What’s Up Boulder?

East Boulder Park Sioux Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States

This citywide open house will bring together all city departments to engage community members about a variety of plans and projects we're working on that benefit you, our community.

THIS IS [NOT] WHO WE ARE Film & Conversation

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

Boulder SURJ is proud to present the first event of our Justice Film Series! Join us to view the vital film THIS IS WHO WE ARE, followed by a thought-provoking community conversation led by Film Director Katrina Miller and YOUnify Director of Engagement Pedro Silva.

Sustainability of the Forgotten with author Gary Marchlis

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

Gary Machlis, Professor of Environmental Sustainability at Clemson University, will discuss his new book, Sustainability for the Forgotten: Bringing the oft forgotten into the core of the sustainability movement. The book has been described as incendiary as it confronts the history, policies, and practices of sustainability.

V is for Vote! Storytime

Boulder Public Library 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

We will share books, sing songs, and make a craft that teaches children what it means to vote!

Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering

Foothills Community Park 800 Cherry Ave, Boulder, CO, United States

Come to the Right Relationship Boulder Fall Gathering -- Foothills Community Park  --featuring Nico Strange Owl, whose Cheyenne name is Esevoneme'ehne'e (Buffalo Appearing Woman), a member of the Northern Cheyenne Tribe of Montana. Nico speaks at 5:45 pm.

What to Know: Powwow in Native America

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

The University of Colorado Boulder's Oyate Native American and Indigenous Student Organization will be spearheading a powwow in the Fall of 2024. This powwow will be a continuation of Oyate's longstanding history at CU Boulder that has insisted on the empowerment of Native community presence and voice on campus and in the front range. In preparation for the Fall powwow, which will be open to the public, this program offers education about what a powwow is, its history and different forms, how powwow can be both a sacred and political space, and how to be a respectful visitor in the powwow space.

The Leading Edge of Resilience: Past, Present, and Future

Virtual

We are honored to host a conversation about resilience with Austin Nunez, chairman of the San Xavier District of the Tohono O’odham Nation, and other members of his community. They will share experiences from the perspectives of different generations and lay the foundation for the journey of the next seven generations to come.

Psychospiritual Roots of the Israel-Palestinian Tragedy

Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.

Alternative Radio presents a conversation between David Barsamian and Richard Forer, local author of the New York City Big Book Award winning Wake Up and Reclaim Your Humanity: Essays on the Tragedy of Israel-Palestine.

Street Wise Mural Festival

East Boulder Sioux Drive, Boulder, Colorado, United States

Street Wise Mural Festival returns September 13-15, 2024. Street Wise Arts’ flagship program explores the intersection of art and activism (ARTivism) while centering womxn, BIPOC, LGBTQIA, and emerging artists based in Colorado and beyond. The Festival will primarily install public art projects in the neighborhood of East Boulder. 

Peoples Playground – a Climatique Convergence

Junkyard Social Club 2525 Frontier Ave, Unit A, Boulder, CO

Come to People's Playground - a convergence of music, dance, art, connection, and social change. With an art market, local nonprofits, flash tattoos, face painting, live bands, and a poetry open mic, there's sure to be something for everyone!