Hanukkah in Old Town Lafayette: 5:30 p.m., Downtown Lafayette, 311 S. Public Road, Lafayette. 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.

Holiday Market at Kiln: 3 p.m., 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., 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.

“Thirst” book signing: 6:30 p.m., 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.

Artist reception at pARTiculars Gallery: 4:30 p.m. Friday, pARTiculars Gallery, 401 S. Public Road, Lafayette. Ann Barnsley, long time owner/artist of pARTiculars Gallery, will have an artist reception featuring her whimsical pottery. Visitors can also enjoy a Holiday Faire with special arts and crafts from local artists. Free, 720-472-4990, particularsart.com.

Longmont Lights: 5 p.m. Friday, Roosevelt Community Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Roosevelt Park sparkles with millions of holiday lights. Enjoy visits with Santa, ice skating at the Longmont Ice Pavilion (regular fees apply), free hot cocoa carts, balloon glow, fire pits and a new laser show at 7:45 p.m. Free, 303-651-8404, longmontcolorado.gov.

Facebagel at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Matthew White, aka Facebagel, is a singer-songwriter, didgeridoo player and percussionist based out of Golden. Free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.

Barbara Paris & Friends at R Gallery: 7 p.m. Friday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder. Born in Denver, Barbara Paris remembers hearing Nat King Cole, Dinah Washington, Mel Torme and Frank Sinatra from an early age. During a vacation in St. Thomas, she met Eddie Shu, a veteran multi-instrumentalist, who encouraged her and told her that all she needed was a band. She hasn’t stopped since. Free, 303-444-4146, rgallery.art.

Holiday Festival 2023: 7:30 p.m. Friday, Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Be immersed in the comfort and joy of twinkling lights, seasonal greenery and beautiful music at CU Boulder’s Holiday Festival. The longstanding celebration brings together student choirs, bands and orchestras — along with world-class faculty performers — for a winter concert of holiday favorites and a few fresh delights. $23-$77, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Dead Floyd at Boulder Theater: 8 p.m. Friday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Dead Floyd is a celebration of the music of two of rock ‘n’ roll’s greatest bands, The Grateful Dead and Pink Floyd, mashed together into one high-energy, unpredictable show. Drawing from both extensive catalogs of music, the Dead Floyd performances include early rarities to modern classics and everything in between. $15-$18, z2ent.com.