Elk Run Farm Volunteer Days
4:30-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, Elk Run Farm, 12191 Foothills Highway, Longmont. Free
Get your hands dirty at the beautiful Elk Run forest garden. This volunteer event will help you connect with the land and your community in a fun environment including farm-fresh snacks and beverages. Please wear closed-toe shoes and bring a full water bottle.
Summer Run Club Series
5-7 p.m. Thursday, July 25, La Sportiva, 2100 Broadway, Boulder. Free
Grab the squad and head to La Sportiva for its bi-weekly group trail running event featuring demo shoes and jogging tips. The run is usually around six miles on one of the local trails, with complimentary light refreshments waiting at the finish. Shoe demo starts at 5 p.m., and the run starts 30 minutes after.
Copper Sky Trivia Night
7-9 p.m. Thursday, July 25, Copper Sky Distillery, 110 Emery St., Suite C, Longmont. Free
“Impress your friends and outsmart your enemies” during this bi-weekly trivia night with host Trevonious Monk at Copper Sky Distillery in Longmont. There’s a six-person team limit with prizes for the top three teams.
Opening Reception: ‘Drip | Run | Freeze | Crack | Melt’
5 p.m. Friday, July 26, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Free
Head to the Dairy Arts Center for the opening reception of Drip | Run | Freeze | Crack | Melt, a group exhibition focusing on the role of water in our changing climate by artists Brenda Biondo, Jarod Charzewski, James Tapscott and Christopher Warren.
Saturday Morning Yoga Club
8-9 a.m. Saturday, July 27, St Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. $12
Join Yoga Pearl for a Saturday morning yoga session on the lawn at the St Julien Hotel & Spa. This gentle flow will help you start the weekend off on the right foot, with a pay-on-your-own brunch at Jill’s to follow.
Wildflower Ceramics Workshop
10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 27, The New Local Annex, 713 Pearl St., Boulder. $95 (includes materials)
Ceramicist Lynette Errante will be your guide during this two-hour workshop exploring wildflower-print ceramics. Learn basic slab-building techniques and imprint your work with local flora during this hands-on class where you’ll leave with your own creations.
Stained Glass Date Night
5-6:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Colorado Glass Works, 1500 Pearl St., Boulder. $175 (per couple)
Looking to add a little color to your average date night? Head to Colorado Glass Works to make your own pre-chosen stained glass piece with a partner or a friend. All materials will be provided during this hands-on night of art making.
Alebrije Workshop
11 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 27, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road. Free
Join representatives from the Lafayette Arts and Cultural Resources Department for a new perspective on the traveling exhibition Alebrije, Xolotl: Dios Perro by Mexican artist Oscar Becerra-Mora. Explore the art of cartonería (papier-mâché sculptures) during this hands-on workshop.
Dress Up Downtown
5 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Downtown Longmont. Free
Life’s a beach during this downtown costume crawl in Longmont. Dress up in your best oceanside digs and enjoy discounts from local businesses like free cocktail shooters at Jefes Tacos and Tequila and 99 Bar.
Calligraphy Classes with Amanda Nicole
10 a.m. to noon. Saturday, July 27, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. $50
Try your hand at calligraphy with the expert instruction of artist Amanda Nicole during this community workshop at the Museum of Boulder. You’ll learn everything from the basics to strategies for adding “style and bounce” to your letters.
We the People: The Democracy Cycle
4-7:30 p.m. Saturday, July 27, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Blvd. Free
Local Theater Company presents three staged readings about housing accessibility based on the real-world concerns of communities in Boulder, Denver and Gunnison. The event kicks off with a party followed by a 6 p.m. performance. For more, check out our story on their upcoming season.
Sundays on West Pearl
10 a.m. to noon. Sunday, July 28, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Boulder’s new weekly cultural series continues with another round of free art activities, live painting demos, performances and more. The morning starts at Spruce Confections with coffee and a live jazz trio, followed by art-forward fun at The New Local.
Rainforest yoga
5:30-6:30 p.m. Sunday, July 28, Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W 104th Ave., Westminster. $10 for members, $12 for non-members.
Relax your mind and body amid lush exotic plants and colorful flitting wings that will leave you feeling transported at the Butterfly Garden. This immersive experience is open to all skill levels — just make sure to bring your own mat and register in advance. Visit butterflies.org for additional dates and registration info.
Picnic on the Plaza
Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 1, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Free
Lafayette’s weekly outdoor festival continues with free live music on the lawn at Festival Plaza. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy an afternoon of tunes from Scott Fowler in the city’s historic downtown.
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