Today
Pollinator-Friendly Gardening: 10:30 a.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Meet a few of Colorado’s native pollinators, learn the essential elements of pollinator habitat and how to provide them in the garden and discover how to support beneficial insects through all four of Colorado’s seasons. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
English Conversation Group: 10:30 a.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Practice English conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. It is recommended that attendees have some previous English experience to effectively participate, but everyone is welcome. Conversations are guided by library staff and volunteers. longmontcolorado.gov.
Community seed swap: 11 a.m., Niwot Hall/Left Hand Grange, 195 Second Ave., Niwot. The Niwot Garden Club’s annual community seed swap brings gardeners together to share seeds, knowledge and community. The event features native and pollinator-friendly plants, Colorado-adapted vegetables and support from local gardening organizations. All experience levels welcome. Free, eventbrite.com.
Children’s classical music show: 11 a.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join the Boulder Back to Bach Project, a talented group of young classical musicians, for an interactive concert and presentation on the music of Tchaikovsky. Participants will learn about classical music, instruments and enjoy a performance of his most famous songs. Best for ages preschool and up with a caregiver. longmontcolorado.gov.
Shawn Cunnane concert: 6 p.m., Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons. Known for his wide-ranging style, Shawn Cunnane creates intimate, alluring textures in both original songs and unexpected covers. His work has been recorded and performed by artists like David Grisman, Heather Lomax and Matt Doherty, and his skill as a solo performer is undeniable. Now based in Boulder County, Cunnane has quickly become a staple of the Front Range music scene, performing regularly and building local favorites like his Grateful Dead-inspired act, Crick Wooder. Free, 303-823-5696, spirithounds.com.
Delta Sonics concert: 6 p.m., Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. The Delta Sonics’ music takes a Chicago blues base and seasons it with swing, Delta, N’awlins R&B and some early rock ’n’ roll. This hard-working band averages over 200 shows a year. It has been featured at many of the major festivals in Colorado and has been the back-up band for nationally known blues artists. Free, 720-600-2350, bricksretail.com.
Upcoming
Book swap: 2 p.m. Sunday, OZO Coffee, 1232A S. Hover St., No. 400, Longmont. Longmont Book Swap Society hosts book swap events for people to pass along their books in exchange for new (to them) books to take home. Bring at least one book to participate, browse through other people’s books and grab up to four new books to take home. $7, eventbrite.com.
Boogie River concert: 5 p.m. Sunday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Blending tight grooves, infectious energy and a mix of rock, funk and soul, Boogie River delivers a sound that’s both nostalgic and fresh. With each member bringing years of experience from their previous bands, the result is a powerhouse of musicianship, creativity and pure fun. Free, bricksretail.com.
Bilingual Storytime: 10 a.m. Monday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Enjoy culturally diverse stories, songs and movement in English and Spanish while building language, early literacy and bi-literacy skills. Ideal for birth to 5-year-old children. All story times require a dedicated adult caregiver remain in the story time room. longmontcolorado.gov.
Line dance lessons: 6 p.m. Monday, Winner’s Circle Colorado, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd., Suite A, Longmont. Instructors will walk participants through each step, so they can jump in confidently and have a blast. Grab some friends and kick off the week with line dancing lessons every second and fourth Monday of the month for a fun, upbeat class that’s perfect for beginners and experienced dancers alike. Free, 720-927-7061, facebook.com.
Intro to Acrylics class: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Wildfire Arts Center, 425 Massachusetts Ave., Berthoud. Learn the basics of painting with acrylics in this beginner-friendly, introductory class. The class will cover how to choose and care for materials, how to prep a surface for painting, how to sketch out a composition and basic color theory. All materials are included. Instructed by Hannah Williams. $65, 970-532-5497, wildfirearts.org.
Tech Tuesday: 4:30 p.m. Tuesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Swing by the Computer Lab on the second floor to take introductory technology classes. A new topic will be taught each session. This week’s theme is AI Overview. longmontcolorado.gov.
Teen pancake movie night: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Make pancakes, hang out with friends and enjoy the beloved fantasy adventure “The Princess Bride.” For ages 12-18. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Teens Try it Out: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. PechaKucha means chit-chat in Japanese and is a simple and effective presentation style that can help you tell the story of whatever you’re passionate about. Teens will create presentations that are a variation of PechaKucha with 10 slides, displayed for 20 seconds each, while sharing the story of what they’d like others to know about the subject. Come prepared with a presentation. longmontcolorado.gov.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
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