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Parenting Series: 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. PEN’s Parenting Book Groups are a welcoming space where parents and caregivers come together to discuss research-based parenting books, share experiences, build meaningful connections and learn from one another with the guidance of an experienced facilitator. Free, 303-880-6030, highplains.libcal.com.

Intro to Plant Dyes workshop: 5 p.m., Yellow Barn Farm, 9417 N. Foothills Highway, Longmont. Discover the world of natural dyes in this hands-on workshop introducing participants to the alchemy of plant dyes, ecological art and slow making. Each participant will dye their own 100% merino wool fisherman beanie or a more classic beanie style to move into the fall and winter season with. $92.55, eventbrite.com.

Upcoming

Art & Sip: 4 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes designed to guide beginners as well as bring new skills to experienced artists and crafters. Learn the art of French beading while creating a beautiful flower bouquet. This class will teach classic techniques used to craft vibrant, everlasting flowers. Leave with new skills and a handmade floral piece to brighten your home or workspace. Taught by Henry Anderson. $40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Hoss concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Country, Americana and folk music come to life through the story-telling style of Hoss (frontman of the band Hoss and the Hangmen). Singing solo with acoustic guitar in hand, this northern Colorado musician will have listeners’ toes tapping all set. Free, bricksretail.com.

Halloween plate lettering experience: 6 p.m. Thursday, St. Vrain Cidery, 350 Terry St., No. 130, Longmont. Join Lettered & Local for a fun, Halloween-inspired evening of calligraphy, hand lettering and creative expression. Begin by learning some basic calligraphy techniques and lettering skills. Then, put them to work creating a Halloween-themed plate. $64.80, eventbrite.com.

Tony Crank concert: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Enjoy an evening of beautiful classical guitar with Tony Crank and whoever else might jump on the stage with him. Free, bootstrapbrewing.com.

Mariachi Las Dahlias concert: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Colorado’s premier all-female mariachi ensemble, Las Dahlias is dedicated to celebrating Mexican and Latinx heritage. Blending rich tradition with vibrant energy, they bring the spirit of mariachi to life while championing female representation in the arts. $8-$12, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Chad Mathis & the Birthday Boys concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Front Range bass player Chad Mathis is stepping out front to celebrate the big 4-0. Joined by a hand-picked Boulder County supergroup, they’ll be bringing an evening of beloved alt-rock covers, with an opening set by folk-rock duo Many Mountains. Free, bricksretail.com.

Rewind to the ’80s Party: 6 p.m. Friday, Vermillion Hill, 9202 Vermillion Road, Longmont. 6 p.m. Friday, Vermillion Hill, 9202 Vermillion Road, Longmont. Get ready to relive the ’80s with A Woman’s Work and That Eighties Band. Enjoy live music, great food and a whole lot of nostalgia. General admission tickets include Marco’s Tacos and hot dogs. There will also be a group ’80s costume contest. $75-$150, awomanswork.org.

Art in the Parks: 10 a.m. Saturday, Pella Crossing, 11600 N. 75th St., Longmont. Learn core art principles like balance, focus and contrast, along with elements such as line, shape and texture. Explore how framing defines a picture, whether close-up or landscape. All materials are provided. Free, boco.org.

Halloween Fashion Printing Party: 3 p.m. Saturday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Celebrate the Halloween season with fashion, art and refreshments. $10.38, eventbrite.com.

Mojomama concert: 4:30 p.m. Saturday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Head to The Garden for an always soulful show with Mojomama. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.

“Banned Together” film screening: 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Kick off Banned Books Week with a special screening of “Banned Together.” The film follows three students and their adult allies as they fight to reinstate 97 books suddenly pulled from their school libraries. As they evolve from local to national activists — meeting with bestselling authors, politicians, Constitutional experts and more — the film reveals the dark forces behind the accelerating wave of book bans in the U.S. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Plant Bingo: 3 p.m. Sunday, St. Vrain Cidery, 350 Terry St., No. 130, Longmont. Grab a ticket for an evening of botanical bingo-style entertainment at the St. Vrain Cidery featuring plants, drinks and community fun. $33.85, eventbrite.com.

Gabriel Santiago and Longmont All Star Jazz Band concert: 7 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Performing Arts Center, 513 Main St., Longmont. Born in Brazil, 2010 ASCAP Young Jazz Composer Award winner Gabriel Santiago is a composer/arranger/acoustic and electric guitar player with 14 albums released. Santiago holds a doctoral degree in music composition from the University of Texas at Austin, where he won the 2013 Outstanding Dissertation Award and the 2010 Eleanor A. His music is fresh and carries all of his influences that range from Brazilian music to jazz and classical music. bandsintown.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.