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Tak\u00e1cs Quartet performance:\u00a0<\/strong>7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder. The Grammy-winning Tak\u00e1cs Quartet\u2019s dynamic and insightful performances have established the ensemble as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups. The group\u2019s 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,\u00a0eventvesta.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Musical Storytime:<\/strong> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Intro to Local Food Systems program:<\/strong> 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\u2019s food future. $10-$20, 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Diversity Book Club:<\/strong> 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\u2019s selection is \u201cFish In a Tree\u201d by Lynda Mullaly Hunt. calendar.boulderlibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Laurie D concert:<\/strong> 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.<\/p>\n CU Boulder Faculty Tuesdays:<\/strong> 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 M\u00e9lanie Bonis\u2019 Fantasy for piano, two flutes and string quartet alongside Camille Saint-Sa\u00ebns\u2019 Septet for piano, trumpet and strings. McDonald will also perform duos with harp and percussion. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Boulder Community Knitting:<\/strong> 3 p.m. Wednesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. This group of happy knitters is dedicated to helping Boulder County\u2019s children in need. The group works with local charities \u2014 primarily Clinica, EFAA and Sister Carmen Center \u2014 and meets once a month to share a free pattern. Knitters supply the yarn and needles.\u00a0calendar.boulderlibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Scale of the Universe\u201d book signing:<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Jeffrey Bennett will speak about and sign his new book \u201cThe Scale of the Universe.\u201d 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.\u00a0$5, boulderbookstore.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Boardgames and Boba:<\/strong> 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Make boba drinks and play a variety of board games.\u00a0calendar.boulderlibrary.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n Foxes Float Trip concert:<\/strong> 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\u2019s songs about hopes, dreams, ghosts and all the middle aged things. tridentcafe.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. convocation:<\/strong> 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\u2019s most influential civil rights leaders \u2014 the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. This year\u2019s theme, \u201cImagining Tomorrow: Afro-Futurist Visions of Community, Creativity and Collective Care,\u201d emerges from Dr. King\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n \u201cThe Orchard\u201d book signing:<\/strong> 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Peter Heller will speak about and sign his new book \u201cThe Orchard.\u201d\u00a0He will be in conversation with Boulder Book Store\u2019s Arsen Kashkashian and KGNU\u2019s Maeve Conran in a live recording of the Boulder Book Store and KGNU Radio Book Club. Free, boulderbookstore.net<\/a>.<\/p>\n Enchanted Mesa group hike:<\/strong> 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\u2019s 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<\/a>.<\/p>\nUpcoming<\/h4>\n