'Willy Wonka' performance at Jesters Dinner Theatre and other Longmont events for today

Jul. 14—Today

'Willy Wonka' performance at Jesters Dinner Theatre: The delicious adventures experienced by Charlie Bucket on his visit to Willy Wonka's mysterious chocolate factory light up the stage in this captivating adaptation of Roald Dahl's fantastical tale, featuring the enchanting songs from the 1971 film and new songs by Leslie Bricusse and Anthony Newley; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $30-$50; jesterstheatre.com.

Drop-in handwork group: Bring quilting or other small handwork projects, enjoy conversation and receive help with projects from this fun group. Newcomers are welcome; 1 p.m. Friday, Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Nature Fridays at Sandstone Ranch: Enjoy outdoor exploration with a weekly theme and storytelling every Friday. Story time begins at 11 a.m.; 9 a.m. Friday, Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont; $3; longmontcolorado.gov.

The Zimmermans at Bootstrap Brewing: The Zimmermans is a six-piece Bob Dylan tribute band based in Boulder, honoring the music of one of the world's greatest songwriters; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Upcoming

Be Original, Boulder County — A Celebration of Innovation: Join the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and Eco-Cycle for Be Original, Boulder County, a celebration of innovation. This co-fundraising event benefits two local nonprofits committed to changing the game in sustainability. All proceeds will go directly to both the Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and Eco-Cycle. Tickets include a tour of Jack's Solar Garden and Eco-Cycle's compost demonstration site. There will be a scavenger hunt for children, food and drinks provided by various Boulder-based companies, live music and exhibitors; 2 p.m. Saturday, Jack's Solar Garden, 8102 N. 95th St., Longmont; free-$25; visitlongmont.org.

Left Hand Artist Group label show: This one-of-a-kind art event features original creations using beer labels and the like. There will be a live and silent auction, live music by Jackwagon and Tenbucksixer, Wibby beer specials and a food truck. Proceeds will benefit Conscious Alliance and Left Hand Artist Group; 4 p.m. Saturday, Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont; free; lefthandartistgroup.org.

Bad Mamma Jamas at Left Hand Brewing: The Bad Mamma Jamas are a rock, blues and R&B cover band with guitars, keyboards, bass, drums and lots of vocals; 6 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; free; lefthandbrewing.com.

Longmont Book Club: This book club meets the third Saturday of each month to discuss historical or contemporary fiction and other books they've read; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont; free; bookclubs.com.