Rainy Day Blues? Boulder’s Got Jazz, Lasers, and Laughs

Rattlers on the trail, lasers in the sky, and tacos on deck.

April 25, 2025

Today’s forecast: 90% humidity, 60% chance of rain, 100% chance you’ll want a taco and a ticket to something fun. We’ve got student films, blues dancing, and Tame Impala lasers waiting.

Fri-yay Weather

Friday’s forecast? Rain jackets over fleece. Expect fog in the morning, light showers through the day, and some scattered thunderstorms in the evening just to keep you humble. It’s one of those “two-cups-of-coffee” kind of days.

  • 🌡️ High: 48º | Low: 42º

  • 🌧️ Rain likely (60% during the day, 40% overnight)

  • 🌫️ Fog until ~10am

  • 💨 Winds: NE 5–10 mph

  • 🌅 Sunrise: 6:07 AM | 🌇 Sunset: 7:50 PM

  • 🔥 UV Index: 3 of 11

Local Stories

🐍 Rattlesnakes are out—keep pets close
A hiker spotted a rattler right off Left Hand Trail, and CBS says snakebite reports in Colorado are already rising. Reminder: this is why your dog shouldn’t be off-leash near tall grass. Reddit | CBS Colorado

💧 Colorado moves toward fracking water recycling law
A new bill would push fracking operations to reuse more water—a move that could reduce freshwater consumption and wastewater disposal. Environmentalists call it overdue. Colorado Sun

🏈 Travis Hunter goes #10 overall to the Jaguars
Former CU Buffs star Travis Hunter is officially NFL-bound. The two-way phenom is headed to Jacksonville after going in the top ten of the 2025 NFL Draft. Denver Post

🔥 Wildfire outlook: “normal,” but that’s not comforting
Colorado’s summer fire season is expected to be average this year. But with warmer temps and stronger winds, firefighting crews are staying extra vigilant. KUNC

🐺 Wolf death in Rocky Mountain National Park under investigation
Federal officials are looking into the death of a wolf within park boundaries. Few details have been released, but wildlife advocates are watching closely. KDVR

🚀 Boulder-based BioServe celebrates 100 launches to space
From CU Boulder to orbit, BioServe Space Technologies just hit a major milestone: 100 successful launches of research payloads into space. Denver7

Things To Do

🎬 One & Done Student Film Festival – Fox Theatre
📍 Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎤 A night of bold, weird, and wildly creative student short films. One rule: it has to be done in one take. One of Boulder’s most fun annual traditions.
🔗 Event Info

🎧 Dirtwire – Boulder Theater
📍 2030 14th St
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 Tribal electronic trio Dirtwire fuses banjos, beats, and global rhythms for a genre-defying dance party. Expect heavy bass and didgeridoo solos.
🔗 Event Info

🎷 Jazz Supper Club – Full Cycle Café & Bar
📍 2355 30th St
⏰ 6:30 PM – 10:00 PM
🎤 Live jazz, chef-crafted plates, and a 16-tap beer bar. Cozy but classy, and a favorite Friday night date spot.
🔗 Event Info

🎤 The Underground Comedy Showcase – License No. 1
📍 2115 13th St (Hotel Boulderado basement)
⏰ 8:00 PM
🎤 A rotating cast of comics keeps this weekly stand-up night fresh. The vibe? Craft cocktails and speakeasy energy.
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🪩 College Night – Avanti Food & Beverage
📍 1401 Pearl St
⏰ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
🎤 DJs, drink deals, and a rooftop view. Show your student ID for discounts.
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🌮 Centro Mexican Kitchen – All-Day Friday Happy Hour
📍 950 Pearl St
⏰ All Day
🎤 Margaritas, tacos, and mezcal cocktails flowing all Friday long. Grab a sidewalk seat if the drizzle holds off.
🔗 Event Info

🎥 The Gullspång Miracle – Film Screening
📍 Dairy Arts Center
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎤 A surreal, true story about a fish dinner, a family mystery, and fate. Part thriller, part spiritual comedy, all weird.
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🕺 Blues Dance Party Double Header – Avalon Ballroom
📍 6185 Arapahoe Rd
⏰ 7:30 PM
🎤 Rex Peoples & The Delta Sonics bring the rhythm. First, a beginner blues dance lesson. Then, a full night of foot-stomping fun.
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🚲 Full Cycle Friday Night Group Ride
📍 Meetup at Full Cycle, 2355 30th St
⏰ 5:30 PM
🎤 Roll into the weekend with this casual, no-drop ride around Boulder, followed by drinks at the café.
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🌌 Liquid Sky: Tame Impala Laser Show – Fiske Planetarium
📍 CU Campus
⏰ 9:30 PM
🎤 If you’ve ever wanted to float through space while Kevin Parker plays inside your skull, this one’s for you.
🔗 Event Info

✨ Stars & Galaxies Show – Fiske Planetarium
📍 CU Campus
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎤 A guided cosmic journey through deep space—perfect for all ages and aspiring astronauts.
🔗 Event Info

Whether you’re dancing in boots or vibing in a dome, thanks for spending Friday the Boulder way. More good stuff tomorrow.