Celebrate Oktoberfest across Boulder and other events for today
Sep. 30—Today
Boulder Oktoberfest Bar Crawl 2023: 5 p.m. Saturday, bar crawl through Boulder. The magic of this event lies in the diversity of venues participants will explore. From cozy corners that exude the warmth of rustic charm to sleek modern spaces reimagining tradition, each bar is a unique chapter in the Oktoberfest adventure. Sample an array of meticulously selected brews, each sip carrying the essence of German craftsmanship. Find details of the pub crawl online; $15, eventbrite.com.
Coffee and Hacker Stories: 10 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Hacking experts will share their incredible experiences, secrets and insights into the mysterious realm of hackers. Tech enthusiasts shouldn't miss this unique opportunity to hear firsthand tales from the underground. Free, boulderlibrary.org.
Louisville Oktoberfest: 1 p.m. Saturday, Rocky Mountain Tap & Garden, 1071 Courtesy Road, Louisville. Get ready for a day filled with delicious beers, mouthwatering food and amazing live music. Beer connoisseurs and those looking for a good time are sure to enjoy the festive atmosphere with friends. Free, eventbrite.com.
Mountains Majesty Brass Band concert: 4 p.m. Saturday, Broomfield Auditorium, 3 Community Park Road, Broomfield. The Rocky Mountain Brassworks opens concert season with music that reflects the beauty and majesty of the Rocky Mountains. $10-$20, eventbrite.com.
Dickens Horror Film Festival: 4 p.m. Saturday, Dickens Opera House, 300 Main St., Longmont. Enjoy fear and film on the Front Range at the eighth annual contemporary and classic horror film festival. Along with watching wonderfully horrific films, attendees will be able to enjoy the food of Roots Restaurant. $45, coloradoboxoffice.com.
Toe Jam 2023: 5 p.m. Saturday, Foot of the Mountain Motel, 200 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Chill out with an evening of live music, refreshments and yard games at the second annual Toe Jam event. Ambush, Better Hallway Vision, The Noisy Residents and The Good Kind will perform. $10, footofthemountainmotel.com.
Chris Combs Trio and J.J. Murphy at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 9 p.m. Saturday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Chris Combs is a guitarist, composer and producer from Tulsa, Oklahoma, whose work has achieved international acclaim for blending jazz, hip-hop and experimental elements with a love for improvisation. $15, 303-993-8743, velvetelklounge.com.
Upcoming
Avery Brewing Company Oktoberfest 4K: 9 a.m. Sunday, Avery Brewing Company, 4910 Nautilus Court N., Boulder. Embark on a fun run to celebrate Oktoberfest, a worldwide celebration of German culture with special foods, music, dancing and drinking. Dress up in dirndls or lederhosen, and say "Prost" over an Avery Brewing Company German-style beer. 720-532-5549, teamboco.com.
Nederland's Harvest Fest: 10 a.m. Sunday, Downtown Nederland, 80 E. Second St., Nederland. It's time for Nederland Farmers Market's last event of the season. Make way for over 70 vendors, six adult beverage booths, nearly six hours of live music, pumpkins, a cider press, chile roasting, yak rides, face painting, live painting and community love. Free, 303-931-9017, nederlandfarmersmarket.org.
Persian Cultural Day at The Museum of Boulder: noon Sunday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Head to the Museum of Boulder for an afternoon of arts, traditional refreshments, performances and activities celebrating Persian culture. $10, 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org.
Boulder Rewind — Celebrating 40 Years of Local History at Carnegie Library: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Carnegie Library, 1125 Pine St., Boulder. Celebrate Carnegie Library for Local History's 40th birthday with the community. Enjoy the 1906 reading room and explore Boulder's rich history through exhibits and family-friendly activities. Free, boulderdowntown.com.
Student Music Showcase: Parlando School of Musical Arts: 1 p.m. Sunday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Enjoy an afternoon of pop music performed by students of Parlando School of Musical Arts. Instrumentalists and vocalists will perform selections from current hits to Broadway songs to classics from the pop and rock canon. Free, tridentcafe.com.
Sukkot on the Farm: 10 p.m. Sunday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. Celebrate the agricultural festival of thanksgiving and commemorate the 40-year period during which the children of Israel wandered the desert after leaving slavery in Egypt. Spend time in the Sukkah, shake the Lulav, feed the animals, taste the farm's bounty and participate in other seasonal farm activities at the Milk and Honey Farm. $10, boulderjcc.org.
