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“Scrooge” performance: 7:30 p.m. Monday, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont. In this timeless musical adaptation of Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol,” miserly Ebenezer Scrooge undergoes a profound experience of redemption over the course of a Christmas Eve night, after being visited by the ghost of his former partner Jacob Marley and the ghosts of Christmases Past, Present and Future. $19-$50, 303-682-9980, jesterstheatre.com. FILE PHOTO

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Boulder Opera story time: 10:30 a.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. This special opera story time features selections from “Xochitl and the Flowers,” a bilingual opera sung in English and Spanish by Santa Cruz-based composer Chris Pratorium Gómez. Based on real-life events in San Francisco’s Mission neighborhood, this quintessentially American immigration story tells the moving tale of a family’s determination to put down roots in a new country, while still preserving the heritage of their homeland. lafayetteco.gov.

Open mic at Roots Music Project: 6 p.m. Monday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. Produced and hosted by Steve Koppe, interested performers can sign up for 15-minute or three-song, slots. Free, event brite.com.

Homeless Memorial Day of Remembrance: 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Central Park Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. The annual homeless memorial will remember those who passed away this year who have been impacted by homelessness. There will be song, prayers, silence and the reading of the names of those who have passed. Bridge House will join with other community partners at the service. Free, boulderbridge house.org.

Songcraft — Songwriters Showcase: 7 p.m. Tuesday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. With the Songcraft Series, Christopher Morse and Ian Steele will bring local songwriters to Roots Music Project to share their craft and stories. This month features Oliver Franklin, Heatherlyn, Abby Brown and Hannah Samano. Free, eventbrite.com.

Teen Paint & Draw: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Tinker Art Studio, 693B S. Broadway, Boulder. Students will have the opportunity to learn new techniques, advance their skills and hone their artistic voices while working among a community of artists. Students will work with pencils, charcoal, pastels, watercolors and acrylics. This class will support and encourage each student’s individual process while advancing their skills. Learn techniques such as shading, proportion, composition and perspective in drawing and painting mediums. All levels welcome. $365, 303-503-1902, hisawyer.com.

Laurie D at The Local Boulder: 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Local, 2731 Iris Ave., Boulder. Laurie D and the Blues Babes will perform holiday favorites to enjoy while listeners spend time with friends. Free, fb.me.

Face Vocal Band holiday concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Face Vocal Band’s holiday concert is sure to bring the Christmas cheer. Face is an internationally acclaimed all-vocal rock band from Boulder that has been captivating audiences for 15 years with their infectious energy punctuated by an endearing love of performance. $25-$45, z2ent.com.

Ben Hanna at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Ben Hanna’s lyrics speak to the inner thoughts that his listeners have. Hailing from the ‘burbs of Detroit and currently based out of Boulder, his “post-post-rock” style is described as a blend of country-inspired modern storytelling and high-energy punk rock. Free, 303-993-8743.