Rock & Rails 2024
5-9 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, Whistlestop Park, Murray Street & 1st Avenue, Niwot. Free
Niwot’s free summer concert series continues with the funk stylings of the Nalani Effect, Regi and Adam Wooten. Food trucks and beer vendors will serve patrons during this community bash that won the Governor’s Award for Downtown Excellence for Best Promotional Event.
Beginning Watercolor Basics
6-8:30 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22, pARTiculars Art Gallery and Teaching Studio, 401 South Public Road, Lafayette. $50
Learn the fundamentals of watercolor painting in this beginner-level class led by artist Laurie Adams. Whether this is your first foray into the form or you’re looking to brush up on the basics, this hands-on workshop is for you. No extra materials needed.
Junkyard Hip-Hop Festival
4 p.m to midnight, Friday, Aug. 23, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A, Boulder. $15
This vibrant celebration of hip-hop culture includes dance competitions, live mural painting, workshops, documentary screenings, live performances and more. The day will also feature local poets and sharing circles, along with merch vendors, food trucks and more.
CU Climbing Fundraiser Competition
7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Kilter Climbing Grips, 3762 Puritan Way #3 Frederick. $12-$34
Join in on this CU fundraiser by competing against other rock climbers for prizes and awards. Proceeds support the CU climbing team at the FISU World University Games in Slovenia this fall.
Ned Jazz and Wine Festival
11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Chipeta Park, 254-306 Lakeview Drive, Nederland. $60
Jazz and wine collide in the shadow of the mountains during this annual blowout supporting Nederland Seniors Inc. Head to Chipeta park for live music, food trucks and a bevy of wineries, cideries, meaderies, distilleries and breweries.
Purrfect Tarot with Purrfect Cats
2-6 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Purrfect Pause Cat Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave., Unit E, Boulder. $40
Have your future revealed and make new furry friends during this tarot reading event with Amara Paladine. You’ll get a 20-minute reading session before meeting some of the cats that roam the Purrfect Pause Cat Cafe.
Lights Out Lyons
5:30-10:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave., Lyons. Free
Turn out the lights and join the Lyons community in watching the stars above. The nocturnal fun starts at Lyons Library with a “mini dome” experience brought to you by Fiske Planetarium, followed by a nighttime hang in Bohn Park with telescopes and astronomy educators.
Summer Hike
8-10:30 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, NCAR, 1850 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. $23
The mountains are calling, and you must go. This 3.2-mile guided hike led by Carly Moree of Rocky Mountain Hiking Co. meets at the NCAR trailhead and winds through Bear Canyon Loop for an intermediate-level trek with 659 feet of elevation gain.
Drag Bingo with Miss Jessica
6:30-8:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, Left Hand Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Free
Your lucky numbers are up at Left Hand Brewing. There’s no room for inhibitions during this regular drag bingo bash with the one and only Miss Jessica L’Whor, where you can slay the night away while imbibing on a few award-winning craft beers.
Irish Trad Session
5-8 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25, The Wheel House, 101 2nd Ave., Niwot. Free
Pull out the fiddle and get ready to jam over some traditional Irish tunes at this jam session in Niwot. Bring the family along for pub grub and drinks (including NA options) at the Wheel House, a bike shop by day and community watering hole by night.
Sundays on West Pearl
10 a.m. to noon. Sunday, Aug. 25, 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.
Tuesday Trivia
6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 27, Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Unit 3, Boulder. Free
Assemble your brainiest crew and head to Rayback for this weekly trivia series. Prizes are awarded to the top three finishing teams of no more than 10 players. Seating is available first-come, first-serve — so get there early.
Park Yoga
6-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Eben G. Fine Park, 101 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. $12
Treat your mind and body with an afternoon yoga sesh. This weekly series offers a chance to take in the natural beauty surrounding Eben G. Fine Park while making new connections with your neighbors. Take a dip in Boulder Creek afterward to cool off from the late-summer heat.
Bluegrass Pick
5-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 28, Beyond the Mountain Brewing, 6035 Longbow Drive,
Unit 109, Boulder. Free
Bring your instrument and connect with other musicians during this bluegrass jam session at Beyond the Mountain Brewing. The weekly event is led by members of local group The Sweet Lillies and their friends.