Colorado Music Festival's day of Mozart and other Boulder events for today

Jul. 23—All Mozart at Chautauqua for the Colorado Music Festival: Guest conductor François López-Ferrer will begin this concert with the overture to Mozart's tongue-in-cheek opera "Impresario," followed by his ornate and impressive "Third Violin Concerto," performed by violinist Grace Park. The orchestral arrangement of Mozart's solemn Adagio and Fugue follows intermission, and the concert culminates with Mozart's inventive Symphony No. 36, the "Linz," which he composed in only four days after a surprise request while visiting the Austrian town of the same name; 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; $18; bit.ly/3Q2e5O9.

LGBTQ+ Lavender Hike: Members of the LGBTQ+ community and friends and family are welcome at this hike exploring queer ecology in Eldorado; 10 a.m. Sunday, Eldorado Canyon State Park, 9 Kneale Road, Eldorado Springs; bit.ly/3Y6lzBB.

Master Writer's Workshop: Local writer and author Sarah Elizabeth Schantz will demonstrate "The Braid" — the braided essay is a particular version of a collage narrative that keeps interest by switching gears; noon Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder; bit.ly/3OoD2lH.

Out Boulder Poetry Jam: Join artist Allyson McDuffie with a brief introduction to her latest exhibit, then hear poetry works from a very special lineup of poets; 5 p.m. Sunday, Bus Stop Gallery, 4895 Broadway, Boulder; allysonmcduffiestudioart.com.

'Rock of Ages' in Lafayette: Catch a musical matinee Sunday as The Arts HUB stages the show about two dreamers who meet on the Sunset Strip in the 1980s. "Rock of Ages" is a lovable rock musical featuring songs from the big-hair era; 2:30 p.m. Sundays, and various other times through July 30, by The Arts HUB Players, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette; $15-$28; theartshub.org.

'Good' on National Theatre Live: David Tennant (TV's "Dr. Who") stars in the Harold Pinter Theatre's stage production of the drama "Good," about a good German pulled into unthinkable decisions at the outset of World War II. See the performance on screen during the National Theatre Live broadcast at 1 p.m. Sunday and 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Boedecker cinema in the Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $12; thedairy.org.

Upcoming

Teen Maker Hangout: Teens in grades sixth through 12 grade can drop in to use and explore the library's makerspace. Learn about the equipment on hand, the programs and tools available for making designs; 4 p.m. Monday, July 24, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Rd., Lafayette; lafayetteco.gov.

'A Land Made from Water' screening: Celebrate Boulder's amazing ditches with the new film "A Land Made from Water," by Boulder's Len Aitken, based on Robert Crifasi's book of the same name. Together they reveal that the beauty and bounty of Boulder Valley is surprisingly created and supported by human-built irrigation ditches; 6 p.m. Monday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; Free; dairyarts.org.

Boulder Concert Band at Martin Park: What better way to connect with your neighbors than a community band concert at one of your favorite parks? Bring a picnic and your friends and relax to the sounds of summer music. This concert is sponsored by Boulder Parks & Recreation; 7 p.m. Monday, Martin Park, 36th Street & Eastman Avenue, Boulder; Free; boulderband.org.