TGTHR Youth Voice & Art Showcase
6 p.m. Thursday, April 25, Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder. $100
Support local young people experiencing homelessness during this spring fundraiser and art exhibition featuring food, drinks and an eye-popping showcase of paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more.
Password: Comedy
7:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, The Speakeasy, 301 Main St., Longmont. $10
Don’t miss one of BoCo’s longest-running comedy showcases at The Speakeasy in Longmont. Held on the last Friday of the month, this regular laugh riot is sure to leave you in stitches with bar access all night and a post-standup DJ.
Frequent Flyers: Enérgeia
Various times. Friday, April 26 through Sunday, April 28, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $30
The latest production from local aerial dance company Frequent Flyers features Boulder’s own Issac Endo. Enérgeia leverages the artist’s background in circus, performance art and film for a dazzling production you won’t want to miss.
Nature Mindfulness Hike
10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, Heil Valley Ranch, 1188 Geer Canyon Road, Boulder. Free
Spring is all about awakenings, so head to Heil Valley Ranch for this mindfulness hike to greet the coming season. Volunteer naturalists Janet, Jill and Mary will be your guides as you start your new growth cycle in the great outdoors.
Goat Yoga
10 a.m. Saturday, April 27, Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder. $35
You may be the GOAT when it comes to that low lunge, but Growing Gardens has something different in mind. Join one of the center’s local instructors for a one-hour vinyasa yoga class with four-legged helpers in the shadow of the Flatirons.
Left Hand Artist Group 10th Anniversary Label Show
2 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont. Free
Wibby Brewing hosts this art-forward beer bash at their Longmont location. Festivities include a showcase of label illustrations by Left Hand Artist Group, plus a silent auction and live music by Ten Buck Sixer and Parchment Doll.
Music First Spring Festival Fundraiser
5-9:30 p.m. Saturday, April 27, Longmont Elks Lodge, 303 Coffman St. $20
Bust out your dancing shoes for a night of live music with locals Whiskey Starship and the Nalani Effect featuring Adam and Regi Wooten, along with special guests including Hazel Miller. All proceeds support local nonprofit Music First, with the goal of securing a music venue in downtown Longmont.
Masquerade Ball
9-11 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Longmont. Free
Save face at 300 Suns Brewing in Longmont during this after-hours masked ball. The light-dimmed evening will include live music by Front Range band Card Catalog and food from the kitchen until 10 p.m.
City Nature Challenge
10 a.m.-noon. Sunday, April 28, Louisville Community Park, 955 Bella Vista Drive, Louisville. Free
Get up close and personal with the natural world during this hike where you’ll identify plants and wildlife around Coal Creek Trail. The event is part of the City Nature Challenge, a friendly international competition to see which town can report the most species.
Tulip Fairy and Elf Festival
1-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, Pearl Street Mall, Boulder. Free
Spring is springing in downtown Boulder, which means one thing: It’s tulip time, baby! The city’s resplendent Tulip Fairy once again graces Pearl Street with her pint-sized fairies and elves during this beloved seasonal tradition featuring live performances, kids activities and more than 15,000 colorful blooms.
Community Plant Swap
3-5 p.m. Sunday, April 28, Terracotta, 2005 Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Bring a plant, get a plant (or two, or three) — it’s that easy at Terracotta’s social exchange featuring drinks, snacks and the opportunity to connect with fellow leaf lovers. This free event is open to all ages, so don’t hesitate to bring your little sprouts along.
Dash & Dine 5k
6:30-8 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, Boulder Reservoir, 5100 51st St. $30-$40
This annual tune-up run series returns Tuesday nights through May 21 for a family-friendly 5K out-and-back at the beautiful Boulder Reservoir. Admission includes a hearty dinner provided by local food partners, along with a post-run sunset hang with giveaways.
