Today
Science + Spirits: 6:30 p.m., Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons. Dr. Mary Huffman will share more about working with beneficial fire in today’s world of wildfires. She will introduce participants to how Native American tribes have used fire for millennia to care for their homelands, plants and animals, as well as their people and how they are revitalizing their traditional practices to help bring fire back into balance. Since the mid-1980s, Dr. Huffman has been involved in prescribed burning as a staff member of The Nature Conservancy. She earned her doctoral degree from Colorado State University in 2010, studying community-based fire management among people of Mayan descent in Chiapas, Mexico. Free, 303-823-5643, spirithounds.com.
Glam Group: 3 p.m., Longmont Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., Longmont. In Glam, youth are invited to practice nail art, hairstyles and makeup on mannequins. Every Thursday, the center provides gel nail polish, stickers, special effects makeup and hair styling tools. It’s a great opportunity to get creative and bond as a group. longmontcolorado.gov.
Art & Sip: 4 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes designed to guide beginners, as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. Nothing says Colorado like majestic mountains towering over an alpine meadow filled with wildflowers. Learn beginner needle felting techniques to create a two-dimensional landscape image of the Maroon Bells peaks on fabric. This technique can be used to create decorative art to hang in your home or to embellish clothing. $40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
“American Graffiti” film screening: 7 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. On their last night before college, a group of teenagers (Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss, Harrison Ford, Suzanne Somers) cruise the streets, chase love and confront the uncertainties of growing up in early 1960s America. Directed by George Lucas and produced by Francis Ford Coppola. $8-$12, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Upcoming
Berthoud Chamber annual gala: 6 p.m. Friday, Grace Place, 75 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud. Attend an unforgettable Night with the Stars and celebrate Berthoud Chamber’s 117th annual gala in true red carpet style. Get ready for glimmering lights, dazzling moments and an evening filled with community, celebration and a touch of glam. berthoudcolorado.com.
Steel Monkey concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. The Steel Monkey Band is a tribute band dedicated to celebrating the music of Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull, known for their distinctive blend of progressive rock, folk and classical influences. The band’s dedication to authenticity and musicianship positions it as a noteworthy act, as a tribute. Free, bricksretail.com.
Rex Peoples & XFactr Band concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Rex Peoples is a seven-time winner of “Best Blues Vocalist of the Year” from the Colorado Blues Society. Don’t miss this high-energy funk and R&B musical celebration for fans of all ages. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Jumpstart Your Garden with Winter Sowing program: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. In this class, discover what winter sowing is, why it works and get hands-on practice planting seeds using this technique. Winter sowing is especially appealing to gardeners who want to get a head start on the growing season without needing grow lights or indoor space. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
300 Suns 12th anniversary party: 11 a.m. Saturday, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont. Celebrate a dozen years of craft, chaos, creativity and raising a glass together. 300 Suns is releasing half a dozen beers, including four unique small batch brews. Enjoy live music, great vibes and community. Free, 300sunsbrewing.com.
Poetry and Journaling workshop: 2 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Capture memories through poetry and journaling with the author of “Ode to Chores: The Good, the Bad and the Laundry.” Through guided prompts, writing tips and discussion, explore new ways to shape memory into words. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Book swap: noon Sunday, Juniper Goods, 659 Fourth Ave., 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. Registration required. $7, eventbrite.com.
Gardening Fair and Free Seed Library: 1 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join the library and various community organizations to learn about and explore gardening in Colorado. Free seed packets will be available. Community members can kickstart their spring planting endeavors by choosing up to six seed packets. The Gardening Fair will be a wonderful time to connect with local organizations and businesses to learn more about gardening, ask questions and start planning the gardening season. 303-651-8470, longmontcolorado.gov.
Asteria Jazz Collective concert: 5 p.m. Sunday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Asteria Jazz Collective is a dynamic ensemble led by the captivating vocalist Stephany Prodromos and masterful bassist and musical director John Sleet Johnson. Free, bricksretail.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.