Today
Laser Queen: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. The legendary music of Queen transcends time and will absolutely rock audiences right out of their seat. Fiske’s cutting edge projection system from Laser Fantasy mesmerizes the eyes with vibrant colors cutting their way through the fog to a 360-degree wrap around screen, all while laser engineers fly audiences through the universe. $8-$12, 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.
Divino BetSatori at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, Boulder Cidery & Taproom, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Divino BetSatori’s devotional world music combines ancient wisdom with modern insight. Borrowing the best from every major religion and spiritual tradition, the group shares kirtan, medicine music and original songs, which are best described as indie-acoustic folk-rock with hip-hop and reggae influence. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Piney Tops at CellarWest Brewing: 7 p.m. Friday, CellarWest, 778 W. Baseline Road B, Lafayette. The Piney Tops are a five-piece group (strings and drums) playing poly-psychedelic Americana, new-grass and Rocky Mountain blues. Free, 720-465-9346, cellarwest.com.
“Shadowlands” performance: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Coal Creek Theater, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville. This West End and Broadway hit is the love story of C.S. Lewis — Oxford don and author of “The Chronicles of Narnia” and “The Screwtape Letters” — and American poet Joy Davidman. Jack Lewis is smug in his convictions about God and His plan for the world until Joy and her young child enter his life, and the bewildered theoretician of love in the abstract finally confronts its direct presence. $25-$28, cctlouisville.org.
5280s Band at Roots Music Project: 8 p.m. Friday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. Get ready to travel back in time with the 5280s Band. Denver’s freshest ’80s party band will transport listeners straight to the neon-lit dance floors and unforgettable beats of the past. This energetic ensemble is a dynamic blend of musical talent and retro charisma, guaranteeing non-stop fun and nostalgic vibes. $15-$120, eventbrite.com.
Upcoming
Coffee with an Ranger: 8 a.m. Saturday, Eben G Fine Park, 101 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Have coffee with a City of Boulder Ranger. Meet and chat with Rangers from the Parks and Recreation & Open Space and Mountain Parks Departments. Free, 720-450-7554, bouldercolorado.gov.
Louisville Farmers Market: 9 a.m. Saturday, Louisville Farmers Market , 824 Front St., Louisville. Louisville Farmers Market is a weekly shopping venue supporting Colorado farms and orchards, artisan food creators, local businesses, artists and nonprofits in a friendly and dynamic environment. Free, 303-902-2451, realfarmersmarketco.com .
Mother’s Day Crafts for Kids: 11 a.m. Saturday, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Children, ages 4-11, can be dropped off at the creative hub where they will create unique and artistic gifts for mom throughout the day with several time slots available. Moms can visit nearby Beatrice the Divine to shop the boutique’s Spring Sale. 10 percent of shop’s proceeds will be donated to The New Local’s art education programming. $10, thenew-local.org.
Josh Halpern family concert: 11:15 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Cellist Josh Halpern presents a free family-friendly concert at the Canyon Theater. This concert takes place after Saturday story time and is open to all ages. Free, culturalcaravan.org.
Amelie Quintet at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m Saturday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Amelie Quintet plays world tango and Parisian jazz. They have performed at area venues such as Dazzle, Swallow Hill, Muse, Caffe Sole and the Boulder International Film Festival. The quartet features Maggie Sallee (violin), Rodney Sauer (accordion), Kevin Garry (guitar) and Brian Casey (bass) with chanteuse Roberta Daria. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.com.
