All American concert at Chautauqua Auditorium and other Boulder events on Thursday
Things to do in Boulder Thursday, July 23, include an All American Concert, Eco-Cycle exhibit and more.
All American concert: 7:30 p.m., Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. Six-time Grammy-winning conductor and music director of the Detroit Symphony Orchestra, Leonard Slatkin, joins the Colorado Music Festival for a program celebrating the distinctive American sound. $33-$113, 303-440-7666, coloradomusicfestival.org .
“Eco-Cycle, 50 Years of Impact” exhibit opening reception: 5 p.m., Museum of Boulder at Tebo Center, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Enjoy an evening of community, history and celebration while honoring 50 years of Eco-Cycle and the opening of this inspiring new exhibition. Free-$12.51, eventbrite.com .
Bill McKay Trio concert: 6 p.m., Boulder Social, 1600 38th St., Boulder. Bill McKay began his musical journey at the age of 6, taking classical piano lessons and singing in a church choir as a boy soprano. In high school, he studied jazz theory and ear training and sang in the choir and barbershop group, touring in England, Wales and Amsterdam. McKay began playing rock ’n’ roll in bars and clubs at the age of 16 with various bands. As of 2021, he plays with Steely Dead, a fusion of Steely Dan and Grateful Dead music, as well as the Very Jerry Band, focusing on the music of the Jerry Garcia Band and associated projects. Free, 720-716-3345, eventvesta.com .
Wendy J. Fox and Lauren C. Johnson author discussion: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Wendy J. Fox and Lauren C. Johnson will speak about and sign their new books “The Last Supper” and “The West Facade.” $5, boulderbookstore.net .
Homegrown Kitchen Lab: 2:45 p.m. Friday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Make delicious roasted vegetables with Garden to Table, using fresh local produce, and get some tips on how to recreate the culinary experience at home. For ages 6-17. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org .
S’mores Hour: 6 p.m. Friday, Limelight Boulder, 1295 University Ave., Boulder. Every Thursday through Saturday join the fireside fun for a sweet summer tradition. Purchase a s’mores kit at the front desk, then head to the designated fire pit for toasted marshmallows, gooey treats and cozy mountain-inspired moments under the stars. $6, limelighthotels.com .
Yacht Rock on the Roof: 8 p.m. Friday, Rosetta Hall, 1109 Walnut St., Boulder. Enjoy yacht rock rooftop parties with DJ Fa’Dorah for some West Coast classic rock. $10, 720-295-5762, rosettahall.com .
Letters of Promise: 10 a.m. Saturday, Walden Ponds Wildlife Habitat, 3893 N. 75th St., Boulder. Build a mindful, reciprocal relationship with the land through papermaking and reflection. Rooted in Indigenous guiding principles, ecological restoration and the histories of place, this program blends gratitude, storytelling and future-minded stewardship. Participants will make seed-embedded paper, write a letter and plant it. Free, boco.org .
Book to Movie Club: 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Compare and contrast a novel with its big screen adaptation. The club will discuss “Holes,” by Louis Sachar and then watch the 2003 film directed by Andrew Davis. Runtime 118 minutes. Rated PG. calendar.boulderlibrary.org .
Brass and Beer: 5 p.m. Saturday, Wild Provisions Beer Project, 2209 Central Ave., Boulder. Celebrating Wild Provisions Beer Project’s sixth anniversary with great beer and special music by the Boulder Brassaholics. Plus, food trucks. Free, wildprovisionsbeer.com .
Jazz on Screen: 7 p.m. Saturday, Charlotte York Irey Theater, University of Colorado, 261 UCB, Boulder. Join Sans Souci Festival of Dance Cinema and Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop for a screening of new selections of films that explore jazz and American social dance ideas from forms including but not limited to tap and hip-hop styles. Crafted in collaboration with Rhythmically Speaking Dance and Boulder Jazz Dance Workshop, this 75-minute screening encourages artists to join the ongoing conversation around what constitutes jazz and American social dance and the sociocultural histories of and innovations in these styles. $15, sanssoucifestival.org .
Poetry in the Parks: noon Sunday, Eben G. Fine Park, 101 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. This adventure is for adults and children alike. Find the poet by looking for a lace umbrella to be rewarded with a personalized poem. Free, 720-323-7610, improvpoet.com .
Peter Grandbois author reading: 2 p.m. Sunday, Trident Booksellers & Cafe, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Join for an afternoon reading with visiting poet and author Peter Grandbois celebrating his new collection of poetry “Story of a Pilgrim.” tridentcafe.com .
“The Seventh Seal” film screening: 2 p.m. Sunday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. A knight returning to Sweden after the Crusades seeks answers about life, death and the existence of God as he plays chess against the Grim Reaper during the Black Plague. $7-$14, thedairy.org .
Mozart performance for Colorado Music Festival: 6:30 p.m. Sunday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. Music Director Peter Oundjian leads Mozart’s Piano Concerto No. 20 with Tony Siqi Yun. Closing this revel of Mozart’s genius is his Haffner Symphony, a staggering work of energy and invention. $33-$113, 303-440-7666, coloradomusicfestival.org .
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
