Country Vinyl Night
7-9:30 p.m. Thursday, June 12, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St. Boulder. Free
Join Evan Holm of Extra Gold as he spins Waylon Jennings, Marty Robbins, Dolly Parton, George Strait and more country classics. You’ll hear the hits, plus “deep cuts, rare pressings and cult following troubadours from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s.”
Yacht Rock Bingo
6-9 p.m. Friday, June 13, Village at the Peaks, 1250 S. Hover Road, Longmont. Free
Yacht Rock is more than those smooth, breezy Southern California sounds — it’s a lifestyle. Show your dedication to the easy-listening genre by dressing in your yacht rock finest for this recurring themed bingo night. There will be gift card prizes for every game, plus music from DJ Rockstar Aaron.
Bigfoot of Boulder County
8:30-10 p.m. Friday, June 13, 1188 Geer Canyon Road, Boulder. Free.
Seasoned Bigfoot trackers will keep you safe as you traipse around Heil Valley Ranch at this family-friendly hunt for the famed cryptid. You’ll use proven techniques, under the guidance of experts, to lure the elusive creature. Organizers promise other “fun, interpretive Bigfoot stuff.” Registration required.
Freewheel Summer Vibes Skate Party
Noon to 9:30 p.m. Friday, June 13 and Saturday, June 14, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. $13; $6 skate rental
Strap on your skates and roll out to this pop-up rink, open for two-hour sessions all day Friday and Saturday. DJs Doughboy and Biggdadd will be spinning live sets while you spin around the rink. The last sesh of the weekend is an 18+ adults-only skate.
Big Boulder Dog Walk
9-11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, Cottonwood Trail, 5102 Independence Road, Boulder. Free
Bow wow wow yippie yo yippie yay! Bring your furry four-legged friend to this 2.4-mile leisurely, leashed hike at Cottonwood Canyon for a barkin’ good time. All canines will come home with a doggy bag filled with treats, a toy and poop bags. Leave the not-so-friendly pups at home.
Leftapalooza
10:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. Saturday, June 14, The Garden at Left Hand, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. $22
Left Hand’s annual battle of the bands is on — and you, gentle reader, can help crown the winner. In this all-day event, “the best of the best tribute bands go mic-to-mic” to vie for your votes and the $1,000 prize. The day’s shows range from Coldplay to Rage Against the Machine tributes, and 2024 winner Shotgun Opera promises a “killer” Linkin Park set to close the night.
1940s Ball
5:45 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Saturday, June 14, Boulder Municipal Airport, 3393 Airport Road. $95+
Swing dance under the stars with your sweetheart — in appropriate period dress, of course — to the sounds of the Hot Tomatoes Orchestra. Or enjoy acts at this event’s two other stages in between strolling through vintage cars and aircraft, seeing your favorite celebrity impersonators from the era and and perusing vintage vendors.
Mend and Sew
10 a.m. to noon, Sunday, June 15, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free ($5 sewing machine rental)
This free Firehouse event promises a mending of hearts and hems alike. Sure, you’ll learn to sew, but this gathering is also about “connecting with a community that stitches together a more conscious, connected, and stylish world.” Bring your ongoing projects, and make sure to RSVP so the team can put together a personalized sewing kit for you: bit.ly/MendandSewBW
Electric Queen: 1970s Pride After-Party
5-9 p.m. Sunday, June 15, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. $7 with costume; $13 without
Calling all disco divas, glam rockers and funkadelic revolutionaries! Join this radical celebration of Boulder’s gay rights pioneers at the official Pride after party. Come glammed out in your 1970s finest — or let organizers deck you out on-site.
Guided Group Healing
11-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 17, The Healing Studio, 18 Garden Center, Broomfield. $20
Embrace the power of the collective at this weekly meditation. Oracle cards give you a starting point, and the guided meditation can be amplified with provided crystals for extra power. This week’s topic? Embracing discomfort as a sign of growth.
Lyons Summer Concert Series
6:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 18, Sandstone Park, 350 Broadway, Lyons. Free
Let the kiddos run around in the grass while you park your happy ass down on a chair or blanket and enjoy some free live music at this recurring Wednesday night concert series. This week, see Lionel Young Band with Erika Brown. Or plan ahead to see High Lonesome on June 25.
Rock and Rails
5-9 p.m. Thursday, June 19, Whistle Stop Park, Murray Street and 1st Avenue, Niwot. Free
Party like it’s 1999 with Prince tribute band Paizley Park. Dress in purple and come early to this weekly summer concert series for cocktail specials, food trucks and opening act Wendy Woo. Bring your portable chairs and blankets, but leave the pets at home, please.
Mi Chantli’s 2025 Juneteenth Celebration
4-9 p.m. Thursday, June 19. Mi Chantli Art & Movement Sanctuary, 1750 30th St., Unit 22, Boulder.
Celebrate Black history and freedom during this Juneteenth event featuring live music and a keynote from Dr. Reiland Rabaka, along with spoken word poetry, a dance workshop led by Constance Harris, an open mic session and a community potluck.