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
Community Plant Sale — Join us for our 22nd Annual Community Plant Sale this May. You’ll find organically grown and bee-safe (neonicotinoid-free) heirloom tomatoes, veggie, and herb starts, grown locally in our greenhouses; 8 a.m., Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder; Free; 303-4439952, growinggardens.org/event/ community-plant-sale-weekend-1/.
Free Orvis 101 Fly Fishing Demo Class — Have you always wanted to learn about fly fishing, but didn’t have the equipment? Don’t miss our free Orvis 101 Demo class here at the shop. If you have never been fly fishing before, it is an excellent way to get a quick introduction to fly fishing with one of our qualified FRA Team Members; 10 a.m., Front Range Anglers, 2344 Pearl St., Boulder; Free; 303-494-1375, frontrangeanglers.com.
Getting Started in Vegetable Gardening, with Mimi Yanus — If you are new to Colorado, new to vegetable gardening, or have been unhappy with the results of your earlier attempts, this class is for you. Learn from Mimi what you need to know to make your new organic vegetable garden successful, even bountiful, even in Colorado conditions; 10 a.m., Harlequin’s Gardens, 4795 North 26th St., Boulder; $30; 303-9399403, harlequinsgardens.com/ product/sat-may-7-getting-started-in-vegetable-gardening-withmimi-yanus/.
Vegan Dairy Fair — The Vegan Dairy Fair is a food expo that celebrates and showcases the growing number of plant-based dairy options available on grocery store shelves, restaurant menus and in home kitchens. The fair will feature vendors, food trucks, cooking demonstrations, nonprofit exhibitors, kid’s activities, entertainment and lots of free food samples; 11 a.m., Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; 720-517-6804, vegandairyfair.org.
Rainwater Harvesting, with Mackenzie Ehrenberg — Rain barrels are finally legal in Colorado. Learn about rain barrels and even better ways of using rainwater and snowmelt — rain gardens, pervious pavement and greywater; noon, Harlequin’s Gardens, 4795 North 26th St., Boulder; $20; 303939-9403, harlequinsgardens.com/product/sat-may-7rainwater-harvesting-withmackenzie-ehrenberg-from
matrix-gardens/.
Belated Release Celebration: 2015 Chardonnay — During COVID we quietly released several wines without giving them a proper release celebration. We’ve decided it’s time to make up for that in a big way. Through Sunday we’re going to have a belated release celebration for our 2015 Chardonnay. Drop in for a free taste and bring home bottles at 20% off or stock up with 30% off a full case; 1 p.m., Settembre Cellars Winery & Tasting Room, 1501 Lee Hill Rd #16, Boulder; secure.settembrecellars.com/event/belated-release-celebration-2015-chardonnay.
Musical Melodies — Come experience two unforgettable performances of aerial dance choreographed to songs from famous musicals in Musical Melodies. Get swept up in the melodies of timeless classics while watching these dancers recreate fun-loving musicals through the exciting arts of dance and circus; 2 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $16 - $20; 303-2458272, frequentflyers.org/events/.
Martin Gilmore — Martin plays all by himself on one of his favorite stages. Come up for a singer songwriter show in the rustic atmo
sphere of the Gold Hill Inn. Maybe Martin’s wife Stacey will sit in on a few songs; 5 p.m., Gold Hill Inn, 401 Main St., Boulder; bandsintown.com/e/103380070.
Youth Battle of the Bands — Tier Two Live is hosting a youth battle of the bands. Watch some incredibly talented youth bands perform and compete in a variety of genres. A panel of judges paired with audience participation will decide the winners; 6 p.m., Old Nissi’s, 2675 Northpark Drive, Lafayette; $12 - $15; 303-7105201, eventbrite.com/e/youthbattle-of-the-bands-tickets.
On The Flip Side — On The Flip Side is a Denver duo created by Victor Towle and Mark Ham; 6 p.m., BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; Free; 720-9387285, bococider.com/.