Today
Tales 2 Tails: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Independent readers can come practice reading aloud with a furry pal. Friendly, well-trained therapy dogs from Caring Canines will give elementary aged readers an opportunity to improve their literacy skills by sharing stories aloud. The non-judgmental presence of the dogs and their silent appreciation for the written word paves the way for reading success and provides a healthy boost of confidence. Free, 888-861-7323, highplains.libcal.com.
Karaoke with Nic: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Nic’s Mobile Music brings the party to Bootstrap on Tuesdays and gets the entire crowd involved. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Upcoming
Teen Anime Club: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Eat some tasty Japanese snacks while watching anime every other week. longmontcolorado.gov.
Game of Thrones Book Group: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. Let the games begin at this themed book group that meets every first and third Wednesday of the month. barbedwirebooks.net.
First Wednesday Jazz with Vic Dillahay and Nico Steffens: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dry Land Distillers, 519 Main St., Longmont. Baritone saxophonist Nico Steffens and guitarist Vic Dillahay return for a set of jazz standards and originals. Free, 970-682-4842, drylanddistillers.com.
Craft Storytime: 10 a.m. Thursday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. 3-5 years olds can join librarians Jimmy and Kate for a special craft story time. Participants will listen to stories, sing songs and make a special craft. Story time is open for all ages, but the crafting portion is best for preschoolers. longmontcolorado.gov.
First Thursdays Book Group: 2 p.m. Thursday, Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. The group will meet to discuss “The Tao of Pooh,” by Benjamin Hoff. longmontcolorado.gov.
Warblers of Boulder County: 6 p.m. Thursday, Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. Foothills Audubon Bird Club announces its April program, “Warblers of Boulder County,” presented by local avian ecologist, Scott Severs. Take a deep dive into the ecology of local warblers, their songs, habitats and ecological status in Boulder County. Free, 303-589-1832.
Mackenzie Rae and Buckshot Moon at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Mackenzie Rae is a singer-songwriter with roots in South Dakota and western Colorado. With rich vocals, nuanced instrumentals and a balance of high energy and sensitivity, the duo delivers authentic covers and originals spanning Americana, classic country and rock. 720-438-8488, bootstrapbrewing.com.
Production Assistant workshop with the Boulder County Film Commission: 10 a.m. Saturday, Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. Tailored to high school students, this workshop presented by the Boulder County Film Commission will cover the topics needed to know how to work as a PA. This is a hands-on overview course designed to prepare attendees for the realities of working on a film set. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from experienced filmmakers on real film gear. After completing the course, and receiving a certificate, attendees will be ready to start their career with a solid knowledge of the ins and outs of being a successful production assistant. Free, 970-532-2757, berthoudcommunitylibrary.org.
Hammering on the farm: 10 a.m. Saturday, Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway, Longmont. Drop by anytime from 10 a.m. to noon to watch a blacksmith work his craft. Listen to the clang-clang-clang of the hammer and the hum of the coal forge blower. Learn about blacksmithing tools such as hammers, tongs, anvil, swage blocks and more. Free, discover.bouldercounty.gov.
The Longmont Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. This in-person book club is for those living in and near Longmont who love to read and to discuss what they have read. The club reads mostly historical or contemporary fiction but occasionally reads lighter books, nonfiction, science fiction/fantasy and classics. Free, bookclubs.com.
Katya Grasso at Left Hand Brewing: 3 p.m. Saturday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Join for the opening weekend in The Garden with live music from Fort Collins local Katya Grasso and The Soft Spokes. With her velvety voice and soulful vocals, there is a delicate power in her music. Get prepared to be swept away with a tasty brew on a relaxing day. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
