Flatirons Photo Club
7-9 p.m. Thursday, April 10, Frasier Retirement Community Movie Theater, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder. Free
Calling all shutterbugs! Grow your craft and connect with neighbors at the Flatirons Photo Club. Meeting on the second Thursday of the month, each session includes guidance on a different topic led by an experienced professional photographer, followed by a slideshow and image critique by club members.
Modern Jazz & Soul Fest
6-11 p.m. Friday, April 11 and Saturday, April 12, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St. Suite V3A, Boulder. $32.50-$50
Ya like jazz? Then get ready for Roots Music Project’s inaugural, two-day Modern Jazz & Soul Fest, packed with a lineup of innovative artists with names you won’t forget — Wellington Bullings, Chantil Dukart, Dechen Hawk & The Lit Squad to name a few — the moment you hear those trumpets croon. Tickets: bit.ly/JazzSoulBW
Thorne Spring Fest 2025
10 a.m. to noon Saturday, April 12, Lafayette Nature Center, 300 Old Laramie Trail E. Free
Is it safe to say spring is finally here? The folks at Thorne Nature Experience think so. Join the team of nature educators for their first Spring Fest at the new Lafayette Nature Center. Meet and greet native Colorado wildlife and stick around for presentations in English and Spanish on the animals of the Front Range.
Laser Daft Punk
8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Dr., Boulder. $12
Wanna get lucky? One more time, we’re gonna celebrate at the Fiske Planetarium during the return of this aerodynamic laser show set to the music of French robot electronic duo Daft Punk. With a playlist featuring mega hits on a 360-degree wraparound screen, you’re guaranteed to leave feeling harder, better, faster, stronger.
Learn to Knit
10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday, April 12, pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio, 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette. $75
Head to pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio in Lafayette for a hands-on workshop that will leave you in stitches. Instructor Tara Jon Manning leads this 2.5-hour workshop walking you through the ins and outs of relaxing and meditative fiber art. Yarn and knitting needles included.
Art + Science Scenic Bike Tour
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, April 12, Valmont Bike Park, 3160 Airport Road, Boulder. $25 adults; $10 kids
Pedal your way to environmentally themed works of art on this 9-mile tour led by docents from Street Wise Arts and City of Boulder officials. Along the way, learn about local water issues like preservation and storm surges. Registration required: streetwisearts.org/tours
Full Moon Party
7 p.m. Saturday, April 12, Colorado Mountain Kava, 615 Ken Pratt Blvd. Longmont. Free
Don’t let the rich tourists on White Lotus have all the fun. Pretend you’re one of the 1% at this full moon party. Shop local vendors, get a glimpse into your future with a psychic reading or shuck stress with some reiki. DJ 3R$T performs at 9 p.m. Request a Season 3 Thai banger to deepen the experience.
Wilderness First Aid
8 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and Sunday, April 13, Teens, Inc., 151 East St. Nederland. Cost offered on sliding scale: $90-$200 (students) $105-$250 (adults)
Keep you and yours safe in the great outdoors by learning how to treat common illness and injuries using easily totable supplies. This hands-on class is family friendly and open to ages 11 and up. Students can earn certification in Wilderness First Aid, CPR/AED and epipen administration. Register: bit.ly/FirstAidBW
Colorado Tartan Day Festival
9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, April 12 and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, April 13, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Free
On Saturdays, we wear Tartan. Or at least we do at the Colorado Tartan Day Festival. Iron your kilts and practice your jigs for this yearly celebration of Highland heritage, featuring historical re-enactments, Celtic music and, of course, enough beer, whiskey and Gaelic eats fit for Scottish royalty.
Botanical Plant Ink Workshop
11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, April 13, The New Local Annex, 713 Pearl St., Boulder. $100
Learn how tannins (naturally occurring plant compounds often found in wine and tea) can be mixed with iron to create fabric ink. Let Leah Rich guide you through the creation of your own flag or medicine bag. All supplies provided. (Fun fact: Did you know Boulder Weekly is printed with soy ink?)
Women’s Adventure Film Tour
3 p.m. Sunday, April 13, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. $22-$29
Returning for its ninth season, the Women’s Adventure Film Tour is back with a slate of exhilarating short films. From one athlete’s multi-year cycling trek to portraits of Olympian Lea Davison and Egyptian kiteboarder Sarah Sadek, this showcase highlights “the inspiring journeys of remarkable women who fearlessly pursue adventure.”
Craft Yoga
11:15 a.m. Sunday, April 13, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Free
“Come for the poses, stay for the pints.” This free, 45-minute yoga session led by instructor Brie Michalik features an all-levels flow in the Left Hand tasting room that will have you feeling centered and sudsy. Class is free, but gratuities are welcome.