RockyGrass kicks off its 51st festival in Lyons with big lineup and other area events today

Jul. 28—Today

RockyGrass: The annual event celebrating all things strings andn 'grass returns to Lyons for its 51st annual festival. Runnign through Sunday, some of the top area and national bands will hit the stage. Friday's lineup: Béla Fleck; Larry & Joe; Danny Paisley & The Southern Grass; The Po' Ramblin' Boys; Bush, Marshall, Meyer, Meyer; Sierra Hull; The Lil Smokies; gates open at 10 a.m., Béla Fleck starts at 11 a.m. Friday; Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons; bluegrass.com.

AudioMedz at Bootstrap Brewing: AudioMedz is a progressive rock, funk, blues band from northern Colorado; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; 720-438-8488, bootstrapbrewing.com.

Mental wellness activities and resources for youth: Join Community Health Workers from Mental Health Partners for simple wellness activities in the library. Open to children in grades kindergarten through 12; 3 p.m. Friday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Poetry night: Join the Firehouse Art Center Writers for the monthly Last Friday Poetry Night. Only original work is allowed to be read; 7 p.m. Friday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; firehouseart.org.

Woodcarving at the Senior Center: Beginner and experienced woodcarvers can meet to work on projects, offer advice on techniques or equipment and share their enjoyment of this hobby. Visitors are welcome to stop by any Friday morning; 8 a.m. Friday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; (303) 776-8866, longmontcolorado.gov.

Upcoming

RockyGrass: The annual event celebrating all things strings andn 'grass returns to Lyons for its 51st annual festival. Runnign through Sunday, some of the top area and national bands will hit the stage. Saturday's lineup: Pick & Howl; The Slocan Ramblers; Hawktail; Laurie Lewis; Mighty Poplar; Big Richard; Sam Bush Bluegrass Band; gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday; Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons; bluegrass.com.

Cupcake Bakeoff and Vendors Market: What's better than cupcakes and shopping? Sample cupcakes from local bakers and vote for the best cupcake at the event. There will be local vendors and the first 100 shoppers get a free back-to-school goodie bag with school supplies; 10 a.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 32, 315 S. Bowen St., Longmont; bit.ly/47awuya.

Live Music in the Beer Garden with DJ Digistruct: Dance to groovy, jazzy trip-hop while enjoying delicious beers and relaxation; 6 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave, Longmont; Free; lefthandbrewing.com.

The Bad Mamma Jamas: This six-piece Longmont-based band focuses on rock, funk and blues dancing music and cover artists such as Lizzo, The Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Meters, Bruce Springsteen, The Doors and everything in between; 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Louder by the Hour at Oskar Blues HMLS: Groove to live music on the patio from Louder By The Hour, which will play a whole lot of variety and rock; 6 p.m. Saturday, Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont; Free; oskarblues.com.