Longmont on Parade: History Talk
7-9 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. Free
BoCo history comes to life during this transportive history talk and film screening at Longmont Museum. The star of the show is Longmont on Parade, a 35mm film shot in the ’40s and ’50s to promote local businesses. The event is part of the Thursday Nights @ The Museum series, featuring a rotating slate of concerts, screenings, lectures and more.
Bob Kerr Throwdown VII
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, The Corner Boxing Club, 2901 55th St., Suite 1, Boulder. $20 adults / $10 kids
If you’re cruisin’ for a bruisin’, come out to the Corner Boxing Club in Boulder this Saturday for a heavy-hitting day of amateur matches. Showcasing youth and adult competitors from around the state, this family-friendly showdown is sure to be an ass-whoopin’ good time in the typically demure People’s Republic.
Comedy in the Boe
8:30-10 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Dairy Arts Center - Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $15
Get ready for a side-splitting night at the Dairy when Front Range comics take the stage for a stand-up showcase at the Boedecker Theater. Kevin Fitzgerald headlines this evening of comedy hosted and curated by local funny person Zoe Rogers. Additional performers include Gabby Gutierrez-Reed, Sam Shay and Heather Gray.
RetroMania Collectibles Show
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Boulder County Fairgrounds - Exhibit Hall Building, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. $10 (free for ages 10 and under)
From Star Wars and Superman to Pokémon and Power Rangers, this comic-con features collectible treasures galore for fans of all ages. Whether you’re looking for comic books, VHS tapes, video games or toys, this event at the Boulder County Fair Grounds has it.
Yoga Workshop Series
1:30-3 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Bob L. Burger Rec Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. $20-$24
Sitting for long periods — like eight-hour workdays in an office — can tighten your hips and hamstrings and wreak havoc on your posture. Loosen up with this class focused on alignment and flexibility. Register: bit.ly/YogaWorkshopBW.
Leftapalooza Tryout Series: Incubus + 311
7-9 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25, Left Hand Brewing Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Free
Haven’t you heard? Nü metal is back, baby! Gel your hair and throw on your baggiest jeans and snuggest longsleeve + shortsleeve tee combo for this tryout series to see which tribute band (covering the songs of 311 and Incubus) will earn a coveted spot at Leftapalooza 2025 this summer. Come original, and don’t forget the wallet chain.
Vintage Valentines
Noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 25 and Sunday, Jan. 26, Museum of Boulder Tebo Center, 2205 Broadway. $12
Nothing says “I love you” like a handmade Valentine. Craft the perfect love letter for that old souled special someone at this annual event using materials provided by the museum to let your sweetheart know you’re goin’ steady. Can’t make it in person? Pick up a take-home kit through Feb. 14 or until supplies last.
Winter Heritage Day
1-3 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 26, Walker Ranch Homestead, 7701 Flagstaff Mountain Road, Boulder. Free
Travel back in time and immerse yourself in the daily life of early European settlers at Walker Ranch. As you walk through the wintry landscape, stop and ask the costumed guides about the hardships of high country ranching in the late 1800s, or roll up your sleeves and join in for a truly hands-on experience.
Bardstown Whiskey Tasting Class
6-7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, William Oliver’s, 201 N. Public Road 1C, Lafayette. $27 (bring a friend for free)
Join tasting guide Kaitlyn Lowman at Lafayette’s local watering hole, and wet your whistle with an array of Bardstown’s wheats, ryes and bourbons. Whether you’re a barrel aged expert or just brown liquor curious, this tasting is sure to refine your fire water palette.
Mini Watercolor Workshop: Flatirons
2:30-5 p.m. and 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, pARTiculars Gallery and Teaching Studio, 401 S. Public Road, Suite 1, Lafayette. $45
Craft a miniature homage to Boulder’s iconic mountain range during this hands-on workshop with instructor Laurie Adams. Adults and teens are welcome at this class where you’ll sharpen your existing techniques and pick up a few new ones. Some experience required.
The Morning Grind Uphill Race Series
7-9 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Eldora Mountain Resort, 2861 Eldora Ski Road, Nederland. $25
Skip I-70 traffic and get your pre-work runs in with this three-week uphill race series at Eldora. Start on the west side of Indian Peaks Lodge and climb about 1,000 feet to the summit of Challenge Mountain. A portion of entry fees support local nonprofits. Register: bit.ly/MorningGrindBW.
Magic Hunks Live
8-10:30 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 29, Dickens Opera House, 302 Main St., Longmont. $18+
This traveling male revue bills itself as a “mantastic, sexy God ab party” perfect for celebrating ladies night, divorce, Dirty Thirty, bachelorette parties or “your own sheer awesomeness.” Will the dancers look like the six-pack sporting models used in promotional images? For $18