What to do when there’s ‘nothing’ to do…

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EVENTS

Opening reception—‘DISGUST: unhealthy practices.’ 6:30-8 p.m. April 7, east window SOUTH, 4949 Broadway Unit 102-C, Boulder, eastwindow.org

“DISGUST: unhealthy practices”, a group exhibit curated by Todd Edward Herman, filmmaker, photographer and founding director of east window, is the culmination of an open call for work by nearly 100 writers and visual artists around the world. Our collective actions relative to our experiences of disgust often bear witness to damaging prejudices and rhetorics, which attempt to conflate those who we perceive as different from ourselves, socially, culturally, politically, sexually, religiously, in age or ability, with vectors of physical or moral contamination. This project aims to confront, subvert and transform these prejudices. 

‘The Current’: Dance works by faculty and guest artists. 7:30 p.m. April 7, 8 and 9, 2 p.m. April 10, Charlotte York Irey Theatre, 261 University of Colorado Boulder. Tickets: $22, cupresents.org

Experience the dynamic works of CU Boulder dance faculty and the Roser Visiting Artist. From the micro-undulations of transnational fusion to the sweeping attack of contemporary dance, The Current brings vanguard artists of today’s dance scene to Boulder. 

Firehouse Art Center presents ‘Exquisite Connections: Month of Poetry.’ April 8-May 8, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont, firehouse.org

‘Hexe’ created by Kathy Hall

‘Exquisite Connections’ showcases the work of 10 artist/writer pairs.  The pairs each decide who will create first, and who will respond. This call and response form of creation often leads to unexpected results, pushing each participant out of their comfort zone. Each collaborator adds to a composition in sequence. 

Winter Walkabout Music Showcase. 2-9:30 p.m Saturday, April 9, Downtown Longmont. Tickets: $25 ($35 day-of-show), downtownlongmont.com

The WWMS consists of a variety of music performances throughout multiple venues—all within walking distance of each other in downtown Longmont’s Certified Creative District. One all-inclusive ticket allows festival-goers access to every show, and performance times are staggered to facilitate attending as many shows as possible throughout the day. The event features a wide variety of musical styles and genres from some of the best and brightest talent around the Front Range. Performers range from up-and-coming teenage artists to well-known regional acts, all based in Colorado. 

Out Boulder County: The Open House. 4 p.m. Friday, April 8, Equality Center, 3340 Mitchell Lane, Boulder.  Free

Out Boulder County recently moved into a new and improved community center and our programs are expanding. The Open House will be held on April 8th and will begin at 4 pm with a ribbon cutting, then a short program with tours to follow. For more information, please contact Juan Moreno (he/him) at [email protected]

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Astronomy: Lions and Dogs and Bears! 7:15-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 8, Near Lyons. Registration required at BoulderCountyOpenSpace.org/register

The spring sky is filled with hidden constellations, including fun animals. Discover how to find these pictures in the sky in a short program, and then enjoy viewing the sky with telescopes provided by the Longmont Astronomical Society. All ages. 

‘Man Up: A Musical.’ April 8, 9, 10, 14, 16 and 17, The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder. Tickets : $24, nomadplayhouse.org

Man Up is an original musical about a boy’s struggle to overcome expectations of masculinity, a deep sibling bond, and the redemptive power of love. Inspired by the 2017 #MeToo Movement, this show serves to understand, unpack, and ultimately heal the wounds all genders carry from a culture shaped by unattainable ideals of masculinity.

2022 Boulder Polar Plunge. 11 a.m. Saturday, April 9, Boulder Reservoir, 5565 51st St., Boulder. Free —Fundraising minimum for Plungers, https://specialolympicsco.org/event/boulderplunge

Get your chill on at the 2022 Boulder Polar Plunge and raise funds and awareness for Special Olympics Colorado athletes. New this year is a sensory safe Young Athletes Foam Plunge for kids 8 years and younger! $75 fundraising minimum for all adults or $50 for students and Special Olympics Colorado athletes. 

Author Talk and Reading: Wendy Rochman—‘Quirky.’ 4 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Free, registration is required, boulderbookstore.net

Quirky is a brave, curious, musical canary who ventures away from the neighborhood nest to learn about different places and faces. Quirky makes friends at every turn. Together they celebrate and admire the unique contribution each new friend adds along the way. As they travel and sing together, Quirky and crew quickly attract others to join in their chorus of diversity and discovery. Enhanced with rich and engaging illustrations and told through clever vocabulary, rhyme and rhythm, Quirky celebrates the joy and power of inclusive friendships. 

SCORE: a unique, interactive fundraiser for Greater Boulder Youth Orchestra. 5 p.m. Saturday, April 9, Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road. Lafayette. Tickets: $20, greaterboulderyo.org

Enjoy a once in a lifetime experience as composer Tom Hagerman of Devotchka works with students of the Greater Boulder Youth Orchestras and you, the audience, to create a piece of music before your very eyes. The work will be performed at the end of the evening and will be your only chance to hear it. Appetizers catered by Guillaume’s European Catering.

MyCultureMyRules Presents: An American History Film Series. 6 p.m. Sunday, April 10, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, Trident Bookseller & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder

Dedicated to films that honor, celebrate, and elevate Black culture and traditions. Enjoy film, food, and engage in conversations that educate, inspire, and build solidarity.

Anna Quindlen—‘Write for Your Life’ (virtual). 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 12. Tickets: $26-$36, boulderbookstore.net

In this lyrical new book, Anna Quindlen argues that there has never been a more important time to stop and record what we are thinking and feeling. Using examples from past, present, and future—from Anne Frank to Toni Morrison, from love letters written after World War II to journal reflections from nurses and doctors today—[[i[[Write for Your Life[[i]] vividly illuminates the ways in which writing connects us to ourselves and to those we cherish. Quindlen makes the case that recording our daily lives in writing is essential. 

CONCERTS

Thursday, April 7

Ashlei Priest. 7 p.m. Trident Bookseller & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder 

Boogie T.rio w/ Nyquist + Quark. 7 p.m. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $32.50

Snow Tha Product with Kanon Lebron, SwizZy B, Troy Good. 7 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $29.95-$79.95

Jawbreaker: Dear you 25th Anniversary Tour with Descents, Face to Face, and SAMIAM. 7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets start at $44.75

San Holo with MERCI, GANO B2B RYNE, CHASYN. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $35-$40

Lerman Brothers. 8 p.m. Supermoon, 909 Walnut St., Boulder

Friday, April 8

Son Ravello. 7 p.m. Trident Bookseller & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder 

Jawbreaker: Dear you 25th Anniversary Tour with Descents, Face to Face, and SAMIAM. 7:30 p.m. Fillmore Auditorium, 1510 N. Clarkson St., Denver. Tickets start at $44.75

Hunter Burnette & Heavy Diamond Ring. 8 p.m. Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Tickets: $20

Anamanaguchi. 8 p.m. Meow Wolf, 1338 First St., Denver. Tickets: $30

Ritt Momney with Hannah Jadagu and Shane T. 8 p.m. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20 

Sicard Hollow with High Country Hustle Ghost Town Drifters. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $18-$22

The Disco Biscuits. 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $27.50-$38.95

Sidepiece with Martin Ikin, Truth x Lies, Londen Summers, Housewife. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25-$85

Keep Off The Grass with The Rocky Coasts, Butchcop. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $15-$18

80’s Ski Lodge: End of Season Celebration: Tripleset & Mellisan. 10 p.m. Supermoon, 909 Walnut St., Boulder

Saturday, April 9

Chelsea Cutler. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $29.50-$32.50

The Disco Biscuits. 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $27.50-$38.95

Ritt Momney with Hannah Jadagu and Shane T. 8 p.m. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $20 

Westend with RYNE, GANO. 9 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$25

Tom Odell. 9 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

Tripp St. with kLL sMTH, Templo, Maxfield. 9 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25

80’s Ski Lodge: End of Season Celebration: Eric Lake & Revel n’ Rhythm. 10 p.m. Supermoon, 909 Walnut St., Boulder

Sunday, April 10

Ministry with Melvins, Corrosion of Conformity. 7 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $45-$48

Chelsea Cutler. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $32-$75

Monday, April 11

Journey: Freedom Tour 2022 with very special guest Toto. 7:30 p.m. Ball Arena, 1000 Chopper Circle, Denver. Tickets: $79.50

Girl Talk with Hugh Augustine 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $25-$60

Olivia Rodrigo with Gracie Abrams. 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $49.95-$90

Tuesday, April 12

Forester with Shae District and Fi Sullivan. 7 p.m. Globe Hall, 4483 Logan St., Denver. Tickets: $15

The Brian Jonestown Massacre with Mercury Rev. 8 p.m. Ogden Theatre, 935 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets: $32-$65

Olivia Rodrigo with Gracie Abrams. 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $49.95-$90

Wednesday, April 13

The Story So Far with Joyce Manor, Mom Jeans., Microwave. 7 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. Tickets: $32.50

Charley Crockett with Vincent Neil Emerson8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Tickets: $25-$30

Steve Gunn. 8 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Tickets: $20-$22.50

KennyHoopla. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Tickets:$22