May 1, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

Happy May Day! Magic was in the air last Sunday at the Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival, after a weekend full of April showers, the sun made an appearance and fairies and elves showed up for a tulip-celebrating day. Marvel in all of the fun by viewing this year's photo gallery (and, if you attended, please give us your feedback on the event by filling out this survey by Friday, May 3rd). As always, thank you for supporting Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives (DBCI) events.

The 15th Annual Boulder Startup W eek kicks off Monday, May 13th - Friday, May 17th. Check out their free professional education and networking events hosted within local downtown venues. Be sure to register and check out their 2024 schedule.

Surprise! Bands on the Bricks 2024 performance lineup has officially been released. We can't wait to see / hear new and returning groups including The Reminders, Hazel Miller & The Collective and The Long Run.

Looking for more to do this month? Check out downtown's Event Calendar and the monthly Things to Do Downtown blog.

Last newsletter asked which downtown Boulder event you were most looking forward to this year. The top answer was Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival at 32%! This week, we want to know your favorite spring-related activity.

What is your favorite spring activity?

Gardening

Biking

Hiking

Skiing

Patio dining/Picnics

News You Can Use

Bands on the Bricks 2024 Lineup

Wednesdays, June 12th - July 31st | 5:30 - 9 PM | 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall

Gear up for another summer of midweek jam sessions, an outdoor beer garden and unforgettable memories at this year's Bands on the Bricks! This concert series kicks off on Wednesday, June 12th at 6 PM with a performance from The Reminders.

Mark your calendars for this year's lineup featuring:

June 19th - ZiMBiRA Afro Fusion Band (Opening Act: DJ Musa Starseed)
June 26th - Hazel Miller & The Collective (Opening Act: Jackie Hadley)
July 3rd - FoxFeather (Opening Act: Eramis Fontenot)
July 10th - The 5280s Band (Opening Act: Derek Warwick)
July 17th - Mighty Mystic (Opening Act: Wylie Jones)
July 24th - Roka Hueka (Opening Act: Amaryllis)
July 31st - The Long Run (Opening Act: Dylan Kishner)

Listen Here

May Gift Guides

Find the perfect gift for your grads, mom, or teachers all month long downtown.

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Photo Courtesy of Starfish Jewelry

Celebrate your favorite people with a one-of-a-kind gift. Downtown is home to an array of charming, unique and gift-ready stores that are geared up for any occasion. Leave the stress of creative gift shopping to us by checking out this year's Graduation Gift Guide and Mother's Day Gift Guide.

Looking for more inspo from a CU student's POV? Check out DBP Intern Katie's Graduation Gift Guide Blog where she scopes out more gift ideas for your favorite Buff!

Shop Small

Happy National Small Business Week!

Meet the faces behind downtown's small business scene.

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National Small Business Week kicked off this past weekend...support your fellow downtown businesses, neighbors, friends and families by shopping and dining local.

Looking to meet the faces and learn the stories behind your favorite businesses? Check out new business spotlights featuring JR from Charlie's T-Shirts, Jess from Creature Comforts Cafe and Ana from Ana's Art Gallery.

Happy Small Biz Week!

Business Spotlights

Boulder County Farmers Market Wednesday Markets

Wednesdays, May 1st - October 2nd | 3:30 - 7:30 PM

Boulder County Farmers Market Wednesday markets kicks off TODAY! Now through October 2nd, head over to 13th Street (between Arapahoe Ave and Canyon Blvd) from 3:30-7:30 PM to explore an array of vendors, enjoy live music and beer garden happy hours.

Shop Wednesday Markets

Downtown Boulder Gift Card

Whatever the occasion - give the gift of a downtown Boulder experience!

Buy Now

Job Openings

Interested in working downtown? Check out which businesses are hiring.

Find Jobs

Shopping Specials

Spring is here 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

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FOUND DOWNTOWN

Which "off the bricks", tiki-themed rum and burger bar is this?

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by May 14, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Marguerite, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Apocalypse.

I FOUND IT