
Podcasting 101: 4 p.m., Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. In this introductory class, students will get a walkthrough of everything they need to know to setup a podcast — audio or video — from an experienced podcaster. Tips will go beyond just recording, into posting episodes and what are the best practices for getting listeners and viewers to find episodes. $75, 720-544-7758, longmontpublicmedia.org.
Jewelry making workshop: 5:30 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Penny McBride will teach attendees the essential jewelry-making techniques required to craft a stunning beaded necklace. Each attendee will take home their own handmade necklace. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Power of R performance: 6 p.m., Bricks on Main, 471 Main St., Longmont. Power Of R band delivers a blend of timeless blues and early rock music, featuring iconic artists like Little Walter, Elvis and Chuck Berry, along with covers of classics from ZZ Top, Van Morrison and Dave Mason. The group will also bring its own original compositions and enjoyable jam sessions that take them back to their youthful days. Free, 720-600-2350, bricksretail.com.
Whipkey! performance: 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Greg Whipkey plays uniquely different, unplugged, timeless classic songs that audiences are sure to love. 720-438-8488, bootstrapbrewing.com.
Haunting History & Back Alley ghost tour: 6 p.m. Friday, Main St., 3rd Ave.-5th Ave. walking tour, Longmont. Meet Longmont’s most famous history makers up close and personal. $20-$30, 720-453-4733.
Vudu Sunshine performance: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Vudu Sunshine lays down originals that span across multiple genres and its own interpretation of rock, funk, smooth jazz and reggae covers. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Yoga in the Sunflowers at Bee Hugger Farm: 8 a.m. Saturday, The Bee Hugger Farm, 12590 Ute Highway, Longmont. Become immersed in an hour of all levels of vinyasa flow style yoga in the beautiful sunflower fields at the Bee Hugger Farm. After class, pick sunflowers, take some pictures and make some memories. The class will be outdoors, so don’t forget sunscreen. The family-friendly farm has a small petting zoo, fresh eggs, honey and other items available for purchase. $23, eventbrite.com.
Caribbean Dinner & Dominos night: 5 p.m. Saturday, Whistling Boar Provisions, 6315 Lookout Road, Boulder. Enjoy a family style farm to table Caribbean dinner while listening to reggae tunes. Bring some rum for the bottomless tropical punch. After dinner, join Debbie in the café for dominos. $52, 720-639-3083, whistlingboar.com.
End of Summer Concert with Mountain Reverb: 5 p.m. Saturday, Abbott & Wallace Distilling, 350 Terry St., Suite 120, Longmont. The talented and versatile Mountain Reverb Band will bring the vibe and groovy tunes to this end of summer concert. Free, 720-545-2017, abbottandwallace.com.
Urban Cowboy Party: 5 p.m. Saturday, 300 Suns Brewing, 335 First Ave., Unit C, Longmont. Don your Stetson hat, cowboy boots and belt buckles, and come on down to the Honky Tonk for BBQ brisket burgers, Texas chili cheese fries, craft beer and mechanical bull rides. Free, 300sunsbrewing.com.
Barbelfish Balkan Band at Willow Farm: 7 p.m. Saturday, Willow Farm, 11898 N. 75th St., Longmont. Barbelfish specializes in the music of Bulgaria and Macedonia, featuring the vocal harmonies of Julie Lancaster and Loren Uecker, along with the instrumental virtuosity of Jesse Manno (percussion), James Hoskins (cello and gadulka), Steve Mullins (tambura, mandolin and guitar) and Amy Self (clarinet and kaval). Barbelfish performs Balkan dance music along with the hauntingly beautiful songs from this ancient musical tradition. $20-$25, 303-772-3743, eventbrite.com.


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