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Nightlife & the Arts in Boulder and North Central Colorado
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Bitter Bar
Tucked inside the charming and moderately priced Happy Noodle... |
Bars | Boulder |
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Bohemian Nights at NewWestFest
Called "Fort Collins largest community festival," this music-centered... |
Festivals | Fort Collins |
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Boulder Creek Festival
The Boulder Creek Festival lasts all Memorial Day weekend: you... |
Festivals | Boulder |
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The Boulder Philharmonic
The Boulder Philharmonic presents its own concert season, as... |
Concerts, Music | Boulder |
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Boulder Theater
The art deco Boulder Theater is a venue for top touring bands... |
Film, Music, Radio | Boulder |
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Boulder's Dinner Theatre
Dine while you catch a popular musical at Boulder's Dinner Theatre—with... |
Theater | Boulder |
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C.B. & Potts Restaurant and Brewery
The sports bar C.B. & Potts Restaurant and Brewery is known... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Fort Collins |
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Chautauqua Community Hall
Concerts take place throughout summer at Boulder's peaceful Chautauqua... |
Concerts | Boulder |
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College of Music
The University of Colorado's superb College of Music presents... |
Concerts, Music | Boulder |
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Colorado Music Festival
Between late June and early August, the Colorado Music Festival... |
Festivals | Boulder |
Colorado Shakespeare Festival
CU's stunning Mary Rippon Outdoor Theater is the venue for the... |
Festivals | Boulder |
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Coopersmith's Pub & Brewery
After taking a tour of the brewery at Coopersmith's Pub &... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Fort Collins |
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Corner Bar
Business lunches and after-work gatherings take place at the... |
Bars | Boulder |
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Cultural Arts Council of Estes Park
Visit up to 20 galleries and artists' studios on the self-guided... |
Art Galleries | Estes Park |
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Dairy Center for the Arts
The Dairy Center for the Arts hosts art shows featuring local... |
Arts Centers, Theater | Boulder |
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Department of Theater and Dance
The Department of Theater and Dance stages excellent student... |
Theater | Boulder |
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Fox Theatre
The Fox Theatre, a former movie palace, hosts touring music and... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Boulder |
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Frozen Dead Guy Days
Every March, Nederland celebrates an annual event that's true... |
Festivals | Nederland |
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Lariat Saloon
The Lariat Saloon is the local hot spot, with live rock music... |
Bars | Grand Lake |
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Lonigans Saloon
Blues and rock bands play regularly at Lonigans Saloon, and there... |
Bars | Estes Park |
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Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon
College students line the bar at Lucky Joe's Sidewalk Saloon... |
Bars | Fort Collins |
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Lyons Chamber of Commerce
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Festivals | Lyons |
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Mishawaka Amphitheater
Mishawaka Amphitheater, an outdoor venue on the banks of the Poudre... |
Music Clubs | Fort Collins |
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Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery
The casual Mountain Sun Pub & Brewery crafts more than 50... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Boulder |
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NedFest
The Nederland Music & Arts Festival, a weekend of bluegrass... |
Festivals | Nederland |
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Pearl Street Pub and Cellar
The cozy Pearl Street Pub and Cellar, with its laid-back atmosphere... |
Bars | Boulder |
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Planet Bluegrass
Planet Bluegrass presents artists such as Jackson Browne, Susan... |
Festivals | Lyons |
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Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant
Bartenders at Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant make Boulder's best... |
Bars | Boulder |
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Rock 'n Soul Cafe
Rock 'n Soul Cafe serves up live music most nights, accompanied... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Boulder |
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Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre
The professional Rocky Mountain Repertory Theatre stages performances... |
Theater | Grand Lake |
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Rocky Ridge Music Center
Relax with some chamber music while taking in views of the mountains... |
Music | Estes Park |
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Round Midnight
Whether DJs are spinning for '80s or hip-hop night, there's dancing... |
Dance Clubs, Music Clubs | Boulder |
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The Tavern
The Tavern has live music, ranging from bluegrass to funk, every... |
Bars | Estes Park |
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Walnut Brewery
The Walnut Brewery keeps several brews and cask-conditioned ales... |
Brewpubs / Beer Gardens | Boulder |
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West End Tavern
The West End Tavern, with its rooftop deck, is a popular after-work... |
Bars | Boulder |
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Wheel Bar
The venerable Wheel Bar is one of the better watering holes in... |
Bars | Estes Park |
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