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CU Boulder Faculty Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall (C112), 1020 18th St., Boulder. Multi-award-winning saxophonist, composer, producer, photographer and cinematographer Stratøs brings his electronic chamber jazz experiment to the University of Colorado Boulder for his inaugural recital as the College of Music’s new assistant teaching professor of composition. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
“The Flowing River of Dharma” book signing: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Anyen Rinpoche and Allison Choying Zangmo will speak about and sign their new book “The Flowing River of Dharma: Instructions on Parting from the Four Attachments Featuring Sakya, Kagyu, Nyingma, Kadam of Old, and Gelug Teachings”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Trident Author Series: 6:30 p.m., Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Author of the popular New York Times articles “Is It a Crush or Have You Fallen Into Limerence?” and “Does My Virginity Have a Shelf Life?” Amanda McCracken shares her honest, funny and at times heartbreaking story of learning how to seek true love and intimacy. Journalist and late-in-life virgin Amanda McCracken dated over 100 men by the time she was in her late 30s. She was so certain she was doing everything she could to find the loving, lasting relationship she wanted. So why wasn’t it working? After another breakdown in her therapist’s office, she came to a startling realization: she was addicted to longing. This realization was part of a 10-year journey to understand the cultural, neurological and psychological factors that shaped her beliefs about love, sex and commitment. tridentcafe.com.
Upcoming
Nathan Storey artist talk: 6 p.m. Wednesday, NoBo Art Center, 4929 Broadway, Unit E, Boulder. Attend an artist talk with Nathan Storey during his solo exhibition “They Disappeared Toward the Water”. Free, noboartdistrict.org.
“Nat. Geo. Field Guide to the Birds of the United States & Canada” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Ted Floyd will speak about and sign his new book “National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of the United States and Canada”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Morgan McHugh concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Morgan McHugh is an indie folk singer-songwriter from Bellingham, WA. Growing up, immersed in a family and community of musicians, he has been playing the piano, the guitar and writing songs from a young age. His music has been inspired by artists like Neil Young, John Prine and Gregory Alan Isakov. tridentcafe.com.
“The Nowhere Beast” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Leslie Vedder will speak about and sign her new book “The Nowhere Beast.” She will be in conversation with Megan E. Freeman for this event. Free, boulderbookstore.net.
“Burning Bluebeard” performance: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Blending comedy, vaudeville, clowning and meta-theatrical play “Burning Bluebeard” reimagines the 1903 Chicago Iroquois Theatre fire from the perspective of the performers. The piece is both a reckoning and a love letter — an exploration of why we gather, what we risk in live performance and how theater holds us together in moments of joy and catastrophe. $32-$37, thedairy.org.
Winter Bike to Work Day: 7 p.m. Friday, Community Cycles, 2601 SpruceSt., Unit B, Boulder. Join cyclists around the world to celebrate Winter Bike to Work Day. The annual event encourages new and seasoned cyclists to brave the elements and ride to work on their bikes. Free, communitycycles.org.
Stephen Kellogg and The Homecoming with gutter sinatra concert: 8 p.m. Friday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. gutter sinatra, the musical moniker for acclaimed songwriter and producer Don Miggs, will hit the road for the first time with singer-songwriter Stephen Kellogg. The band is supporting its debut self-titled album that was released a few months ago. $46.45, eventbrite.com.
It’s A 2000s Party: 9 p.m. Friday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Experience a nostalgic blast from the past at It’s A 2000s Party. This electrifying event celebrates the iconic 2000s era, featuring the decade’s biggest hits across pop, hip-hop and rock genres. Embrace the Y2K fashion and culture while dancing the night away to tunes from Britney Spears, Eminem and more. z2ent.com.
Make Your Own Vintage Valentines: 11 a.m. Saturday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Stop by the Museum of Boulder and grab a pre-made bag of Valentine’s cards while supplies last. All cards are vintage designs from the Museum of Boulder’s historic collection. Free-$15, 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org.
“We Are Stars” show: 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. “We Are Stars,” narrated by Andy Serkis seeks to answer some of the biggest questions of all time. What are we made of? Where did it all come from? Explore the secrets of our cosmic chemistry, our explosive origins and connect life on Earth to the evolution of the Universe. A family-friendly film full of fun, adventure and enlightenment. 303-492-5002, calendarwiz.com.
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