Things to do
TODAY
Writer’s workshop: Held on the third Friday of each month, join the Firehouse Art Center for a helpful, all-levels writers workshop. The event may include readthroughs, prompts, sharing and more. There will be a facilitator; 7 p.m. Friday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; firehouseart.org.
Itty Bitty City: Toddlers and pre-school aged children can enjoy indoor fun with plenty of toys and room to move around in the gymnasium. Itty Bitty City is for kids ages 6 months old to 5 years old with a parent; 9 a.m. Friday, St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave, Longmont; $3; longmontcolorado.gov.
Family story time with Elizabeth Everett: Join the library for a special story time event with local picture book author, Elizabeth Everett. She will read her book, “This is the Sun,” and then retell the story with stick puppets; 10 a.m. Friday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.
The Joe Cool Band at Bootstrap Brewing: The Joe Cool Band covers a variety of dance music from the ’60s to today’s hits; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; free; bootstrapbrewing.com.
Ultralowfi at Oskar Blues: Ultralowfi is an acoustic rock trio that plays crowdpleasing classics and lively originals; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont; free; oskarbluesfooderies.com.
UPCOMING
Paint Your Own Sky with author Lulu Buck: Spend time coloring the world with local author Lulu Buck, and enjoy a reading of the children’s book “Sue’s Sky”; 11 a.m. Saturday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
‘Errors of Night’ book reading at Inkberry Books: Author RJ Stewart will read from his new novel “Errors of Night.” The reading will be followed by an author reception; 4 p.m. Saturday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot; free; inkberrybooks.com.
The Who Do’s at Bootstrap Brewing: The Who Do’s are an eclectic mix of musicians rooted in soul, funk, jazz and R&B. Emphasizing vocals and groove, the band covers the old and new with style and character; 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.
The Threadbarons at Oskar Blues: Dan Sidor, Pete Gillespie, Scott Waknin and Glenn Taylor make up this moody rock band; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont; free; oskarbluesfooderies.com.