TO-DO LIST
“Honk Jr.” performance: 6 p.m., The Unitiive Theatre and Performing Arts School, 800S. Hover St., Longmont. Ugly looks quite a bit different from his darling duckling brothers and sisters. The other animals on the farm are quick to notice and point this out, despite his mother’s protective flapping. Feeling rather foul about himself, the little fowl finds himself on an adventure of self-discovery, all the while unknowingly outwitting a very hungry cat. Along the way, Ugly meets a whole flock of unique characters and finds out being different is not a bad thing to be. $10-$15, coloradoboxoffice. com.
Advent Art exhibition: 2:15 p.m. Tuesday, First Christian Church, 2000 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. First Christian Church and Christos Collective will host an art exhibit centered around the theme of Advent, the four-week season in the Christian calendar dedicated to anticipating the arrival of Jesus. Attendees can explore a diverse range of artworks that delve into the theme of Advent, which reflect various interpretations and perspectives on the subject matter. The exhibition will run until Jan. 2. Free, 970-988-3219.
Pens, Prompts and Pizza teen writers’ group: 6p.m. Tuesday, Library, 409Fourth Ave., Longmont. Sixth-12th graders can spend some time putting pen to paper with other writing obsessed peers. Build worlds, refine character and create something great in a chill atmosphere. Once a month, the group will write from a prompt to get warmed up and then have free time to work on a piece of personal writing (and/or drawing for visual storytellers). Pizza will be served. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.
High Lonesome at Rosalee’s Pizzeria: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee’s Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. High Lonesome puts a new spin on traditional, harddriving bluegrass with a sound built around good pickin’ and tight two and three part vocal harmonies. This Colorado bluegrass band consists of players from all over the U.S. and brings decades of diverse performing experience. Free, rosaleespizzeria.com.
Christmas with the Canadian Brass: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. The world-renowned Canadian Brass is back to help Boulder ring in the holidays with joyful brass music and merriment. With their signature blend of impeccable musicianship, humor and audience engagement, this brass group is sure to spread holiday cheer. $20-$90, 303492-8008, cupresents.org.
Holiday Crafternoon: 4 p.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. There will be a variety of seasonal crafts that participants can make to add festive cheer to their homes or give to a loved one this holiday season. All supplies will be provided. Registration required. Free, 888-861-7323, mylibrary.evanced.info.
Artisan Cheesemaking Class: 5:30p.m. Thursday, Firehouse Art Center, 667Fourth Ave., Longmont. Kate Johnson, founder of The Art of Cheese and author of “Say Cheese!” will teach students how to make chevre and fromage blanc cheeses in an engaging and interactive presentation. While learning the art and science behind cheesemaking, attendees will sample four different cheeses. Ticket price also includes a glass of wine to enjoy along with the cheeses. $45, 720-394-3591, theartofcheese.com.