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June Festival Pop-Up Events

Presented in partnership with local businesses, nonprofits, and civic organizations, these interactive events bring world-class music directly into the community. Explore everything from Latin jazz to the Zimbabwean marimba—and much more! Most pop-ups are pay-what-you-wish starting at $0.

  • Global Roots Ensemble at Picnic on the Plaza
    Global Roots Ensemble at Picnic on the Plaza
    Jun 05, 2025, 12:00 PM
    Festival Plaza, 311 S Public Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
    Bobby Bringi and his Global Roots Ensemble bring their unique blend of modal jazz, Indian ragas, swampy Delta blues, and melodic folk to Lafayette's Festival Plaza!
  • Global Roots Ensemble at the Erie Social Club
    Global Roots Ensemble at the Erie Social Club
    Jun 05, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Erie Social Club, 105 Wells St Suite 120, Erie, CO 80516, USA
    Join us for an unforgettable evening with the Global Roots Ensemble at Erie Social Club—music, storytelling, and specialty drinks in the heart of downtown Erie!
  • Block Party at Sanchez
    Block Party at Sanchez
    Jun 07, 2025, 3:00 PM – 5:00 PM
    Nature Kids Discovery Zone at Sanchez, 475 Strathmore Ln, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
    A free outdoor salsa concert and community block party featuring Conjunto Colores, Lafayette partners, and plenty of ice cream.
  • Solo Cello Café Concert at the Read Queen
    Solo Cello Café Concert at the Read Queen
    Jun 08, 2025, 2:00 PM
    The Read Queen Bookstore & Café, 129 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
    A lyrical afternoon featuring Cultural Caravan Artistic Director Josh Halpern in a solo performance at Lafayette’s coziest local (and women-owned!) bookstore.
  • Jazz Happy Hour at Piripi
    Jazz Happy Hour at Piripi
    Jun 10, 2025, 3:00 PM – 4:30 PM
    Piripi, 615 Briggs St Suite C, Erie, CO 80516, USA
    Live jazz, drink specials, and good company — join us for a mid-afternoon happy hour with Eddie Ness & Friends at Piripi.
  • Behind the Music: Composer Scott Ordway
    Behind the Music: Composer Scott Ordway
    Jun 10, 2025, 7:00 PM
    Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
    A live onstage conversation with composer Scott Ordway and cellist Josh Halpern, exploring music, meaning, and a new work born of our uncertain social and political moment.
  • Gallery Concert at SmithKlein
    Gallery Concert at SmithKlein
    Jun 11, 2025, 7:00 PM
    SmithKlein Gallery, 1116 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
    Live Latin jazz in a downtown art gallery — join us at SmithKlein for a high-energy performance by Ritmo Jazz Latino.
  • Café Concert at Cristos Coffee
    Café Concert at Cristos Coffee
    Jun 12, 2025, 2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
    Cristos Coffee, 149 S Briggs St, Erie, CO 80516, USA
    A relaxed afternoon café concert with Venezuelan jazz bassist Gonzalo Teppa & Friends at Cristos Coffee in Erie.
  • Dinner & Show at Gemini (5:30 PM Seating)
    Dinner & Show at Gemini (5:30 PM Seating)
    Jun 12, 2025, 5:30 PM
    Gemini Restaurant, 1115 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
    A live jazz performance by Gonzalo Teppa & Friends and a seasonal Spanish prix-fixe dinner — the first of two seatings only at Gemini on Pearl.
  • Dinner & Show at Gemini (7:30 PM Seating)
    Dinner & Show at Gemini (7:30 PM Seating)
    Jun 12, 2025, 7:30 PM
    Gemini Restaurant, 1115 Pearl St, Boulder, CO 80302, USA
    A live jazz performance by Gonzalo Teppa & Friends and a seasonal Spanish prix-fixe dinner — the second of two seatings only at Gemini on Pearl.
  • Zimbabwean Marimba Workshop at the Lafayette Public Library
    Zimbabwean Marimba Workshop at the Lafayette Public Library
    Jun 14, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:15 PM
    Lafayette Public Library, 775 Baseline Rd, Lafayette, CO 80026, USA
    Join Zimbabwean marimba master Blessing Chimanga for a hands-on, high-energy workshop for all ages at the Lafayette Publ

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