Things to do
Today
Longmont Artists’ Guild spring member art show: Every spring, the Guild showcases the art of its members. Attend the opening reception to see all the submitted pieces; 5 p.m. Friday, The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont; free; 303-772-7293.
‘This is the Sun’ reading and craft event: Local author Elizabeth Everett will read her book, “This is the Sun,” and children ages 2-6 can paint a fun project to go with it. Books will be available to purchase; 10:15 a.m. Friday, Crackpots Pottery Studio, 505 Main St., Longmont; $20; app.getoccasion. com.
The Flatirons Chamber music festival: The Flatirons Chamber music festival brings together professional musicians from around the world to Colorado. Through vibrant collaboration and rich community engagement, they strive to bridge cultural, geographic and temporal divides between performers, composers and audience members; 2:30 p.m. Friday, Stewart Auditorium, 400 S. Quail Road, Longmont; $8$12; longmontcolorado.gov.
West Hwy 7 Band at Bootstrap Brewing: The West Hwy 7 Band is a country honky-tonk band that honors old school country legends; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.
Upcoming
Kids’ creative movement class with Anima Arts: Join Mimi of Anima Arts for creative movement classes celebrating the way children experience the world through curiosity, exploration and play; 11 a.m. Saturday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
Boulder County 4-H family carnival: This annual fundraiser features more than 25 booths of low-cost, family friendly games, concessions, small prizes and a silent auction to support local youth programming; 11 a.m. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; free; facebook.com.
Denny Driscoll Trio at Bootstrap Brewing: Den does over 300 covers, as well as originals, and performs tasteful acoustic music with Ron Beckett on bass and Owen Chamberlain on saxophone; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.
Free art lesson by Coy Ink: There will be a free art lesson on drawing with supplies included. Coy Ink products will be available for purchase; 9 a.m. Saturday, Landline Doughnuts, 321 Main St., Longmont; free; eventbrite.com.