Carnival Masquerade Gala
5-9 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, 471 Main St., Longmont. $25
Support local journalism while dancing the night away to disco tunes spun by DJ Drake. This second annual fundraiser for Yellow Scene and KGNU also features stilt walkers, fortune tellers, a photo booth and a silent auction.
Boulder Symphony: Candlelit Yoga
6:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder. $32
Flow to the soothing sounds of the symphony at this immersive candlelit night sure to leave you refreshed and inspired. After the class, mingle with your fellow yogis while sipping on complimentary tea and other non-alcoholic beverages.
Longmont Out Loud Open Stage
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 10, Tumbleweed Art Collective, 1333 Coffman St., Suite. A, Longmont. Pay what you can.
Ready to put your talent to the test? The mic is up for grabs at Tumbleweed Art Collective for performers of all types and experience levels. Or, if you’d rather just watch, head on down for a night of live music, comedy, poetry and more from burgeoning local creatives.
Rocky Mountain Record Show
10 a.m.-noon (earlybird), noon-5 p.m. (general) Saturday, Oct. 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, 13, Denver Sports Castle, 1000 Broadway. $28 (earlybird), $10 (general)
Vinyl Me Please presents this two-day festival featuring more than 150,000 records from 70 dealers from around the country. The weekend LP mega sale features live DJs, a full bar, food trucks and more. Entry is free on Sunday.
Day of the Dead Family Celebration
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 13, Downtown Longmont at 4th Ave. and Main St. Free
Join the community in celebrating your loved ones during Colorado’s longest running Dia de Muertos festival. Food, music and art come together for this holiday of remembrance. Check out exhibits featuring local artists at the Longmont Museum and Firehouse Art Center, and don’t miss the Gigantes – 15-foot-tall puppets – procession down Main at 2 p.m.
Dickens Spooky Drag Nite
6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St., Longmont. $17+
Get ready for a night of jaw-dropping drag performances at the Dickens, hosted by performer Jessica L’Whor. This Halloween-themed show sprinkles a bit of spooky in with the glitz and glamour. Come in your most creative (or creepiest) costume to enter a raffle.
Nude Foods Clothing Swap
11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Nude Foods Market, 3233 Walnut St., Boulder. Free
Shop green at this consignment and swap event hosted by Nude Foods and The Clothing Cycle. Browse consignment or register in advance to consign your own pieces. Peruse the mutual aid/swap section, where you’re invited to take as much as you need (donations are welcome). Clothes are “lightly vetted to make sure it’s not just musty old 2011 college track team t-shirts.”
Great American Beer Fest
5:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, Oct. 10-11, 12:30-4:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Colorado Convention Center, 700 14th St., Denver. $85+ per day; $200 for weekend pass
Enjoy all your favorite brews in one place and discover some new ones at this premier craft beer competition and event. Sample brews from almost every state or find your local favorites: More than 100 Colorado breweries are participating.
Pumpkin Pie Days Vintage & Antique Market
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12; 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, Boulder County Fairgrounds Exhibit Building, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. $10
Spend a lazy weekend strolling through aisles of antiques. Find clothing, house wares, furniture and collectibles at this 54th annual market, hosted by the St. Vrain Historical Society. Proceeds fund historic preservation projects in the community.
Warren Miller’s ‘75’
4-6 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. $56
Snow sports legends and emerging talents hit the big screen with 10 all-new original films in commemoration of Warren Miller’s 100th birthday. The world premiere screening kicks off with a pre-show street party featuring an athlete meet-and-greet, giveaways, a High West whiskey tasting and more.
Sip into Stillness: A Tea Ceremony
7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 15, Oxytocin, 1925 Glenwood Drive, Boulder. $28
Find peace in your cup at this intimate tea ritual guided by Bu Nan Brown. Experience the rich and diverse benefits of teas from around the world, while strengthening connections with your inner self and those around you.
Boulder Climate Happy Hour
5:30-7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 16, Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder. Free
Looking for a little camaraderie in the face of the climate crisis? Head to Rayback Collective in Boulder to meet others from all walks of life for a solutions-focused gathering “to share ideas, connect and learn from one another.”
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