The Mariposa Collective invites the Boulder community and beyond to our Solstice Soirée, a vibrant summer celebration and fundraiser, on Sunday, June 22, 5:00-8:30 pm, at the Glen Huntington Bandshell in Central Park (southeast corner of Broadway and Canyon Blvd in downtown Boulder). This event is a part of the City of Boulder’s Arts in the Park series.
Bring a picnic, bring your friends, and join us for a joyful gathering full of interactive activities, live performances, and a silent auction in support of Mariposa Collective’s upcoming production, Resonance, premiering January 30–February 1, 2026, at the Dairy Arts Center.
Event Highlights:
Hands-On Fun, 5:00-7:00 pm: Jewelry Making, Crafts, Face Painting, Hula Hooping, and more!
Dance Improv, 7:00-7:30 pm: All are invited to dance on the Bandshell stage with live music
Live Performances, 7:30-8:30 pm: Original music from James Hoskins, Jesse Manno, and Tober Schorr, plus captivating dance and puppetry by Nosilla Dance Project, Betsy Tobin / Now Or Never Theatre, Celia Grannum Perarnaud, Elizabeth Pond and Shreya Venkatesh, and Mariposa Collective choreographers and dancers.
Silent Auction: Bid online or in person for unique items, classes, experiences, and services donated by our generous community. Auction opens online on Sunday, June 15: https://givebutter.com/c/hWZIAu
Proceeds from the Solstice Soirée support production costs and artist fees for the Mariposa Collective’s winter show, ensuring fair compensation for local performers and the continued creation of boundary-pushing interdisciplinary art.
Celebrate, connect, and support local artists this summer solstice!
This event is generously supported by the City of Boulder and a grant from New Music USA.