Boulder Arts In The Park: Upcoming Events

BOULDER, CO — It's not easy planning events amid changing public health restrictions, but Boulder planners are making bookings in an effort to support Arts in the Park, a new program that is set to run through September.

Many artists and performers of all ages are set to showcase their talent through the program at the Glen Huntington Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Boulevard.

“Arts in the Park will provide a venue for a variety of performing arts groups to put on outdoor performances safely,” City of Boulder Events Manager Justin Greenstein said in a statement.

“It will also help create a welcoming area within the downtown park so that our community can dance, listen to music and enjoy live theater again.”

Arts in the Park has released its preliminary 2021 lineup — performance groups include Boulder Arts Outdoors, Boulder Ballet, Boulder Opera, Boulder Symphony, Creative Catalyzers, Dairy Arts Center, eTown, Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, Local Theater Company, Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts, Street Wise Boulder and T2 Dance Company.

Here are some of the first events you can look forward to:

Boulder Creek Fest - Summer Sundays

The Boulder Creek Festival had to move from its original May date, so the city of Boulder is hosting a "mini" Boulder Creek Fest for several weeks until the main event. The festival will run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sundays from May 16 through June 27. Learn more about the festival and get tickets here.

Spring Benefit Dance Concert

The Mountain Contemporary Dance Arts concert will feature dancers from ages 3 and up in "eclectic and uplifting performances inspired by quotes," organizers said. The event is scheduled at 4 p.m. May 22 at the bandshell, and tickets are $10. Learn more about the event here.

Street Wise Arts JAM

The event will include live performances by Selasee and The Fafa family and DJ sets by Musa Starseed. The fundraiser will also feature a virtual art auction, craft goodies and special giveaways, organizers said. The event will run from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. May 29. Tickets range from $10 to $50. Learn more about the event and purchase tickets here.

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The planning for other performances is underway in case you want to mark your calendar, but the details of some events have not been finalized:

Dairy at the Bandshell: Hazel Miller and the Collective - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 4 - tickets and further details TBD.

Dairy at the Bandshell: Latin American Music Showcase - 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. June 5 - tickets and further details TBD.

Dairy at the Bandshell: Innastate - 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. June 11 - tickets and further details TBD.

>> Find more upcoming Arts in the Park events and performances here.

A call for artists was put out to design a poster and logo for the Arts in the Park program. The city chose Colorado-based artist Jerod Barker, who designed both — you can view the poster here.