Today
Avery Brewing Company 4 on the Fourth: 9 a.m. Thursday, Avery Brewing Company, 4910 Nautilus Court N, Boulder. Don your red, white and blue for the 15th edition of the Avery Brewing Company 4K on the Fourth Fun Run. Enjoy some followed by Avery Brewing Company beer and breakfast burritos after the run. 720-532-5549, teamboco.com.
Boulder Symphony’s July 4th concert celebration: 7 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. Join Boulder Symphony for an evening of Independence Day classics with drinks, food and exhilarating music for all ages. Boulder Symphony will be performing symphonic classics, from Bernstein’s “Candide” to Tchaikovsky’s “1812 Overture” and Beethoven’s “Wellington’s Victory.” Also featured will be John Williams’ music from “Star Wars,” “Jurassic Park” and other cinematic classics, and patriotic tunes by John Philip Sousa. $5-$15, eventbrite.com.
Chuck Sitero and Dylan Kober at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Chuck Sitero and Dylan Kober, two of the founding members of the Colorado Front Range Bluegrass band High Lonesome, are bringing audiences two hours of musical bliss mixed with song stories and humor. When performing as a duo, the show leans more towards Americana, bluegrass, folk and acoustic classic rock covers with some soothing original songs. There will also be a fun music and sports trivia portion of this show for those that would like to join in. Free, 303-993-8743.
Upcoming
Needle Felted Animals In-Person: 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.
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.
“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.
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.