Jerry Garcia's 80th Birthday Show and other Boulder events for today

Aug. 1—Today

Jerry Garcia's 80th Birthday Show: Celebrating what would be Jerry Garcia's 80th birthday, A Very Jerry Band will perform three sets of Garcia-inspired tunes, featuring members of Dead Phish Orchestra and Steely Dead. A Very Jerry Band is a tribute to the music and the vibe of all things Garcia and is fronted by local musician Dave Abear alongside Bill Mckay, Chris Sheldon and Matt Abear; 8 p.m. Tuesday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $15.00 — $20.00; z2ent.com.

Summer Sunflowers Hike: As summer progresses, so do Colorado's wildflowers and August blooms sunflowers and other mid-season beauties. Take an easy hike on open space trails to practice flower identification skills and learn how these beautiful plants are named; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $27; bit.ly/3OAgKxn.

Boulder Cycling Club Tuesday Evening Rides: If you live in the Boulder area and love to get out on the roads and/or dirt on two wheels, join the club. We welcome cyclists of nearly all skill levels. Wheels out at 5:30 from Twisted Pine Brewery, then loop back after the ride for a beer and snacks; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Twisted Pine Brewing Co., 3201 Walnut St., Boulder; Free; bouldercyclingclub.org.

'The World Spins By' book reading at Boulder Book Store: CU Boulder alum Jerry Kopack will speak about and sign his debut book, *The World Spins By: A Gift of Time, Love, and the Long Bike Ride Back to Myself." The book is a travel memoir chronicling his rural Michigan upbringing, professional career and his two-year exploration on a bicycle; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.

Colorado Music Festival — Beethoven, Debussy and Dvořák: Catch the final concert of the 2023 Robert Mann Chamber Music Series that highlights the festival's own musicians who will perform some classics: Though it was composed on the early side of his career, Beethoven's energetic "String Trio in C Minor" gives a decisive glimpse into the intensity of expression the composer would eventually be renowned for. Debussy's sparkling "Danses" gradually becomes a swirling, earthly waltz. Dvořák composed his famous "Second Piano Quintet" during a happy period in his life; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; $18; cli.re/36633-beethoven-debussy — dvořák.

Upcoming

Kids rides on the Tebo Train: Children ages 10 and under (along with accompanying adults) will chug along Pearl Street on the Tebo Train. The train boards in front of the Capital One Café at the corner of 13th and Pearl. Rides start at 9:30 a.m., and the last train leaves the station at 11 a.m. sharp; 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, Wells Fargo Bank, 1242 Pearl St., Boulder; free; boulderdowntown.com.

'Courage in The People's House' book signing: Joe Neguse will speak about his new book "Courage in The People's House: Nine Trailblazing Representatives Who Shaped America" at First United Methodist Church; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; $10; boulderbookstore.net.

LATrio at the St. Julien Hotel: LATrio, featuring Steve Glotzer on guitar, David Young on drums and Steve Ignelzi on bass, will play a blend of Latin, blues and Americana jazz; 6 p.m. Wednesday, St. Julien Hotel and Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder; free; stjulien.com.

Nancy Kirkendall artist talk: Meet cold wax and oil artist Nancy Kirkendall at R Gallery to learn more about her work and process. Kirkendall's paintings are studies of nature's light, shadows and reflections. Through color, shape and texture, she brings her artistic visions and insights from nature into her art; 7 p.m. Wednesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; free; rgallery.art.