Today
Colorado Music Festival: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. The 2024 Colorado Music Festival highlights include the return of violinist Augustin Hadelich and pianist Olga Kern, the world premiere of a new symphony by Gabriela Lena Frank, a celebration of Bruckner’s 200th birthday and more, all with the help of the Colorado Music Festival Orchestra and some of the world’s most accomplished soloists. $18-$85, coloradomusicfestival.org.
Needle Felted Animals: 10 a.m. Friday, NoBo Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Learn to sculpt a critter with wool in this fun and easy workshop style class. Participants will learn needle felting, a technique that transforms fluffy wool roving, into dense sculpture. Materials provided, no experience necessary. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
First Friday in the NoBo Art District: 6 p.m. Friday, NoBo Art District, 4929 Broadway, #E, Boulder. NoBo First Friday features monthly exhibitions at the Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center, open artist studios, live music, artist demos and special activations in many locations. Free, 720-352-8194, noboartdistrict.org.
Upcoming
“Saturday Magic” book signing: 11 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Nyasha Williams will speak about and sign her new book “Saturday Magic: A Hoodoo Story”. Free, boulderbookstore.net.
MAD LIBrarians: 1 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The MAD LIBrarians take suggestions and create new stories for attendees on-the-spot. Hilarious entertainment for all ages. Free, betc.org.
“A Little Bit of Magic” closing reception: 5 p.m. Saturday, The New Local’s Annex, 713 Pearl St., Boulder. Revel in this final chance to see the whimsical work of Eva Maier and Matti Berglund. From playful sculptures to fierce paintings of goddesses, you are sure to find a piece that resonates. All work is original and for sale. Savor refreshing magical mocktails made with edible glitter, and meet the creatives behind this dynamic exhibition, Free, thenewlocal.org.
The Last American Trio at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Combining their passions for jazz, rock, pop and soul music, The Last American Trio showcase their unique rock ‘n’ soul sound, peppered with bits of funk, Latin and Americana jazz, as they play great versions of classic songs along with their dynamic original compositions. These three musicians have carved out successful careers nationally as well as throughout Colorado, each having been at the helm of some of the area’s most popular groups. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Dexter Payne Quintet Birthday Bash at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Celebrate with choro jazz and jazz forro by Dexter Payne, Dave Willey, Bill Kopper, Victor Mestas and Raoul Rossiter. This group has been going for 19 years, and there’s a reason! $20-$25, fullcyclebikes.us12.list-manage.com.
The Merry Wives of Windsor: 7 p.m. Saturday, Roe Green Theatre, University Theatre Building, 261 University of Colorado, Boulder. The infamous Falstaff is on the hunt for a wealthy wife (or two) to woo in order to finance his next wave of frivolity and fun. But when he sets his sights on the clever and quick-witted Mistresses Page and Ford, he gets a bit more than he bargained for. All productions will occur in the comfortable indoor Roe Green Theatre this season. $22-$86, cupresents.org.
