Events: Feb. 7 through Feb. 13

Where to go and what to do this week in Boulder County

By Boulder Weekly Staff - Feb. 4, 2025
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Catapult
7:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Feb. 7-8 and 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Charlotte York Irey Theatre, CU Boulder - University Theatre Building (261). $22

Experience the art of movement as emerging choreographers from CU Boulder's BFA dance program explore personal themes through a multisensory fusion of genres. This annual CU Presents showcase at Charlotte York Irey Theatre is your chance to be moved by the next generation of dance artists before they make it big. 


Let's Wine About Winter In Niwot 2025
1-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Downtown Niwot, 2nd Ave. & Cottonwood Square. $35

Grab a glass and stroll through the piles of snow in historic Niwot, stopping at local businesses for your fill of over 30 different wines, beers and culinary delights. Tickets include a mug and a $10 voucher, good at all participating businesses. All proceeds go to improvements at Whistlestop and Children’s Park.


Großen Bart Brewery Chili Cook Off
2-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Großen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave., Longmont. $15

Come with an appetite to support nonprofit Annie and Millie’s Place on their mission to keep people experiencing homelessness together with their fur babies. For $25, enter your bean, beef and veggie emulsion to win a prize, or just fill up on the tasty fruits of others’ labors. 


St. Vrain Anglers Trout Unlimited - Fly Tying Expo!
12:30-5 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 8, Laughing Grizzly Fly Shop, 315 S. Bowen St., Longmont. $20

Hang that gone fishin’ sign on your front door and head down stream to this annual exposition. Talk shop and learn first hand from more than 30 of Colorado’s finest fly tying experts to make sure you’re reeling in some certified trophy trout on your next big fishing trip. Got a junior fisherman in the family? Not to worry, kids 15 and under get in free.


Home Team Heartbreakers Roller Derby Tournament
10 a.m. Saturday, Feb. 8 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. $15-$20

It’s a weekend of full-contact entertainment as the teams of Boulder County Roller Derby and Rocky Mountain Roller Derby face off. Catch the High Peak Howlers, Amethyst Assassins, Sapphire Sirens, Boulder Creek Krakens, St. Vrain Swamp Monsters and Purple People Eaters in action. Enjoy tasty grub from Georgia Boys BBQ food truck Saturday and Nacho Mama on Sunday.


Valentine's Pop-Up Sale
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Free 

Up your V-Day game at this pop-up shop featuring goodies and gifts for your loved ones. Each purchase of handcrafted items like huggable heart pillows and made-to-order chocolate covered strawberries supports Mindful Works, “a social enterprise dedicated to empowering individuals in recovery from mental health challenges through meaningful employment and craftsmanship.”


Maker Monday Drop-in: Glowforge Scrap-a-Palooza
1:30-3:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, Lafayette Public Library Makerspace, upper level, 775 W. Baseline Road. Free

Harness the power of lasers and help the makerspace get rid of wood and acrylic scraps during this drop-in session. Use the Glowforge Laser Cutter to craft keychains, earrings, magnets and other small items. All you’ll need is a valid Lafayette library card and a completed waiver form: bit.ly/MakerMondayBW.


Free Bike Maintenance Classes
5:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10 and Wednesday, Feb. 12. Community Cycles, 2601 Spruce St. Unit B, Boulder. Free

Ready for Winter Bike to Work Week? You will be after these free classes from Community Cycles. On Monday, learn how to ride and what to carry for a safe and warm winter commute. On Wednesday, finally figure out how to fix a flat so you’ll never be caught walkin’ again.


Full Moon Restorative Yoga and Sound Healing
7:15-8:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 10, Yoga Pearl, 900 Pearl Street, Unit 4, Boulder. Free for Yoga Pearl members, $32 for nonmembers

Slip into savasana accompanied by the sweet sounds of singing bowls, gongs and other sacred instruments. This restorative yoga practice honoring the full moon is open to all levels and is sure to leave you reeling relaxed and rejuvenated. Pre-registration recommended. 


Smarty Party Trivia
7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 11, Avanti Food and Beverage, 1401 Pearl St., Boulder. Free

The Smarty Party isn’t just for eggheads. Everyone is welcome to their weekly trivia game hosted by Avanti’s own Greg Studley. Test your knowledge to win great prizes, mediocre prizes and “prizes that don’t feel like prizes at all.”


Break Shit + Full Moon Primal Scream
Noon to 1:30 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12 . 9140 West 100th Ave., Broomfield. $65

State of the world making you want to scream your fucking head off? This event in honor of the full moon for ages 13 and up is the one for you. On top of the primal shrieking, you’ll throw glass bottles filled with paint at the wall and do holotropic somatic breathwork, “an intense guided journey to access and release stored emotions, trauma, and tension.”


Galentine's Day
6-11 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 13, Avanti F&B, 1401 Pearl St., Boulder. Free

Grab your gals and head to Avanti for a love letter to the girlies. This Galentine’s celebration features all night happy hour, specialty cocktails, chick flicks and food specials for the ultimate girl dinner. Permanent jewelry - aka adult friendship bracelets - will be on deck starting at 8 p.m. 


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