Today
Takács Quartet performance: 4 p.m. Sunday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. The Grammy-winning Takács Quartet has enchanted audiences at CU Boulder for more than three decades and counting. The group’s dynamic and insightful performances have established the quartet as one of the most sought-after chamber music groups of our time. Their unique blend of technical brilliance and emotional depth creates a truly unforgettable musical experience. $38-$48, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
PAW-Casso: 1 p.m. Sunday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Canine friends can put their painting skills on display when creating beautiful art at Reynolds Library. All non-reactive dogs welcome to paint, play and take home their artwork, a photo with their human companion and a treat. Dog safe paints will be used. Human companions required to be 18+. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Magical Fairy Afternoon: 3 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Spring time is here, so let’s celebrate fairies by having a magical afternoon. Decorate some fairy doors, and enjoy an afternoon with a story time about fairies, magical crafts and dancing. Attendees are encouraged to dress up. Ages 4-8. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Surf Rock with The Beloved Invaders LIVE at BOCO Cider: 4 p.m. Sunday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. The Beloved Invaders play instrumental surf, featuring both originals and covers of classic and modern surf tunes. Surf includes Dick Dale’s classic “Misirlou,” the reverb-drenched guitar sound of “Pipeline,” the Latin groove of “Sway” and the theme of “Hawaii Five-O.” Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Upcoming
Tales from the Taproom — Exploring Early American Beer History and Culture: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company, 297 US-287, #100, Lafayette. Come join Colorado Beer History at Liquid Mechanics Brewing Company for a journey back in time to explore the roots of American beer culture. This event will dive into the rich history of brewing in early America, from colonial times to Prohibition. Discover how beer has evolved over the centuries and sample some modern interpretations of historic brews. $25, eventbrite.com.
Hot Mulligan at Boulder Theater: 7 p.m. Monday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. When Hot Mulligan took to social media to declare themselves #1 Hot New Band, it would have been easy to write off the terminally online emo quartet’s proclamation as yet another irreverent entry into their bag of tricks. But, it turns out Hot Mulligan have a way of manifesting things into existence, whether it’s name-dropping Michelle Branch and Mark Hoppus in song titles and netting responses from both (only one got the joke) or, true to their word, becoming synonymous with the newest waves of pop-punk and emo. Free Throw, Just Friends and Charmer will also be performing. $35-$39.50, z2ent.com.
Conversations in English: 2 p.m. Tuesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Boulder Public Library District offers free Conversations in English (CIE) groups for adult English language learners to practice their speaking and listening skills in a friendly and informal environment. This program is for individuals 18+ who live, work or are visiting in Boulder County. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
World Literature lecture series: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Join the next session in a series of lectures on authors from around the world, presented by faculty from CU Boulder and Boulder area literati. Michael Longley, one of Northern Ireland’s foremost contemporary poets, will be the topic of discussion, presented by David Ferris, professor of humanities. Free, boulderbookstore.net.
