Today
“Twelfth Night” performance: 7:30 p.m., Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre, 277 UCB, Boulder. Having lost her twin Sebastian in a terrible shipwreck, Viola is cast upon the strange shores of Illyria. Disguised as the boy Cesario, she is sent by Duke Orsino to woo the Countess Olivia, who instead falls for the messenger. Meanwhile, Olivia’s drunken uncle Sir Toby decides to play a trick on her steward Malvolio, and chaos, confusion and hilarity ensue when Sebastian turns up alive. A wise fool, mistaken identity and ultimately, love, make for a classic, beloved comedy. Since 1958, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has enchanted audiences with world-class theater on the University of Colorado Boulder campus. cupresents.org/shakespeare-festival.
Magic Mountain author series: 6 p.m., Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Jeff Sharlet is the New York Times bestselling author or editor of eight books. His latest is “The Undertow: Scenes from a Slow Civil War” (2023), a National Book Critics Circle Award Finalist for Nonfiction, one of The New York Times 100 Books of the Year and a New Republic book of the year. His writing on Russia’s anti-LGBTQ crusade earned the National Magazine Award for Reporting, and his writing on anti-LGBT campaigns in Uganda earned the Molly Ivins Prize and the International Gay and Lesbian Human Rights Commission’s Outspoken Award, among others. He has also been the recipient of numerous fellowships from MacDowell. Nathan Schneider is an associate professor of media studies at the University of Colorado Boulder, where he leads the Media Economies Design Lab. His most recent book is “Governable Spaces: Democratic Design for Online Life.” tridentcafe.com.
Upcoming
Enchanted Mesa Group Hike: 8 a.m. Friday, Academic Hall, 298 Morning Glory Road, Boulder. This hike takes place every Friday through October. Join a guided group hikes on the Enchanted Mesa, where vibrant wildflowers and lush forests are all around. This tranquil, beginner-friendly, 2-mile trail features a gentle 500-foot elevation gain-perfect for soaking in nature’s beauty at a relaxed pace. Bring a hat, water bottle and wear comfortable, sturdy shoes. chautauqua.com.
Flatiron Sounds Music Festival: 7 p.m. Friday, Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Armchair Boogie’s high-energy take on the Jamgrass genre fuses intricate arrangements of acoustic guitar and banjo with the funky back beats of electric bass and drums. From Madison, Wisconsin, the band tours nationally, puts on barn burner shows and continues to climb festival lineups. Augie Dougherty (banjo, vocals) and Ben Majeska (guitar, vocals) started playing together in the fall of 2014 while attending the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point. Within a year, their musical collaborations led to the formation of Armchair Boogie. Eager to expand their sound for a bigger stage, Augie and Ben recruited bassist Eli Frieders and drummer Dan Waterman to fill out the band’s four-piece configuration. bandsintown.com.
Deborah Charnes author reading: 7 p.m. Friday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Charnes will read from her book “From the Boxing Ring to the Ashram: Wisdom for the Mind, Body and Spirit.” The book reveals secret weapons to ease the most prevalent conditions plaguing modern society. Each chapter focuses on one topic, presented through the life stories, teachings and anecdotes of one of the author’s diverse gurus, plus experiences, third-party testimonials and findings from clinical studies. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
Big Boulder Dog Walk: 9 a.m. Saturday, Cottonwood Trailhead, 5102 Independence Road, Boulder. Join friendly dogs and their friendly humans for a 2.4-mile leisurely trail walk on the Cottonwood Trail in Boulder. All dogs get a special doggy gift bag filled with treats, a toy and dog waste bags plus a carrier. Dogs must be dog and human-friendly and be leashed or part of Boulder’s Voice and Sight Program. Free, walkandbikemonth.org.
Boulder Book Swap: 10 a.m. Saturday, Bad Ass Coffee, 2850 Baseline Road, Boulder. Boulder Book Swap Society hosts book swap events for people to pass along their books in exchange for new (to them) books to take home. Registration required. $5, 303-720-6141, eventbrite.com.
The Young Dubliners concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. After 30 years as one of the world’s leading Celtic Rock bands, The Young Dubliners have begun work on its 10th studio album while still maintaining a busy tour schedule. Having survived the crushing impact of the lockdown on their industry the group has returned stronger than ever and determined to bring its fusion of Celtic and rock music to as many people as possible. The band is Keith Roberts (vocals/guitar), Chas Waltz (violin, keys, vocals), Justin Pecot (guitar, vocals), Dave Ingraham (drums) and Ethan Jones (bass guitar). bandsintown.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
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