Strangebyrds at 300 Suns Brewing and other Longmont events for today

Jul. 8—Today

Strangebyrds at 300 Suns Brewing: Strangebyrds have recorded four award-winning releases recognized by both the Rocky Mountain Folks Festival and the Telluride Bluegrass Festival Songwriting Competitions. The group's unique Americana music has forged a reputation for captivating audiences; 7 p.m. Saturday, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com.

Miguel Aviña Soundpost Session: Miguel Aviña presents an acoustic set of traditional folk ballads as well as pop and indie sounds, all tinged with a Latin flare; 8 p.m. Saturday, Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont; $18-$25; eventbrite.com.

Deborah Stafford and the State of Affairs at Bootstrap Brewing: Deborah Stafford & The State of Affairs plays danceable, funky blues and soul. Soulful vocals and sax make this blues band a step above the rest; 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Left Hand summer luau and bike fundraiser: Celebrate summer, and help support Team Left Hand and Bike MS. There will be live music from Dollhouse Thieves, a raffle and silent auction. All proceeds will benefit Team Left Hand and Bike MS; 4 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; lefthandbrewing.com.

Upcoming

Dogs Enjoy Afternoon Reading: Kids ages 9 years or younger can take part in the cutest program at the library, designed for new readers who want to practice their reading with a non-judgmental, furry audience — aka trained therapy dogs. Each child reads at their own pace to one or more of the friendly dogs; 2 p.m. Sunday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.

Full Throttle Yoga: Full Throttle Yoga is a revolutionary power yoga community that encourages practicing a new way of being on and off the mat; 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Summer market in the Beer Garden: Sip on a cold beer and stroll through the summer market. Fifteen Colorado vendors will be set up in the beer garden showcasing local treats and gifts; 3 p.m. Sunday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; free; lefthandbrewing.com.