Today

Rebecca Thorne author talk: 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Author of bestseller “Can’t Spell Tea without Treason,” Rebecca Thorne is an avid writer, having published 10 books since 2023 alone. There will be discussion about plotting and story structure, as well as time for questions. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Paper wreaths craft: 11 a.m., Mead Library, 13815 Chaparral St., Mead. Creative crafts and socializing with peers, designed especially for those with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their care partners. Open to all adults ages 18 and up. Registration is requested. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Upcoming

Veterans Day Celebration: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie. Honor those who have served with a heartfelt celebration featuring a flag ceremony, guest speaker, Hometown Hero banner unveiling and a performance by the Erie High School Choir. Past and current members of the military are welcome and encouraged to wear their uniforms. Registration required. Light refreshments provided. facebook.com.

Game of Thrones Book Group: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. Valar Groupgulis! Let the games begin. Meets every first and third Wednesday.

Boulder Potters’ Guild fall show and sale: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Thursday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Shop original handmade ceramic art by over 40 local artists, including pottery, sculpture, jewelry and unique holiday gifts. Continues through Sunday. Enjoy ceramic demos, daily gift card drawings and the Saturday artist reception. Free, boulderpottersguild.org.

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. Wind down and explore the vibrant, flowing beauty of alcohol markers in this fun and relaxing color design and technique class. Learn how to blend and layer ink from alcohol markers creating bold, colorful cacti and succulents. Taught by Julie Benoit. $40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Library 101: 11 a.m. Friday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Library 101 helps patrons feel confident using the library, whether it’s finding books, exploring spaces or making the most of programs. Practice searching the catalog, navigating collections and locating items on the shelves. Learn where to find book recommendations and resources for any interest, including digital databases, specialty checkouts and the Book-a-Librarian service. highplains.libcal.com.

LAPOMPE concert: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. For nearly a decade, LAPOMPE has been entertaining and delighting audiences in Colorado with their eclectic combination of gypsy swing, blues and soulful originals. Drawing from the music of Django Reinhardt and the “hot club” style of early 20th century jazz, the group’s music is a fresh collection of classics and original compositions. $8-$12, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Triple header concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Mercy Club is a boisterous folk rock band anchored in harmony, singable melodies and accessible, honest lyrics. The Tortesians will wow audiences with its folk ‘n’ roll. Nine Wide Sky perform ’80s and ’90s inspired alt rock. $5, bricksretail.com.

“The Nutcracker” performance: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. The Centennial State Ballet will perform excerpts from “The Nutcracker” ballet.  A simple reading of the story will be read in between the dancers performing. highplains.libcal.com.

Berthoud Blues Bash: noon Saturday, City Star Brewing, 321 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. Join the first annual Berthoud Blues Bash, an afternoon and evening of live Colorado blues. Five blues acts will take the stage throughout the day, featuring Mad Dog Blues Duo, 100LB Housecat, The Delta Sonics, The Johnny O. Band and The Jack Hadley Band. Free, 970-825-4832, bayousmokehouseco.com.

Intro to Branch Weaving: 1 p.m. Sunday, Lyons Farmette, 4121 Ute Highway, Lyons. In this class, participants will create a small tapestry weaving using a branch as the framework. The class will cover all the steps for creating a weaving from start to finish. $92.55, eventbrite.com.

Longmont Home Movie Day: 1 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Learn how to identify, store and digitize home movies, photographs, slides, audio recordings and digital media. Expert librarians and archivists from CU Boulder will share practical guidance for caring for personal archives and ensuring they can be enjoyed for generations to come. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Dinner Opera: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. Experience the passion and heartbreak of a Verdi masterpiece in an intimate new setting. Boulder Opera presents a special dinner opera production of “La Traviata.” Performed in an accessible chamber arrangement for string quartet and piano, this immersive production brings audiences closer than ever to Violetta’s unforgettable story of love, sacrifice and redemption. $75-$90, 720-213-6586, boulderoperacompany.com.

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