Today
Nature & History Hike: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Venture back 120 years on this three-mile hike with an enthusiastic naturalist. Come and discover how the histories of Chautauqua & Open Space Mountain Parks are woven together. The guide will interpret the history, flora and geology that provide inspiration along the trail. Elevation gain approximately 500 feet. 303-651-8404, rec.ci.longmont.co.us.
Sign, Move and Groove at the Farm: 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. This class with Chamisa is for busy toddlers to explore the world around them, move to music, create art projects and start or continue their sign language journey. $112, boulderjcc.org.
Diversity Book Club: 2 p.m. Tuesday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Read books by diverse authors and discuss them over tea and coffee. Diversity Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month. July’s book is “March: Book One,” by John Lewis. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Anime Club: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Watch One Piece with other anime enthusiasts while enjoying bowls of ramen. Sharpen anime literacy with a friendly round of Anime Bingo to win prizes, like popular Japanese candy. Invite friends or enjoy making new ones. Open to anime die-hards, anime newbies and everyone in between who is curious to experience Anime Club. For grades 6-12. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Laurie D at Roadhouse Boulder Depot: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roadhouse Boulder Depot, 2366 Junction Place, Boulder. Enjoy a great menu with happy hour prices and music by Laurie D on the lovely covered patio. Laurie has something for everyone, from kids to seniors and everywhere in between. 303-449-3529, facebook.com.
“Navola” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Paolo Bacigalupi will speak about and sign his new book “Navola”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Upcoming
Mexican Toy Making: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Have fun with Luna Cultura in a make-and-take session to create traditional Mexican wooden toys. This workshop will be conducted in English and Spanish. Appropriate for ages 5 and up. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“Robot Dreams” film screening: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. DOG lives in Manhattan, and he’s tired of being alone. One day, he decides to build himself a robot, a companion. Their friendship blossoms, until they become inseparable, to the rhythm of ’80s NYC. One summer night, DOG, with great sadness, is forced to abandon ROBOT at the beach. Will they ever meet again? $12, thedairy.org.
July Wine Club: Wines from Sardinia & Sicily: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Hotel Boulderado, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Join for July Wine Club — Wines from Sardinia & Sicily on Hotel Boulderado’s charming mezzanine. Enjoy light bites paired with a special selection of wines accompanied by special presentations explaining the wine and food inspiration. $45, eventbrite.com.
“Other Rivers” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Peter Hessler will speak about and sign their new book “Other Rivers: A Chinese Education”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Chuck Sitero at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Chuck Sitero is the songwriter and lead singer for High Lonesome, a bluegrass band from the Colorado Front Range, based in Longmont. Originally from North Georgia, Sitero cut his teeth on bluegrass music at the legendary Everett’s Music Barn in Suwanee Georgia, which is a mecca for bluegrass music. Outside of playing with his band, Sitero loves performing solo shows. Free, 303-993-8743.
