June 26, 2024

NEWSLETTER

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Hello Newsletter Readers,

Last week's solstice means that it's ~officially~ summertime! What better way to embrace another beautiful season downtown than by celebrating Bike to Work Day today with your community. Hop on your favorite set of wheels and visit participating downtown bike stations.

Did you know that 80% of downtown's restaurants and retail shops are locally-owned and operated? Now is the time to lay on all the local love towards your favorite downtown businesses because July is Independents Month! Get ready to show up for your local favorites.

Ready to spread the local love? Here are SEVEN easy ways you can support small businesses this summer...

Follow / engage on social media.
Recommend to friends / family.
Sign up for their newsletters.
Write a positive review.
Visit a shop you’ve never been to before.
Eat at a restaurant you’ve never tried.
Shop the Summer Sidewalk Sale that kicks off July 12th!

It wouldn't be summer without our signature events. Join us for Bands on the Bricks Wednesdays through July 31st and Pearl Street Arts Fest happening from July 19th - 21st. Happy summer!

Looking for more to do this month? Check out downtown's online Event Calendar or explore open volunteer opportunities.

Last newsletter asked for the genre of music your favorite song of all time falls under. The top answer was Rock at 59%! This week we want to know what you are shopping for at the Summer Sidewalk Sale...

What are you excited to shop for at the Summer Sidewalk Sale?

Clothing / Footwear / Accessories

Home Decor / Art

Outdoor Gear / Sporting Goods

Books / Gifts / Novelties

News You Can Use

Bands on the Bricks

Wednesdays through July 31st | 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM | 1300 Block

Another Wednesday, means another Bands on the Bricks! Meet us tonight on the 1300 block of the Pearl Street Mall to see Jackie Hadley open for local favorite Hazel Miller & The Collective. Don't get FOMO...save the dates for upcoming July concerts by viewing this year's performance lineup.

Pro Bands on the Bricks Tip: Did you know about Bands on the Brick's happy hour? From 5:30 PM - 6:30 PM head over to the beer garden and enjoy $2 off any alcoholic beverage!

Special thanks to tonight's Bands on the Bricks sponsors Bob and Katy Yates, in support of Rocky Mountain Equality (formerly, Out Boulder County).

Jam Here

Celebrations in Central Park

Central Park's centennial celebration and more community happenings

Join us for an array of happenings right in the heart of Boulder's Central Park! Learn more and mark your calendars for these upcoming events happening in the area...

Boulder County Farmers Market - Wednesdays from 3:30 PM - 7:30 PM & Saturdays from 8 AM - 2 PM
Boulder's Central Park 100 Year Commemoration Event - Saturday, June 29th from 11 AM - 2 PM
Boulder Pridefest - Sunday, June 30th from 11:30 AM - 5 PM

Looking for Fourth of July happenings? Get your tickets for the City of Boulder's Arts in the Park Boulder Symphony performance happening on Thursday, July 4th from 7 PM - 9 PM.

Boulder's Central Park 100 Year Commemoration

Sundays on West Pearl

Sundays through August 25th | 10 AM - noon | The New Local

The New Local's Sundays on West Pearl continue all summer long. Every Sunday through August 25th, from 10 AM - noon, enjoy an array of free mini art workshops, vibrant activities, fresh flower bundle finds, live music performances and more happenings with participating West End businesses.

The series is made possible with grants from Visit Boulder and Create Boulder, partnerships and sponsorships with CU Boulder, Big Red F Restaurant Group, the Downtown Boulder Partnership and many West End businesses.

Sundays on West Pearl

Summer Sidewalk Sale Returns

Shop small and save BIG starting Friday, July 12th

With Independents Month just around the corner, it's time to show some small business support! If your local love language is shopping (and saving $$$)...be sure to save the date for the shopping event of the year...downtown's annual Summer Sidewalk Sale kicks off Friday, July 12th! Bookmark this page and keep checking back to see the updated list of your favorite participating businesses this year.

Ready? Set? SHOP!

Public Art Guided Walking Tours

Photo Courtesy of The City of Boulder's Office of Arts and Culture

Calling all art enthusiasts! The City of Boulder's Office of Arts and Culture offers free public art walking tours throughout downtown! Guided tours (1.5 hours long) occur on most Wednesdays from 5:30 PM - 7 PM and most Saturdays from 11 AM - 12:30 PM* -registration is required for all attendees. Looking for more information? Learn more here.

*Please note: starting July 20th, Saturday tours will change to 9 AM.

Job Openings

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

Find Jobs

Shopping Specials

Summer 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

Which East End spot offers pottery painting activities?

Email your answer to

info@downtownboulder.org with the subject line "Found Downtown" by July 9th, for a chance to win a $25 Downtown Boulder Gift Card. Congrats to our last Found Downtown winner! The correct answer was: La Sportiva

I FOUND IT