Today
The Longmont Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. This is an in-person book club for those living in and near Longmont, who love to read and to discuss what they have read. The club reads mostly historical or contemporary fiction. However, the group occasionally reads lighter books, nonfiction, science fiction/fantasy and classics. Free, bookclubs.com.
Hammering on the Farm: 10 a.m. Saturday, Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway, Longmont. Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch the blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower. Learn about blacksmithing tools such as hammers, tongs, anvil, swage blocks and more. Registration not required. Free, discover.bouldercounty.gov.
Berthoud Community Library’s Fall Fest: 2 p.m. Saturday, Berthoud Community Library District, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. Cozy up for Fall Fest. Join for a delightful day filled with face painting, fun games, exciting prizes, cozy crafts and tasty fall treats. Perfect for kids ages 5-12 and their caregivers. Free, 970-393-2746, berthoudcommunitylibrary.org.
Charlie White at Left Hand Brewing: 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Charlie White brings heartfelt lyrics and a sound that pulls from a variety of genres. His tunes will set the perfect vibe for an evening of great beer and good company. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
West of Fennario at Bricks on Main: 6 p.m. Saturday, Bricks on Main/Miss Krissy’s Bistro, 471 Main St., Longmont. West of Fennario is a brand new band playing a blend of rock, blues, folk and jam genres, with a heavy emphasis on the music of the Grateful Dead. Formed in March of 2024 in Denver, the group bonded over their love of the Grateful Dead and set out to honor the original sentiment of Dead tunes while adding different flavors from their own musical backgrounds. Since their formation, the band, named for the mythic town of Fennario, has developed a repertoire that spans the Dead catalogue as well as covers from other artists of the era and is delving into original music as well. Free, 720-600-2350, bricksretail.com.
The Joe Cool Band: 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. The Joe Cool Band covers a variety of the very best dance music, from the ’60s to today’s hits. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Upcoming
EBCA Autumn Artist Market: 10 a.m. Sunday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, Barn A, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Discover incredible art and gifts at EBCA’s First Annual Autumn Market. Meet and connect with over 30 East Boulder County Artists in the community. Fine art, pottery, jewelry, sculpture, mixed media and more. Find unique handcrafted gifts to elevate holiday shopping, and support local artists. Free, 303-532-9856, ebcacolorado.org.
First Sundays in Lyons: noon Sunday, Main Street, 450 Main St., Lyons. Enjoy live music, games, face painting, tarot readings, artists, food, shopping and family fun. Free, 303-522-7910, lyonschamber.org.
‘A Kidnapped Santa Claus’ performance: 2 p.m. Sunday, The Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont. Longmont Theatre Company’s annual Christmas show will be “A Kidnapped Santa Claus,” adapted by Mrs. Evelyn Merritt from L. Frank Baum. As Christmas Eve approaches, everything is ready to roll at the North Pole. But not everyone is happy for Santa. Plots and schemes are being hatched, and someone wants to kidnap Santa. $15, 303-772-5200, longmonttheatre.org.
World Day of Remembrance: 4 p.m. Sunday, Izaak Walton Clubhouse, 18 S. Sunset St., Longmont. The community is invited to Longmont’s first ever World Day of Remembrance event. This will be a safe space to honor people who have lost their lives or been seriously injured in traffic crashes. Free, 303-651-8441, longmontcolorado.gov.
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