Things to do
TODAY Pepper at Boulder Theater:
For two decades, Pepper has sharpened its own “Kona dub-rock” sound — a blend of reggae, alternative rock, island rhythms and punky spirit — while building a community of fans and likeminded bands; 7p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Theater, 203214th St., Boulder; $25-$27; z2ent.com.
Sweet Treats cooking class:
In honor of last month, when we were reminded to squeeze our sweethearts a little tighter, we are sharing our favorite gluten-free, sugar-free, vegan dessert recipes! Make and taste vegan chocolates, red carrot cake and a tasty fruit treat; noon Wednesday, Natural Grocers, 2685Pearl St., Boulder; free; matrixwellness.com.
‘Under the Iron Heel’ book signing:
Ahmed White will speak about and sign his new book, “Under the Iron Heel: The Wobblies and the Capitalist War on Radical Workers,” at Boulder Book Store; 6:30p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Bookstore, 1107Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
Christone “Kingfish” Ingram at The Fox Theater:
With his eye-popping guitar playing and his striking vocals, Ingram performs every song with unmatched passion and precision; 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Fox Theatre, 113513th St., Boulder; $25-$28; z2ent.com.
UPCOMING Boulder International Film Festival:
The critically acclaimed Boulder International Film Festival (BIFF) has gained a reputation as one of the most influential and innovative film festivals in the U.S., with a large number of new-but-unknown feature films, documentaries and shorts. The festival runs from Thursday through Sunday. Visit the website to view the full line-up of showtimes; 4p.m. Thursday, Boulder Theater, 203214th St., Boulder; $18-$450; biff1.com.
Richman Acoustic at BOCO Cider:
Rich is a solo acoustic guitar act using both six- and 12-string guitars with solid chops and strong vocals. Chill out as he plays a variety of wellloved blues and classic rock songs from the 60s through the 90s; 5 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.
‘Wheels on Ice’ book signing:
Jessica Cherry will speak about and sign her new book, “Wheels on Ice: Stories of Cycling in Alaska,” at Boulder Book Store; 6:30p.m. Thursday, Boulder Bookstore, 1107Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
jxdn with Beauty School Dropout:
Born in Dallas as Jaden Hossler, jxdn initially gained prominence on Tiktok, parlaying his massive following into a breakout music career. Beauty School Dropout will also perform; 7p.m. Thursday, The Fox Theatre, 113513th St., Boulder; $25- $29; z2ent.com.