Boulder Potters Guild Fall Show & Sale
Various times. Thursday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 10, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Free
Looking for local handmade pottery, sculpture and ceramics? Swing by this seasonal exhibition and market presented by the Boulder Potters Guild for offerings from local artists alongside light refreshments, wheel-throwing demos and more.
Movement and Mindfulness With Butterflies
6-7 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 7, Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 West 104th Ave., Westminster. $40
Emerge from your cocoon and spread your wings amid more than 1,000 butterflies during this one-hour session. The experience includes intentional breathing exercises, light movement and meditative visualizations to help you “embark on a personal and transformative journey.” Bring your own mat and water, and be sure to register in advance.
Longmont Live
8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, Longmont Public Media, 457 4th Ave. $35
Don’t miss “the finest improv this area has to offer” during this sidesplitting event from Longmont Public Media and Longmont Out Loud. Host Steph Lujan will be your guide during this hour of spontaneous live performance guided by audience suggestions.
Fall Heavy Metal Night
7-10 p.m. Friday, Nov. 8, Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St., Longmont. $17.75
Head-banging Longmonsters: Tonight is your night. Open up the pit at the Dickens with a lineup of local metal you won’t want to miss. The night features sets from Tarnage, Awake in Ashes, Goat Hill Massacre and War Ends in Silence. Reserve a table at the Passenger to level up the night.
Children’s Book Festival
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Blvd. Free
Grab the kiddos and head to the Main Branch of Boulder Public Library for a free event featuring children’s author talks, a panel for teachers, activities for the littles and more. Authors and illustrators include Jenny Sue Kostecki-Shaw, Brittany Cicchese, Julie Leung and others.
Standley Lake Star Party
4-6:30 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 9, Eldorado Canyon State Park, 9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs. Free ($10 day pass or annual state park pass required)
Celebrate the end of daylight savings time and still get to bed at a decent hour with this stargazing event at Eldorado Canyon State Park. Kick things off with a pre-party mixer hosted by Outdoor Asians, a group promoting inclusivity in the outdoors. Then look to the sky for stargazing starting at 5 p.m. Organizers will provide telescopes. Registration required: bit.ly/StarPartyBW
2024 Native Art Market
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9 through Sunday, Nov. 10, The Dairy Arts Center 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Free
Native artisans’ creations will be on display while dancers and musicians perform at this annual Art Market hosted by Creative Nations. Peruse the art or attend a free workshop from Indigenous drum group Drifting Bull (Saturday, 10 a.m.) or dance group Rocky Mountain Indigenous Dancers (Sunday, noon).
Gobble! Gobble! Wild Turkey Program
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, Wapiti Trailhead at Heil Valley Ranch, Boulder. Free
Leave the baster at home — for now. Boulder County volunteer naturalists lead this educational hands-on experience in the natural habitat of Colorado’s wild turkeys. Take a hike through Heil Valley Ranch and enjoy some turkey-themed crafts while you learn everything there is to know about our semi-flightless feathered friends. Registration required: bit.ly/TurkeysBW
Second Sunday Jam
Noon to 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, 204 4th. Ave., Longmont. Free
Baking and jamming are both optional at this wake-n-bake potluck and open jam circle hosted by Longmont Musical Supper Club. But just like democracy: “It works best when most everyone participates!” BYOB and a dish to share; coffee will be provided. RSVP required: bit.ly/SecondSundayJamBW
Moms Unhinged
7-10 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, Louisville Underground, 640 Main St. $23
Leave the kids at home and let loose for a night at this 21+ traveling comedy show that will have you in stitches over “motherhood, midlife crisis, marriage, divorce, online dating, and other things that irritate us.” Grab your friends, or your mom, for this night of “clean-ish” laughs.
“The Captain” Skeeball Tournament
7-8:30 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, Quarters Bar & Arcade, 475 Main St., Longmont. $10 per team of two
Channel your inner Captain Jack and compete in a friendly skee-ball tourney at Quarters Bar & Arcade. Competitors must assume the pirate stance — one leg up on a chair or stool while they roll. Bonus points if you don the captain’s hat. Winners get a trophy and lifetime bragging rights.
Mozzarella Monday
6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 11, Oskar Blues Brewery 1640 S. Sunset St., Longmont. $40
Ever wanted to take a walk in a cheesemonger’s clogs? Head to the Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Taproom and learn from the experts at Truffle Cheese Shop. Enjoy two beers with your ticket while you transform milk into fresh mozzarella to take home.
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