Thursday, May 17
music
Acoustic Open Mic Night. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
David Booker solo. 5:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.
Dueling Pianos. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Eric Wiggs Trio. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Ginga. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Hogback Blues Band. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Magpie. 8 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
Mariachi El Bronx and Two Gallants. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Morsoul. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303- 449-1922.
Ostevetto. 7 p.m. Cuvée, 946 Pearl St., Boulder, 303- 447-0475.
Trampled By Turtles — With Brown Bird. 6 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Words In Flight. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
events
American Artists and a Western Spirit — Thomas Brent Smith, director of the Petrie Institute of Western American Art at the Denver Art Museum, searches beyond the concrete visual icons of the American West and into the abstract qualities of the West. 6:30 p.m. Clyfford Still Museum, 1250 Bannock St., Denver, 720-354-4880.
Caregiving Symposium — For service providers. 12-5 p.m. Calvary Bible Church, 3245 Kalmia Ave., Boulder, 303-441-1685.
Colorado Drives Electric Day in Lafayette/Charging Station Ribbon Cutting. 5:30 p.m. Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette, 303-665-5588.
Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule — With guest speaker and former Green Party presidential candidate David Cobb of the Move to Amend campaign. 7 p.m. The Unity Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder, movetoamend.org.
Electric Vehicle Day — Screening of Revenge of the Electric Vehicle. 6:30 p.m. 1B20 Visual Arts Complex, CU campus, northcolocleancities.com.
Elephant Walk the Talk Show — With Waylon Lewis. 7 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0120.
Carrie Lhotka, Gina Blickenstaff and Daniel Dayley — Opening at OpenArts Gallery @ Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder, 303-444-1862.
Vanishing of the Bees — With special guest Tom Theobald, local bee expert and star of the movie. 7 p.m. Altona Grange, Longmont, Altonagrange.org.
Friday, May 18
music
Blues and Roots Summit Happy Hour Kickoff Party — With music by Randall Dubis. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Boulder Roots and Blues: Taj Mahal Trio — With Keb’ Mo’, Steady Rollin’ Bob Margolin Blues Band, and Fredericks Brown feat. Deva Mahal. 6 p.m. BoulderTheater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
DJ Brookstar. 9 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0120.
Hindsight. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Hollyfelds. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
The Indulgers. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Janine Gastineau & Her Rhythm. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Jaspar Lepak and Jen Korte. 7:30 p.m. Swallow Hill, 71 E.Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003.
Mestizo, Canyon Creek Band — Followed by Laroy & Co. 7 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Laurie Dameron. 6:30 p.m. Artwalk, Longmont, lauriedameron.com.
Nelson Rangell. 8 p.m. The Rib House, 1801 13th St., Boulder, 303-442-RIBS.
Nolan Farmer. 6 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
Patti Fiasco. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Quamandito. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Ramaya & Dechen Hawk. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Sherrie Scott. 7 p.m. Cuvée, 946 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-0475.
Treasa Levasseur, Fredericks Brown and Hope Waits. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Vittoria Ensemble — Chamber choir in the polyphony tradition. 7:30 p.m. First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., 303-442-4752
Wild Road. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.
events
Art Night Out — With The Fab 4, a Beatles tribute band. 4-9 p.m. Downtown Lafayette, cityoflafayette.com.
Boulder Ballet: BB2 2012 — The most advanced students from the Boulder Ballet School in both ballet and modern dance. 7 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826.
Community Garage Sale — Proceeds support Boulder Mountain Fire volunteer firefighting. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BMFPD Station 1, 1905 Linden, Boulder, bouldermountainfire.org. Finding the Genius in Your Life — With author and storyteller Michael Meade. 7 p.m. Naropa Performing Arts Center, 2130 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder, www.mosaicvoices.org.
Law Enforcement Torch Run — To benefit Special Olympics Colorado. 9:30 a.m. Public Safety Buildng, 1805 33rd St., Boulder, 303-441-3333.
The Transition to E-Publishing: One Writer’s Experience — With local author Rex Burns. 7 p.m. Wolf Law Building, CU campus, 303-492-7511.
Saturday, May 19
music
Anders Osborne — With Musketeer Gripweed. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443- 3399.
Back In The Day. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Bonnie & The Clydes. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303- 485-9400.
Boulder Roots and Blues: Keb’ Mo’— With Anders Osborne. 6 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
The Doug Endres Memorial Concert — With Ironwood Rain, Lion Soul Jah and Mr. Steak. 6:45 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Felonius Smith Trio. 5 p.m. Left Hand Brewery Tasting Room, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont, 303-772-0258.
Gasoline Lollipops. 8 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
The Goonies. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
John Kohne. 7 p.m. Cuvée, 946 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447-0475.
Menage. 8 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel, 800 28th St., Boulder, 303-443-3322.
Mezzo Mestizo. 7 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Oakhurst. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Perry Como’s 100th Birthday Celebration. 2 p.m. Old Main Chapel, CU campus, Boulder, 303-735-3645.
Roda de Choro (Choro Circle Jam) — With Daniel Ondaro and friends. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Statue of Liberty. 4:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Tasty Weasel Tap Room, 1800 Pike Rd., Unit B, Longmont, 303-776- 1914.
Statue of Liberty. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
Women’s Songwriter Showcase. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
events
Adobe Dreamweaver Hands-On Intensive. 9 a.m. Boulder Digital Arts, 1600 Range St., Boulder, 303-875- 0276.
Boulder Farmers’ Market. 8 a.m. – 2 p.m. 13th Street between Arapahoe and Canyon, Boulder, www. boulderfarmers.org.
Boulder Roots and Blues: Blues in the Schools — With Keb’ Mo’. A peek at the Blues in the Schools program, which relates music to a school’s curriculum. 3:30 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder, 303-786-7030.
Community Garage Sale — Proceeds support Boulder Mountain Fire volunteer firefighting. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BMFPD Station 1, 1905 Linden, Boulder, bouldermountainfire.org. Fly Fishing 201. 9 a.m. Boulder Orvis Store, 629B S. Boulder Road, Boulder, 303-554-0122.
German Sparkle Party — presented by Shine and Pearls Treat Burlesque. 8:30 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-0120.
Harlow — Movie screening. 6:30 p.m. Boulder Library Main Branch, Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder. 303-441-3100.
Idnaha Films: Boulder Premiere of Arise the Movie — An award-winning documentary about women around the world coming together to heal the injustices against the Earth. The evening will include music, poetry, dance, local organizations tabling and a Q&A with the filmmakers. 7 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826.
KGNU’s Annual Plant Sale and Birthday Party. 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. KGNU, 4700 Walnut St., Boulder, 303- 449-4885.
Lafayette City Council Third Saturday Coffee Talks — With Mayor Carolyn Cutler and Mayor Pro Tem Steve Kracha. 9–10:30 a.m. Brewing Market, 2770 Dagny Way, Lafayette, 303-665-5588.
Literary Salon — With Boulder Writers’ Workshop. 10:30 a.m. Villas at the Atrium, 3350 30th St., Boulder, boulderwritersworkshop.org.
Paint the Pavement — Block party. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Zamia and 14th streets, Boulder, 303-709-9102.
Pulling for Colorado — Statewide effort to eradicate Mediterranean sage. 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. www.bouldercountyopenspace.org/wildwork or 303-678-6329.
Salsa Lessons and Dancing. 8:30 p.m. Millennium Harvest House Hotel, 1345 28th St., Boulder, 303-998- 3805.
Tripawds Annual Three Legged Dog Party. 4 p.m. Tony Grampsas Dog Park, at Tony Grampsas Sports Complex, 44th & Salvia, Golden, tripawds.com.
Walk MS — National MS Society, Colorado-Wyoming Chapter, to raise awareness and funding for MS programs, services and research. 7:30 a.m. registration, 9:30 a.m. walk. University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder, walkmscolorado.org.
Walk on the Wild Side — Walkathon for conservation. 8 a.m. Walden Ponds, Boulder, 303-900-3430.
Wildflower Hikes. 10 a.m. Register for location, boulderwalkingtours.com or 720-243-1376.
Sunday, May 20
music
Acoustic Jam. 3 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Ane Brun — With Gemma Ray. 7:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Bluegrass Pick. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Road, Longmont, 303485-9400.
Helen Gillet – With Jim Herlihy. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Jazz Jam — With Mark Diamond. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., 303-443-3322.
Jazz Jam — With Sherrie Scott, John Bertram Trio and Friends. 4 p.m. Cuvée, 946 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-447- 0475.
Katie Glassman. 6 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Lynn Patrick. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s. 2675 North Park Drive, Lafayette, 303-665-2757
Steve Manshel Duo. 12 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303- 485-9400.
events
Community Garage Sale — Proceeds support Boulder Mountain Fire volunteer firefighting. 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. BMFPD Station 1, 1905 Linden, Boulder, bouldermountainfire.org. Hawaiian Hula Classes. 5:30 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-447-9772.
In the Along — School of Ballet Nouveau Colorado’s Student Company. 1 p.m. and 5 p.m. Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield, bncdance.com or 303-464-5835.
Lemon Sponge Cake Ballet School: 2012 Spring Student Showcase — Includes performances from kinder dance to advanced level. 3 p.m. The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder, 303-440-7826.
Lorrie Caplan Book Event — Giving Birth to My Parents. 5 p.m. Shine, 2027 13th St., Boulder, 303-449- 0120.
Make Herbal Oils and Salves. 1-4 p.m. North American Institute of Medical Herbalism, Boulder, clinicalherbalism.com. Salsa Dancing. 8 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Tour de Coop — Six- to eight-mile bike ride from coop to coop. 8:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. Fort Collins, sustainablelivingassociation.org. Wildflower Hikes. 10 a.m. Register for location, boulderwalkingtours.com or 720-243-1376.
Monday, May 21
music
Brad Goode Jazz Jam. 7 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Electric Blues Jam. 7:30 p.m. Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover Rd., Longmont, 303-485-9400.
ISOVEE. 10 p.m. Southern Sun, 627 S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-543-0886.
Open Mic. 5 p.m. Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown, 303-442-5847.
Open Mic Night. 6:30 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
events
Community-Based Social Marketing Workshops — Three-day workshop with Dr. Doug McKenzie-Mohr, author of Fostering Sustainable Behavior. University of Colorado Boulder, University Memorial Center, 1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder, cbsmcolorado2012.eventbrite.com.
“So, You’re a Poet” — Open poetry reading. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440- 4628.
Understanding CSS. 6 p.m. Boulder Digital Arts, 1600 Range St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
Tuesday, May 22
music
Arbor Oasis and Friends. 7:30 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Bluegrass Pick. 8 p.m. Oskar Blues Grill & Brew, 303 Main St., Lyons, 303-823-6685.
Blues Jam — Hosted by Gretchen Troop. 7:30 p.m. Boulder Outlook Hotel and Suites, 800 28th St., 303- 443-3322.
Gasoline Lollipops. 9:30 p.m. Waterloo, 809 S. Main St., Louisville, 303-993-2094.
Ink Freethinker. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Kort McCumber. 6 p.m. West End Tavern. 926 Pearl St., Boulder, 303-444-3535.
Open Stage. 7:15 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
Quantum Jazz. 6:30 p.m. St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut Street, Boulder, 720-406-9696.
events
Barefoot Improv Jam Association — Public dance jam every Tuesday. 7:30-10:30 p.m.The Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Rd., Boulder, 720-934-2028.
Getting Started with Adobe InDesign, Part 1. 6 p.m. Boulder Digital Arts, 1600 Range St., Boulder, 303-875- 0276.
Understanding CSS. 6 p.m. Boulder Digital Arts, 1600 Range St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
Wednesday, May 23
music
Ash Ganley. 6:30 p.m. St Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, 720-406-9696.
Blue and Green: ’60s Crooning like Chet Baker and Kenny Burnell. 7:30 p.m. Caffè Sole, 637R S. Broadway, Boulder, 303-499-2985.
Break Science and Orchard Lounge — With Crushendo. 8:30 p.m. Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder, 303-443-3399.
Face. 7:30 p.m. Nissi’s, 2675 N. Park Dr., Lafayette, 303-665-2757.
Gin Mill Gypsies. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder. 303-440-4628.
Marlo & Farm Jazz. 8 p.m. D Note, 7519 Grandview Ave., Arvada, 303-463-6683.
Open Bluegrass Pick. 8:30 p.m. Conor O’Neill’s, 1922 13th St., Boulder, 303-449-1922.
events
Naturally Boulder Spring Fling — With Gary Hirshberg. 5 p.m. Millennium Hotel’s Creek Side Patio and Gardens, 1345 28th St., Boulder, 720-220-4142.
Wednesday Waltz Etcetera. 7 p.m. Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder, 303-449-5962.
Understanding CSS. 6 p.m. Boulder Digital Arts, 1600 Range St., Boulder, 303-875-0276.
