Mountain Sun Pub and Brewery

Boulder’s Mountain Sun Pub is the granddaddy of ’em all, the OG that launched a whole family of brewpubs in Denver and Boulder County. The Pearl Street stalwart started turning out beers in 1993, and over the decades has maintained a friendly, laid-back vibe that stays just on the right side of “old Boulder hippie.” […]

Boulder Outdoor Cinema

The Boulder Outdoor Cinema is a seasonal outdoor movie theater in downtown Boulder, located directly behind the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art. It features weekly screenings of popular movies throughout the summer, as well as pre-show entertainment that includes live music, trivia contests and short films. Gates open at 7 p.m., with movies starting around […]

Boulder Dushanbe Teahouse

Perhaps you’ve heard about the years-long political struggle to get the City of Boulder to accept the Dushanbe Teahouse after it had already been sent there in boxes — eight years during which the mayor of Dushanbe died without seeing his dream of an exchange fulfilled. Perhaps you know that over the years, the food […]

Conor O’Neill’s

A staple dive that stands out even in Boulder’s crowded bar scene, Conor O’Neill’s is the most authentic Irish pub you’ll find in the Rockies, thanks to the importation of everything from the bar to the fireplace to the decor. Irish masons even flew over to help build the place. Live music on weekends includes […]

CU Art Museum

The CU Art Museum on the University of Colorado’s Boulder campus has been featuring exhibitions, collections,and education programs for students, faculty and the public since 1939. And in its new facility, the museum continues to serve as a thought-provoking arts center for the CU community, with a wide variety of relevant displays and activities.