TO-DO LIST
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TODAY
John Osborne Farley at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m., BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. John Osborne Farley is a singersongwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Farley plays an eclectic mix of blues, folk, reggae and rock. He performs relatable songs and offers a melodic embrace through fingerstyle, flatpick and slide guitar in the styles of Robert Johnson and Ry Cooder. Accompanying his distinct and versatile guitar techniques, Farley’s powerful blues voice rounds out a notable musical takeaway for listeners. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Luke Bulla at Stone Cottage Studios: 6:30 p.m., Stone Cottage Studios, 3091 Seventh St., Boulder. Luke Bulla is a multi instrumentalist and highly acclaimed Nashville-based singersongwriter. Bulla has performed with so many musical talents from Lyle Lovett, Brandi Carlile, Shawn Colvin and many more. $35-$50, 303-847-5456, stonecottagestudios.ticketspice.com.
“Mindfield” ballet performance: 7p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Boulder Ballet’s winter production will be a full evening of contemporary ballet featuring the collaborative voices of three distinct, powerful choreographers — Andrea Schermoly, Brandon Ragland and Ben Needham-wood. Inspired by ground-breaking research on our physical body’s capacity to improve personal wellness, this program will shepherd audiences along a personal journey of reflection, revelation and empowerment. These three unique yet intertwined dance pieces aim to amplify the importance of mental health and the benefits of movement as a therapeutic modality. $20-$55, thedairy.org.
Today’s Topics comedy show: 7:30 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Join John Novosad and his funny friends as they tackle topics ripped from today’s headlines. Audiences will see comical takes on global warming, the national debt, freedom of religion and more. This show features standup and sketch comedy, an overhead projector, Powerpoint and music. $25, thedairy.org.
Thom Lafond and Fruta Brutal at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m., The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Thom Lafond delivers pure, unbridled emotion, backed with lush and curious arrangements. Fans of Tom Waits, Andrew Bird and Elliott Smith will appreciate the sonic and lyrical worlds Lafond creates. Fruta Brutal is a bilingual indie Latin rock band hailing from Denver. Martín Better Longo, born in Ecuador and raised in the U.S., is the creative force behind the band. The group performs live as a quintet, quartet or trio, with diverse band members Zoe Moff, Ben Weirich, Talib Grant, Nico Jimenez and Martín Better Longo. $18, 303-993-8743, boxoffice.etix.com.
UPCOMING
“Tannery Bay” book signing: 4 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Steven Dunn and Katie Jean Shinkle will speak about and sign their new book “Tannery Bay.” They will be joined by poets lauren samblanet and Paula Rose for this special event. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Good Music Medicine at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Good Music Medicine is a Boulder-based band that plays upbeat folk and blues with a great combination of classic covers and wonderful originals. The group’s goal is always to bring a smile to the listener’s face. Free, 720938-7285, bococider.com.