Today
“Alice in Wonderland” film screening: 3 p.m. Saturday, NoBo Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Explore movies based on books, addressing filmmakers’ challenges in capturing book essence and evoking diverse emotions and interpretations from audiences. Light snacks and refreshments will be available. This week, the library will screen “Alice in Wonderland” (2010). calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Pickin’ On The Dead concert: 8 p.m. Saturday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Pickin’ On The Dead evolved over several opportunities to entertain the ubiquitous Deadhead population at WinterWonderGrass Festival. Tyler Grant maneuvers the guitar, accompanied by steadfast bassist Ace Engfer, groove-meister Sean ‘Magic’ Macaulay on drums, the wildly entertaining Michael Kirkpatrick on mandolin and keyboard virtuoso Bill McKay. z2ent.com.
Upcoming
“Desire Lines — Charting Firefly Love and Light” exhibit: noon Sunday, Benson Earth Sciences, 2200 Colorado Ave., Boulder. “Desire Lines — Charting Firefly Love and Light” is a new exhibition in the CU Earth Sciences & Map Library exploring the fascinating world of fireflies through a unique blend of art, science and geographical context. 303-492-4966, calendar.colorado.edu.
Writers Who Read: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. This group of writers have been meeting since 2018 to improve their craft through reading. Every month, dissect a new novel published within the past 12-18 months, and by applying literary forensics, uncover the writing techniques of today’s successful authors. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Pokémon Club: 1 p.m. Sunday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Do Pokémon-themed crafts and activities, learn to play the card game and show off your Pokémon collection. The group meets on the first Sunday of the month. All levels of Pokémon trainer are welcome. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Fire cider making class: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Join Lucky’s Market to prepare this unique concoction. The team will work with participants to combine herbs like rosehips and hibiscus, fruit like goji berries and orange peel and antioxidant-rich juices into a healthy and deliciously tart drink. $23, 303-449-3464, eventbrite.com.
Banned Books Club: 5:30 p.m. Monday, NoBo Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Read and discuss books that have been challenged or banned in this monthly book club celebrating the freedom to read. This month, the group will read “The Handmaid’s Tale,” by Margaret Atwood. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Storytime at Reynolds: 10:15 a.m. Tuesday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Enjoy books, songs and more at Reyonlds Library’s story time for all ages. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Teen Advisory Board meeting: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Eat free snacks, bring a friend or meet new ones, and gain valuable experience for job and college applications at the Library Teen Advisory Board. Commitment is two meetings per semester. For teens in grades 6-12. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“Eerie Colorado” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Jack Daly will speak about and sign his new book “Eerie Colorado: Mountain Folklore, Monsters and Tales of the Supernatural”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
“Urchin” film screening: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. On the streets of London, Mike is hustling to get by. Roadside evangelizers won’t let him sleep in peace, his slippery friend won’t pay up the money he stole and before long, he finds himself in trouble with the law. As he struggles to reintegrate into society, shuffling between gigs as a line cook and a trash collector, he must balance a newfound sense of community with his own itch for self-destruction. $7-$14, thedairy.org.
“Digging Into History” program: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. A librarian from CU Boulder’s Norlin Library will explain the difference between primary and secondary sources and how each can be used to support strong historical research. This session is especially helpful for students participating in National History Day and will offer practical strategies for finding, evaluating and incorporating sources into a project. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Artist talk with Susan Taylor Glasgow: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art and Groundworks Art Lab present an artist talk with Susan Taylor Glasgow, offering insight into her sewn-glass process and the unconventional domestic themes that inform her sculptural work. $10-$15, 303-443-2122, facebook.com.
Kyle Tuttle Band concert: 8 p.m. Thursday, Chautauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. Equally comfortable picking pristine progressive bluegrass and electric jamband solos, Kyle Tuttle is a rare and virtuosic banjo player known for his work with GRAMMY-winning guitarist Molly Tuttle, former Yonder Mountain String Band mandolin player Jeff Austin, and his own Kyle Tuttle Band. facebook.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.