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EVENTS
SAT. 12/2 - 8:00PM
SMooth Money GeStuRe, BeaR hat and StRanGeByRdS
SUN. 12/3 - 8:00PM undeRGRound SPRinGhouSe and GueSt i.o. undeRGRound
MON. 12/4 - 8:00PM aRcheR oh
TUE. 12/5 - 7:00PM eRic Stone and toM hall live BRoadcaSt on 88.5 KGnu
WED. 12/6 - 7:00PM the PSychedelic hoedown feat. david SatoRi (BeatS antique & diRtwiRe)
THU. 12/7 - 8:00PM
Boot Juice
FRI. 12/8 - 8:30PM
RollinG haRveSt
SAT. 12/9 - 8:00PM the Good Kind’S holiday BaSh
SUN. 12/10 - 7:30PM the Gavin woRland BiG Band
TUE. 12/12 - 8:00PM
105.5 the coloRado Sound PReSentS: aPollo SunS
FRI. 12/15 - 9:00PM
Joe MaRcineK Band feat. dave wattS (of the Motet) and fRiendS
Purchase Tickets at RMPtix.com
RootsMusicProject.org
4747 Pearl Suite V3A
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GLUTEN-FREE COMEDY AT BOCO CIDER
6-8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. $15
Leave the kids at home for a night of laughs at BOCO Cider. Fresh off the success of this year’s Boulder Comedy Festival, founder Zoe Rodgers headlines this side-splitting night of standup. This one will likely sell out, so snap up your tickets now.
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Parade Of Lights
4-8:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Downtown Historic Erie, 235 Wells St. Free
The Erie Chamber of Commerce presents its annual Parade of Lights showcasing more than 40 floats. Enjoy local school choirs, free carriage rides and an appearance from Santa while you sip on hot chocolate and enjoy food from local vendors. Don’t forget to catch the Boulder Parade of Lights the following night.
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Spurs And Purrs Cowboy Prom
7-10 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Unit A, Boulder. $15
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ARTASTIC WINTER ARTISAN MARKET
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Horizons K8, 4545 Sioux Drive, Boulder. Free
Stock up on hand-crafted works from local artists and craftspeople just in time for the holiday season. Explore jewelry, pottery, painting, books, art and more at this annual event supporting local artists and Horizons K8 school.
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CHRISTMAS TREE SALE
Various times. Fri.-Sun., Dec. 1-3, Centaurus High School Football Stadium, Warrior Way, Lafayette. Free
Find the perfect tree for the holidays while supporting the Centaurus High School baseball team. Open each weekend through Dec. 24, this market features farm-fresh trees and wreaths from Oregon that are sure to spruce up your holiday decor.
Strap on your cowboy boots and kitty ears for this night of live music, dancing, burlesque, live painting and more. The Junkyard Social Club hosts this night of western feline fun in collaboration with Heady Bauer, The Wheel Artist Collective and M3DIUM. 2
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Sweater 5k
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. $35
Run, walk or jog in your favorite hideous holiday sweater at this 5K presented by Left Hand Brewing. All participants will receive a free beer and collectible pint glass at the fun-forward event featuring live music, food trucks and local vendors.
HOLIDAY HARP CONCERT
11:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Free
Boulder Harp Studio students perform excerpts from Carol of the Bells and The Nutcracker alongside traditional folk songs and classical selections. The talent of these young harpists ages 7-18 will ring out in full fidelity during this holiday performance at Boulder Public Library. 2
Longmont Museum Holiday Show
3-5 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road. $25
The Longmont Museum’s holiday tradition returns for its eighth year with the Mestas-Abbott Latin Jazz Quartet, Brothers of Brass and Mollie O’Brien & Rich Moore performing songs for the season. Check out either show for a dose of holiday cheer, and grab a signature drink while you enjoy the music.
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Winter Market
9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, and Sunday, Dec. 3, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. Free
The Boulder County Farmers Market hosts 150 local farmers, ranchers, food vendors and artisans during this local holiday shopping market. Support small businesses and peruse one-of-a-kind gifts for the holiday season, along with fresh food and produce from BoCo vendors.
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REELABILITIES
FILM FESTIVAL
Noon-6 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 3, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder. $25
Celebrate the lives and stories of people with disabilities and their diverse experiences around the world during the ReelAbilities Film Festival at the Boulder Jewish Community Center. The day includes screenings, talks, community resources and more.
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Gingerbread House Decorating
10 a.m.-noon. Sunday, Dec. 3, 836 Main St., Louisville. $23
The Miracle Bar on Main Street in Louisville has dedicated a festive space for creating gingerbread houses and sipping on hot chocolate (or mimosas for supervising parents). Kits include candy, icing and gingerbread for decoration.
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Colorado Gives Day
Midnight-noon. Tuesday, Dec. 5, virtual, statewide
Looking for an opportunity to lift up your community? Colorado Gives Day is back for its annual fundraising drive to support local nonprofits making a difference right here in the Centennial State. From animal welfare to the arts and points in between, you can find a great cause to support at colorado gives.org