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Guests mingle inside a contemporary gallery space during an exhibition opening, standing in small groups and chatting near displayed artworks on white walls. The atmosphere feels lively and social, with attendees dressed in smart casual attire and holding drinks while engaging in conversation.

Spring Exhibitions Opening Celebration

Celebrate the opening of the spring exhibition season with an evening of art, conversation, and connection. Featuring Ana María Hernando: Seguir cantando (Keep Singing), Sammy Seung-min Lee: Becoming Motherland, and Bethany Collins: The Deluge, the night invites guests to explore themes of identity, migration, language, and resilience. Enjoy cocktails and music while engaging with work that reflects on voice, belonging, and transformation.

Grid-style artwork composed of multiple small, colorful glass torso-shaped forms arranged in neat rows on individual square panels. Each piece varies in color and texture, set against contrasting light and dark backgrounds, creating a quilt-like composition that emphasizes repetition, variation, and individuality within the series.

“Pieces” by Mike Bashford

In “Pieces,” Mike Bashford transforms fragments into meaning. Featuring works created from broken glass, scraps, and remnants of past projects, the exhibition reimagines discarded materials as intentional compositions. Alongside these tactile works, Bashford presents “Pieces of a Life,” a series of 12-inch square glass pieces that reflect moments, memories, and emotions. Together, the collection invites viewers to consider how light, darkness, and color shape both art and lived experience.

Portrait of a man standing against a soft blue and pink gradient background, wearing a patterned jacket over a light shirt. He faces slightly to the side with a calm, contemplative expression, illuminated by cool-toned lighting that enhances the ambient, atmospheric mood.

AEG Presents East Forest

Settle in for an immersive night of ambient sound at the Holiday Theater as AEG presents East Forest. Blending neoclassical composition, electronic textures, and avant-pop influences, the multidisciplinary artist creates expansive sonic landscapes designed to guide listeners inward. Expect an evening that feels less like a concert and more like a shared journey through sound.

American Heirlooms: Florence Price Tribute presented by Monique Brooks Roberts

Celebrate Women’s History Month with American Heirlooms: Florence Price Tribute, presented by Monique Brooks Roberts. This moving evening honors the groundbreaking American composer whose work bridges classical tradition and Black musical heritage. Featuring solo piano, art songs, and chamber music performed by an all-star ensemble, the program highlights the depth, elegance, and emotional resonance of Florence Price’s enduring legacy.

Promotional image of a customized KidRobot MUNNY figure standing against a light gray background. The black vinyl character is covered in small, colorful bead-like embellishments across its head and body, creating a textured, sculptural surface. The word “MUNNY” appears above the figure in bold lettering, emphasizing the designer toy theme.

Hello: My name is.

Meet 48 new characters at NEXT, where gallery artists and friends have transformed KidRobot’s iconic blank MUNNY figures into one-of-a-kind works of art. Each customized piece reflects the artist’s distinct perspective and creative voice. Step inside as a stranger and discover a cast of imaginative new companions brought to life through bold design and personality.

Eugenie Jones

Award-winning Seattle vocalist Eugenie Jones brings her signature “smoke & satin” sound to the stage, blending vintage jazz, soul-infused originals, and timeless soul and pop classics. Praised for her warm, husky vibrato and electric stage presence, Jones has earned accolades including Earshot Jazz Vocalist of the Year and Jazz Hero honors from the Jazz Journalist Association. With her latest album Eugenie charting in Jazz Week’s Top 50, this is an evening of powerful vocals and refined artistry you won’t want to miss.

A ballet dancer leaps into the air against a dark background, one arm reaching upward as a burst of white powder surrounds her, highlighting the movement. The poster reads “Rebels & Innovators” with Boulder Ballet and event details displayed above and below the image.

Boulder Ballet presents Rebels and Innovators

Rebels and Innovators is all about what happens when artists stop playing it safe. Featuring works by acclaimed choreographers Amy Seiwert and Stephanie Martinez alongside rising talents Ching Ching Wong and Ben Needham-Wood, the program explores how mentorship and bold ideas shape what comes next in dance. Expect movement that feels fresh, daring, and a little unpredictable, a reminder that real innovation comes from taking risks and pushing past the expected.

Murder Mystery Co. Dinner Theater Show at The Old Spaghetti Factory in Westminster

Step into a murder mystery where you are part of the story. This interactive comedic dinner theater experience invites guests to play detective or suspect while solving a crime over a three-course meal. Each month brings a brand-new theme, from roaring 1920s drama to 80s parties and Hollywood intrigue. Work with your table to uncover clues, question suspects, and figure out whodunnit before the killer slips away.

John Ferrara sits on brick steps outside a weathered doorway, playing an electric bass guitar. He wears a cap, patterned shirt, and casual shoes, focused on his instrument as he performs in a relaxed, urban setting.

John Ferrara (Of Consider the Source) Solo Bass Performance

John Ferrara, best known for his genre-blending work with Consider the Source, brings his innovative solo bass performance to the stage. Known for his dynamic two-handed tapping technique, Ferrara creates layered, rhythmic soundscapes that stretch far beyond traditional bass lines. His latest album, Skinned Knees and Make Believe, recorded near Costa Rica’s Corcovado National Park, weaves natural jungle and ocean sounds into richly textured compositions. Expect an immersive evening of boundary-pushing music and modern instrumental artistry.