TO DO LIST
Editor’s Note: Due to the COVID-19 outbreak, we recommend reaching out to individual organizations to ensure the following events are still scheduled to take place.
TODAY
‘That Peculiar Relationship’ — Interface Boulder presents on Zoom “That Peculiar Relationship: Descendants of Slaves and Their Holders” with elder King Hezekiah Harris. Interface features inspiring monthly presentations and dialogues exploring the interface of spirituality with the helping professions; 11:30 a.m., Interface Boulder; $10; 303-444-1404, interface boulder.org/event/that-peculiarrelationship/.
Tales on the Trails: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz — This interactive theater event is designed for young audiences. Adventure groups step out every 15 minutes. Performance experience is about 25 minutes; 5 p.m., Niwot Sculpture Park, west corner of Niwot Road and N. 79th St., Niwot; $8 - $12; 720-432-7784, thespark creates.org/upcoming-events.
UPCOMING
Walk to Defeat ALS — Virtual Event— To ensure the safety of our ALS community during the COVID-19 pandemic, this year, the Walk to Defeat ALS is wherever you call home. Host a Walk to Defeat ALS at home with friends and family — walk, run, ride or drive. Join us together we will celebrate, honor, and remember our loved ones with ALS; 10 a.m. Saturday, ALS Association Rocky Mountain Chapter; 888-925-5257, web.alsa.org/rockymtn.
Norwegian Conversation Group — If you are a native speaker of Norwegian or are studying Norwegian, and would enjoy the opportunity to speak the language with others please join us once a month at our Norwegian Conversation Group meeting on Zoom. Contact vesterheimlodge @gmail.com for the Zoom link or more information; 2 p.m. Saturday, Vesterheim Lodge; Free; vesterheimlodge.com/cultural.
The Mane Event: A Virtual Fundraiser For Project V.E.T.S. — Join us for a virtual fundraiser to help Project V.E.T.S. heal the planet one animal at a time. This year’s event will feature the comedy of Animal Planet’s Dr. Kevin Fitzgerald, an online auction, virtual table sales and sponsorship opportunities with options for virtual animal encounters and appetizer and beverage delivery; 6 p.m. Saturday, Project V.E.T.S.; Free; 309750-8042, events.handbid.com/ auctions/the-mane-event.
Vivaldi Recomposed — Max Richter’s transformation of Vivaldi’s beloved “The Seasons” has all the flavor of the original, but with added spice that transforms the experience into something altogether new and exciting. Concertmaster Charles Wetherbee stars in this all-strings program that also includes Britten’s energetic “Simple Symphony” and Jessie Montgomery’s bubbly and inventive “Strum”; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Philharmonic; facebook.com/events/d41d8cd9/ vivaldi-recomposed /370322237707316/.
Figure Drawing Marathon — Four models, four hours of drawing nude figure at this COVID-CONscious mini marathon, held in the Spark’s open doored theater, considered a plein air venue. All artists will be socially distanced and masked, and the attendance is capped low for this large space, at 15 artists; 1:30 p.m. Sunday, The Spark, 4847 Pearl St., Boulder; $45; 831-421-2684, artofmodeling .org/event-details/figure-drawingmini-marathon.
Backporch Series at the Dairy: Jayme Stone Trio — This concert will feature three world-wise local musicians playing genre-defying songs and tunes. From Sea Island spirituals to West-african kora music and original synth-pop ballads to covers of songs by Randy Newman and Rufus Wainwright, their music is entrancing and surprising; 4 p.m. Sunday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $20 - $80; 303-440-7826, eventbrite.com/e/backporch series-jayme-stone-trio-tickets -124157013971.
Plein Air Figure Drawing — Plein Air Figure Drawing in the park every Monday and Tuesday as long as the weather supports us; 11 a.m. Monday, Gunbarrel Commons Park, Almond Lane, Boulder; $15; 831-421-2684, artofmodeling.org/ plein-air-figure-drawing.
Putting Your Garden To Bed — It’s been a great summer, but it’s time to let our gardens rest. Learn tips from the professional gardeners of Boundless Landscapes on how to prepare your garden for winter. This program may include some work in the Reynolds Learning Garden depending on weather. All ages. Children under 12 must be accompanied by an adult; 4 p.m. Monday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/6544455.