Dairy Arts Center

Billy Preston: That's the Way God Planned It | Mar 18-22
2026-03-18 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Billy Preston was 5 years old when he backed gospel legend Mahalia Jackson. Over the following six-decade career, Billy contributed his signature sound to the greatest artists of his time, including The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Barbra Streisand, Sly Stone, Ray Charles, Rufus, Eric Clapton, and others, while establishing himself as a GRAMMY-winning solo artist. Despite his success, Billy struggled to reconcile his deep relationship with the Black church with his sexuality, setting off a lifelong quest to find love and acceptance. (Paris Barclay, 2025, USA, 1:45, NR)

Black Futures in Art: Artist Talk
2026-03-18 17:00 - 20:00 | McMahon Gallery, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Join curator Adderly Grant-Lord and exhibiting artists for a powerful evening of conversation celebrating the fifth year of Black Futures in Art. This gathering invites audiences into the living continuum of the exhibition—exploring how memory, lineage, joy, and imagination shape Black creative futures.
Through a 45-minute moderated conversation, artists will reflect on their practices, shared histories, and the creative inheritance that informs their work, followed by a 15-minute audience Q&A. This talk is a celebration of presence, process, and community, and an invitation to listen, reflect, and engage with the brilliance in motion that defines Black Futures in Art.
Tickets are free but required, as capacity is limited. All are welcome.

Magellan | Mar 18-22
2026-03-18 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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At the dawn of the modern era, Portuguese explorer Ferdinand Magellan (Gael García Bernal) navigated a fleet of ships to Southeast Asia, attempting the first voyage across the vast Pacific Ocean. On reaching the Malay Archipelago, the crew pushed to the brink of madness in the harshness of the high seas and overwhelming natural beauty of the islands, Magellan’s obsession leads to a rebellion and reckoning with the consequences of power. A vast, globe-spanning epic from Filipino filmmaker Lav Diaz (NORTE, THE END OF HISTORY), MAGELLAN presents the colonization of the Philippines as a primal, shocking encounter with the unknown and a radical retelling of European narratives of discovery and exploration. (Lav Diaz, 2025, Philippines, 2:40, NR)

Silents Synced: A Woman of the World/Pearl Jam
2026-03-20 20:30 - 22:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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“A Woman of the World” (1925) follows a liberal European countess, played by Pola Negri, who scandalizes a small, mid-Western American town with her unapologetic independence, sharp wit, and tattooed arm.
Silents Synced creator, Josh Frank paired this long-forgotten classic with the music from Pearl Jam’s seminal albums Vs. and Vitalogy.
Silents Synced pairs classic silent movies with epic rock music. Pearl Jam’s nonprofit foundation, Vitalogy, is donating any earnings from this project to Austin Women’s Health, a local provider supporting reproductive care in Frank’s hometown. (1:15)

COmpass REsonance: Norwegian Wood (season finale)
2026-03-21 16:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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NORWEGIAN WOOD with COmpass REsonance
What unfolds when a pristine Scandinavian landscape inspires music, brought to life by one of the most innovative and exhilarating string ensembles?
COmpass REsonance, known as “Boulder’s CORE,” presents an unforgettable performance inspired by Nordic Romanticism—and more!
Audiences will experience the evocative Holberg Suite by the poetic Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg, interwoven with a bouquet of varied gems.
This concert’s repertoire has been expanded with an intermission added, to reflect that CORE’s December Merry Mozart concert was canceled due to severe winds and loss of electricity across the city. The program is now a combination of works from the canceled December program and the previously planned March program. Therefore, the first half
of the 3/21 concert includes Mozart’s dancing Divertimento in F Major, and his heartfelt Piano Concerto K.413, featuring Mina Gajić as piano soloist. Shorter works that refresh the aural palate include J.S. Bach’s timeless “Arioso,” and “Norwegian Wood” by Lennon/McCartney—in a totally new version of The Beatles’ much adored classic.
PROGRAM:
Salzburg Symphony “Divertimento” in F Major, K.138—W.A. Mozart
Largo from Concerto in F Minor, BWV 1056—J.S. Bach
Piano Concerto in F Major, K.413—W.A. Mozart
Intermission
Norwegian Wood—Lennon/McCartney, arr. Billy Alvis
Holberg Suite, Op. 40—Edvard Grieg
COmpass REsonance (CORE) is a conductorless ensemble uniting acclaimed musicians from across the U.S. alongside Colorado’s finest talents. CORE’s artists, comprising concertmasters, principal orchestral players, and distinguished quartet performers from Asia, Europe, and North America, gather in Boulder to present innovative musical experiences that transcend time and culture. “COmpass REsonance… has unveiled a bold 2025–26 season as it completes its evolution from the 44-year-old Boulder Bach Festival. The announcement marks the first full season under its new name and mission, following a legal rebrand in January 2025. The transition reflects a decade of artistic expansion led by pianist Mina Gajić and violinist-conductor Zachary Carrettin, who took the festival’s helm in 2014. Under their direction, programming has grown to encompass five centuries of music, improvisation and cross-disciplinary collaborations. The group’s mission is “to enrich lives with performances of music from across time and cultures and to create distinct learning opportunities for musicians and audiences.” -Daily Camera

What the River Knows: Presented by Glen Canyon Institute
2026-03-23 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Glen Canyon Institute presents What the River Knows, a Good Intentions Paving Co. documentary exploring the reemergence of Glen Canyon from the receding waters of Lake Powell reservoir. As the West faces the urgent need to redesign water management, we are offered the chance to restore one of the planet’s most stunning landscapes. What the River Knows explores this unique reflection point in a centuries-long history, weaving together past and present to reveal a new way forward for the Colorado River.
Following the film screening, the event will conclude with a panel discussion and audience Q+A.

Science on Screen®: Into the Storm The Real Science Behind "Twisters"
2026-03-24 18:00 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us to celebrate the National Evening of Science on Screen!
Before the screening of Twisters (2024), Dr. Brian Argrow, University of Colorado Boulder professor and lead developer of the RAAVEN drone featured in the film, takes us inside the evolving world of storm chasing. From cutting-edge drone technology to the real risks and rewards of field research, Dr. Argrow will explore how scientists track severe weather today and how Hollywood’s portrayal stacks up against reality.
Lecture 6:00 PM; Film Screening 7:00 PM
This event is FREE for Dairy Arts Center Members as part of the Science on Screen® series

About Dr. Brian Argrow
Brian Argrow (PhD 1989 Aerospace Engineering, University of Oklahoma) is Professor of Aerospace Engineering Sciences, founding RECUV director (emeritus), and former Associate Dean for Education for the College of Engineering and Applied Science. His current research includes small UAS airframe design and sensor integration, and integration into the National Airspace System, with other research including aero/gas dynamics, and engineering education. His teaching awards include the W.M. Keck Foundation Award for Excellence in Engineering Education, and he is a University of Colorado President’s Teaching Scholar (a lifetime appointment) and an inaugural fellow of the CU Center for STEM Learning. Professor Argrow co-chaired the first Symposium
for Civilian Applications of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (CAUAS) in 2007 and chaired the 2nd CAUAS in 2014. He is a fellow of AIAA and a past chair of the AIAA Unmanned Systems Program Committee. In 2009 he completed four years of service on the USAF Scientific Advisory Board, and he recently served on the NASA Advisory Council’s Unmanned Aircraft Systems Subcommittee. He is currently a member of the Aeronautics and Space Engineering Board of the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine, and he serves on the ASTM Committee F38 on UAS, F38.02 Flight Operations.
About Twisters
A retired tornado-chaser and meteorologist is persuaded to return to Oklahoma to work
with a new team and new technologies. (Lee Isaac Chung, 2024, United States, 2:02,
PG-13)

Sirāt | Mar 25-29
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Nominated for two Academy Awards. A father (Sergi López) and his son arrive at a rave deep in the mountains of southern Morocco. They are searching for Mar — daughter and sister — who vanished months ago at one of these endless, sleepless parties. Surrounded by electronic music and a raw, unfamiliar sense of freedom, they hand out her photo again and again. Hope is fading, but they push through and follow a group of ravers heading to one last party in the desert. As they venture deeper into the burning wilderness, the journey forces them to confront their own limits. (Oliver Laxe, 2025, Spain, 1:55, R)

Mr. Nobody Against Putin | Mar 25-29
2026-03-25 19:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Nominee: Best Documentary Feature – 98th Academy Awards
Pasha Talankin is an unlikely hero—a beloved Russian primary school teacher, known as a mentor and prankster who offers students a safe haven in his office. After Russia invades Ukraine, Pasha’s role in the school changes dramatically as he is reluctantly drawn into Putin’s propaganda machine. Forced to promote state-sanctioned messages and horrified by the transformation of his school and community, he struggles with guilt and a sense of powerlessness, leading him to become an international whistleblower. As the school’s videographer, Pasha documents intimate and revealing footage of Putin’s regime, capturing the rise of militarized children’s groups, repressive laws, fervent nationalism, and the recruitment of graduating students to fight in the war. When he learns his own life may be at risk, Pasha is forced to plan a dangerous escape from Russia. (David Borenstein & Pavel Talankin, 2025, Denmark/Czechia/Germany, 1:30, NR)

20th Anniversary of the Fly Fishing Film Tour
2026-03-25 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Fly Fishing Film Tour (F3T) is proud to celebrate its 20th anniversary in 2026, marking two decades of unforgettable stories, breathtaking landscapes, and a community bound by a passion for fly fishing. This milestone year promises to be a landmark event, as the tour kicks off with a fresh collection of the finest fly fishing films from across the globe.
This year’s lineup dives deeper than ever, spotlighting wild places, inspiring conservation stories, and the dedicated individuals who live and breathe fly fishing. Whether you’re a lifelong angler or new to the sport, the 2026 tour delivers a cinematic journey that’s sure to cast a lasting impression.
Presented by: Skwala, Yeti, Costa

Parasol Arts: Carmen, the Tango | Mar. 26-27
2026-03-26 20:00 - 21:20 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Parasol Arts presents the famous story of Carmen using the sensual and passionate language of Argentine Tango, for the first time in Boulder. The performance tells the story of Carmen, Don José, and the bullfighter Escamillo. Carmen is a free-spirited gypsy in contrast to the temperamental and fickle Don José. A fight with Don Jose’s fiancé, Michaela, leads to Carmen’s arrest by Captain Zúñiga. In jail, she seduces Don José and convinces him to release her. Carmen is subsequently caught in a love triangle between Don José and popular bullfighter Escamillo. Captain Zuniga and Michaela disapprove of the unconventional behaviour of Carmen and her lovers. Fate, a representation of Carmen’s alter ego, tells Carmen’s fortune with a deck of cards. Carmen ignores the warning of her destiny and continues to pursue Escamillo. Don José is obsessed with Carmen and in a jealous moment stabs her. She dies caressing Don José’s face, revealing him as the assassin.
“Carmen, The Tango” created and directed by Lorita Travaglia, features the talents of Donato Juarez as Don Jose, Diana Cruz as Carmen, Marcelo Molina as Escamillo, Sarah Genung as Michaela, Facundo Agüero Maisano as Captain Zuniga and Lorita Travaglia as Fate.

Fools' Paradise (lost?) film screening
2026-03-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Fools’ Paradise (lost?) is a love letter to our wild—our own inner wild, and the outer wild. It’s about how we heal ourselves through reconnection to the natural world, and the symbiotic necessity to heal what is left of our planet. Immersed in experiences recounted by writers, filmmakers, artists, environmentalists, adventurers, therapists, and political activists, this film delves into topics such as personal action, sustainable business and life practices, nature therapies and how we need and use nature to regenerate ourselves.
Screenings begin with a brief, grounding meditation and end with a Q&A with award-winning director Alexandra Lexton, moderated by Boulder-based documentary filmmaker, Justin Bogardus.
Saturday screening features a panel with two of the film’s subjects: science writer and author Florence Williams, and ecotherapist Lauren Kahn, both Colorado residents.
Screenings sponsored by Colorado ReWild

T2 Dance Company: Color Wheel Project
2026-03-28 16:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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A showcase of new contemporary dance works created and performed by T2 Dance Company, inspired by elementary student artworks.
Included artworks have been created by students from:
APEX School
Columbine Elementary
Flatirons Elementary
Foothill Elementary
Friends School
Lyons Elementary
Rocky Mountain Elementary

Science on Screen®: From Arrival to Atoms Thinking Quantum
2026-03-30 18:00 - 20:30 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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From the sci-fi world of Arrival to the quantum behavior of atoms, this interactive discussion with Dr. Heather Lewandowski explores how ideas about information, uncertainty, and measurement shape our understanding of the physical universe.
Lecture 6:00 PM; Film Screening 7:00 PM
This event is FREE for Dairy Arts Center Members as part of the Science on Screen® series

About Dr. Heather Lewandowski
Heather Lewandowski is a professor of physics and Fellow of JILA at the University of Colorado Boulder. She leads two research programs, one in experimental molecular physics and the other in physics education research. Her molecular physics research efforts focus on studying interactions and reactions of cold, chemically important molecules and ions. Her physics education research program studies ways to increase students’ proficiency in experimental scientific practices, as well as research in quantum science education and workforce development. She earned her B.S. in physics from Michigan Technological University and her Ph.D. from the University of Colorado Boulder. She later completed a postdoctoral fellowship at the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).

About Arrival
Taking place after alien crafts land around the world, an expert linguist is recruited by the military to determine whether they come in peace or are a threat. (Denis Villeneuve, 2016, Canada | United States, 1:56, PG-13)

Public Enemies Private Friends
2026-03-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Boedecker Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join Boulder Valley Health Center and The Alma Collective for a special community screening of “Public Enemies, Private Friends” — a powerful film that explores how we can disagree without becoming divided.
At a time when conversations around politics, health, education, and social issues can quickly turn into conflict, this film offers a hopeful and practical message: we can hold different views and still remain neighbors, colleagues, and friends. “Public Enemies, Private Friends” invites us to move beyond outrage and toward understanding, reminding us that civility is not weakness—it is the foundation of a strong, resilient community.
Following the screening, participants will have the opportunity to engage in a guided discussion focused on constructive dialogue, mutual respect, and preventing further escalation in our local community.

BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-04-02 17:00 - 19:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
On View April 2 – May 3 | Opening Reception: April 2 , 5 – 7 PM
For the BVSD Annual High School Art Exhibition, this year’s theme is “The Third Eye,” in line with this year’s PEEK fundraiser theme. The prompt was shared with BVSD educators in September, giving teachers and students an entire academic year to explore the idea in the classroom. The theme has served as a launching point for sustained educational inquiry. The exhibition opens with a public reception and, in partnership with Boulder Arts Week, will feature a student-led artist talk for the first time.
The Third Eye invites student artists to explore the connections between art, spirituality, and the unseen. Centered on the idea that art can be more than representation, the theme positions creative practice as a portal into liminal spaces, forgotten rituals, and deeper ways of knowing.
Across art history, artists have turned to spiritual and mystical traditions as sources of transformation—from Hildegard of Bingen’s illuminated visions and Georgiana Houghton’s trance drawings to the abstract languages of Hilma af Klint and Wassily Kandinsky. In this lineage, students ask: How does art help us access the unknown? How can ritual, myth, or meditation be part of creative practice? What does it mean to “see” beyond the visible?

Frequent Flyers® Aerial Dance: the Light vs the Dark
2026-04-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance presents the Light vs the Dark, a new evening-length aerial and movement-based work premiering at the Dairy Arts Center’s Gordon Gamm Theatre. Artistic Direction: Valerie Morris, Producing Artistic Director, Nancy Smith. Performers: Peyton Burns, Sarah Brookins, Whitney Moore, Valerie Morris, Hillary Pokrykwa, Michelle Randolph, Nancy Smith, and Anastasia Timina.
Through innovative stagecraft, aerial rigging, and a cast of eight performers, the piece explores the timeless struggle between Light and Dark—reimagined for our contemporary moment.
For more info: https://frequentflyers.org/events/

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy Show
2026-04-09 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join us for a night of laughter as we explore everything from motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us. Men are welcome to the show, too.
Moms Unhinged has been selling out shows all over the country and is coming BACK to Boulder with a brand NEW lineup of mom comedians.
We do clean (ish) comedy and this is a fun night out with your girlfriends, drinking club (I mean book club), neighborhood group or your own mom. Laughter is proven to lower your cortisol!
Performing: Jene’ Suplee, Catherine Shea, and headliner Janae Burris
Headliner Janae Burris is a coveted pro at Comedy Works Denver, has been featured at the Just For Laughs Festival in Montreal, and has toured the country opening up for Gary Gulman, Josh Blue, Beth Stelling, and Sarah Silverman to name a few.
Adult themes and language – 18+
Praise for Moms Unhinged:
“This show was definitely a Comedic Masterpiece!!! What talent! My face is still hurting from non-stop laughing! Thanks for a wonderful evening!! – Nancy
“You rocked it – that was such a fabulous show. Can’t wait for the next one!” – Sylvia
“I haven’t laughed that much in a long time!” – Kelly

Face in Concert
2026-04-12 15:00 - 17:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Face Vocal Band has been thrilling audiences for over two decades with their signature brand of all-vocal rock. Their dynamic performances blend pure vocal talent and soaring harmonies into a high-energy, genre-spanning concert. From pop hits to rock anthems and timeless classics, Face’s shows connect with audiences of all ages. You’ll laugh at their gentle humor, be moved by their heartfelt arrangements, and find yourself singing along to songs you know and love. Whether you’re a first-time listener or a longtime fan, a Face concert is an unforgettable musical experience filled with joy, talent, and vocal magic.

Marty O'Reilly with Antonio Lopez
2026-04-15 19:00 - 21:00 | Carsen Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, Colorado, 80302, United States
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Marty O’Reilly’s music feels timeless, like an old story told in a new way. His raw, soulful voice and gritty guitar playing form the foundation of a sound rooted in Americana. Drawing inspiration from folk icons like Woody Guthrie, blues legends like Howlin’ Wolf, gospel pioneers like Sister Rosetta Thorpe, and storytellers like Tom Waits, Marty’s music captivates and connects audiences.
His live performances aren’t just concerts; they’re cathartic experiences. From soft and haunting moments to wild and electric highs, his shows linger with you long after the lights come up. Marty’s songs dig deep into the human experience, exploring themes of loneliness, connection, love, and loss. Whether performing solo or with a full band, he brings listeners into his world, making them feel like part of the story.
Over years of relentless touring and self-funded albums, Marty has built a dedicated following. He’s shared the stage with Shakey Graves, St. Paul & The Broken Bones, and Sarah Jarosz and played festivals like Bottlerock and High Sierra Music Festival. Through it all, he remains focused on creating music that is honest, meaningful, and profoundly real.
Antonio Lopez is a quiet man with something to say. His music is like an onion, each layer revealing more. His adept guitar work and composition skills are never used in a showy way but rather like the spices in a home-cooked meal. The result is a feast of emotions that delight the listener. His sound is modern folk rock with marimba swells and swooning fingerstyle guitar over a rock-solid rhythm section. Through the lens of his indigenous Chicano roots, Lopez speaks many truths with gentle precision. Rather than tell the listener what to feel or think, Lopez invites you to see yourself reflected in the lyrical stories created by the music. He holds degrees in guitar performance and music composition from Adams State University. Antonio Lopez is a Colorado native from Alamosa and now resides in Longmont.

Boulder Opera Company: Der Rosenkavalier by Strauss | Apr. 16-19
2026-04-16 19:00 - 21:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Love, laughter, and a little bit of chaos… Viennese style.
Join Boulder Opera for a fresh, intimate take on Der Rosenkavalier, a romantic comedy by Richard Strauss that blends heart, humor, and stunning music.
Set in the glittering world of 18th-century Vienna, the story follows a complicated love triangle: a noblewoman, her younger lover, and a sweet young bride-to-be. There’s a cheeky disguise, a silver rose, and plenty of laughs along the way all with gorgeous melodies and rich emotions.
The opera is sung in German with piano accompaniment, and we’ll guide you through the story with English narration, so you’ll never miss a beat. Music Director Brandon Matthews leads an incredible cast in this elegant yet accessible production.

Storybook Ballet: Mary Poppins | Apr. 17-19
2026-04-17 18:30 - 19:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Join Boulder Ballet School for Storybook Ballet as we celebrate the 40th Anniversary of this beloved tradition with a performance inspired by the timeless magic of Mary Poppins! Expect a heartwarming performance filled with chimney sweeps, kites, and a spoonful of imagination. With graceful choreography, playful storytelling, and just the right dash of Mary’s famous magic, it’s a performance sure to delight audiences of all ages and remind us all that with a little imagination, anything is possible.

Mountains on Stage Summer Edition 2026
2026-04-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Mountains on Stage is an international mountain film tour that brings the world’s best adventure films to the big screen.
Twice a year, in Winter and Summer, Mountains on Stage curates a unique selection of outstanding films, featuring climbing, alpinism, ski mountaineering, and mountain exploration from all around the world.
These are true stories, told by real athletes and adventurers — no actors, no special effects. Just raw emotion, breathtaking landscapes, and powerful human journeys that push the limits of what is possible in the mountains.
More than a film screening, Mountains on Stage is a shared experience: a celebration of mountain culture, adventure, resilience, and inspiration, enjoyed together on the big screen.
Join us for an unforgettable evening of adventure, emotion, and escape.

2026 PEEK: The Crystal Ball
2026-04-23 18:30 - 23:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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The Dairy’s Annual Fundraising Spectacular, PEEK, returns April 23, 2026!
Get ready for the most electrifying night of the year – the Dairy Arts Center’s annual PEEK, where creativity, culture, and style collide!
EXPERIENCE
Peer beyond the veil. This is a gala for the clairvoyant and the curious—a night of divination, transformation, and radical creativity. Step into a realm where artists become oracles, performances read like prophecies, and the future reveals itself through immersive ritual and spellbinding spectacle. From otherworldly installations to visionary live acts, this is not simply an event—it is an awakening.
SAVOR
Alchemy takes many forms. Indulge in thoughtfully crafted cuisine, elixirs designed to intoxicate the senses, and a gathering of seekers who know how to balance refinement with rebellion. Raise a glass, set an intention, and support a powerful cause while surrendering to an evening charged with art, music, and magic.
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The cards are on the table. Claim your place before the moment passes and join us for a night foretold—where the energy is high, the visions are clear, and nothing unfolds by accident.
All donations directly support the Dairy Arts Center in its mission to provide diverse opportunities to create, learn, and engage in high-quality performing, cinematic, and visual arts experiences.
BECOME A 2026 PEEK SPONSOR!
With 250 guests, multiple performances, food, cocktails, and opportunities to donate, PEEK has become one of Boulder’s must-attend events.
Interested in becoming a PEEK sponsor? This special event is the perfect time to align your business with The Dairy! Sponsorships are available at all levels, scroll through the options below. If you would like to become a sponsor, email Jen Clements, Deputy Director, to get started: jclements@thedairy.org
BECOME A PEEK SPONSOR TODAY!

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Zikr Dance Ensemble presents "Runes"
2026-04-24 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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​Showcasing an international cast of world-class dancers, Zikr Dance Ensemble’s 2026 Spring Season, “Runes”, will explore the power and transformative energies of some of history’s most iconic symbols and the light code language of the future.
Zikr will also reprise internationally acclaimed Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s stunning “In Memoriam” pas de deux, along with Tomm Ruud’s iconic miniature masterpiece, “Mobile”, and Zikr’s signature work and audience favorite, “In Your Eyes”.

Ars Nova Singers: RUBYFire - Shared Visions | Apr. 25-26
2026-04-25 19:30 - 21:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Ars Nova Singers is pleased to present its signature project, Shared Visions, with RubyFIRE. Shared Visions is a unique interdisciplinary collaborative project featuring works by Colorado visual artists, poets, composers, and performers, coordinated and presented by Ars Nova Singers. The community of artistic inspiration and culminates in the premiere performances of four new choral works, performed by Ars Nova Singers.

BETC: Mary Jane | May 1-24
2026-05-01 19:00 - 20:30 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Regional Premiere
A single mom’s life is turned upside down by her child’s chronic illness. Abandoned by her husband, she faces reality with a sunny determination that borders on denial.
A story of a mother’s unbounded love and the makeshift circle of women who support her, Mary Jane is a beautiful testament to endurance and human kindness in the face of tragedy.
The New York Times calls Mary Jane “the most profound and harrowing of all Amy Herzog plays…a character study and everywoman story.”

Boulder Ensemble Theatre Company (BETC): The Wheelchair on My Face
2026-05-14 19:00 - 20:00 | Grace Gamm Theatre, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
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Coming soon! The second of BETC’s Plays With Fire staged readings: The Wheelchair on My Face by Irish playwright Sonya Kelly.
Irish actor-playwright-comedian Sonya Kelly penned this memoir-meets-theatre-meets-standup-comedy piece about growing up with poor vision that went undiagnosed until she was seven years old. The witty, honest story of how she found her way, this New York Times Critic’s Pick play revels in how we can better the world even if we cannot see the world.

Set The Table Exhibition Opening Reception
2026-05-15 17:00 - 20:00 | Dairy Arts Center, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
On View May 15 – Aug 2 | Opening Reception: May 15, 5 – 8 PM
Set the Table is a group exhibition spanning all of the Dairy Arts Center’s gallery spaces, exploring the dinner table as a central site of cultural, ecological, and artistic discourse. The table emerges as a nexus of home and heritage, agriculture and environment, family and domesticity, culinary arts, sustainability, capitalism, and food scarcity—revealing how deeply food systems shape our daily lives, identities, and futures.
Grounded in both local and global perspectives, the exhibition considers food as more than nourishment: it is memory, labor, ritual, power, and connection. With a particular focus on Colorado’s agricultural landscape, Set the Table highlights the intrinsic links between land stewardship, environmental responsibility, and the ways communities gather, cook, and share.
The exhibition will be accompanied by a robust series of public programs, including three immersive dinner- and food-based events, each connected to a key theme or artist within the exhibition. These include a Native food event in partnership with Creative Nations, a farm-to-table gathering, and an additional thematic meal, alongside educational workshops, talks, and community programming. The Dairy will also partner with the nonprofit Mad Agriculture to spotlight artists who are regenerative farmers, culminating in a dedicated gallery wall and event that brings together art, agriculture, and sustainable practice.
Participating Artists: Clara Nulty, Desert Art Lab, Carly Owen Weiss, Mad Agriculture, Trent Bailey, Brandy Coons, Janine Brown, Soroya Latiff, and Stephanie Maria.

Boulder Ballet: Radiance | May 15-17
2026-05-15 19:00 - 20:30 | Gordon Gamm Theater, Walnut Street, Boulder, CO, 80302, United States
Image by Amanda Tipton Photography | FB- Amanda Tipton-Photographer | IG – @amandatiptonphotography
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Celebrate renewal and radiance with contemporary masterpieces by Jorma Elo and Nicolo Fonte. Known for their inventive style and ground breaking contemporary works, these two choreographers are some of the most sought after dance-makers in the world today. Featuring Boulder Ballet’s exceptional dancers, this program promises an unforgettable evening of cutting-edge choreography and radiant performance.
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