Today
Short Film Discussion Group meeting: 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. This session, start by watching the short film “Your Opinion Please,” by Marshall Granger. If time permits, the group will follow up with “Voices from the Abyss,” by Irving Serrano. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Moving Millions of Years program: 3 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Through movement games, books and art, explore the habitats, diets and adaptations that have helped varying reptiles, aquatic life, birds and insects thrive through cooperation and cleverness. Kids will leave with biomimicry concepts to build positive changes for humans and the Earth. highplains.libcal.com.
Your Stage open mic: 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Enjoy six specially curated musical acts. Local musicians are here to rock the house and soothe listeners’ ears with 30-minute performances. Come in and enjoy some of the best tunes the Front Range has to offer. downtownlongmont.com.
Upcoming
“The Lego Movie” screening: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Cool off in the Stewart Auditorium this summer with a cold drink, a bag of popcorn and a great movie the whole family can enjoy. This week’s screening is “The Lego Movie.” Ordinary construction worker Emmet accidentally becomes the key to saving the Lego universe from an evil tyrant who plans to glue everything in place forever. Joined by a team of master builders, Emmet sets out on an imaginative adventure that celebrates creativity, humor and teamwork. $3-$5, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Unearth the Earth program: 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. This interactive STEAM program will help kids visualize the planet’s internal structure through hands-on construction. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Family Movie Night: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Watch the original “Jurassic Park” with family and friends at the library. Bring a blanket, and get cozy. The library will provide the popcorn and the dinosaurs. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
An evening with Nina McConigley: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lyons Community Library, 451 Fourth Ave., Lyons. Meet award-winning author Nina McConigley for an evening of readings, insights into her creative process, audience Q&A and a book signing. McConigley is the author of “Cowboys and East Indians” and “How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder.” Registration required. Free, 303-823-5165, lyons.colibraries.org.
Fitness in the Park: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lanyon Park, 1900 Collyer St., Longmont. Enjoy a workout in the fresh air. Join Recreation fitness instructors for a free Pilyoga (Pilates and yoga combination) class. For ages 14 and up. Free, longmontcolorado.gov.
Sunset Silent Yoga: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Village at the Peaks, 1250 S. Hover St., Longmont. Attend a yoga class on the Village Lawn with Gold’s Gym Longmont and Sound Off Colorado. Enjoy the beautiful Colorado sunsets while relaxing with silent yoga where participants wear special headphones that allow them to hear both the instructor and music. Bring a yoga mat, towel and water. Free, facebook.com.
Monthly Video Game Night: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave. Longmont, Longmont. Join on the fourth Wednesday of the month for a video game night. There will be multiple multiplayer games on different platforms. Try out a new game, or play a game you already know and like. longmontcolorado.gov.
Singing in the Stacks Karaoke: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Check out this fun karaoke event, and turn up the volume. Whether you’re a pro performer or just love singing in the shower, this is your chance to shine. There will be songs for all ages and a supportive environment. highplains.libcal.com.
Piñata Party: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. In this program, participants will learn how to make their own pinata to take home for decoration. At the end of the party, head outside to break a pinata full of treats. Participants will learn new skills, develop fine motor skills and connect with other community members in this pinata celebration. longmontcolorado.gov.
Blues Jam: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Come join us for some groovy blues and jam with the Bluez Catz! Bring your instruments and sign up and get playing with the band or just enjoy some good tunes. Free, bricksretail.com.
Lunch Line Dancing: noon Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Come learn a brand new hobby or shine up old skills with a lunch line dancing class every second and fourth Thursday or first and third Sunday. Free, bricksretail.com.
Dino Minute to Win It: 1 p.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Play dino themed Minute to Win It. Come with a friend, or come meet new people. Designed for second-fifth graders. highplains.libcal.com.
Dogtags concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. The Denver-based queer soul and jazz collective Dogtags is built around the real-life relationship of founders Regi Worles and Michael Merola. Featuring guitar, bass, trumpet, cello, piano, drums and vibrant vocals, this nine-piece band embodies friendship, community and acceptance. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.