Left Hand Oktoberfest
4-10 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27 and 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Left Hand Brewing Co. - The Garden, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. $12+
Head to the Garden at Left Hand in Longmont for the return of the award-winning brewery’s annual Oktoberfest celebration. The day will feature live music from local bands like Card Catalog along with stein-holding, brat-eating and costume contests — plus sack races for kids, a craft artisan market and more.
Picatsso Paint Night
6-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Purrfect Pause Cat Cafe, 5290 Arapahoe Ave. Unit E, Boulder. $39
Hey all you cool cats and kittens, grab your paint brushes right meow and get ready for an artistic evening surrounded by furry friends. This fall-themed night is open to ages 14 and up, and a portion of proceeds will benefit Front Range Freedom Rescue veterinary bills.
Farm to stage comedy
5-7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 27, Ollin Farms, 8627 N 95th St., Longmont. $75
Take your laughs with farm-fresh bites at this night of comedy at Longmont’s own Ollin Farms. Ticket price includes a meal made with local, seasonal ingredients and a night of comedy curated by Longmont Out Loud (LOL). The farm doesn’t have a liquor license, but you’re welcome to bring your own wine. Glasses will be provided.
LAUGH Art Tour
10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28. Various locations, Old Town Lafayette. Free
Take a journey through the “funky, weird and whimsical” makings of the Lafayette Art Underground Hustle (LAUGH) at locations throughout Old Town Lafayette. Grab a “passport” at your first stop and collect stamps from each location to be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card for brunch at Tangerine.
Dairy Comedy in the Boe
8:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Dairy Arts Center - Boedecker Theater, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $15
Get ready for a side-splitting night at the Dairy when a half-dozen comics take the stage for a stand-up showcase at the Boedecker Theater. Second City alum Mia Wilson headlines this evening of comedy hosted and curated by local funny person Zoe Rogers. Additional performers include Ren Q. Dawe, Ali Kareem, Haley Raven and Ryan Ergo.
Corn Festival
10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 28, Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Hwy, Longmont. $10
Indigenous knowledge takes center stage at the 2024 Corn Festival in Longmont. The third annual event celebrating Native cultures, music, dance and food includes traditional corn preparation and basket-weaving demos, educational workshops, horseback riding and live music from Stella Standingbear, Melissa Ivey & The Future Ancestors, Mono Verde and more.
Boulder Symphony Season Opener
Various times. Saturday, Sept. 28 through Sunday, Sept. 29, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $42
Boulder Symphony kicks off its 2024-2025 season with a program of works by “neglected and traditionally underrepresented composers.” Opening weekend features the Colorado premiere of Florence Price’s Symphony No. 1, plus works by Dvořák, Tchaikovsky, Kuznetsov and more.
Stealing Starlight
6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. $15
Cypherbird Projects founder and local playwright Lisa Wagner Erickson presents a staged reading of her new production, Stealing Starlight. Grab a glass of wine and a delicious pastry, sit back and enjoy this whimsical tale about a plot to steal a bedazzled sword from an evil king. The evening kicks off with a performance by drag artist Weird Alnite.
Jam Night at Asher Brewing
4 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 29, Asher Brewing Co., 4699 Nautilus Ct. S Ste. 104, Boulder. Free
End your weekend on a high note at Asher Brewing’s all-levels, open-style jam session. Sip on organic ales and join your neighborhood musicians with whatever instrument you play, or just bop along to the free-flowing vibes. Sessions are held the last Sunday of every month.
Arts in the Parks: Light and Shadow
3:30 p.m. to 6 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. 1, Pella Crossing, 1600 N 75th St, Longmont. Free
Find inspiration in the sunlight and shadows during this guided art class hosted by Boulder County Parks & Open Space. Paint beside the peaceful ponds at Pella Crossing while you learn how to bring your art alive with light and shadow. Register: bit.ly/ArtsInTheParkBW
Velvet Vinyl
5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Free
Grab a drink and vibe to hand-picked vinyl LPs from Paradise Records. The Velvet Elk Lounge will be spinning albums all night, but make sure you pop in for happy hour from 5-8 p.m. Records will be available for purchase in-house. Follow @thevelvetelklounge on Instagram to find out what’s on the turntable each week.
Wednesday Night Farmers Market
4-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, Central Park, 13th and Canyon Streets, Boulder. Free
Soak in this year’s last weeknight Boulder Farmers Market, where you can peruse local harvests and handmade goods without the massive Saturday crowds. After you shop, grab a drink and hang out in the food court with tasty prepared bites and live music.