The Reveal: Our five highlights from this season’s calendar of events.

Colorado Shakespeare Festival 
June 7–Aug. 10
For more than 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theater under the stars. CSF is a professional theater company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Don’t miss the annual the Colorado Shakespeare Festival with featured performances including “The Tempest,” “Richard II” and “Doctor Faustus.”  cupresents.org

Leadville Camp & Run 
June 13–15
Held in the scenic mountains of Leadville, this weekend combines trail running, camping and environmental stewardship. Each day will include opportunities to run or hike as a group or, if you prefer, on your own. Throughout the weekend we will offer various activities to learn more about the history of Leadville and give back to the community through a hands-on service project. We will gather together for lunch and dinner each day, and in the evenings we welcome everyone to join us around the campfire as we share stories, chat about this beautiful place, and discuss topics relevant to trail running and the environment. $75 per person for the weekend, including camping, coffee, lunches, dinners and some snacks. runnersforpubliclands.org/camp-run

Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
June 21
A free afternoon of music in Chautauqua Park featuring local bands, food vendors, a beer garden and artisan booths. Bring a blanket and soak up the good vibes from 1–8 p.m. a this unforgettable outdoor music festival. Explore a vibrant vendor market, savor delicious bites from local food vendors and sip on refreshing brews in the beer garden. With captivating live music performances throughout the day, this free event promises endless fun for the whole family. chautauqua.com

Boulder Comedy Festival
June 25–29
Celebrating its fifth year, this multi-day comedy festival showcases diverse voices and women in comedy, with national headliners and local talent performing in intimate venues across Boulder. Expect high-energy sets, hilarious storytelling and a strong sense of community throughout the event. bouldercomedyfestival.com

Boulder Environmental/Nature/Outdoors Film Festival
July 17–20
Four days of films at the Dairy Arts Center focused on the natural world, climate action and outdoor adventure. Features global documentaries and Q&As with filmmakers. Best narrative, documentary features and short films from around the globe. Screenings at Dairy Arts Center’s Boedecker Cinema and Gordon Gamm Theater. boulderenoff.org

Events

Cultural Caravan June Festival
June 5–15
A 10-day burst of creative energy, this festival features live performances by local musicians, poets, dancers and more in pop-up venues throughout Boulder County. The lineup includes everything from jazz to chamber music to storytelling. culturalcaravan.org

Colorado Shakespeare Festival 
June 7–Aug. 10
For more than 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theater under the stars. CSF is a professional theater company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Don’t miss the annual the Colorado Shakespeare Festival with featured performances including “The Tempest,” “Richard II” and “Doctor Faustus.” cupresents.org 

Arts in the Park
June 7, 8 & July 4, 12, 26
Live music, ballet and theatrical performances in the open air at Glen Huntington Band Shell. Showcasing local groups like the Boulder Philharmonic, Symphony and Ballet. bouldercolorado.gov/arts-park

Boulder Jewish Festival
June 8
The city’s longest-running cultural festival celebrates Jewish music, food and art. Held on the Pearl Street Mall, the event features live performances, community booths and family-friendly activities. 11 a.m.–5 p.m. boulderjcc.org

Jungle Birds of Boulder
June 8
Trade your passport for hiking boots and join naturalist Dave Sutherland for an immersive exploration into the lives of vibrant migratory birds from Central America. Bring your binoculars and Costa Rica bird guides—yes, seriously—for this morning adventure into Boulder’s wild spaces. 7:30–10:30 a.m.; davesutherland.co

Bands on the Bricks
June 11–July 30
Downtown Boulder’s signature summer concert series returns with free, high-energy performances every Wednesday on Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy local beer, food and dancing under the stars. 5:30–9:30 p.m. boulderdowntown.com/events/bands-on-the-bricks

Leadville Camp & Run 
June 13–15
Throughout the weekend we will offer various activities to learn more about the history of Leadville and give back to the community through a hands-on service project. We will gather together for lunch and dinner each day, and in the evenings we welcome everyone to join us around the campfire as we share stories, chat about this beautiful place, and discuss topics relevant to trail running and the environment. $75 per person for the weekend, including camping, coffee, lunches, dinners and some snacks. runnersforpubliclands.org/camp-run

IRONMAN 70.3 Boulder
June 14
Set at the base of the Rockies, this iconic half-distance triathlon attracts athletes from across the country. Swim, bike and run alongside elite competitors in Boulder’s endurance-sport paradise. ironman.com/im703-boulder

Boulder Pridefest
June 15
Join us for Boulder’s very own Pride Festival at Boulder Central Park from 11:30 a.m.–5 p.m. The event will be jam-packed with activities, amazing community partners sharing information, Pride merchandise galore from RMEQ and other wonderful vendors. Bring the whole family to experience an incredible and diverse array of performers, giveaways all over the park and multiple activities for all. outboulder.org

Destination: Ice Age
June 19
Naturalist Dave Sutherland leads a rare hike into one of the last surviving Ice Age ecosystems in Colorado. Learn about the mammoths and forests that once covered Boulder, and how glacial shifts transformed the region’s biodiversity. A unique botanical time-travel experience. 5–8 p.m. davesutherland.co

Flatiron Sounds Music Festival
June 21
A free afternoon of music in Chautauqua Park featuring local bands, food vendors, a beer garden and artisan booths. Bring a blanket and soak up the good vibes from
1–8 p.m. at this unforgettable outdoor music festival. Explore a vibrant vendor market, savor delicious bites from local food vendors and sip on refreshing brews in the beer garden. chautauqua.com

Bike & Walk to Work Day
June 25
Celebrate sustainable commuting. Breakfast stations in and around Boulder will serve free food and drinks to an estimated 7,000 participants riding or walking to work from 6:30–9 a.m. Join the fun with your fellow bicyclists and please encourage others to join in! walkandbikemonth.org

Boulder Comedy Festival
June 25–29
Celebrating its fifth year, this multi-day comedy festival showcases diverse voices and women in comedy, with national headliners and local talent performing in intimate venues across Boulder. Expect high-energy sets, hilarious storytelling and a strong sense of community throughout the event. bouldercomedyfestival.com

Burner Prom: Under the Sea
June 27
Bougie Burner Prom is back, and this year the theme is Under the Sea! Bougie prom attire with oceanic flare encouraged. Bioluminescence optional. Regret-free dance floor guaranteed. This is your chance to relive prom—the way it should have been: wild, weird and full of salty-wet memories. 8 p.m.–2 a.m. junkyardsocialclub.org

Walk360 Slow Marathon
June 28
Join a grand all-day adventure, walking counter-clockwise all the way around Boulder. You’ll traverse every kind of walking surface in the city, explore diverse neighborhoods, and enjoy cool parks and open spaces along Boulder’s urban edges. The free event gives Boulder walkers a whole new perspective on the city, demonstrating people-friendly connections among destinations and safe ways to get around Boulder’s busiest streets by foot. There will be plenty of places to stop for breaks and water along the way, plus a lunch break in South Boulder. 7 a.m.–6 p.m. walkandbikemonth.org

What’s Abuzz? Pollination!
June 29
Late summer wildflowers are putting on a show—and every bloom has a fascinating pollination story. This slow-paced hike led by Dave Sutherland explores the prairie’s colorful recovery from wildfire, with a focus on the bees, bugs and butterflies. 10:30 a.m.–12:00 p.m. davesutherland.co

Boulder Sunrise Triathlon
June 29
Kick off your summer in the triathlon mecca of the country. Enojy the amazing views at the Boulder Reservoir while you work towards your new PR on arguably the best and fastest triathlon course in Colorado. Compete alongside athletes of all skill levels on the training grounds of the pros. bbscendurance.com/bouldersunrise

Colorado Music Festival
July 3–Aug. 3
World-renowned soloists, conductors and orchestral musicians perform in the all-wood Chautauqua Auditorium. Includes symphonic masterpieces and premieres of new works. Under the baton of Music Director Peter Oundjian, this all-star orchestra treks to the base of the iconic Flatirons every summer to create what is truly a world-class classical music experience.coloradomusicfestival.org

Erie Hot Air Balloon Launch
July 14
Come in person from 6–8 a.m. to watch the balloons inflate and take flight, weather permitting—it dictates everything including the launch times. Weld County Road 5 and Colliers Pkwy. Sorry, no pets on the launchfield. erieco.gov

Pearl Street Arts Fest
July 18–20
Boulder’s downtown becomes a vibrant outdoor art gallery with juried works from more than 100 artists. Sculpture, photography, painting, jewelry and more. boulderdowntown.com

RockyGrass Festival
July 25–27
Located in Lyons, RockyGrass is traditional bluegrass at its finest. Red rock cliffs and Cottonwoods peer down over the property as the North St. Vrain River flows through the festival grounds just feet from the main stage. This year’s headlining events include Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway, The Fretliners, East Nash Grass, Lindsay Lou and more. One-day pass is $105, 3-day pass is $265, and camping passes are available. bluegrass.com/rockygrass

Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Festival
July 27–Aug. 8
Take flight with international aerial instructors in a one-of-a-kind movement festival. Classes and performances span silks, hoop, rope and more. Join in two weeks of 3-hour immersions, 90-minute classes, workshops, performances, networking with aerialists from across the country and more. frequentflyers.org