When people think of Boulder, they might bring up Pearl Street, CU, the Flatirons, or other main attractions. However, Boulder has so much more to offer. All one has to do, is dig a little. Visit this weekly blog each Monday for fun activities and events going on throughout Boulder County.

Monday, January 25, 2016

Ballet isn’t just for the professionals or little kids taking on their first sport. For adult beginners, check out the ballet class at Reverence Academy of Dance at 11:30 a.m. In order to claim your spot and become the next Black Swan, call 303-661-0719.

Address: 1370 Miners Dr. Suite 111, Lafayette, CO 80026

Tuesday, January 26, 2016

Going to class Monday through Friday plus part-time jobs can be stressful. Go take a break at The Connection in the UMC. From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., bowling is $1 per game and $1 for shoe rental. If you don’t have a break during those times, from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., it’s half off and $1.25 for shoe rental. For any questions, call 303-735-2695.

Address: 1669 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80302

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

If you’re a person who loves walking around looking at what art has to offer, this is the event for you! At 10 a.m. paper won’t be something to take notes on or draw a picture on, it will be sculptured and 3-D at 15^th Street Gallery. Work is by Red Grooms, Enrique Chagoya, Jane Hammond, Ana Maria Hernando, and other artists.

Address: 1708 15^th St. Boulder, CO 80303

Thursday, January 28, 2016

If you live in Boulder, hopefully you know who Ralphie is. On a first-come, first-serve basis, Ralphie’s Cooking Basics will be from 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the UMC dining room. Arrive early in order to sign up and be included in the 20 people allowed. For more information, please call 303-492-6161.

Address: 1669 Euclid Ave. Boulder, CO 80303

Friday, January 29, 2016

Teens, ages 12 to 18, with the creative mind of film should look into entering the BIFF Teen Short Films Competition. Make sure to enter a Youtube or Vimeo drive and the source digital video file by 5 p.m. on January 29, 2016 . For further instructions, go to http://bit.ly/1OQ0PSV

Drop off entries: 2338 Broadway Boulder, CO 80304

Saturday, January 30, 2016

Take a risk or leap of faith as some might say by going to a mystery date night at HoloWINC. Starting January 30, 2016, it will be the last Saturday of each month until June 25, 2016. From 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. for $20-$30 you can meet more of your community, meet new friends, and have a night to remember. Each time will be something different, new, and overall fun. For more information, call 917-520-5780.

Address: 3008 Folsom St. Boulder, CO 80302

Sunday, January 31, 2016

Photography is a lovely art that can capture the candid moments of life. Kathi Karr, a photographer, will be showing her pieces of work from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. at Amante Coffee. For more information or to simply talk to Karr about her work, call 303-941-0604.

Address: 1035 Walnut St. Boulder, CO 80302

Valerie Buccio