Today

‘The Foreigner’ at Jesters Dinner Theater: The Foreigner is a fun, two-act comedy by American playwright Larry Shue that follows Froggy and Charlie, two travelers who become privy to the scandals of a lodge’s guests; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $28-$48; app.arts-people.com.

Mackenzie Rae Band at Bootstrap Brewing: Mackenzie Rae is a singer-songwriter with roots in South Dakota and western Colorado. With rich vocals, nuanced instrumentals and a balance of high energy and sensitivity, the band delivers authentic covers and originals spanning Americana, classic country and rock; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; free; bootstrapbrewing.com.

1000 Books Bash: Come celebrate the relaunch the library’s 1000 Books Before Kindergarten program. Craft, play games, sing songs and have fun with bubbles at this kids’ event; 10 a.m. Friday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.evanced.info.

The Basement Blues Project at The Wheel House: The Basement Blues Project grew up on blues and classic and southern rock; fresh out of the basement, the group is putting its shine on some old favorites; 6 p.m. Friday, The Wheel House, 101 Second Ave., Niwot; free; facebook.com.

Upcoming

Nature journaling adventure: Enjoy a brief nature walk guided by Coy Ink at Roosevelt Park followed by coffee and a cozy fireplace at MECO Coffee shop, where participants will draw what they saw in the park; 1 p.m. Saturday, City of Longmont St. Vrain Memorial Building, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $45-$56.25; rec.ci.longmont.co.us.

Cocoa and Cuddles: Head to the farm for vegan hot cocoa and plenty of cuddles with the Big Barn animal residents every weekend; 1 p.m. Saturday, Luvin Arms Animal Sanctuary, 3470 County Road 7, Erie; $15-$25; secure.qgiv.com.

Tenbucksixer at Bootstrap Brewing: Tenbucksixer is an original band that plays folk-rock songs; 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.