Friday the 13th Flash Sale
Noon to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, Electric Tattoo, 625 Main St., Longmont. $31 + tip.
If you’re feeling lucky, or just brave enough, drop into Electric Tattoo for some fresh ink. Choose from a catalog of the spookiest pre-drawn, pre-sized tattoos the studios artists have to offer. Go to @electic-tattoo on Instagram the night before for a peek at the designs.
Art Night Out
5-9 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Free
Explore art from 50 vendors, plus face painters, balloon artists, magicians and pop-up performances celebrating cultural diversity that begin at 6 p.m. At 6:30, Paa Kow takes the stage with his hand-carved drum set, inspired by traditional Ghanaian drums, to play his own blend of jazz and African roots music.
Barbie movie in the garden
7:45 p.m. Friday, Sept. 13, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing. 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Free
Hey, Barbies! Grab the whole family and head to Left Hand’s beer garden for this all-ages free screening of Greta Gerwig’s 2023 Oscar-nominated flick. Bring your own blankets and snacks and settle in for a movie night under the stars.
Fall Fest
Friday, Sept. 13 through Sunday, Sept. 15. Pearl Street Mall. Free.
Sure, the first official day of fall isn’t until Sept. 22, but we’re all more than ready to celebrate the coziest season of them all. Ring in autumn at Boulder’s annual fest with live music, fresh brews and handmade goods from more than 100 local artisans.
Drop-in meditation
10-11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Louisville Recreation and Senior Center – Hecla Mine Room, 900 Via Appia Way. Free with membership; $8 day pass
Schedule some quiet time into your week with this drop-in meditation led by longtime practitioner Stephen Wurzel. With more than 50 years of experience, Wurzel will help you find your inner calm amid the hustle and bustle of life. Register: bit.ly/MeditateBW
Art Walk on Main
4-8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, Main St. between 3rd Ave. and Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Free
Take a stroll through five blocks of Longmont art, music and food. Shop and jam on Main Street while local artists pave the road in chalk for the Chalkmont mural competition. Stick around to hear the Best in Show announcement at 7:45 by the Firehouse Art Center Exhibits Committee.
House Blend Band street concert
6-9ish p.m. Saturday, Sept. 14, 2nd Avenue from Murray to Franklin streets, Niwot. Free
Bring your own chair to the last concert of the summer for the self-described “most eclectic group of people to ever assemble in the name of music.” Enjoy spaghetti from Old Oak Coffeehouse and salad from local farms, provided by Slow Food Boulder County.
Morning Yoga at the Museum
10-11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. $10
Start your morning meditation with a dose of Boulder history as Zayd Atkinson leads you through an all-levels kriya yoga class. The class will be taught on the rooftop, weather dependent. Tickets include access to all exhibits.
Fall Forage and Herb Walk
10 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Sept. 15, The Herbiculture Hub Farm, 9722 Empire Road, Louisville. $20-25
Wander among plant life on the farm with an herbalist and an organic farmer as they teach you about edible and medicinal herbs that thrive right here on the Front Range. The event is part of a collaboration between Louisville’s Herbiculture Project and Lafayette’s Friends Farm that aims to “create deep community around food and medicine.”
Oyster roast
4-7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Slupik Minifarm, 7018 Redwing Place, Niwot. $80
Farow is celebrating three years in Niwot with an East Coast-style oyster roast. Enjoy all-you-can-eat mollusks, boiled corn and potatoes and sausage from Longmont’s Buckner Ranch, dessert and non-alcoholic beverages. An extra $60 gets you unlimited champagne and wine. Tickets and info: bit.ly/OysterRoastBW
Full moon hike
7-9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 15, Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, 3893 N 75th St., Boulder. Free
Join volunteer naturalists for a peaceful nighttime walk. Learn about the moon and its phases, plus nocturnal wildlife supported by these wetlands that were once industrial gravel pits. The 2.9-mile trail is flat for easy walking and accessibility. Register: bit.ly/FullMoonHikeBW
Rosalee’s Pizzeria Wednesday Night Square Dance
6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 17, Rosalee’s Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. $2.95 square slices.
Now swing your partner, round n’ round — the pizza, that is. Grab a slice and dance the night away to the “hard swinging indie Americana” sound of d’Lovelies, a bohemian bluegrass band. Stop in every Wednesday night for pizza, square dancing and live music.