🥁 Snow (Maybe) and Shows (Definitely) – Boulder’s Wednesday Rundown

🌤️ Weather — Wednesday, April 2

Spring is acting like it's still winter. 🥶 Expect a chilly start in the low 30s, with highs barely scraping 50°F. Clouds will drift in and out all day, and there's a slim chance (20%) of snow showers in the afternoon. Winds will kick up a bit — 8 to 15 mph from the west, with gusts up to 22 mph — so it’s a good day to keep your beanie and layers close.

The evening brings colder air and mostly cloudy skies, dipping into the upper 20s. Snow might sneak in again before midnight, but no serious accumulation is expected. ❄️

• 🌡️ High: 50°F | Low: 29°F

• 💨 Wind: WNW 10–15 mph, gusts to 22 mph

• 🌥️ Chance of snow: 20%

• 🌅 Sunrise: 6:42 am

• 🌇 Sunset: 7:26 pm

• 💧 Humidity: 28% (day), 40% (night)

• 🔆 UV Index: 6 of 11 (day)

⚠️ Light snow and rain chances continue throughout the week, so keep a coat nearby.

🌆 Local Stories

🎨 Boulder Arts Week brings out the city’s creative side
Boulder’s official ode to artists is in full swing! Boulder Arts Week is back with performances, installations, and community-driven events highlighting the city’s creative heartbeat. A CBS video walks through how the week shines a spotlight on the diverse people and projects that make Boulder weird—in the best way possible.

🥾 Boulder might shut down trails near CU South
In a controversial twist, Boulder is considering closing the well-used CU South trails due to safety and legal concerns. Some locals are fired up, especially given the area's history of public access and previous flood mitigation debates. It’s early talk for now, but this Reddit thread is already heating up.

👵 Peggy Coppom is getting a standing ovation (again)
CU's favorite superfan, Peggy Coppom, is receiving the Chancellor’s Impact Award at this spring’s commencement ceremony. Known for her spirited presence at Buffs games, the 99-year-old Boulder icon continues to inspire generations of students and fans alike. Read more from CU Boulder

🏗️ Doudy Draw bridge temporarily closed for repairs
Heads up, hikers: Boulder’s Open Space and Mountain Parks has closed the bridge at Doudy Draw Trail for critical maintenance. While repairs are underway, there’s a detour in place using the Flatirons Vista Trailhead—so plan your weekend outings accordingly. Read the official notice

🎬 Salt Lake film critic says Boulder’s not “cool enough” for Sundance
After Sundance announced Boulder as its new home, a Salt Lake Weekly columnist clapped back, saying Boulder lacks the grit and “cool” that Park City has. Locals are mostly laughing it off—but it’s not stopping a wave of opinion pieces, debates, and well… Reddit roasts. Read Boulder Weekly’s rebuttal

🎉 Things To Do – Wednesday, April 2
Here’s your midweek Boulder buzz—live music, film fest screenings, cooking classes, and an evening dose of djembe. Let’s get to it:

🎻 Cultural Caravan: Behind the Music – Victor Mestas (Jazz Pianist)
📍 Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St
⏰ 7:00 PM
🎶 Venezuelan jazz pianist Victor Mestas takes the mic (and the keys) to share his musical journey in this intimate, pay-what-you-can performance. Expect stories, songs, and a few surprises from a talent who’s backed the likes of Rubén Blades and has brought Latin rhythms to stages across the globe.
🔗 More Info – Dairy Arts Center

🎬 Film Screening: Vermiglio
📍 Dairy Arts Center – Boedecker Theater
⏰ 3:30 PM & 6:00 PM
🎥 A visual stunner from Maura Delpero, Vermiglio takes you into the quiet power of the Italian Alps. Winner of the Silver Lion at the Venice Film Fest, this one’s for the cinematography lovers and alpine dreamers.
🎟️ $12
🔗 Tickets + Info

🎶 Film Screening: Janis Ian – Breaking Silence
📍 Dairy Arts Center – Boedecker Theater
⏰ 4:30 PM & 7:00 PM
🎤 Get up close and personal with Janis Ian in this powerful music doc exploring her legendary career, lyrical genius, and the impact of Breaking Silence, one of the most important LGBTQ+ albums of the ’90s.
🎟️ $12
🔗 Tickets + Info

🥁 Intermediate Djembe Drumming Class
📍 Boulder Symphony Music Academy – 4730 Table Mesa Dr
⏰ 6:00 PM
🔥 Already got a feel for the djembe? Step up your skills with this rhythm-heavy group class, perfect for those ready to lock in sync with fellow percussionists.
🔗 More Info

🍜 Chinese Favorites Cooking Class
📍 Auguste Escoffier School of Culinary Arts – 637 S Broadway
⏰ 5:30 PM
🥡 Roll up your sleeves and channel your inner wok wizard. This hands-on class teaches the techniques behind timeless Chinese dishes—and yes, you get to eat everything.
🔗 More Info

📚 Zak Podmore – Life After Dead Pool
📍 Boulder Bookstore – 1107 Pearl St
⏰ 6:30 PM
📖 The journalist and river runner shares his new book on water politics, environmental policy, and the people trying to save the Colorado River before it’s too late.
🔗 Boulder Bookstore Events

🎻 Bluegrass Pick – Open Jam
📍 Beyond the Mountain Brewing – 6035 Longbow Dr
⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
🎶 Bring your banjo, mandolin, or just your ears—this weekly open jam draws pickers of all levels for a laid-back bluegrass night with great beer and even better vibes.
🔗 Beyond the Mountain Events

That’s your Wednesday in Boulder—part jazz, part book talk, part maybe-snowstorm. Stay warm, stay curious, and we’ll see you tomorrow for more.