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\u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d performance: 10:30 a.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. The Centennial State Ballet will perform excerpts from \u201cThe Nutcracker\u201d ballet. A simple reading of the story will be read in between the dancers performing. highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Berthoud Blues Bash: noon, 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Upcoming<\/p>\n 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n Longmont Home Movie Day:\u00a01 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont.\u00a0Learn 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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 \u201cLa Traviata.\u201d Performed in an accessible chamber arrangement for string quartet and piano, this immersive production brings audiences closer than ever to Violetta\u2019s unforgettable story of love, sacrifice and redemption. $75-$90, 720-213-6586, boulderoperacompany.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bilingual Storytime: 10 a.m. Monday, Longmont Library, 355 Emery St., Longmont. Enjoy culturally diverse stories, songs and movement in English and Spanish while building language, early literacy and biliteracy skills. Ideal for children ages 5 and under. All story times require a dedicated adult caregiver remain in the story time room. longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bubble Tea Social: 4 p.m. Monday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Learn how to make bubble tea and socialize. Meet friends with games, conversation starters and photo booth fun, all while sipping a yummy beverage. For ages 12-18. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Ales 4 FemAles: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Attend this Ales for Females meeting as founder and owner of The Art of Cheese, Kate Johnson, talks on her passion. Johnson runs and teaches at a cheesemaking school that has gone from hobby to business. lefthandbrewing.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n High Spirits Tuesday: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Spirit Hound Distillers, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons. Combining live music by Chuck Sitero of High Lonesome and tasty Spirit Hound whisky, this monthly residency is filled with toe-tapping tunes. This month, he has award-winning banjo performer and educator Chris Elliott playing.\u00a0303-823-5696, facebook.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Mahjong meet-up: 1 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Bring a friend or come meet new people. This self-guided open play event is not led by an instructor. The library will provide American Mahjong sets and Mahjong Hands and Rules cards. This event takes place on the third Wednesday of each month. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Drop and Shop: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Drop off old clothes for recirculation in the community and\/or shop Vulture Collective\u2019s inventory to help keep clothing local and in use longer. vulturecollective.co<\/a>.<\/p>\n 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.\u00a0Learn techniques to design and carve a block stamp, and then explore inking and printing on fabric as participants create one-of-a-kind tote bags with geometric shapes. Taught by Julie Benoit.\u00a0$40, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov<\/a>.<\/p>\n Sci-Fi Survival Challenge: 4 p.m. Thursday, Mead Library, 13815 Chaparral St., Mead. Step into the world of \u201cFreerunner\u201d with local YA author C.K. Miller. Design a NeoGen bracer by choosing three biological enhancements, and then discover an unexpected complication that puts your abilities, judgment and courage to the test.\u00a0highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Amazing Architecture Around the World program: 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Join Dandelion Arts Collective to explore amazing global landmarks like the Great Pyramids, Eiffel Tower and the Burj Khalifa. The program will use movement games to creatively explore these engineering marvels and create original builds. Free, highplains.libcal.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Cultural Caravan: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. 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