EVENTS

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LISA SICILIANO ‘IN BLOOM’ ROCK ART SHOW AND SALE

6 p.m. Thursday, June 8, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. Free

Lisa Siciliano, one of Colorado’s most renowned rock ‘n’ roll photographers, is hosting her first-ever summertime art show and sale, featuring a slew of her famous black and white photos, taken on 35mm film, as well as a musical performance by the George Nelson Band and others.

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Annual Lso Guild Garden Tour

9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 9-10, various locations, Longmont. $20

The city of Longmont is brimming with vibrant blooms. For its annual fundraiser, Longmont Symphony Orchestra invites you to lace up your walking shoes for a self-guided stroll through five breathtaking local gardens, filled with flowers, wildlife and more.

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Jazz From Around The World With Victor Mestas

7-9 p.m. Friday, June 9, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Free

Venezuelan-born Victor Mestas toured with musicians like Soledad Bravo, Cheo Feliciano and Julio Iglesias before moving to Boulder to teach jazz studies. At this Cultural Caravan, Mestas will lead you on a funk-inspired program spanning his global sounds, in collaboration with the city’s most promising up-and-coming jazz artists.

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26th Annual Balloon Launch

6-8 a.m. June 9-11, Collier’s Hill Community Park, CR5 & Colliers Parkway, Erie. Free

The sky will be filled with the colors of the rainbow as Erie’s Hot Air Balloon Festival takes flight against the majestic backdrop of the Front Range. Come in person between 6 and 8 a.m. June 9 through 11 and watch the balloons inflate and hit the skies, weather permitting.

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Busting With Pride

7-9 p.m. Friday, June 9, DV8 Distillery, 2480 49th St., Unit E, Boulder. $15

Blue Dime Cabaret invites you to DV8 Distillery for “a lowbrow, avant-garde smorgasbord of ludicrous acts and bawdy characters.” Enjoy drag performances, acrobatics, burlesque, songs and more.

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‘AGRICULTURE: ART INSPIRED BY THE LAND’ OPENING RECEPTION

5-8 p.m. Saturday, June 10, BMoCA, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Free

Blankets of golden wheat and picturesque homesteads, as well as the farming world’s connection to climate change, water rights, ancestral lands, local history and more will be presented across a variety of mediums and locations — museum and farm — and it all kicks off with an opening reception at BMoCA to celebrate the showcase of these visual works.

IMMIGRANT HERITAGE MONTH PERFORMANCE

7:30-9:30 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Free

To celebrate Immigrant Heritage month, Motus Theater is taking to the stage for a night of powerful autobiographical monologues by “DACAmented” leaders, with a goal of bringing awareness to challenges the undocumented community faces. The night will also feature a musical performance by the talented regional hip-hop/ soul duo The Reminders. 10

COLORADO VINTAGE MOTORCYCLE SHOW

8 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 10, Old Town Erie, 604 Holbrook St., Erie. Free

Hundreds of vintage motorcycles will line the streets of Old Town Erie June 10 for a show displaying the best in hog history. Go as an enthusiast or as a casual spectator and behold the coolest rides on two wheels.

BOULDER PRIDE FESTIVAL

11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 11, Boulder Central Park, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. Free

June marks pride month nationwide, and in Boulder, it’s time for one of the city’s most exciting festivals. Boulder Pride Fest is jam-packed with performers, giveaways, activities and a full-fledged celebration of love and acceptance, as well as delicious food from local vendors like Eats & Sweets, Abo’s Pizza, McDevitt Taco Supply and more.

ZIMBABWEAN-STYLE MARIMBA MUSIC WORKSHOP

1-3 p.m. Tuesday, June 13, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. Free

“If you can talk, you can sing. If you can walk, you can dance.” This is a Zimbabwean proverb, and the mission behind Lafayette Public Library’s upcoming marimba workshop. Come collaborate, make music and experience community.

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YOUNG PROFESSIONAL DJS SUMMER CAMP

9 a.m.-noon. June 12-16, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. $330

Providing youth with an entryway into the arts is the M.O. for the Young Professional DJs Summer Camp, with morning and afternoon sessions about equipment, mixing, sampling and scratching. The camp will conclude with a rooftop showcase.

THE SINK’S 100TH ANNIVERSARY MOVIE

PREMIERE

7:30 p.m. Wednesday, June 14, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. $15

The history of Boulder couldn’t be told without mention of the historic eatery on University Hill, The Sink. The story of its genesis, growth and importance to our community is coming to the big screen, and you can be one of the first to watch the documentary on the landmark establishment at Boulder Theater.