Course #41395
Where: Meet at East Age Well Center
When Thursday, April 10, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Fee: R/NR $22/$26
Experience a rare opportunity to see a performance before opening night at an exclusive final dress rehearsal of “MasterWorks” by Colorado Ballet. Step into the Ellie Caulkins Opera House in Denver and see the dancers in full costume, complete with makeup, intricate sets, dramatic lighting, and immersive sound. Feel the energy of a production coming to life as the choreographer shares insights and notes after each piece, offering a rare behind-the-scenes perspective. Enjoy a brief intermission before each act. Performances include George Balanchine’s Serenade (32 min), Jiri Kylian’s Petite Mort (20 min), and Twyla Tharp’s In the Upper Room (40 min). Note: Participants are encouraged to eat lunch prior to the trip and/or pack a sack lunch or snacks for the afternoon. This trip is subsidized by the generosity of Colorado Ballet.
Course #40690
Where: Boulder Library Canyon Theater,
1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
When: 3rd Fridays, April 18, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
“Annie Hall” (1977)
A satirical romantic comedy-drama in which Alvy Singer (Woody Allen), a successful comedian living in Manhattan, reflects upon his relationship with Annie Hall (Diane Keaton), a Midwestern transplant who dabbles in photography and sings in small clubs.
Please arrive early to find a seat, coffee provided by library staff prior to film. Doors open at 12:30, movie begins at 1 p.m.
Course #39775
Where: Boulder Library Canyon Theater,
1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
When: 3rd Fridays, May 16, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
“The Shop Around the Corner” (1940)
A romantic comedy following the lives of two feuding gift shop employees, Klara Novak (Margaret Sullavan) and Alfred Kralik (James Stewart) who unknowingly become pen pals and fall in love through their anonymous letters. Please arrive early to find a seat, coffee provided by library staff prior to film. Doors open at 12:30, movie begins at 1 p.m.
Course #40693
Where: Nude Foods, 3233 Walnut Street and Walnut Café, 3073 Walnut Street
When: Wednesday, April 16, 11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
No Fee
Join City of Boulder Office of Sustainability Program Manager, Ellen Orleans and Nude Foods Market co-founder, Verity Noble, for a guided tour of Nude Foods Market, a zero-waste grocery store and delivery service based in Boulder. Launched in 2020, Nude Foods Market began as a response to a statistic that the average American produces 1,704 pounds of trash each year. Following the tour, enjoy an optional lunch (self-pay) next door at Walnut Café, a locally owned and operated business. Tour participants will receive a free piece of pie with any lunch order.
Course #41268
Where: The Nomad Playhouse
1410 Quince Ave, Boulder
When: Sunday, April 27, 2 – 4 p.m.
No Fee
Local Theater Company discovers and develops new plays, small-cast musicals, hybrid and devised theater pieces through Local Lab. Participants will attend a staged reading of a compelling new American play, followed by a facilitated post-show conversation for audience members to discuss themes in the play. This meetup is made possible by a generous donation of festival tickets by Local Theater Company.
BLDG 61 is a free community workshop dedicated to hands-on learning and the cultivation of purposeful experiences through making.
Course #40124
Where: Boulder Library Bldg. 61 Makerspace 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
Date: Wednesday, April 30, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
In April, BLDG 61 makerspace staff will guide participants through a laser cutting activity. Participants will be customizing and subsequently cutting lanterns on the makerspace laser cutter. All materials provided and attendees will leave with a completed creation. No prior experience necessary.
Course #40691
Where: Boulder Library Bldg. 61 Makerspace 1000 Canyon Blvd, Boulder
When: Wednesday, May 28, : 1 – 2:30 p.m.
No Fee
In May, BLDG 61 Makerspace staff will guide participants through a laser cutting activity. Participants will customize and cut bookmarks on the makerspace laser cutter. All materials provided and attendees will leave with a completed creation. No prior experience necessary.
Course #40695
Where: BMoCA, 1750 13t St. Boulder
When: Friday, May 2, 11 a.m. - noon
Fee: No fee to register, $5 per person to be paid upon arrival.
A Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art (BMoCA) educator will lead a private tour of the current exhibition, “Dazzle of Darkness”. The exhibit showcases artists illuminating darkness through diverse media, ranging from storytelling to scientific experimentation, photography, fiber optics, film, and sculpture. Guest curated by Rebecca DiDomenico.
Course #41263
Where: Meet at East Age Well Center
When: Monday, May 12, 8:45a.m. – 1:45p.m.
Fee: R/NR $42/$52
Visit the Denver Museum of Nature and Science to explore the temporary exhibit: “Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia”.
Also visit permanent exhibits including Egyptian Mummies, Expedition Health, Gems and Minerals, Prehistoric Journey, Wildlife Halls, and more. Angkor includes over 100 carvings, sacred sculptures and ancient relics, many never before seen outside Cambodia. Enjoy a self-pay lunch on your own at the museum café or pack a lunch.
Course #40692
Where: Meet at 6400 Arapahoe Rd, Boulder
When: Wednesday, May 14, 1 – 3 p.m.
No Fee
Join City of Boulder Office of Sustainability Program Manager, Ellen Orleans and Eco-Cycle Educator, Molly Briggs for a guided tour of two sustainability centers in the City of Boulder. Participants will visit CHaRM, Eco-Cycle’s Center for Hard-to-Recycle Materials and Resource Central, a non-profit dedicated to conservation and sustainability. Learn about topics varying from options for hard-to-recycle materials, to materials reuse, to ideas for sustainability at home.
Where: Varies. Contact Sandy (970)-584-0311 for weekly updates
When: Mondays, May – September 10 a.m. Rides may move to 9 a.m. in hotter months
No Fee
This social cycling group offers an opportunity for riders of all levels age 60+ to join organized gentle to moderate paced bike rides. Routes are typically between 8-12 miles. Rides leave from Boulder, Louisville or Longmont, locations communicated weekly by group leader. Rest stops included, usually for snacks and beverages (self-pay). Electronic bikes (E-Bikes) welcome, must ride at group pace. To join and for more information, contact group leader, Sandy: (970)-584-0311. For technical assistance with bikes contact group co-leader, Jeff, at 303-817-4995.
