🎬 Sundance Chooses Boulder + Jammy Buffet & John Prine Tribute

From Sundance to swing bands—Boulder’s in the spotlight

March 28, 2025

Friday, March 28

☀️ Weather

Mostly sunny and warm today before clouds roll in this evening. A high near 76°F with light afternoon winds. Showers are likely later tonight, so pack a light jacket if you’re heading out.

  • 🌡️ High: 76° | Low: 44°

  • 🌬️ Wind: SW at 5–10 mph (gusts up to 15 mph)

  • 🌤️ Day: Increasing clouds through the afternoon

  • 🌧️ Night: 60% chance of showers before midnight

  • 🌅 Sunrise: 6:50 am | 🌇 Sunset: 7:21 pm

  • 💧 Humidity: 19% (day) / 53% (night)

  • 🔆 UV Index: 5 of 11

📍 Top Stories

🎬 Sundance Film Festival is Coming to Boulder
Get ready for red carpets and big names — Boulder has officially been selected as the new home of the Sundance Film Festival starting in 2027. This is huge!
📖 Read the full announcement from Sundance
🗣️ Reddit discussion here

🏙️ Help Shape Boulder’s Future
Boulder County wants your input on the city’s long-term planning vision. A public roundtable and open house is scheduled for April 12, and they’re asking residents to share what matters most.
🔗 More on the Community Roundtable

🔥 Utilities May Help Fund Wildfire Insurance
A new state proposal could let utilities pay into a wildfire home insurance fund in exchange for reduced liability. Could this help mitigate risk across Colorado?
📖 Read more from Colorado Sun

🎶 Things To Do

🎤 Illegal Smile + Jammy Buffet (Fox Theatre)
📍 1135 13th St | ⏰ 8:00 PM
A tribute to the life and music of John Prine, joined by special guest Something Slight. Expect heartfelt Americana followed by the funky, jam-fueled grooves of Jammy Buffet.
🔗 Get Tickets

🎷 Jeremy Mohney Band at Trident
📍 940 Pearl St | ⏰ 6:30 PM
Swing into your weekend with classic jazz, hot sax, and vintage vibes under the café lights.
🔗 Trident Events

🎶 Phoebenix Live at License No. 1
📍 2115 13th St | ⏰ Music at 9:00 PM
After the 8:00 PM comedy show, stick around for Phoebenix, a soul-funk powerhouse.
🔗 License No. 1 Calendar

🎭 “Eephus” at The Dairy Arts Center
📍 2590 Walnut St | ⏰ 7:00 PM
A play about baseball and what it means to miss the pitch, metaphorically and otherwise.
🔗 Event Info

🔥 BETC’s “Spain” at The Dairy
📍 Grace Gamm Theater | ⏰ 7:30 PM
Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company returns with “Spain” — a fiery and intimate new drama.
🔗 Get Tickets

🎧 College Night at Avanti
📍 1401 Pearl St | ⏰ 9:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Drink specials with a Buff OneCard: $5 Mules, $10 Red Bulls, $15 Pink Whitney shot skis, and more.
🔗 College Night Info

🥾 Morning Hike: Anemone Loop Trail
📍 Meet at Settler’s Park | ⏰ 9:00 AM
Join the Boulder Wilderness Hiking group for a scenic loop and friendly conversation. Rated easy/moderate.
🔗 Meetup Event

📝 Closing Thought

From winning a world-class film festival to cozy jazz cafés and local theatre, Boulder’s weekend is looking packed with energy, culture, and the perfect mix of highbrow and hometown charm. See you out there.