Things to do

TODAY

Straight talk on the conflict in the Middle East: Join for music, storytelling and a brutally honest and open discussion about the conflict in the Middle East. The presenters will connect the story about the formation of the group “DUGRI” to the current reality and potential future of Jews and Arabs in Israel and Palestine; 6:30p.m. Monday, Boulder JCC, 6007Oreg Ave., Boulder; free; boulderjcc.org. Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble: The Thompson Latin Jazz Ensemble presents an evening of Latin jazz music by a variety of composers. Attend in-person or watch a livestream; 7:30p.m. Monday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), 102018th St., Boulder; free; cupresents.org.

UPCOMING

Boulder Cycling Club: Join BCC for its popular road bike ride every Tuesday, featuring riders of all types. Routes and distances vary, helmets are mandatory and lights are encouraged. Stay after the ride, and grab a beer and pizza at Twisted Pine; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Twisted Pine, 3201 Walnut St., Boulder; bouldercyclingclub.org.

Open mic poetry: R Gallery presents open mic poetry night, held in collaboration with Colorado Poet’s Center. On the third Tuesday of each month, enjoy a reading by a member of the Colorado Poet’s Center, followed by an open mic where anyone is welcome to present their poetry to a fun, welcoming and supportive audience; 6:30p.m. Tuesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; free; rgallery.art.

Musical celebration of the life and legacy of Charles “Chas” Wetherbee: Celebrate the life of Professor Charles Wetherbee, who passed away in January. CU Boulder faculty, members of the Carpe Diem String Quartet, Boulder Piano Quartet, Lírios Quartet and current and former violin students will perform a varied program that reflects Chas’s passion for music of all kinds; 7:30p.m. Tuesday, Grusin Music Hall, 102018th St., Boulder; free; cupresents.org.