TEDxBoulder returns after hiatus and other events for today
Sep. 22—Today
TEDxBoulder: 6 p.m. Friday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. After a three-year hiatus, TEDxBoulder will return to Chautauqua Auditorium. Under the theme "Then & Now," this year's event promises to be an extraordinary gathering of thought leaders, innovators and visionaries ready to share their ideas that have shaped the world both in the past and at present. TEDxBoulder brings together diverse perspectives, cutting-edge ideas and groundbreaking insights to foster meaningful conversations and ignite transformative actions. $35-$45, 704-619-4475, tedxboulder.com.
Ninth Annual Jaipur Literature Festival (JLF): 11 a.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Locally known and internationally acclaimed authors, scholars, musicians and poets wil celebrate knowledge, free access to information, conversation, diversity, books and music during this literary festival. Free, jlflitfest.org.
Downtown Boulder Fall Fest: 5 p.m. Friday, 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities, and features the Firefly Handmade Market all along the historic Pearl Street Mall. The festival will be open 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday. 303-449-3774, colorado.com.
Mercy Club at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Boulder County's own Mercy Club plays upbeat folk rock touched by soaring harmonies and raw, honest lyrics. This big, seasoned ensemble, led by Lafayette singer-songwriter Darren Thornberry is a self-described "friends and family band" that loves nothing more than to wholeheartedly engage with listeners. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
'The Mousetrap,' by Agatha Christie at The Dairy: 7 p.m. Friday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. "The Mousetrap," the world's longest running stage play, is Agatha Christie's whodunit set during a fierce blizzard. $25-$30, 970-599-1987, vivatheater.org.
Upcoming
Plein Air Painting Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday, Purple Park, 1310 S. Pitkin Ave., Superior. Stroll around Purple Park and watch over a dozen artists create their masterpieces in the open air, a technique known as "en plein air," or partake in other festival activities, including live music, delicious food truck bites, free face painting and two art creative-station tents for visitors of all ages. Free, 303-554-9005, superiorcolorado.gov.
Hoby Wagener Home Tour: 10 a.m. Saturday, Highland City Club, 885 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. In partnership with Historic Boulder, join Month of Modern for a one-of-a-kind House Tour experience in Boulder. See an impressive spectrum of Hoby Wagener houses that reflect the rich diversity of livable, innovative architecture and design found throughout his buildings. This self-guided tour features distinct residences chosen to inspire design professionals and enthusiasts alike. $50-$80, 303-444-8488 x 0, monthofmodern.com.
Out and About Niwot book sale: 10 a.m. Saturday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Join Niwot's Out and About Day at Inkberry Books. There will be a bag book sale for readers to find some new great reads. $5 for a grocery bag of books, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
Fourth Annual CommUNITY Revival Fundraiser: noon Saturday, Visionquest Brewery, 2510 47th St., Suite A2, Boulder. Enjoy two days of art, music and community. Get ready for incredible live music performances and a diverse selection of local artists' work. Support talented artists, and spend time with friends and family. Free, facebook.com.
Bees Knees Week at Rayback: noon Saturday, Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Unit 3, Boulder. Support the planet by coming in from Sept. 22-Oct. 1, grab a classic Bees Knees cocktail, snap a photo and tag Barr Hill Gin on social media. The company will plant 10 square feet of pollinator habitat for every photo shared. Free, 303-214-2127, therayback.com.
Cooper Braun at R Gallery: 7 p.m. Saturday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder. Join modern storyteller Cooper Braun as he reminds audiences of all that fairy tales were never intended to be just children's stories. Dark, witty and anything but dry, Braun's stories will bring back memories of "once upon a time." $15, 303-444-4146, rgallery.art.
