Today
“Footloose” performance: 6 p.m., Manhattan Middle School, 290 Manhattan Drive, Boulder. “Footloose — Cast Bacon” will be performed at Manhattan Middle School. All proceeds support the theater program. Enjoy an energetic night of music, dancing and student talent as the cast brings this beloved musical to life. Free.
Pizza Party Thursdays: 4:30 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Come hang out with friends or make some new ones in the Teen Space while enjoying pizza. Play video games, make arts and crafts or just hang out. Pizza Party Thursdays are every second Thursday of the month in the Main Library’s Teen Space. Pizza and the usual Teen Space snacks are provided. For grades 6-12. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“The Civil War — Causes and Effects” presentation: 7 p.m., Louisville Public Library, 951 Spruce St., Louisville. It has been 160 years since the end of the Civil War. Join Active Minds for a look at what caused the war and how the country has changed as a result. This program will not attempt to cover the military conflict in any significant detail but rather will focus on what preceded and followed it. Free, 303-335-4849, louisville-library.org.
Upcoming
Friday Flights educational wine series: 6 p.m. Friday, Bookcliff Vineyards, 1501 Lee Hill Road, Boulder. Learn more about the world of wine with a five-wine flight and educational class on different topics. $20, 719-216-3875, bookcliffvineyards.com.
“The Thriving Job Seeker Playbook” author reading: 7 p.m. Friday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Author Sue Wang will read from her book “The Thriving Job Seeker Playbook,” a comprehensive playbook that shows readers how to harness the power of mind, body and spirit as allies in the search for a new job. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
“Cabaret” performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Imig Music, Music Theatre (N1B95), 1020 18th St., Boulder. As the 1920s draw to a close, in Berlin’s seedy Kit Kat Klub, a garish master of ceremonies welcomes the audience and assures them they will forget all their troubles at the cabaret. Daring, provocative and exuberantly entertaining, “Cabaret” explores the dark, heady and tumultuous life of Berlin’s natives and expatriates as Germany slowly yields to the emerging Third Reich. Students of the CU Boulder College of Music Musical Theatre program perform. $32-$53, calendar.colorado.edu.
Firefly Handmade Boulder Holiday Market: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Pearl Street Mall, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. Firefly artisans will fill the blocks of the renowned Pearl Street Pedestrian Mall, featuring the best of local craft, art and design. Sponsored by the Downtown Boulder Partnership, the market is a convenient location to do holiday shopping and celebrating. Free, boulderdowntown.com.
“The Elixir of Love” performance: 2 p.m. Saturday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. This one-hour, family-friendly opera blends comedy, romance and sparkling music in a story about a hopeless romantic, a confident heroine, a boastful soldier and a not-so-magical love potion. Featuring Boulder Opera’s Teen Ensemble (ages 14-17) performing alongside professional singers, fully staged and a live ensemble orchestra, this joyful production showcases the next generation of local talent. Additional showtimes are 5 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday. $20-$30, boulderoperacompany.com.
’80s Night featuring 5280s Band: 8 p.m. Saturday, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. 5280s Band — Denver’s freshest ’80s party band — brings the sights and sounds of the MTV-era to life. Dressed with retro flair and performing a non-stop mix of rock anthems, pop hits and new wave favorites, 5280s Band delivers a high-energy flashback that will have audiences dancing, singing along and pumping their fists to the most radical tunes of the 1980s. $18, 678-799-4444, velvetelklounge.com.
Freyja Wild & The Gathering Storm concert: 11 a.m. Sunday, Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown. Freyja Wild & The Gathering Storm is a six-piece acoustic ensemble that plays Celtic inspired originals with a touch of Middle Eastern flavor. Wild’s songs invoke a world of ancient Celtic magic and wonder with haunting melodies, lush vocal harmonies, Celtic harp, flute and primal drums woven with sounds from nature’s wild. bandsintown.com.
Puzzle and game swap: noon Sunday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Exchange gently-used puzzles and games for ones that are new-to-you. Games of all types are welcome. All unclaimed items will be donated. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Craft Club: 3 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Learn how to roll beeswax candles to keep or give to friends and family for the winter season. Unwind with a chill crafting session just for teens. Try out new DIY projects, make something cool to take home and hang out with friends, or make new ones in a creative space. All supplies provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“Star Wars — A Symphonic Celebration” concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Grace Commons Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder. Join the Boulder Symphony for an epic evening celebrating the unforgettable music of “Star Wars.” From the bold fanfares of the main title and the power of the “Imperial March” to the beauty of “Princess Leia’s Theme,” “Rey’s Theme” and more, this symphonic concert will transport listeners through every era of the saga. Costumes encouraged. $10-$40, facebook.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.