. Expect thunderstorms in the afternoon and a soggy evening with a 90% chance of rain. Winds out of the east at 5–10 mph.

Tonight, rain lingers and may mix with snow as temps dip to the mid-30s. A classic Colorado spring weekend — start with a hoodie, end in a parka. ☁️🌩️

• High: 55° | Low: 34°

• Precip: 90% chance of rain

• Wind: E 9 mph (gusts up to 15 mph)

• Sunrise: 6:48am | Sunset: 7:22pm

📰 Local Stories

🎓 Deion Sanders Signs 5-Year Extension at CU
Coach Prime is sticking around. Deion Sanders just inked a new deal with the Buffs, extending his head coaching tenure through 2029. No word yet on the full salary, but expect continued headlines, hype, and high hopes for CU Football.
🔗 Read more on Reddit →

🚁 New Colors for Flight for Life
Colorado-based health system CommonSpirit is rolling out new orange-and-blue helicopter designs for its emergency air service. Expect to see these bright birds in Boulder skies soon — same life-saving speed, just with a fresh coat of paint.
🔗 Read more from Colorado Sun →

🍔 C Burger Opens with Premium Beef at Fast-Food Prices
Boulder’s newest burger spot is now open, slinging elevated fast-casual patties made from high-quality Colorado beef. No frills, no servers — just good ingredients and a solid lunch for under $10.
🔗 Read more from Boulder Reporting Lab →

❄️ Need Snow Removal Help? Volunteers Are Standing By
Older adults and people with disabilities can get free help clearing sidewalks and driveways through a statewide volunteer program. A good resource to bookmark before the next late-season storm.
🔗 Read more from CPR →

📉 Colorado’s Job Market Stays Flat
Unemployment is holding steady across the state, and hiring is slowing in key sectors like tech and construction. State economists say the market is cooling, but not collapsing.
🔗 Read more from CPR →

🎟️ Things To Do Today

🎶 Steely Dead at The Fox Theatre
📍 1135 13th St | ⏰ 9:00 PM (Doors at 8:00)
A fusion tribute blending Grateful Dead and Steely Dan songs into one jammy, soulful experience. A must-see for fans of either — or both.
🔗 Get Tickets →

🎸 Paizley Park – Prince Tribute at Velvet Elk Lounge
📍 2037 13th St | ⏰ 8:00 PM
Celebrate the music of Prince with one of the nation’s top tribute acts. Funk, soul, and plenty of purple vibes.
🔗 Get Tickets →

🎤 Gary Gulman at Boulder Theater
📍 2032 14th St | ⏰ 7:00 PM
One of the smartest comics in the game brings his dry wit and hilarious storytelling to Boulder for one night only.
🔗 Get Tickets →

🕯️ Candlelight Jazz Tribute to Nina Simone
📍 Rembrandt Yard | ⏰ 6:30 PM & 9:00 PM shows
Jazz classics performed live by candlelight in one of Boulder’s most atmospheric venues. Classy, soulful, and intimate.
🔗 Get Tickets →

🎷 Jazz Supper Club at Full Cycle Café & Bar
📍 2355 30th St | ⏰ 6:30 PM
Live jazz, craft cocktails, and a dinner menu from Chef Antonio. This one books up fast — RSVP recommended.
🔗 Event Details →

🩰 V.I.M. by Vitality The Company at The Dairy
📍 2590 Walnut St | ⏰ 2:00 PM & 7:00 PM
A dance-theater performance exploring identity, movement, and transformation.
🔗 Event Info →

🎭 Liza: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story
📍 The Dairy | ⏰ 5:00 PM
A quirky, energetic one-woman show that’s part musical, part memoir, and totally original.
🔗 More Info →

📬 Closing Thoughts

That’s your Saturday scoop, Boulder. Whether you’re jamming out, getting inspired, or just dodging the rain, we’ve got your day dialed in. Stay dry out there — Sunday looks warmer and clearer.

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