NederDays
Thurs.-Sun., Aug. 1-4, various locations, Nederland. Free
Nederland is turning 150, and you’re invited to celebrate with a weekend of festivities. Show Ned some love with a downtown parade, an old-fashioned barn dance, ugly truck contest, time-capsule sealing and more. See p. 10 for details.
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Street Faire
6-9:30 p.m. Friday, Aug. 2, Steinbaugh Pavilion, 824 Front St., Louisville. Free
Friday evenings in Louisville mean good neighbors and good music. Don’t miss a performance from Deborah Stafford & The Night Stalkers during this all-ages community bash at the Steinbaugh Pavilion.
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Aerial Dance Festival 2024 Showcase Performance
Fri.-Sun., Aug. 2-4, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $26+
Wanna get high? Join Frequent Flyers at Aerial Dance Festival 2024. This showcase performance by the local studio takes place across three nights at the Dairy Arts Center with an audience Q&A portion following each performance.
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Arts in the Park
7-9 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, Boulder Civic Area, Broadway and Canyon Boulevard. Free
The City of Boulder’s summer showcase continues at the Glen Huntington Bandshell with a soul-stirring performance by the Boulder Opera. Food trucks will be onsite, with beer and wine sales supporting the PLAY Boulder Foundation.
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Swiftie Goat Yoga
9-10 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, The Community Farm, 15000 W. 72nd Ave., Arvada. $13 (kids), $25 (adults)
No baaa-d blood here — just cuddly goats and downward dogs. Join the folks at the Community Farm for a morning yoga sesh with adorable barnyard friends and the songs of Taylor Swift. Bring your own mat and dress for the weather.
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Pearl Street Mile
4:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 3, 1300 Block of Pearl Street, Boulder. Registration: $20-$45
Lace up your running shoes for a criterium multi-lapped course in the heart of Boulder. In addition to the one-mile race circling around the Boulder Courthouse and down the Pearl Street Mall, the event also includes a kids’ 800m dash and the USATF Colorado Championships for Open and Masters athletes.
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Summer of LUV Music Festival
3-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, 3470 County Road 7, Erie. $15
Live music and animal rescue collide during this summer celebration at Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary. Bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets and whatever else you might need for a day of fun in the sun featuring headliner Tonky Crank and the Mountain Reverb Band.
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Sunday Gravel Adventure Rides
8-10 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 4, Full Cycle Bikes and Colorado Multisport, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Free
Weekends are better on two wheels. Join the gearheads at Full Cycle & Colorado Multisport for a suite of Sunday group rides designed for cyclists of all experience levels. From beginner to advanced, it’s a great way to make friends and experience the beauty of your backyard in a whole new way.
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Monday Boozy Bingo
6-8 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Parkway Food Hall, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Unit 200, Longmont. Free
Head to the newly opened Parkway Food Hall in Longmont for a tipsy night of bingo. Take home prizes and giveaways, and enjoy drink specials like $6 High Noons while you listen for your lucky numbers.
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Drop-in Writers Group
6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Aug. 5, Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave. Free
Calling all scribes! This weekly creative circle is your chance to connect and work toward achievable goals with fellow writers in a friendly, low-pressure environment at the Longmont Public Library. All experience levels welcome.
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Filmmaking Meetup
6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 6, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free
If making movies is your thing, you won’t want to miss this monthly roundtable at the Firehouse Art Center. Whether you’re knee-deep in a project or looking to get started in the craft, this is a great opportunity to learn and network.
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Public Art Walking Tour
5:30-7 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 7, 17th and Pearl streets, Boulder. Free
The Flatirons may steal the show, but there’s more beauty to behold on the streets of Boulder if you know where to look. Join reps from the City of Boulder’s Office of Arts and Culture for a 1.5-hour tour featuring 30-ish stops showcasing a variety of sculptures, murals and artful urban design projects.