Today
Takács Quartet performance: 7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder. The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups. The group’s unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. Experience the quartet that has enchanted Boulder audiences for over four decades and counting. $22, 303-492-8008, eventvesta.com.
Musical Storytime: 10:15 a.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Sing and dance at this lively story time full of songs, musical stories and more. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Intro to Local Food Systems program: 5:30 p.m., Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Join Slow Food Boulder County to explore the vibrant network of local food organizations working right here in Boulder County. Learn about the people and organizations shaping Boulder’s food future. $10-$20, 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org.
Upcoming
Diversity Book Club: 2 p.m. Tuesday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Read books by diverse authors and discuss them over tea and coffee. Diversity Book Club meets the second Tuesday of the month. January’s selection is “Fish In a Tree” by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Laurie D concert: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Hyatt Place Hotel, 2280 Junction Place, Boulder. Laurie Dameron is a versatile guitarist and vocalist creating the perfect musical atmosphere with over 40 years of performance experience, known for reading the room and creating the ideal musical atmosphere. From elegant jazz guitar and instrumentals to upbeat, engaging sets across many genres, she tailors every performance to the audience and the event. Free.
CU Boulder Faculty Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), 1020 18th St., Boulder. Professor of Collaborative Piano Margaret McDonald and friends will present a program showcasing rare instrument combinations, including Mélanie Bonis’ Fantasy for piano, two flutes and string quartet alongside Camille Saint-Saëns’ Septet for piano, trumpet and strings. McDonald will also perform duos with harp and percussion. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
Boulder Community Knitting: 3 p.m. Wednesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. This group of happy knitters is dedicated to helping Boulder County’s children in need. The group works with local charities — primarily Clinica, EFAA and Sister Carmen Center — and meets once a month to share a free pattern. Knitters supply the yarn and needles. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“The Scale of the Universe” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Jeffrey Bennett will speak about and sign his new book “The Scale of the Universe.” This book is designed to help readers understand the evidence-based answers that modern science provides to ancient questions about the universe, along with the implications that these answers may hold for humanity. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Boardgames and Boba: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Make boba drinks and play a variety of board games. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Foxes Float Trip concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Foxes Float Trip is a jammy folk-punk trio led by Carly Fox, with Rex Weston on the cello and Steve Fox on percussion, bringing the haunted farmers market vibes through Fox’s songs about hopes, dreams, ghosts and all the middle aged things. tridentcafe.com.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. convocation: 6 p.m. Thursday, Macky Auditorium, 0285, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Join CU Boulder for a free event open to students, staff, faculty and local community members to commemorate one of the country’s most influential civil rights leaders — the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year’s theme, “Imagining Tomorrow: Afro-Futurist Visions of Community, Creativity and Collective Care,” emerges from Dr. King’s expansive vision of justice and community interconnectedness. Featuring keynote speaker Dr. Ibram X. Kendi, a leading antiracist scholar, historian, author and founding director of the Howard Institute for Advanced Study. 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.
“The Orchard” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Peter Heller will speak about and sign his new book “The Orchard.” He will be in conversation with Boulder Book Store’s Arsen Kashkashian and KGNU’s Maeve Conran in a live recording of the Boulder Book Store and KGNU Radio Book Club. Free, boulderbookstore.net.
Enchanted Mesa group hike: 10 a.m. Friday, Academic Hall, 298 Morning Glory Road, Boulder. Join these 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. Hikers will be required to sign an experience event liability waiver when checking in for the hike. Registration required. Free, chautauqua.com.
“The Wild Dark” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Craig Childs will speak about and sign his new book “The Wild Dark: Finding the Night Sky in the Age of Light”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
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