First Step golf lessons: 10 a.m., Twin Peaks Golf Course, 1225 Cornell Drive , Longmont. Youth First Step drop-in golf instruction for ages 5-10 begins Monday. No registration is required for these weekly Monday lessons. Bring clubs or use some provided. $20, facebook.com.

Messy Art: 10 a.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Visit various messy art stations and let your creativity free. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Musicians Mixer: 4 p.m., Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Calling all local musicians, songwriters, producers and audio nerds. Come hang out at LPM’s Musicians Mixer, a casual get-together to connect with fellow creatives, check out the fully-equipped audio studio and explore how LPM can support music-making goals. Free, longmontpublicmedia.org.

“Lord of the Rings” discussion group: 6:30 p.m., Parkway Food Hall, 700 Ken Pratt Blvd., Longmont. This discussion series is perfect for fans of Tolkien, fantasy and/or thinking about the nature of life and the universe. “Lord of the Rings” knowledge is not required, as the discussion integrates both the source material and abstract concepts. Meetings start by watching or reading one or two clips from the books/movies and then seeing where the conversation goes. Led by Grey Havens Philosophy. Free, eventbrite.com.

“The Wild Robot” film screening: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. From nostalgic classics to recent blockbusters, enjoy a Tuesday morning movie with little ones in Stewart Auditorium with popcorn this summer. This week, watch “The Wild Robot.” This epic adventure follows the journey of a robot — ROZZUM unit 7134, “Roz” for short — that is shipwrecked on an island and must learn to adapt to the harsh surroundings. Roz gradually builds relationships with the animals on the island and adopts an orphaned gosling. $3-$6, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

Camera Basics class: noon Tuesday, Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Check out Camera Basics for a hands-on crash course designed to help beginners and content creators understand the essentials of shooting great-looking video and photos. Free, longmontpublicmedia.org.

Printmaking Palooza: 2 p.m. Wednesday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Use tin foil, Styrofoam and other materials to experiment with printmaking techniques to create unique works of art. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Experience VR: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Try out virtual reality. Explore immersive games and creative VR tools in a hands-on demo. LPM will provide two VR headsets. Free, longmontpublicmedia.org.

Finn O’Sullivan concert: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee’s Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. Finn O’Sullivan got her start performing Taylor Swift concerts in her bedroom while her parents were out. She played piano early, and she picked up a guitar when she was 12. She has shared the stage with Langhorne Slim, Carsie Blanton, Rainbow Girls and a host of local Colorado talent. Free, 303-485-5020, rosaleespizzeria.com.

Crochet Guild meeting: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Free monthly guild meeting. All skill levels welcome. Meetings typically include one hour for learning new skills and techniques, with additional time spent sharing inspiration, answering crochet questions and crocheting for charity. Free, 720-927-7278, facebook.com.

DIY Podcast workshop: 10 a.m. Thursday, Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Attend the DIY Podcast workshop, and learn how to launch a podcast without needing a big budget or fancy studio. This hands-on session is perfect for beginners, creatives, entrepreneurs and anyone curious about podcasting. Free, longmontpublicmedia.org.

Rheoscopic Fluid Viewer class: 2 p.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. In this hands-on workshop, participants will create their own dazzling bottles filled with swirling, shimmering fluid that dances with every movement. Rheoscopic fluid contains particles that reflect light and reveal the mesmerizing flow of liquid in motion. For grades 6-12. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Spider Pen Pictionary: 3 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Spider Pen Pictionary is a chaotic and hilarious twist on Pictionary. Teams control a pen using multiple strings, working together to draw a picture before time runs out. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Stroke & Stride: 6 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Reservoir, 5100 51st St., Boulder. Stroke & Stride offers Boulder area athletes a 750- or 1500-meter swim in Boulder Reservoir, followed by a 5K run on the reservoir dam throughout the summer. $35-$210, withoutlimits.co.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.