Today

Watercolor meetup: 1 p.m. Saturday, NoBo Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Meet new friends, express yourself artistically and play with watercolors in a casual setting. Some watercolor supplies will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring their own. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Ice cream social and open house: 5 p.m. Saturday, Groundworks Art Lab, 3750 Canfield St., Boulder. Beat the heat with a sweet treat. Come explore everything Groundworks has to offer at the summer open house. Take a spin on the pottery wheel, strike the anvil in the metal studio, pull a print in the printmaking studio, explore the wood shop and watch live glasswork demos. Free, 720-379-6033, groundworksartlab.org.

Upcoming

“ReCreate” opening reception: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The Boulder Arts Association members show invites local artists to create art with materials and items that would normally be trashed or recycled. Light refreshments will be served. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Merfolk Magic: 3 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Learn about the history and magic of mermaids. Then, create magic as merfolk with crafts. Intended for ages 4-8 years old. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Chickening 101: 3 p.m. Sunday, NoBo Library, 4500 13th St., Boulder. Chickening 101 is a live, beginner-friendly program from Blooming Health Farms that gives families an introduction to backyard chickens through a 60-minute presentation and 30 minutes of hands-on interaction with live hens and chicks, plus Q&A. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Local Listens: 6 p.m. Monday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. Boulder County residents can join Local Theater Company for a Story Circle to share their experiences with housing in Boulder County. Playwrights will use the stories they hear throughout this series of events to inspire two short plays that will be presented in May 2027. Free, 303-808-3153, localtheaterco.org.

“Common Ground” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Eileen Flanagan will speak about and sign her new book “Common Ground.” $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Exploring Book-ness workshop: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Surrounded by the artworks in “Off the Page” exhibition, participants are invited to explore the many possibilities of what a book can be with Bohemia Boulder. From ancient scrolls to contemporary artist books, this hands-on workshop examines the book as both a vessel for ideas and an artistic medium in its own right. All materials will be provided. thedairy.org.

“Around the World in 80 Days” film screening: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Nominated for eight Oscars, and winning five, including Best Picture, this is one of earliest truly epic adventure films. Based on the Jules Verne novel in which a Victorian Englishman bets that with the new steamships and railways he can circumnavigate the globe in 80 days. It stars David Niven, Cantinflas and Finlay Currie. $7-$14, thedairy.org.

Boulder Writers Alliance: 10 a.m. Wednesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. This is for anyone working on a creative piece — whether it be fiction, nonfiction, poetry, screenplays, etc. Participants will read through the pieces ahead of time, come up with helpful critiques and discuss them at the meet up. Authors will need a copy of the critiques, whether through email or hard copy. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Serena Chopra and Valerie Hsiung in conversation: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Serena Chopra and Valerie Hsiung will speak about their new books, “A Catalog of Future Mercies” and “The Pedestrian.” $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Freehub Film Festival: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Freehub Presents is an annual mountain bike film festival and community-driven event series that showcases unreleased short films from some of the best filmmakers and riders. This multi-stop film festival honors top and emerging filmmakers, riders, leaders and storytellers who will shape the sport for generations to come. thedairy.org.

Magic Mountain Talks: 6 p.m. Thursday, Trident Booksellers and Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Magic Mountain Talks is an event series exploring the intersections of literature and politics. Francesca Wade will discuss her new biography of Gertrude Stein, in conversation with Claire Kelley. tridentcafe.com.

Vegan Harvest Dinner: 6 p.m. Thursday, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Join St. Julien for its annual Vegan Harvest Dinner. Chef Rich Byers has thoughtfully crafted a three-course vegan menu celebrating the season’s finest vegetables and produce sourced from the onsite garden and neighboring Boulder Farmer’s Market. The evening will begin with a welcome cocktail and passed appetizers, followed by dinner with expertly curated wine pairings accompanying each course. $90-$120, eventbrite.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.