Makerspace staff will lead participants in an art project using equipment and materials from the space. Participants will leave with a completed creation. No prior experience necessary.
Boulder Library Bldg 61 Makerspace | Tuesday, November 25 | 1–2:30 p.m. | No Fee
Use wool roving and felting techniques to make colorful, textured holiday ornaments. This is a hands-on project perfect for the season.
Boulder Library Bldg 61 Makerspace | Tuesday, December 30 | 1–2:30 p.m. | No Fee
Experiment with layering color and pattern through the art of screen printing. Create vibrant, multi-colored prints on paper to share as gifts or display at home.
Co-sponsored with Boulder Public Library District. Doors open at 12:30 p.m. Coffee provided.
Boulder Library Canyon Theater | Fri, Nov 21 | 1 – 3:15 p.m. | No Fee
A dramatic and emotional Rodgers and Hammerstein musical about love, redemption, and second chances. Features iconic songs and sweeping visuals in a story that spans life and beyond. Stars Gordon MacRae and Shirley Jones.
Boulder Library Canyon Theater | Friday, December 19 | 11 a.m. – 1:15 p.m. | No Fee
A heartwarming holiday classic that reflects on the value of one life. A discouraged man is shown what the world would be like without him, leading to a powerful realization of his impact on others. Stars James Stewart and Donna Reed.
Facilitated by Boulder Library Specialist Bergen Phelps, participants will receive a reflective writing prompt, go for a short walk with the group to brainstorm and chat, then return to the library for a writing session and optional sharing. Some journaling materials provided and participants are encouraged to bring their own. Refreshments provided. Co-sponsored with the Boulder Public Library District.
Reynolds Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr | Friday, Nov 7 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | No Fee
Reynolds Library, 3595 Table Mesa Dr | Friday, Dec 5 | 1 – 3:30 p.m. | No Fee
Macky Auditorium | Sunday, November 2 | 4– 5:45 p.m. | R/NR $11/$14
Metropolitan Opera star Heidi Melton joins the Phil for Strauss’s meditations on life—his serenely beautiful Four Last Songs. Shostakovich’s Tenth is a tribute to artistic perseverance under Stalinism (complete with the composer’s signature “motto theme,” DSCH) and Malek Jandali’s Phoenix in Exile commemorates the fortitude and defiance of Syrian refugees.
BoCo Hazardous Materials Management Facility | Tuesday, November 18 | 11 a.m. – noon | No Fee
Visit Boulder County’s Hazardous Materials Management Facility to learn about how commercial and household hazardous materials from paints to chemicals are safely and carefully disposed of, recycled, or placed in the free reuse center for public access. Ellen Orleans, Sustainability Program Manager at City of Boulder Climate Initiatives will facilitate.
Macky Auditorium | Sunday, November 30 | 2 – 3:45 p.m. | R/NR $21/$26
The Boulder Philharmonic and Boulder Ballet come together for a magical holiday tradition. Tchaikovsky’s beloved Nutcracker score fills the hall as graceful dancers bring the story to life in a sparkling celebration of the season. Each person may reserve up to two tickets for older adults 60+. All seating is accessible for canes and walkers via a flat ramp with no steps. Register by Friday, September 26 at 4 p.m. Participants will meet at the entrance, with no transportation provided.
