BoCo Flamenco Festival
7 p.m. Thursday, March 7, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. $25-$45
Step into the striking world of Latvian-born American abstract painter Mark Rothko during this “mesmerizing flamenco dance spectacle” featuring movement by José Maya and Grammy-winning guitarist Rycardo Moreno.
Boulder Ballet: Mindfield
Fri. March 8-Sun. March 10, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $20-$55
Explore the intersection of movement and wellness with a contemporary dance performance inspired by physiological and neuroscience-based research. This winter production from Boulder Ballet features work by choreographers Andrea Schermoly, Brandon Ragland and Ben Needham-Wood.
Friday Afternoon Concert Series
2:30-4:30 p.m. Friday, March 8, Longmont Museum – Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road. $12
Head to the Longmont Museum for a special performance by The Colorado Piano Trio, the University of North Colorado-based ensemble featuring American violinist Jubal Fulks, Polish pianist Adam Żukiewicz and Slovenian cellist Gal Faganelan.
Leftapalooza Tryouts: Metal Night
7-11 p.m. Friday, March 8, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. $10
Hail Satan! It’s metal night in the Leftapalooza Tryout Series, and the folks at Left Hand Brewing are turning it up to 11 with tribute bands Cryptic Writings (Megadeth) and Diaballica (Metallica). Come support your favorite act and see who will make it to the official Leftapalooza 2024 lineup on June 15.
International Women’s Day Workshop
10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Free
Join Boulder’s all-women arts nonprofit for a day of making gel, botanical and block prints, seed paper, watercolors and terracotta jars during this International Women’s Day celebration on Pearl Street. When you’re done, shop the diverse work of 80 women artists and makers in the main gallery.
Secondhand Chic
10 a.m.-noon. Saturday, March 9, Muse Performance Space, 200 E. South Boulder Road, Lafayette. $35
Want to enjoy first-rate fashion while supporting a good cause? Head to the Secondhand Chic Fashion Show benefiting the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society at Muse Performance Space in Lafayette. 100% of funds support the cause at this event featuring music, snacks, door prizes and more.
Lyons Winter Wonderland Concert
1-3 p.m. Saturday, March 9, Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave., Lyons. Free
Springtime might be right around the corner, but you’ll get a major dose of winter wonder at this outdoor celebration in Lyons featuring ice skating, hot chocolate and live music by Joe Kuckla and Irons in the Fire.
Personal Safety and Self-Defense Workshop
3-5 p.m. Sunday, March 10, Boulder Karate, 1672 30th St. $95
Observe Women’s History Month with a self-defense workshop appropriate for all skill levels. This afternoon presented by Battle Woman will teach participants about a variety of dangerous scenarios and the many ways to defend yourself against common attacks.
Spring Awakening Sound Bath
3-4 p.m. Sunday, March 10, Front Range Judo, 2862 Bluff St., Boulder. $25
Celebrate the season of growth with an intentional sound bath for “releasing winter restorative energy and inviting in the awakening energy of spring.” Arrive 10 to 15 minutes early for a guided meditation followed by a 45-minute sound bath at Front Range Judo in Boulder.
Single and Divorced Moms Group
5-7 p.m. Tuesday, March 12, Boulder Jewish Community Center, 6007 Oreg Ave. Free
Connection and camaraderie go hand-in-hand at this Boulder JCC gathering designed to “help support each other by sharing their challenges and successes around trying to find a balance between work, life, single motherhood and raising children.”
‘My Beautiful Black Hair’
3:30-6 p.m. Thursday, March 14, CU Art Museum, 1085 18th St. Free
Join author St. Clair Detrick-Jules for a discussion surrounding her book, My Beautiful Black Hair: 101 Natural Hair Stories from the Sisterhood. The 4 p.m. talk will be preceded by a special tour of the ongoing exhibition, We CU: A Visual Celebration of Black Womanhood, Presence and Connectedness.
Sunshine Mountain Bluegrass Retreat
2 p.m. Thurs., March 14-Sun. March 17, Sunshine Mountain Lodge, 18078 State Highway 7, Lyons. $375 (meals included)
Need to touch grass? Join the Lyons Jam and KC Groves for a long weekend of pickin’ and grinnin’. This music retreat at Sunshine Mountain Cabins features performances, workshops and — of course — lots of jamming. Reservations and lodging info here.