I LOVE LOCAL GUIDE TO THE HOLIDAYS HOLIDAY CALENDAR

from Boulder Weekly 11.16.2023

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November 16

FINE ART AND CRAFTS SHOW AND SALE

Various times Thurs.-Sun., Nov. 16-19, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave. Free

Hop on your gift-buying early this year and experience shopping that showcases arts, crafts and numerous local artisan works at the Louisville Center for the Arts. At an event like this, it won’t be hard to find that perfect gift for your loved ones this holiday season.

November 17

THE 19TH ANNUAL LAST WALTZ REVISITED

8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 17, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. $25

More than 60 musicians from across Colorado descend upon Boulder’s historic live venue for a holiday show unlike any other.

November 18

MOLLIE MCGEE’S ANNUAL HOLIDAY CRAFT MARKET

9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Nov. 18-19, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Free

Over 150 booths line Boulder County Fairgrounds selling handmade holiday artisan crafts from vendors near and far. A series of raffles will cap off the weekend.

HOLIDAY PLAZA LIGHTING

5:30-7 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 18, Library & Civic Center Plaza, 350 Kimbark St., Longmont. Free

Civic Center Plaza will come to life at this fun and free event, thanks to the folks at Downtown Longmont. Be on the lookout for goody bags and warm drinks, too.

November

SWITCH ON THE HOLIDAYS

5-7:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall, Boulder. Free

You don’t want to miss the moment when the Downtown Boulder team flips the switch in the middle of Pearl Street, bursting Boulder’s city center with bright holiday colors.

NOVEMBER 20

WINTER WONDERLAND: SANTA CLAUS LIFE MODEL

6-8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 20, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. $20

Bring your drawing or painting supplies down to the fairgrounds for an afternoon of live santa poses and take a crack at sketching old St. Nick.

NOVEMBER 24

ST. NICK ON THE BRICKS

11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 24, Saturdays through Dec. 23, 1300 Block of the Pearl Street Mall, 1300 Pearl St., Boulder. Free

Santa Claus is coming to town! More specifically, to the Downtown Boulder Visitor Information Center every week through December 23. Go find out if you’ve been naughty or nice from the man himself.

NOVEMBER 25

YOGA PEARL’S ANNUAL SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY MARKET

10 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Yoga Pearl, 900 Pearl St., Suite 4, Boulder. Free

Yoga Pearl and other small businesses and creators will gather on Pearl Street for a Saturday market featuring botanicals, skincare, tea, massages and more.

FIREHOUSE

HOLIDAY MARKET

Noon-5 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Nov. 25-26, Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont. Free Firehouse Art Center believes there’s perhaps “nothing more personal than a gift of the arts.” Shop local and shop creative for the one you love at this annual holiday market.

JUNKYARD HOLIDAY ART BAZAAR

1-5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A, Boulder. Free

Junkyard Social Club is waving goodbye to online shopping this season, and instead displaying tons of one-of-a-kind handmade gifts for your convenience at their annual art bazaar. Go get something special, and groove to some live music with a drink while you’re there.

NOVEMBER 29

A Blue Violin Candlelight Christmas

7-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 29, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $30

Blue Violin has traveled the world with his stringed companion, held the first chair in the Boston String Quartet, and continued to push the boundaries of what’s possible with a violin. Catch their multimedia talent at the Dairy Arts Center for a stunning performance.

November 30

Gift Of Home Tour 2023

4 p.m. Thurs.-Sat., Nov. 30-Dec. 1, St. Vrain Habitat Restore, 1351 Sherman Drive, Longmont. $30

Who doesn’t love a house tour, especially during the holidays, when a house feels the most like a home. Sign up for this unique, self-guided home tour where all ticket purchases go directly to benefitting Habitat for Humanity.

December 1

FROST & FLUX: HOLIDAY STAINED GLASS CLASS

6:30 p.m. Fridays through Dec. 22, 4 p.m. Saturdays through Dec. 23, Colorado Glass Works, 1500 Pearl St., Suite D, Boulder. $175

Let your creative ambitions soar with the dynamic medium of stained glass. Colorado Glass Works invites you to their annual holiday workshop, where you’ll go home with a festive piece you crafted yourself.

HAZEL MILLER AND THE COLLECTIVE: A HOLIDAY CONCERT

7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $25

Boulder’s music staple is bringing the holiday spirit to the stage — Hazel Miller and the Collective are kicking off December with soulful tunes that will surely warm you up.

December 2

Boulder County Farmers Markets

ANNUAL WINTER MARKET

9 a.m.-3 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Dec. 2-3, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Free

Who said fresh produce can only be found in the summer? Boulder County Fairgrounds welcomes 150 local farmers, ranchers, food producers and artisans for a shopping experience that can’t be beet.

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4TH ANNUAL ERIE HIGHLANDS ARTS & CRAFTS HOLIDAY FAIR

10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, 185 Highlands Circle, Erie. Free

Live music, food trucks, horse and carriage rides, a bounce house, Mr. and Mrs. Claus — this annual event has a little bit of everything.

25TH ANNUAL HOLIDAY HARP CONCERT

11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave.. Free

Few instruments soothe the soul quite like the harp, and at this Boulder Public Library show, you can treat yourself to its wonders for free.

2ND ANNUAL BOWL-ATHON

2-6 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Bowlero Promenade, 10685 Westminster Blvd., Westminster. $80

Excalibur Outreach is committed to the underserved in our community, and why not make it a FUNdraiser? Bring some friends and smack some pins for a good cause.

LONGMONT MUSEUM HOLIDAY SHOW

3-5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Stewart Auditorium, 400 S. Quail Road, Longmont. $20

This event has all the signature holiday drinks and songs of the season — see what’s in store at this year’s Longmont Museum Holiday Show.

THE LIGHTS OF DECEMBER PARADE

6-8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Various locations starting on 15th and Walnut Street, Boulder. Free

If you live anywhere near Pearl Street, then it’s impossible to miss this one. But if you don’t, head down to Boulder’s heart for a parade featuring illuminated floats decorated by local businesses and organizations.

December 3

HOLIDAY SIDES AND THE ART OF ROASTING

10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Auguste

Escoffier School of Culinary Arts, 637 S. Broadway, Suite H, Boulder. $75

Impress your family with your newfound culinary skills, or brush up on the craft at a cooking class dedicated to holiday foods.

Mental Health

PARTNERS’ CLIENT HOLIDAY ART & GIFT SALE

2-4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. Free

Mental Health Partners invites you to a day of retail therapy: artisan works by their clients will be on sale at the Lafayette Public Library.

HOLIDAYS ACROSS THE POND: FESTIVE HARMONIES FROM ABROAD

3-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Longmont High School, 1040 Sunset St.. $20

This family-friendly event by the Longmont Chorale will feature works by composers Rutter, Holst and Vaughn Williams.

December 5

DECEMBER HOLIDAY NETWORKING MIXER

5-7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette. $15

Put yourself out there this December — Nissi’s welcomes all to a night of networking at their big event space. Bring an unwrapped toy or game, wear an ugly sweater (the ugliest wins a prize) and have a great time.

December 6

HANDMADE HOLIDAY

4-5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 6, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Free (registration required)

Nothing shows you care like a handmade gift, but if you don’t have the time to build something special, head to this Erie Community Library for that perfect find.

Dee-o-Gee is a one stop shop for Grooming, Daycamp, Do it yourself dog wash and retail focussing on the health of your pets. We sell Holistic pet food, supplements, and everything else your pet needs.

If we don’t have it in the store we can order it for you!

December 7

THE ARTS HUB PRESENTS: ELF JR.

Various times, Thurs.-Sun., Dec. 7-10, The Arts HUB, 420 Courtney Way, Lafayette. $12

Buddy the Elf is back at the Arts HUB for this year’s holiday performance by the tween and teenage troupe. Go see what the beloved figure is up to this Christmas as he goes to New York City in search of his father.

December 8

LONGMONT LIGHTS! A HOLIDAY CELEBRATION

5-8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 8, Roosevelt Community Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Free

Longmont’s Roosevelt Community Park will come to life with festive illumination at this free Friday night event.

THE MOMEDY CLUB: ESCAPE FROM THE HOLIDAYS

6:35-9:30 p.m. Fri.-Sat., Dec. 8-9, Stewart Auditorium, 400 S. Quail Road, Longmont. $35

The holidays can be overwhelming, especially for mom. Hosting, cooking, traveling, more hosting, more traveling — it’s fun, but oftentimes too much. Head to Stewart Auditorium to escape the hooplah.

LONGS PEAK CHORUS 2023 HOLIDAY CONCERT

Various times, Fri.-Sun., Dec. 8-10, Heart of Longmont United Methodist Church, 350 11th Ave., Longmont. $10

Longs Peak Chorus brings harmony through a cappella this winter with their annual holiday concert, performing classics and staples alike.

HOLIDAY HIGH-JINKS & AERIAL ABSURDITIES

Various times, Fri.-Sun., Dec. 8-10, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. $30

Frequent Flyers put on a jaw-dropping show, and this December, their HighJinks and Aerial Absurdities show is both a poke at the stress that comes with the holidays, as well as mid-air performance to lively music.

December 9

HEARTS AND HANDS

HOLIDAY GIFT MARKET

10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 9, Tara Performing Arts High School, 4180 19th St., Boulder. Free

Hot cider, a cozy atmosphere and gifts made with care for you to browse or buy. What’s not to love?

December 10

BOULDER HOLIDAY GIFT FESTIVAL

11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 10, YMCA, 2850 Mapleton Ave., Boulder. Free

Over 100 vendors will bring their best crafts and digs to this holiday shopping extravaganza taking place inside the Boulder YMCA. It’s free with a concert at noon, so put this event on your to-do list.