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Flatiron Sounds Music Festival: 7 p.m., 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.
Enchanted Mesa Group Hike: 8 a.m., 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.
Deborah Charnes author reading: 7 p.m., 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 her experiences, third-party testimonials and findings from clinical studies. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
Upcoming
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 their 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.
Sunday’s on West Pearl: 10 a.m. Sunday, The New Local, 741 Pearl St, Boulder. Sundays on West Pearl returns this summer, with the support of a Boulder Vision Grant from the city of Boulder. Enjoy art activities for all ages on the lawn. Free, thenew-local.org.
Quilters Fabric Swap: 1 p.m. Sunday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Swap cotton fabric, and socialize with other quilters. Coffee and tea will be available. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“Willy Wonka Jr.” performance: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Roald Dahl’s “Willy Wonka JR.” follows enigmatic candy manufacturer Willy Wonka as he stages a contest by hiding golden tickets in five of his scrumptious candy bars. Whomever comes up with these tickets will win a free tour of the Wonka factory, as well as a lifetime supply of candy. Four of the five winning children are insufferable brats, but the fifth is a likeable young lad named Charlie Bucket, who takes the tour in the company of his equally amiable grandfather. The children must learn to follow Mr. Wonka’s rules in the factory — or suffer the consequences. $17-$26, thedairy.org.
Shiba Raffle: 2 p.m. Sunday, VisionQuest Brewery, 2510 47th St., Suite A2, Boulder. Shiba Raffle is an art-based raffle hosted by the Phoenix Asylum featuring the artwork of Mad King to raise funds for Planned Parenthood, Sunflower Seeds Ukraine and Humane World for Animals, with 1,069 prizes to be given away with 326 winners. The raffle will run through July 22. To kick it all off there will be a party featuring techno music by ((DIVERSE)), Cristal Aurelia, Papyrus and Brandon Brown. There will also be food trucks, a new can release and some limited edition Shiba Inu inspired pint glasses. Free, 303-999-1942, shibaraffle.org.
Summer Solstice Sunrise: 7 a.m. Monday, Sunrise Ampitheater, 1198 Flagstaff Drive, Boulder. Join Yoga Pearl for the fourth annual summer solstice event. Participants will be lead through a Sunrise PearlFlow with live music followed by a serenaded savasana. After class, there will be coffee available from Emory Jane Coffee and Juice provided by Wonder. $17-$32, yogapearl.com.
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