Songs to Stage
7 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder. $12+
More than half a dozen young artists step into the spotlight during this showcase featuring local musicians between the ages of 15 and 18. Performers include Amiya Vashi, Neva Upton, Ella Seng, Chloe Ridgeview, Melody Blauw, Stryder Jones and The Harriman Sisters.
Voices of Change: Community Conversations on Immigration
7-9 p.m. Thursday, March 6, Longmont Museum 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Free
Immigrant stories take center stage during this panel discussion and screening of the PBS12 series, Humanize: Newcomers. Co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee, the event is part of Longmont Museum’s Thursday Nights @ the Museum series featuring concerts, films and conversation.
Boulder Fashion Week
6:30-9 p.m. Thursday, March 6 and Saturday, March 8, The Boulder Broker Inn, 555 30th St., Boulder. $23
It’s called fashion, sweetie, look it up! Don’t miss these two nights of runway shows and pop-up shops featuring local designers and boutiques. From the event page: “Whether you're a fashion enthusiast or just looking for some style inspiration, this event is perfect for anyone who loves to express themselves through clothing.”
Silents Synced: R.E.M. & Buster Keaton
8:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, Dairy Arts Center - Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $12
“RU Talkin’ R.E.M. RE: Me?” Actually, no one is talking during this special Friday Night Weird edition of Silents Synced, an ongoing showcase featuring mashups of silent films and unlikely scores. In this edition, Buster Keaton’s slapstick comedy Sherlock Jr. meets the music of Gen X standard bearers R.E.M. for a night of cinema and music. Check out the full FNW lineup here.
Glow Skate
6:45-7:45 p.m. Friday, March 7, The Apex Center, 13150 W 72nd Ave., Arvada. $2.50-$11.00
There may not be a dedicated roller rink in BoCo, but you can venture over the county line this Friday for a colorful, light-up night of movin’ and groovin’ on wheels. You’ll come home with a glow souvenir and tired legs.
Astronomy on the Sidewalk
6:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, Downtown Longmont, Corner of 5th & Main Street. Free
Calling all urban astronomers! Keep your eyes to the sky during this downtown star party hosted by TinkerMill. A variety of large and small telescopes will be set up on the sidewalk for spectacular views of the first quarter moon, Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn. Weather depending (duh).
After School Origami Paper Folding
3:30-5:30 p.m. Friday, March 7, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. $35
Learn the ancient art of origami during this hands-on weekly youth workshop for ages 6-13 at Firehouse Art Center. Your kiddo will learn basic and advanced techniques to create hearts, butterflies, boxes, cranes and more with the guidance of instructor Junghwa Lee.
Women’s Self Defense
6:30-9 p.m. Friday, March 7, 10916 County Road 5, Longmont. $55
Get the tools you need to escape a dangerous situation at this women’s self defense program presented by 4 Rings Tactical. Focusing on the HERA Method, this class offers “a holistic approach to self-defense, addressing not only the physical but also the mental and emotional components of safety.”
Black Futures in Art: Ancestral Movement Practice
1-2 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Dairy Arts Center. $10-$20
Find restoration, release and revival at this gentle somatic flow “nurturing the vibrant possibilities that arise when we embrace humanity’s interconnected beauty and heritage.” This movement practice led by Urban Sanctuary takes place in the Dairy Arts Center’s McMahon Gallery as part of the Black Futures in Art exhibition in celebration of Black History Month. Mats are provided and all levels are welcome.
Longmont Loves
Noon to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 8, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free
Head to Firehouse Art Center for this clothing swap, food drive and art show benefitting Longmont Humane Society. Featuring a live DJ and activities for all ages, Longmont Loves is your opportunity to give back and go home with a little something yourself.
Second Chance Comedy
7-9:30 p.m. Sunday, March 9, The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville. $23
Comedy gets real during this standup showcase featuring comics sharing “raw, funny, and deeply personal stories of resilience.” With a focus on addiction and recovery, 20% of profits support Sobriety House. Hosted by Tara Check, the lineup includes Elliot Broder, Donna Shannon, Joe Huisman and headliner AJ Finney.
399: Queen of the Tetons
4:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. March 10-11, Dairy Arts Center, Walnut St., Boulder. $15
Climate change, human encroachment, disputes over her endangered species protections, four cubs to raise — world famous Grizzly 399 has a lot on her plate. And with her death in October, the issues at hand in this 2024 documentary are even more pertinent. An audience favorite at the Crested Butte Film Festival, festival founder and director, Michael Brody, brings 399: Queen of the Tetons to the Boedecker Theater and will be on hand for a post-screening discussion.