February 21, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

February may be flying by, but don't forget...it's a Leap Year! Looking for a way to celebrate an extra day of February? Downtown has you covered:

The 20th Annual Boulder International Film Festival kicks off on Thursday, February 29th (Leap Day). View the festival schedule and purchase your tickets for unforgettable cinematic experiences and special events. While you are downtown...be sure to keep an eye out for special BIFF guest, Laura Linney!

Also on Leap Day...from 6-8 PM head over to the Museum of Boulder for their special public engagement event series, Listen Backs. Honor Black History Month by engaging in meaningful conversations about race while listening to personal experiences and stories. Don't miss out, grab your ticket today.

Taste of Pearl returns downtown on Sunday, April 14th! Rain or shine, this event will dazzle your taste buds as you explore15 Boulder restaurants paired with 15 Colorado wineries and distilleries hosted inside 15 of downtown's vibrant galleries and boutiques. Purchase your tickets now (this event is expected to sell out).

Calling all artists! The artist submission deadline for this year's Pearl Street Arts Fest, happening Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st, has been extended to Wednesday, February 28th - submit your application today.

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

Last newsletter asked for your favorite type of flowers. The top answer was Tulips at 30%! This week, we want to know what you are most looking forward to this spring season.

What do you look forward to most this spring season?

Nature/Green Scenery/Flowers

Spring Fashion/Clothing

Picnics/Outdoor Dining

Spring Events/Holidays

Spring Break

Daylight Savings Time (Longer daylight hours)

News You Can Use

Welcome, Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF)

Kicks off Thursday, February 29th.

Lights...Camera..ACTION...the 20th Annual Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) takes place February 29th through March 3rd! Join local aspiring filmmakers, world-renowned actors/actresses, directors and film enthusiasts as they gather in the heart of downtown to celebrate cinema culture.

This year, BIFF welcomes an exciting guest...following the Saturday, March 2nd premiere of Wildcat, Golden Globe and Emmy Award winning actress, Laura Linney (aka Wendy Byrde in Netflix's critically acclaimed series, Ozark) will be recognized with BIFF's Vanguard Award.

Learn more about this exclusive cinematic experience; view the festival schedule for the full lineup of special events and film premieres and be sure to purchase tickets before they sell out!

Purchase BIFF Tickets Today

Become a Downtown Boulder Event Volunteer

Give back to your local downtown community.

We are so excited...Taste of Pearl is BACK and just around the corner! We couldn't produce this event without a team of awesome volunteers. Here's an opportunity to lend a hand behind the scenes. Downtown event volunteering is a great way to serve your community, re-introduce yourself to your neighbors and meet some cool new people.

Explore spring volunteer opportunities for Taste of Pearl and Tulip Fairy & Elf Festival. Sign up today for a chance to do good, feel good and most of all...show your love to the locals!

Become a Volunteer Today

DBP Annual Award Luncheon Honorees

Meet this year's Ron Porter Special Achievement Honoree.

Earlier this month, the Downtown Boulder Partnership's Annual Awards Luncheon recognized downtown businesses, organizations and community members for their tremendous work and community impact. Meet this year's Ron Porter Special Achievement Award honoree, Bob Yates!

Bob was (and continues to be) a tremendous supporter of small businesses during his city council terms and has also generously donated his time and expertise to the Downtown Boulder Community Initiatives Board of Directors - raising funds for beloved community events and traditions. A longtime champion of LGBTQ+ rights, Bob founded Rainbows Over Pearl celebrating Pride Month by providing free pride flags to all interested businesses throughout downtown.

Bob currently serves as Interim CEO at the Museum of Boulder. Show him your support by checking out ongoing exhibits and special event - plan your visit today!

Visit Museum of Boulder

Welcome, New Businesses...

Give a warm downtown welcome to new businesses on & off the bricks.

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Downtown's vibrant retail scene recently added some new (store) faces. Give a warm welcome to newcomers, Alta Cucina, RESTOR Medical Spa and La Sportiva. These diverse additions nicely fit into the foodie-loving, self-caring and outdoorsy nature of downtown's charming business culture!

More places to explore are on the horizon...stay tuned for High Country, The Floral Mint and Bobbles & Lace (all coming to downtown soon.)

There is always something to explore downtown...check out all shopping, dining and service listings.

Shop & Dine Downtown

Job Openings

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

Find Jobs

Shopping Specials

Winter 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.

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FOUND DOWNTOWN

In which restaurant can you find this Mork & Mindy-inspired roller skate wall?

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by March 5, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to Pam, our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: Boulder Theater.

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