Today
Pages and Paws: 3:45 p.m., Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, nonjudgmental environment. For ages 5-12. Registration required. One 15-minute time slot per child. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Shaun & Sara concert: 4:30 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Shaun’s cello mastery, steeped in 34 years of study, converges with Sara’s rich, nuanced vocals and poetic, story-driven lyrics. eventbrite.com.
“The Last Class” film screening: 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. “The Last Class” is a nuanced and deeply personal portrait of master educator Robert Reich teaching his final course and reflecting on a period of immense transformation, personally and globally. It is a love letter to education. The former Secretary of Labor might be famous for his public service, best-selling books and viral social media posts, but he always considered teaching his true calling. Now, after over 40 years and an extraordinary 40,000 students, Reich is preparing for his last class. $7-$14, thedairy.org.
Upcoming
Kids costume swap: 4 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Halloween is almost here. Whether you have outgrown costumes from previous years or are looking for something new, this is the perfect opportunity to swap and save. Stop by anytime to find the perfect costume. Make Halloween more sustainable, plus meet and support fellow community members. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Manhattan Short Film Festival: 4 p.m. Thursday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. This one-of-a-kind, worldwide festival boasts a lineup of 10 short films that explore a wide range of topics. Have a look at both dramatic and comical takes on migration, reconciliation, housing prices, parenthood and the price of silence, not to mention the trials and tribulations of growing into adulthood. $7-$14, thedairy.org.
Composting 101 class: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Reduce waste by turning food scraps and organic materials into nutrient-rich soil. Participants learn resourceful ways to compost outdoors and at least two or three indoor composting methods to consider while contributing to a healthier environment and more sustainable future. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Finn O’Sullivan concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Jamestown Mercantile, 108 Main St., Jamestown. Local indie artist Finn O’Sullivan will be taking the stage with her full band. The indie folk-pop singer-songwriter spent most of the summer writing and producing new music, so expect to hear plenty of new tunes, as well as some old favorites, lots of originals and some covers thrown in, as well. jamestownmercantile.com.
Firefly Handmade at the Downtown Boulder Fall Fest: 5 p.m. Friday, Pearl Street Mall, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/cocktail garden, live music, family entertainment and activities and features over 100 Firefly Handmade artists, makers and designers. Free, facebook.com.
NoBo First Fridays: 6 p.m. Friday, NoBo Bus Stop Gallery, 4895 Broadway St., Boulder. First Friday happens every month of the year except January. NoBo First Friday features rotating monthly exhibitions at the NoBo Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center, Crowd Collective, East Window Gallery, Rabid Rabbits and many more artist studios, live music, artist demos and special activations in many locations. Steve Glotzer will be performing live from 5-8 p.m. at Kin Studio and Gallery, 4725 16th St., #104, Boulder. Free, 919-522-1981, noboartdistrict.org.
“Pride and Prejudice” performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Roe Green Theatre, University Theatre Building, 1515 Central Campus Mall, Boulder. Bold, surprising, boisterous and timely, this “Pride and Prejudice” for a new era explores the absurdities and thrills of finding your perfect (or imperfect) match in life. Outspoken Lizzy Bennet is determined to never marry despite mounting pressure from society. But can she resist love, especially when that vaguely handsome, mildly amusing and impossibly aggravating Mr. Darcy keeps popping up at every turn? $31, 303-492-8008, eventvesta.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
