Left Hand Laughs
6:30-8 p.m. Thursday, May 29, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. $10
Need a good giggle? A cold beer? Get your fix of both at Left Hand’s monthly comedy showcase featuring four “talented, up-and-coming comedians.” This month’s showcase features Joshua Emerson, Rick Bryan, Hannah Popkin and Ron Ferguson. Get your tickets on Eventbrite or at the door.
Rainforest Yoga
7:45-8:45 a.m. Saturday, May 31, Butterfly Pavilion, 6252 W. 104th Ave., Westminster. $18
Wake up with the birds and then sit and stretch among the butterflies in this early morning class at Westminster’s Butterfly Pavilion. Classes take place in the conservatory; you’ll be surrounded by lush greens as you om and ahh your way through a guided, rejuvenating flow. Rainforest temperatures vary from 65 to 85 degrees, so wear layers and bring your own mat.
Spring Forage and Herb Walk
10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 31, Herbiculture Hub Farm, 9722 Empire Road, Louisville. $25-$35
You laugh in the face of high grocery store prices, because you know how to find and grow your own food and home remedies. Or at least you will after this guided farm tour led by naturalist Catherine Hunziker and organic farmer Oliver Aurand. With a combined 50 years of experience, this pair is perfectly suited to introduce you to medicinal and edible herbs that grow right here in one of Boulder County’s several microclimates.
All About Evergreens
10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Mud Lake, 2034 CR 126, Nederland. Free
Winter is the season of evergreens, but it doesn’t have to be. Show the conifers some summer love on this two-mile guided hike as you learn to identify native pines, firs and spruces. Volunteer naturalists will teach you about the habitats that are home to these cone-bearing trees and how climate change is impacting them.
Organic Plant Exchange
9 a.m. to noon, Saturday, May 31, Unitarian Universalist Church (west parking lot),
5001 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder. Free
Money doesn’t grow on trees, but luckily you don’t need any to participate in this plant exchange. Pot some plants from the yard that haven’t been sprayed with pesticides to bring to the swap and come home with some new beauties. No plants of your own? No problem. “Come take some anyway,” the organizers write. “We’ll have plenty.”
Youth Behind & Beyond Bars
7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Boulder Public Library - Canyon Theater, 1000 Canyon Blvd. Free
Hear stories from the frontlines of the juvenile legal system during this powerful storytelling event presented by Motus Theater. Adult survivors of the youth carceral system share their monologues, with musical responses from Front Range hip-hop legends The ReMINDers. Before you go, check out a BW feature on how local arts orgs like Motus are being affected by federal funding cuts: bit.ly/ArtsCutsBW.
Tune into Nature
1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road. Free
Friends of Coal Creek and CSU Extensions Master Gardeners lead this informative program about local pollinators at the Lafayette Seed Library. Learn all about “making your garden count” and go home with a free native plant.
Toss Like a Boss
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, May 31, Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont. $80 per team,
$40 per person
Come throw some bags and get competitive for a good cause at this cornhole tournament benefiting Safe Shelter of St. Vrain Valley, the only domestic violence shelter in Longmont. Registration starts at 10:30 a.m. and includes food and two drink tickets.
Puzzle Competition
2:30 p.m. Sunday, June 1, The Wheel House, 101 2nd Ave., Suite B, Niwot. $50 per team
Ready, set, puzzle! Head to the Wheel House in Longmont for a fast-paced competition to see who can finish a 500-piece puzzle in the shortest amount of time. Teams of up to four can compete, and you get to keep the puzzle when you’re done.
Slay the Runway: Kickoff Party
1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 1, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free
Know an LGBTQ+ teen with a passion for fashion? Head to Firehouse Art Center in Longmont for a kickoff party celebrating the return of Slay the Runway, a hands-on program designed to build confidence through sewing and design skills. The program culminates with a June 15 runway fashion show at the Dairy Arts Center in Boulder.
Duckling Discovery
11:15-11:45 a.m. Tuesday, June 3, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Free
Teach your own little duckling about the wonders of life at the George Reynolds Branch of the Boulder Library through this series in partnership with 4-H Boulder County. The journey kicks off June 3 with an egg dissection to “explore the inner workings of an egg.” Over the following weeks, learn about embryo development and duckling care before the eggs hatch the week of June 30.
Picnic on the Plaza
Noon to 1 p.m. Thursday, June 5, Festival Plaza, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Free
Grab a blanket, pack a lunch and plop yourself down on the plaza for a free concert every Thursday afternoon. This week, enjoy the musical stylings of Cultural Caravan as they kick off their 10-day concert series with a show by Bobby Bringi and his Global Roots Ensemble. They’ll be blending modal jazz, Indian ragas, swampy Delta blues and melodic folk at this outdoor pop-up show.