We are so excited to be posting our summer maker pop-ups this year. Pop-ups are when makers in the area pitch a tent on our lawn for a fun day of shopping and hanging as a community.

– A Legends 810 meetup, with special guest Julie DeHarty.
– Live music, by Lafayette musician Adam Golden!
– Meet new vendors, socialize, network, and relax with your booth neighbors.
– Bring in family and friends to see all the progress the Flea has made over the past year!
– Wine, refreshments, sweets, and snacks.

A panel of judges paired with audience participation will decide the winners! There will be an Eats and Sweets food truck and a non-alcoholic bar available. The competing bands are as follows:

Dauntlus (Rock)
The Electric Dead (Rock)
Hemlock (Rock)
Hygeia (Prog Metal & Hard Rock)
Interpretive Tyranny (Alt. Rock)
Interstellar Medium (Alt. Rock)
Ten23 (Alt Metal)

Doors at 5:00. Music starts at 5:30. This is an all-ages event. $12 presale tickets. $18 day of show. Bridgetown Lafayette (the old Nissi’s building) near 95th and Arapahoe.

Supported by Globalsound Studio, Drumbox, the Lafayette Cultural Arts Commission, and the Boulder County Arts Alliance.

Entry Fee:

$12 presale, $18 day of show

Runs April 14th – April 23rd, 7:30 – 9:30pm

Bare is the dramatic and poignant story of teenagers struggling with their identities at a co-ed Catholic boarding school. As senior year comes to an end, Peter, Jason, Matt, Ivy, and Nadia must navigate the challenges of love, sexuality, and religion as they rehearse a school production of Romeo and Juliet. The consequences of their choices will be their cross to bear for the rest of their lives.

Bare will be co-hosted by a local organization dedicated to the mental health of LGBTQ+ youth. Audience members will have the opportunity to join these groups for events surrounding each show, and to learn about their advocacy work. The Arts HUB is a proud “safe space” for the LGBTQ+ community, and as such we are proud to collaborate with these local organizations to advance their mission to support and protect local LGBTQ+ youth.

The Arts HUB Emerging Artists is an incubator program designed to foster new theatrical talent in the Front Range.

Celebrating the child’s point of view, The Front Range Kids Film Festival will present short works by both child and adult filmmakers who share in this spirit of innocent creativity. Kids will have the opportunity to show their work to their friends and family, as well as members of their community. Adult filmmakers will be able to reach kids in their community, experience their reactions, and answer their questions.

On the evening of the festival, there will be fun activities, photographs, food vendors, and films will be shown on the big screen in the theater. Filmmakers will introduce their works to the audience, who will vote for their favorite entries. And, of course, there will be prizes for winning filmmakers!

There are three age groups for submission, based on the age of the director:
Ages 6-9
Ages 10-15
Teen/Adult

Within each age group, 6 films will be selected for the festival and reviewed by a seven member panel. Selected films will be shown in the festival, but all submitted films will be available to view on The Arts Hub website.

Filmmakers of all ages in the Front Range are encouraged to submit their films! Go to artshub.org/film for more information and to submit your film today!

Fee:$15 to submit a film, ticketing info TBD

Join us for an evening of music and dance from the Asian South Pacific! Featuring the hula dancing of Keaka O’Kalani and the shimmering sound of the Balinese gamelan, this evening promises to be a delightful cultural immersion!

What is hula dancing? Hula is a mimetic dance form. The dance moves are meant to represent different things, people, or places. Put together, the dance moves create a story told through dance. Originally a religious dance performed on the islands of Hawai’i, hula has spread across the world.

What is a gamelan? A gamelan is the traditional orchestra ensemble of the islands of Bali and Java, in Indonesia. It consists of various gongs, drums, and tuned metal percussive instruments, and, depending on the size of the gamelan, can be played by one or multiple players. The gamelan is used in religious ceremonies, to accompany theatrical performances, and is played on its own for entertainment.

The Arts HUB Music Series delights and inspires audiences with performances of classic and traditional music from around the world.

Tickets are $25, available at www.artshub.org/events.

The Nova Kicks – A destructive sound wave of distorted grooves and soul in the shape of a high energy performance. Writing personal to impersonal songs that bring awareness to the beauty and tragedy of the human experience. The band holds close to their influences in Rock n roll and punk music but destroy the notion that a band should stick to one genre.

Spliff Tank – Creators of a unique blend of new wave melodies with garage rock & psych-punk. Playing energetic shows in Fort Collins and Denver since 2019.

Sunrise Daydream – Fort Collins based indie rock band that isn’t afraid to get a little heavy at times!

All Ages!!
$10 presale
$15 day of show

Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective & Boulder County Arts Alliance

Leveler – American Metalcore band hailing from the Majestic Rockies of Colorado! Formed by guitarists Kyle Augustin, Emanuel Pilas, and drummer Kyle Burklow in Early 2017, LEVELER was born! Often described as the summit of “driving riffs, crushing drums, and melodic hooks”, LEVELER draws influence from bands such as In Flames, Unearth, As I Lay Dying, Shadows Fall, Children of Bodom, and many more. Known for energetic live shows with excellent showmanship, LEVELER is carving out their place amongst the modern metal genre. The band has released two studio albums to date; their latest, Ad Infinitum (2021) has set the bar for today’s new evolved metalcore sound!

Bone Creature – Denver based metal band that combines elements of thrash and melodic death metal. Formed in 2019, the group consists of vocalist/guitarist Jesse Thomas, vocalist/guitarist Nicholas Teeter, bassist Danny McNeely, and drummer Michael Hand. Their first album, Bone•Jour, is out on all major streaming platforms and they are currently writing their second album. They absolutely adore long, lonely walks on the beach while simultaneously crying to “Levelers Greatest Hits” which is their direct and greatest influence

Shadows of Eden – New band from Broomfield, Colorado, making waves in the music industry. Strong will and determination pushed Shadows of Eden forward, but raw talent has kept these young musicians strong and alive. Shadows of Eden prides themselves on a beautiful, versatile sound and broad fanbase, and takes their listeners on a compelling journey of thoughts and emotions with every release

All Ages!! $10 suggested donation at the door

Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective & Boulder County Arts Alliance

Place names, or toponyms, mark and define our landscapes. In Boulder, city park names reflect the history of the city and its peoples. Moreover, they present a certain image of the city and its values.

In looking at the history of these places and who or what they are named after, we can learn more about the park and the cities they are in. The histories of places like Barker, Eben G. Fine, Fitzgerald, and Martin Parks reveal the histories of some of Boulder’s earliest settlers and leaders, and asks all of us, what is in a name?

Presented by Kim Jackson. Jackson is a PhD candidate in history at the University Colorado, Boulder. She is studying 20th century American environmental history. She has been involved with the Boulder Parks Naming Project since its inception.

LafaYeti Day is a funky fun business holiday created by community members to encourage social gatherings and support of local Mom & Pop shops.

It’s most similar to a Shop Small Saturday type of event but this one is just for the City of Lafayette and on February 6th.

Purveyors all around town offer specials, promos, and/or make donations to local causes
to celebrate LafaYeti Day.

We’re excited to have our first pickup/popup event on Saturday, January 28th at Romero’s K9 Club & Tap House (958 S. Public Road in Lafayette) from 12:30-2:30pm (or until we sell out).

We’ll have some small (1 lb) loaves of bread, big cookies, and stone-ground flour.

All of our products use freshly milled flour and when possible, other local ingredients.

Pre-ordering began Monday, January 23, but we will also have some extras for sale on site. We’d love to see you on Saturday!

Since 2011 the Lafayette Old Town Garden Tour has showcased over 50 of the best homegrown gardens throughout the historic center of Lafayette.

This self-guided tour features the work of gardeners with widely varying approaches to the craft, but all sharing a common love of thoughtful, water-wise, sustainable gardening.

Join us for a leisurely exploration of some unique and inspiring Front Range gardens!

Tickets are $15. Children under 12 are free.

Tickets can be purchased online through our website, or in person on the day of the tour from 8:30 to 1:00 at Lafayette Florist, 600 S. Public Rd. The tour starts at Lafayette Florist, where you can pick up your tour brochure and map.

Do you have an object you’ve inherited or thrifted, but aren’t sure how to take care of it or if you should even hang onto it? Bring it to our Know Your Antiques event to ask our experts! We’ll have evaluators present to review ceramics, jewelry and watches, quilts, stringed instruments, Asian art, and more.

Fees
Museum members: $5 per item or $12 for three items
Non-members: $10 per item or $25 for three items

The day will also include free presentations from many of the experts. Full schedule of presentations to come.

*No official monetary appraisal will be given for any object

Join us on Festival Plaza for Home for the Holidays. See Jingles D. Checker, ask him to sign your Spot the Elf book, and let Santa know what you want for Christmas. We will also have caroling at 5pm from Colorado Spirit! Chorus.

Spot the Elves hiding in Old Town Lafayette Businesses! Pick up a book at any participating business. Get at least 15 stamps in your book, turn it into the Rec Center before December 31 and win prizes!

The Lafayette History Museum’s newest exhibit, Radical Lafayette: The Colorado Coal Strike of 1927-1928, explores an era when the Industrial Workers of the World (IWW, or “Wobblies”) fanned the flames of discontent. All eyes were on Lafayette as the town became the center of the Wobblies’ radical and militant workers’ rights movement. The exhibit features the roles played by women and the KKK.

During the 1927-28 Colorado Coal Strike, protestors—about half of them Latino—regularly marched through the company town of Serene, where the Columbine Mine had continued operating. But on November 21, 1927, the gates to the mine were locked, and when the crowd refused to disperse, state police opened fire, killing six and injuring dozens. No charges were ever brought against the police, predominantly Klansmen whom Colorado Governor Billy Adams had recently designated ‘strike police.

Women were an important part of the union movement. They led marches, organized protests, and spoke at union meetings. Elizabeth Gurley Flynn, one of the women who helped launch the 1927-28 strike, earned the nickname Rebel Girl, a moniker later adopted by the choir of young girls who sang at every union meeting.

Always free. Wednesday through Friday 10 am to 2 pm, Saturdays 8 am to noon.

Join Lafayette for Small Business Saturday on November 26th!
Add more value to your gift giving this holiday season by shopping small and shopping local! Support the businesses in YOUR community and enjoy the benefits of shopping local.

When you shop Lafayette, your sales tax dollars are invested to help pay for parks and open space, public safety, streets, library, recreation, arts and other important government services.

Want your business to be a part of Small Business Saturday? Register your Lafayette business for FREE by Nov. 13

All you have to do to participate in this FREE event is simply complete the online form and tell us what your Lafayette business will be doing on November 26 to celebrate Small Business Saturday. Some ideas could be – a storewide sale, a special online offer, a new product promo, free dessert with a meal… the possibilities are endless!

We will include your business info and links on the City’s webpage, promote the event on the Chamber and City’s social media sites, and MORE!

View the LAFAYETTE 2022 SHOP SMALL WEBPAGE at lafayetteco.gov/ShopSmall 

Questions? Contact communications@lafayetteco.gov 

 

In Plain Air – Denver based psychedelic all originals rock band. Founded by Ben, Nate, and Jake when they met each other at their music school. Their sound and influences stem mainly from bands as Tool, Pink Floyd, and Tame Impala. In Plain Air has created a psychedelic sound that is sure to impress the audience.

Totem Pocket – Post-psych rock band, infusing ethereal soundscapes with no-wave attitudes. Members are Aesop Adams on lead guitar and vocals, Aaron Dooley on bass and vocals, Chris Sparks on rhythm guitar, and Dan Somerville on Drums.

Vandhali – Founded in 2018 by Guitarist/Lead Vocalist Craig Harker, Bassist Kyle Loeffler, and Drummer Stephen Rael. The trio started playing together on a worship team at a church in Denver, Colorado, but really found their chemistry jamming on Hard Rock and Metal. Thus Vandhali was created.

All Ages!! $10 suggested donation at the door.
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective

For decades, the pastoral town of Lafayette, Colorado has been known as a haven for artists and musicians, from funk and jazz to hard rock and Latin. We are coming together to highlight some of the magical places that have started making Lafayette a hub for live music in East Boulder County!.

For one special day in October, five of our largest music venues are banding together to launch the first ever Lafayette Music Fest. We have over 40 artists performing on the various stages throughout the day.

Wristband Venues:
Nissi’s
The Arts Hub (all Latin music stage!)
The End (at Dog House Music Studios)
The Muse Performance Space
Tier Two Live (at Confluence Garage)

Free Venues:
The District
Drum Box

 

Entry Fee: $45 advance, $50 day of show

Tickets available at https://www.lafayettemusicfest.com/

 

 

The Lafayette Fall Harvest Festival is a fun filled fall event featuring a marketplace with vendors selling seasonal, farm fresh produce, as well as other farmers market type offerings such as handcrafted, artisan foods. Pick up honey, salsas, chocolate, breads, pies, pastries and more! Stop by the food court for some breakfast or lunch. Stroll the event and visit the petting zoo. Pick up a pumpkin or two and feel free to dress up in costume. There will be a parade with pets in costume to benefit RezDawg. Enjoy live music! Hard cider, wine and beer will be available for consumption.

People In General – Fort Collins indie poppers are aptly named for the theme of their upcoming single “icicic.” Seeking universality in songwriting is usually a great idea. If lightning strikes and the writer finds a deeply human moment experienced by not just one demographic, but, well, people in general, that sentiment can make for a great tune.

Tiny Humans – High energy 3 piece band out of Denver with a mix of emo, garage rock, punk and grunge. Tiny Humans consists of Chris Mercer on guitar and vocals, Dave Wolfkowski on bass and Zack Noe on drums. Formed in 2020 over the pandemic, after Chris broke up their previous band Sliver. Dave also plays in a band called Swindlin Hearts and Zack use to play in a band called Alter Girls.

Interpretive Tyranny – Denver Alt Rock band Interpretive Tyranny, Connor on Guitar, Hayden on Drums, Alex on Bass, and Marcus at Lead Vocal.

All Ages!! $10 suggested donation at the door.
Doors: 6:30 PM
Show: 7:00 PM

Event is possible with grant support from Lafayette Cultural Arts Collective and Colorado Creative Industries

William Oliver’s in Lafayette invites you to a Whiskey tasting hosted by A.D. Laws Distillery at our Lafayette location. We will be tasting the 4-Grain Bourbon 4 Year, Bonded 4-Grain Bourbon (8-year), Bonded San Luis Valley Rye (7-year), Bonded Henry Road Malt (6-year), and a Surprise Pour to end our night.

Food and cocktails will also be available for purchase.

Tickets are available on eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/whisky-tasting-w-ad-laws-tickets-400813623337

Join us for our next Library Program! The Lafayette Public Library’s Archives hold fascinating glimpses of Lafayette history and its residents. Join local history librarian Sherlene Searight for an overview of the print and digital resources you may use to explore local history and genealogy.

Beat the heat this summer with free ice cream in the shady backyard of the Miners Museum! Come enjoy a sweet treat, chat with your neighbors, and say hello to our new Museum Director. We’ll also be giving tours of the Museum so you can learn more about Lafayette’s history (and enjoy the AC!)

We’ll also be saying a very special THANK YOU to all our volunteers! We couldn’t do what we do without volunteer support, so if you’ve helped out at the Museum in the past year, come by to celebrate with us!