Frozen Dead Guy Days returns to Estes Park on March 28. Courtesy: Rocky Mountain Resorts
Don't miss On Hold by Rogue Co. Dance Company at the Dairy Arts Center on March 13. Courtesy: Rogue Co. Dance Company
Subaru WinterFest 2026
Friday March 6 to Sunday March 8, Eldora Mountain Resort, 2861 Eldora Ski Road - Unit 140, Nederland. Free
Load up the Crosstrek, throw the skis on the roofrack and head up the canyon for three days of immaculate apres vibes at Eldora. Subaru Winterfest is making its annual stop at Nederland’s local mountain, bringing live music, free snacks and beverages, gear demos and more. Show off your Subaru keys for a chance to win special prizes.
Get Poked: Tattoos and Beer Poking
12-7 p.m., Friday, March 13, Avante Garde Aleworks, 920 Dunraven St., Estes Park. $80 tattoos
Tattoos, beer and Friday the 13th. What could possibly go wrong? Avant Garde Aleworks is teaming up with Space Coyote Tattoo to get you poked — with a flash tattoo or a caramelized beer, a German tradition that froths your brew by plunging a hot metal rod straight into the glass. Tattoos are first come, first serve, and designs will be available the day of the event.
Pi Day Pie Bakeoff
12-2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Nederland Community Library - Community Room, 200 CO-72. $5 suggested donation
Celebrate the most delicious day of the year at Nederland Community Library. Whether you want to show off your baking skills or just taste some incredible pies, this community event will feature sweet and savory categories, along with youth and dietary restricted contests. Prizes will be awarded to 1st place finishers in each category.
Snow Shoe Hike
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, March 22, Location TBD, Nederland. $25
Put on your warm layers and hit the trail with Wild Bear Nature Center during this all-ages outdoor experience. Wild Bear will provide snow shoes for the excursion as the center's lead nature educator explains how wildlife adapts to winter conditions and the science behind snow. Price includes snow shoe rental.
Frozen Dead Guy Days
12-9 p.m. Saturday, March 28, Estes Park Events Complex, 1125 Rooftop Way. $64
It’s that time of year once again. The newly relocated Frozen Dead Guy Days returns to Estes Park for another weird and wonderful round of coffin races, live music, pop-ups and community events. Performers include Andy Frasco & The U.N., Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Gasoline Lollipops and more.
Live Music at Ned General
5 p.m. Fridays, Ned General, 112 E. 2nd St., Nederland. Free
As the good folks at the Nederland General Store like to say: “There’s always something worth showing up for.” On Friday nights, that means live music. This month’s offerings include Kort, Maddie & Friends (March 6), Grateful Holler Trio (March 13) and Silver Steven (March 20). Check out our story on p. XX for more on what makes this community space so special.
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Golden Comedy Standard Showcase
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 6, Gnarly's, 1224 Washington Ave. - Suite 200, Golden. $25
What’s so funny about Golden, Colorado? Head to Gnarly’s to find out at the Golden Comedy Standard Showcase. Expect wall-to-wall laughs during this side-splitting night of standup featuring the comedy stylings of Ron Ferguson, Al Jackson, Christie Buchele, Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald and Mo Vida.
Rogue Co. Dance Company: On Hold
7:30 p.m. Friday, March 13, Dairy Arts Center - Gordon Gamm Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $25-$32
The passage of time and the power of movement collide in On Hold, a new evening-length show from the Denver-based Rogue Co. Dance Company at the Dairy Arts Center, taking “a deeper look into the phases of our lives and how we must pause or shift in order to make room for different experiences that help shape us.”
Assemble the Absurd: Surreal Collage Workshop
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Foothills Art Center, 809 15th St., Golden. $50 non-members / $30 members
Looking to stretch the limits of your creativity? Join instructor Erika Vasallo for this all-levels workshop where you will explore "the strange, the symbolic and the subconscious" through hands-on collage making. Whether you’re an established artist or a curious newcomer, you won’t want to miss this opportunity to sharpen your skills at the Foothills Art Center.
St. Patrick's Day Puppy Parade
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday, March 14, Boulder Social, 1600 38th St. $10 per entry
You know all about the World’s Shortest St. Patrick’s Day Parade — but how about a little something for the pups? This four-legged celebration features a costume contest with prizes, plus party pics from Reagan Elizabeth Photography, vendor booths and a special dog-friendly menu. You can even leave with a new furry friend from POSO Dog Rescue.
Trident Poetry Series: Aerik Francis
6:30-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Join Adams County Poet Laureate Aerik Francis for a discussion about their new book, BODYPOLITIC, out this year via Adobe Press. The Queer Black Latinx poet’s work explores bodies — living inside one, relationships with the self, and existing in larger bodies of power. Can't get enough poet laureates? Flip to p. XX for a profile on Nederland Poet Laureate Karen Auvinen.
Taste of Pearl
2-5 p.m. Sunday, March 29, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder. $90-$130
Hit the bricks with a glass and an empty stomach for Downtown Boulder’s annual culinary exposition on the Pearl Street Mall. Enjoy samples from 16 Boulder restaurants, expertly paired with local beverages, while you peruse local shops and galleries. Ticket holders can hit Velvet Elk Lounge for a 5:30 p.m. afterparty featuring live music from Goldie and the Grindstones.
