Biochemistry seminar series: 3:30 p.m., Butcher Auditorium, A115, JSCBB, 3415 Colorado Ave., Boulder. The Department of Biochemistry invites professors and scientists from other universities and institutes to present seminars at the University of Colorado Boulder throughout the academic year. These seminars provide an opportunity for faculty and students to learn about exciting current research. Carl Wu will be giving this week’s presentation. 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.

Pages and Paws: 3:45 p.m., Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. For ages 5-12. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Jan Brett’s Winter Collection Box Set” book signing: 5 p.m., Boulder Public Library’s Canyon Theater, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Jan Brett will speak about and sign her new collection “Jan Brett’s Winter Collection Box Set”. $10, boulderbookstore.net.

American Aquarium at Fox Theatre: 9 p.m., The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. American Aquarium is an American alternative country band from Raleigh, North Carolina. $25-$30, z2ent.com.

Alex Jordan at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 9:30 p.m., The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Alex Jordan’s Queen Kerosene is a melting pot of American roots music, stacked high with sharply-written songs that blur the boundaries between genre and generation. Helmed by four-time Grammy Awards winning producer (and longtime Los Lobos member) Steve Berlin, it’s a colorful, kaleidoscopic record with songs that make room for soul, Tex-Mex, groove-driven R&B, Americana, jazz, honky-tonk and Heartland rock ‘n’ roll. Free, 303-993-8743.

Holiday Market at Kiln: 3 p.m. Thursday, Kiln, 2101 Pearl St., Boulder. Get into the festive spirit and discover a wide array of unique gifts, crafts and delicious treats. With a variety of local vendors, attendees will find one-of-a-kind treasures. Free, 720-601-0408, eventbrite.com.

Book Queeries meeting: 5 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The group will meet to discuss “The Black Flamingo,” by Dean Atta. Teens across the gender and sexuality spectrum are welcome to attend and engage in fun dialogue and activities, snacks provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Hanukkah in Old Town Lafayette: 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Pearl Street Mall, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. The Boulder Center for Judaism’s annual Hanukkah in Lafayette will feature a live performance of Hanukkah music led by Micha’el Miller, a menorah lighting and graffiti artist Danielle Gyles creating a one-of-a-kind original graffiti art menorah. There will be fresh sufganiyot and hot apple cider will be served. Free, 303-494-1638, boulderjudaism.com.

“Thirst” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Lisa Fierer will speak about and sign her new book “Thirst”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Rock Steady Freddie at R Gallery: 7 p.m. Thursday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder. Rock Steady Freddie and James Vaughn will perform a diverse variety of musical styles, ranging from country, reggae, ska, rock, pop and jazz. Free, 303-444-4146, rgallery.art.