Things to do
Today
Leprechaun Games: See strong men and women toss telephone poles (cabers), hurl large stones, fling heavy sacks for height with pitchforks and more. Come celebrate this Scottish-irish Highland Games charity event. Kilts and the color green are strongly encouraged. All proceeds from the event will benefit the St. Baldrick’s Foundation whose mission is to advance research into cures for childhood cancer; 9 a.m. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595Nelson Road, Longmont; free; facebook.com. Kids’ sewing class: Children ages 6to 13years old will learn the basics of sewing in this beginner class; 10a.m. Saturday, The Hidden Treasure 2, 2330 Main St., Suite D, Longmont; $20-$25; 720-340-9951. Deborah Stafford and The State of Affairs at Bootstrap Brewing: Deborah Stafford & The State of Affairs plays the kind of funky blues and soul that makes listeners want to get up and dance. Soulful vocals and sax make this blues band a step above the rest; 6p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.
Front deranged improv comedy show: The Front deranged improv comedy troupe is back by popular demand to perform at Jesters Dinner Theatre in Longmont. Enjoy a completely original night of comedy using audience suggestions to steer the show; 7:30p.m. Saturday, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $10-$15; jesterstheatre.com.
Upcoming
Songwriters master class: Instructor Angel Corsi is a songwriter with over two decades of experience performing in the U.S, Canada and Australia. This seminar is heavily focused on being the best artist no matter where participants are on their journey; 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Firehouse Art Center, 667Fourth Ave., Longmont; $50; angelcorsi.com.
The Bow Tides Irish Band in Concert: The Bow Tides perform an all-ages matinee of traditional and original Irish music featuring The Mcteggart Irish Dancers. Fronted by three former fiddlers for Gaelic Storm, The Bow Tides bring a highly entertaining show that travels The Celtic Nations, from high energy jigs and reels to waltzes and song; 3p.m. Sunday, Lyons High School Auditorium, 100Mcconnell Drive, Lyons; $10$20; thebowtides.com.
BIFF adventure shorts: Enjoy six different shorts with an adventure theme that are being shown at the Boulder International Film Festival. The total runtime will be 93minutes; 7:30p.m. Sunday, Stewart Auditorium, 400S. Quail Road, Longmont; $14-$18; longmontcolorado.gov.