Bear & Bee Watercolor Workshop
9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Saturday, March 22, Bear & Bee, 1035 Pearl St., 4th floor, Boulder. $240
Join artist Greg Miles for this all-day watercolor workshop presented by Bear & Bee Makers Studio and Boutique. Level up your brushstrokes for the perfect flowerscape or learn to capture the stillness of the dreamy western skyline with water soluble paints. Snacks, coffee and a chef-prepared lunch are provided, but you’ll need to bring your own supplies. Tickets: bit.ly/BearAndBeeBW
The Humanize Podcast: Live Recording
6-7:15 p.m. Thursday, March 17, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway. Pay what you can
Listen in as podcasters Courthney Russell and Emily Braucher engage in frank conversations about race and equity at this live recording of the Humanize podcast series, Amplifying Black Culture in Boulder. Dr. Amy Pickens joins the hosts for this episode, The Cost of Performative Progress: Lessons from a Liberal Bubble. Flip to p. 18 for the full story.
Longmont Out Loud Open Stage
7-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 27, Tumbleweed Art Collective, 1333 Coffman St., Longmont. $15 suggested
Feeling bold? Showcase your passion at Longmont Out Loud’s monthly Open Stage alongside other local performers, from storytellers to poets to musicians. Sign up for three-minute time slots for the community mic starting at 6:30. Don’t worry, if you’re just as talentless as the rest of us, bring your own beer, cider or wine, sit back and enjoy the show from the crowd. Tickets: bit.ly/OpenStageBW
Colorado Sound: Music Meeting
5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder. Free
Want to weigh in on the next batch of new songs that might dominate the local airwaves? Join Colorado Sound staff at Roots Music Project in Boulder for a chance to sound off. You'll hear brand-new songs crossing these DJs' desks and rank them on a scale from 1 through 10 ("pro-tip: no 5s!") with comments about what you loved and what you didn’t.
Book Swap
6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 20, The Malt Room at Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. $5
What pairs better with booze than literature? Find your next great read at this brewery book swap at Left Hand Brewing in Longmont. Grab those dusty volumes off your shelves and prepare to peruse the memoirs, sci-fi and romance novels that other folks are passing along while you enjoy a fresh-from-the-tap brew.
Someone Special Dance: Out of This World
6:30-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St. $28-$35
Bring the family to this all-ages dance. This year’s theme: space. Look to the night sky for inspiration, or do your best interpretation of astronaut chic. Enjoy cosmic-themed crafts, refreshments and a photo booth to capture your atomic awesomeness.
Boulder Ballet: Revived
7 p.m. Friday, March 21 and 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St. $25-$55
Grief, renewal and resilience are set in motion with Boulder Ballet’s Revived, “an unforgettable journey through the complexities of endings and new beginnings.” Featuring works by choreographers Nicolo Fonte, Andrea Schermoly and Ben Needham-Wood, this stirring performance anchored by Fonte’s The Heart(S)pace includes a moderated panel after each performance.
Life: A Delightful Show About Fear and Grief
7 p.m. Saturday, March 22, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $35
A poet, a hypnotist and a comedian present this cross-genre performance. You’ll laugh, you’ll cry and you’ll definitely feel all the feels as you watch Katie Mason, Elaina McMillan and Andrea Vahl use comedy, storytelling and spoken-word poetry to explore the universal experience of fear and grief.
TV Game Show Night
8 p.m. Saturday, March 22, The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St. $15
“I'll take ‘A Fun Night with the Homies in Louisville’ for $15, Alex.” Live out your Jeopardy! dreams — plus Wheel of Fortune, Family Feud and more — during this 21+ event hosted by voice actor and comedian Rion Evans. Hop up on stage and compete in a realistic game show setting while enjoying drinks from the bar.
Spring Equinox Sound Healing Meditation
7:15-8:30 p.m. Friday, March 21, Yoga Pearl, 900 Pearl St., Suite 4, Boulder. $15 for members, $45 non-members.
Emerge from hibernation and welcome spring with a healing sound bath at Yoga Pearl this Friday. As you meditate, the sweet sounds of gongs, singing bowls, rain sticks and chimes will wash over you and bring “grounding and light.”
Hikes for Seniors: Spring Awakening
10 a.m. to noon, Thursday, March 27, Carolyn Holmberg Preserve, 2190 S. 104th St., Broomfield. Free
Spring has sprung — at least if you look closely. Join volunteer naturalists at Carolyn Holmberg Preserve for a leisurely walk where you’ll keep your eyes peeled for signs of the budding season and explore what makes it “the great awakening that it is.” Register: bit.ly/SpringAwakeningBW