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Friends And Family Art Club: 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Friends and families can drop-in for an evening of creative fun every third Tuesday. Come and make a different art project every month. Elementary children or younger are encouraged to attend with an adult. Space and supplies are limited. highplains.libcal.com.
Open Chess Night: 5:30 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Tuesday is open chess night at the library. There will be tables set up and chess sets available. Or, participants can bring a set from home. Evenings are informal, and there will be no instruction on how to play. longmontcolorado.gov.
Yoga with Kitties: 5:30 p.m., Elevated Communities Cat Café, 1240 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont. Attend a 50-minute flow led by an instructor from Soul 19 Fitness, surrounded by the calming presence of adoptable cats. Enjoy a full class plus extra cuddle time with the kitties before or after every third Tuesday of the month. $25, elevatedcommunitiescatcafe.as.me.
Upcoming
Cozy Crafternoon: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Settle in and enjoy some soothing vibes while sipping on hot tea and do some crafting. Teens can try different cozy crafts each time like customizing mugs, collaging, making miniatures with clay and more. longmontcolorado.gov.
Tales & Treasures: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Kids in first and second grades can join on the third Wednesday of every month to make new friends, try some book-themed crafts and explore beloved stories. longmontcolorado.gov.
Make and Take Station: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Come to the Children’s Area of the library on the first and third Wednesday of every month to try a new make and take activity. There will be supplies and instructions out for participants to make crafts to take home. This week’s craft is rock painting. longmontcolorado.gov.
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. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic drinks and snacks are available for purchase. Kick off the new year with a burst of creativity and self-expression. Join to transform everyday scraps, tickets, photos and found objects into a unique, one-of-a-kind journal that captures memories of the past year and hopes for the year ahead. $40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Minstrel in the Galaxy concert: 5 p.m. Thursday, Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Minstrel in the Galaxy is a trio made up of Kenny Peralez, Thomas Gronberg and Dan Crecco. Free, bricksretail.com.
“Mr. Smith Goes to Washington” film screening: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. An idealistic young senator (Jimmy Stewart) battles political corruption in Washington, D.C., determined to stand up for truth and democracy despite powerful opposition. This program is part of the Thursday Nights at the museum series. $8-$12, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Zombies in the Library: 4 p.m. Friday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Come to the library and help find the zombies. Work in teams to solve new clues and another unique zombie problem. Pizza and water will be provided. Doors will be locked at 5 p.m. and participants will not leave the library until the conclusion of the program. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
West Highway 7 concert: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. The West Highway 7 Band is an outlaw country honky tonk machine. This band honors the old school country legends like Cash, Hag, Willie, Waylon, Paycheck, Jones, the CDB and Dwight. No snowflake country pop here, just the raw unfiltered boom-chick-twang that makes Mama proud. Free, bootstrapbrewing.com.
English Conversation Group: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Practice English conversation with others in an informal, conversational setting. It is recommend that attendees have some previous English experience to effectively participate, but everyone is welcome. Conversations are guided by library staff and volunteers. longmontcolorado.gov.
Pollinator-Friendly Gardening: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Meet a few of Colorado’s native pollinators, learn the essential elements of pollinator habitat and how to provide them in the garden and discover how to support beneficial insects through all four of Colorado’s seasons. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Community seed swap: 11 a.m. Saturday, Niwot Hall/Left Hand Grange, 195 Second Ave., Niwot. The Niwot Garden Club’s annual community seed swap brings gardeners together to share seeds, knowledge and community. The event features native and pollinator-friendly plants, Colorado-adapted vegetables and support from local gardening organizations. All experience levels welcome. Free, eventbrite.com.
Children’s classical music show: 11 a.m. Saturday, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join the Boulder Back to Bach Project, a talented group of young classical musicians, for an interactive concert and presentation on the music of Tchaikovsky. Participants will learn about classical music, instruments and enjoy a performance of his most famous songs. Best for ages preschool and up with a caregiver. longmontcolorado.gov.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.