August 9th, 2023

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

Happy August! With back-to-school season around the corner, let's relish these last fleeting days of summer vacation together! Luckily, there are some awesome things happening downtown planned just for you...

Bid the summer classic series, Band on the Bricks farewell tonight, Wednesday, August 9th, with Amaryllis opening for Chimbangle! Eat, drink, dance and repeat on the bricks all night long!

Connect to your intuition with our new weekly Gathercise events happening every Tuesday through mid-September. Whether you need a quick pick me up or want to switch up your regularly scheduled lunch break...you will appreciate these spontaneous, immersive experiences.

Don't forget about the memories waiting to be made at Boulder Social Streets! Meet us on 13th Street this month for the Boulder Street Soccer Classic (August 13th) and Melanin Funk Festival (August 25th)!

Check out more August happenings in our monthly Things to Do Downtown blog.

Want to give back to your community? Boulderthon is seeking volunteers to provide support and cheer on runners for Boulderthon 2023 events! Sign up to volunteer here!

Last newsletter we asked your favorite shopping category. The top answer coming in at 39% was CLOTHES/ACCESSORIES! This week, in the spirit of Back to School, we want to know your favorite school subject!

What is/was your favorite school subject?

English

Math

Science

History

News You Can Use

Movie in the Park: Inside Out!

Thursday, August 10th | 8:30 PM (Dusk) | Civic Area Library Lawn

The Race to the Movie summer series crosses the finish line with its final event...Movie in the Park! Join us on the Civic Area Library Lawn (near the Boulder Public Library) tomorrow, Thursday, August 10th at 8:30 PM, for a FREE outdoor screening of Disney Pixar's, Inside Out. Special thanks to our sponsors - City of Boulder and Mountain Psychiatry for making this happen!

Lawn chairs, blankets and any other picnic attire are encouraged to enhance this outdoor movie experience! Want to grab a bite before or order carry out? Check out Downtown's dining page and explore the delicious spots the district has to offer.

Movie in the Park!

Boulder Social Streets Breakdown

Meet us on the street all August long!

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Summer celebrations continue on 13th Street all month long! Looking for a way to spend quality time with family and friends before summer ends? Bring your people to upcoming Boulder Social Streets events!

For the sport-watching aficionados, stop by the first ever Boulder Street Soccer Classic, Sunday, August 13th from 10 AM-8 PM and cheer on the youth and adult teams as they go head to head for bragging rights! Don't forget to stroll through the local vendors, food trucks and hang out near the DJ booth!

Friday nights are for funk! Revisit 13th Street for the Melanin Funk Festival on Friday, August 25th from 6-9 PM! Celebrate Black culture and community through a night spent with local artists, groups and featured band, The Reminders. There will be food, drinks, dancing and endless amounts of fun!

Meet us on the Street!

Welcome Back, Buffs!

Get geared up all things back to school!

Calling all students...back to school season is officially at the district! Your favorite retailers are celebrating with unmatched deals from all things clothes, dorm decor and more! Check out all student-friendly sales on downtown's August shopping specials page!

Are you an incoming freshman or a returning student wanting to explore downtown? Be sure to check out our Downtown Boulder intern, Rebecca's, back to school blog. Going into her final year at CU, Rebecca offers sound advice, suggestions and any other additional finds on all things downtown to her fellow Buffs. GO CU!

The Ultimate Back to School Guide!

Annual Tulip Bulb Giveaway

Giveaways start Wednesday, August 23rd while supplies last!

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Elevate next season's flower garden game with a bountiful harvest of Boulder's treasured tulips...the beloved tulip bulb giveaway is BACK! This year, nine DBP Member businesses will be distributing free bags of tulip bulbs, courtesy of the City of Boulder Parks and Recreation Department. Tulip bulbs may be free, but donations to the Parks and Recreation's non-profit partner, PLAY Boulder Foundation, are highly encouraged!

The tulip distribution will start Wednesday, August 23rd and bags will be given on a first-come, first-served basis - limit one bag per family. Please be kind to our businseses who are distribtuing the bulbs and please be respectiful of the one bag per family rule - we want as many people to enjoy this promotion as possible!

Need more information? Learn more about participating member businesses, hours of operation and sell-out updates here.

Plant Here!

Job Openings

Interested in working downtown? Many businesses are hiring!

Find Jobs

Shopping Specials

Summer is officially here in Boulder, and it's time to go shopping for fresh styles! Explore monthly shopping specials to discover deals at your favorite downtown stores.

Let's Shop!

Foodie Friday

If you love local coffee shops, rooftop bars, good eats or food specials, then check out Foodie Friday! Updated weekly, this food blog gives you all the latest news about where and what to eat downtown. Dig in!

Time to Eat!

Things To Do Downtown

Are you someone that always likes to have your calendar mapped out? Check out the Things To Do Downtown blog, where we give you all the dates and activities to fill your social schedule each month!

Get Busy!

Newsletter Archive

Did you miss a newsletter and want to catch up on all things Downtown Boulder? Check out our newsletter archive to view past publications!

View Newsletters

FOUND DOWNTOWN

Which 16th Street café and shop can you find this adorable flower brick painting?Hint: This is a Scandinavian-style café that can be found off the bricks!

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by August 22nd, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Cameron, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was:

Lolita's Market & Deli!

I FOUND IT