World Literature lecture series at Boulder Book Store and other events for today

Oct. 23—Today

World Literature lecture series: 6:30 p.m. Monday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Attend a series of lectures on authors from around the world, presented by faculty from CU Boulder and Boulder area literati. This talk will focus on Ghassan Kanafani, a Palestinian author and a leading member of the Popular Front for the Liberation of Palestine, presented by Karim Mattar. Free, boulderbookstore.net.

The Locals Sale buy and sell gear event: 10 a.m. Monday, Outdoor Event, 645 S. Broadway, Boulder. Sell or donate pre-loved gear to Out&Back Outdoor and Protect Our Winters, including skis, snowboards, boots, bindings, outerwear, gloves, goggles, helmets and poles. Free, bit.ly.

"La Bamba" film screening: 7 p.m. Monday, Visual Arts Complex, 1B20, 1085 18th St., Boulder. Attend a screening of the film "La Bamba," about the life of rock 'n' roll singer Ritchie Valens, with actor/composer Daniel Valdez. $7-$9, calendar.colorado.edu.

CU Boulder Concert Band: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. Catch the CU Boulder Concert Band in its first performance of the year. The Concert Band will perform works by William Broughton, Travis Cross, Scott Joplin and Florence Price, as well as a new work by Omar Thomas. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Upcoming

The Benefits of Bilingualism lecture: noon Tuesday, University of Colorado Boulder, Regent Drive at Broadway, Boulder. Pui Fong Kan, associate professor of speech, language and hearing sciences, leads this speaking engagement that explores the benefits of bilingualism, specifically the advantages of learning a home language. Maintaining a home language can have numerous benefits, such as facilitating English learning, improving academic performance, fostering identity and enhancing overall well-being. Free, 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.

Mixed Media Explorations With Tracey Russell: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Join artist Tracey Russell to explore and experiment with mixed media (mostly charcoal, paint and collage), discover new possibilities and explore unimaginable ideas in artwork. This workshop is open to all skill levels. $155-$165, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org.

Ska-lloween Pumpkin Carving Contest: 6 p.m. Tuesday, William Oliver's Lafayette, 201 N. Public Road, Lafayette. Enjoy a spooktacular evening of pumpkin carving, drinks, food and fun. Pumpkin carvings will be judged in three categories — scariest pumpkin, funniest pumpkin and most original pumpkin. $12, eventbrite.com.

Paul Soderman and the OGs at Roots Music Project: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder. Paul Soderman and the OGs perform R&B with a side of blues and soul. The Dream Team will also be performing. Free, eventbrite.com.

"Visual Thinking" book signing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Unity of Boulder Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder. Temple Grandin will speak about and sign her new book, "Visual Thinking: The Hidden Gifts of People Who Think in Pictures, Patterns and Abstractions." $21.50, boulderbookstore.net.