TO-DO LIST
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Today
Longmont Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. This inperson book club loves to read and to discuss what they have read. The club reads mostly historical or contemporary fiction but occasionally reads lighter books, nonfiction, science fiction/fantasy and classics. Free, bookclubs.com.
Gardening 101 with CSU Extension: 11 a.m. Saturday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7Park Ave., Firestone. In this three-part series, CSU Extension Master Gardener Claudia Smelko will give participants tips, advice and resources to help with springtime yard and garden projects. Registration required. Free, mylibrary. evanced.info.
Mardis Gras at the Dickens: 3
p.m. Saturday, Dickens Opera House, 300Main St., Longmont. Become immersed in the vibrant spirit of New Orleans right in the heart of Longmont. This Mardi Gras show is a colorful explosion of culture, music and cuisine, bringing the soul of Bourbon Street to the community. $20-$35, business. longmontchamber.org.
Brett Hendrix at Left Hand Brewing: 6p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Brett Hendrix is a multi-instrumental singersongwriter who brings blues, country and rock ‘n’ roll to his performance. Enjoy a night of diverse rhythms and soul-stirring melodies that promise to leave listeners captivated and craving more. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
Upcoming
The Sunday Comics: 11 a.m. Sunday, The Times Collaborative, 338 Main St., Longmont. Once a month, local comedians come together to give audiences an hour packed with punchlines while enjoying craft drinks by Dry Land Distillers and savor a hot brunch, made-to-order by Rising Tiger. $15-$20, 303-951-5143, longmontoutloud.com.
Kids’ Creative Movement Class with Anima Arts: 2 p.m. Sunday, Library, 409Fourth Ave., Longmont.
Join Mimi of Anima Arts for creative movement classes celebrating the way children experience the world — through curiosity, exploration and play. Participants will use dance, music, games, stories and props to explore themes inspired by nature, art, science and adventure. For 3-5year olds. Registration required. longmontcolorado.gov.
Sweet Sunday Swing Band: 3 p.m. Sunday, Spirit Hound Distillers Lyons Tasting Room, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons. Join Rob Pate and his rotation of special guests for an acoustic afternoon of classic ’20s, ’30s and ’40s swing. Free,
303-823-5696, spirithounds. com.
Dungeons & Dragons at Left
Hand Brewing: 6 p.m. Monday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Meet other local Dungeons & Dragons players for adventures and fun. Come to the Dungeons & Dragons meetup to explore fantastic worlds, clash with dark monsters, spin lore and commit heroic feats while playing the greatest RPG of all time. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
Drop-in at the Youth Center:
2:45p.m. Tuesday, Youth Center, 1050 Lashley St., Longmont. We offer afterschool enrichment for youth in grades 6th-12th. Join other students at the Youth Center to tour the Youth Center Zone, hang out, play games and snack. longmontcolorado.gov.
The Passenger ribbon cutting:
4p.m. Tuesday, The Passenger Restaurant, 300 Main St., Longmont. Join for the launch of The Passenger, where diners can travel through exciting flavors from around the world in small plate tapas and noshes. Free, business. longmontchamber.org.
Songwriters workshop: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. The Firehouse songwriter workshop is for songwriters, players, lyricists and music-lovers of all ages, levels, interests and tastes. Bring lyrics, songs and instruments to join with fellow songwriters to explore the art and craft of songwriting. firehouseart.org.