Pizza Party Thursdays: 4 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Come hang out with friends (or make some new ones) in the Teen Space while enjoying pizza. Play video games, make arts and crafts or just hang out. Pizza Party Thursdays are every second Thursday of the month in the Main Library’s Teen Space. Pizza and the usual Teen Space snacks are provided. For grades 6-12. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
CU Boulder Wind Symphony performance: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Join the CU Boulder Wind Symphony for “Second Nature,” its final concert of the semester. The symphony is collaborating with the ~Nois Saxophone Quartet and acclaimed composer Viet Cuong in an evening of evocative music. Presented in-person and livestreamed online. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
Friday Films: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Enjoy an afternoon film in the Canyon Theater, watching “Singin’ in the Rain.” Coffee will be provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
First Star Holiday Preview: 5 p.m. Friday, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder, Experience the magic of the holiday season at Boulder’s only all-female art gallery. The nonprofit invites folks in for seasonal mocktails and a peek at new art and wares, made by 65 creatives, at its homebase within the charming and historic Montgomery house. Free, thenewlocal.org.
The Jason Greenlaw Quartet at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Jason Greenlaw presents The Music of Pat Metheny. The quartet will feature Jason Greenlaw on guitar, Adam Bodine on piano, Kevin Johnson on bass and Barry Eldridge on drums. This concert will be highlighting some of Pat Metheny’s most iconic compositions along with some select favorite deep cuts to present an exciting and engaging performance. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.eventcalendarapp.com.
Kathleen Donnelly book signing: 7 p.m. Friday, Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Attend a book signing of “Killer Secrets,” by Kathleen Donnelly. Until an avalanche ripped down a mountainside, exposing a serial killer’s dumping grounds, Antler Valley, Colorado, was a quiet town. Now, Forest Service officer Maya Thompson and her beautiful K-9, Juniper, must catch the murderer before they become the next targets. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
High Lonesome album release: 8 p.m. Friday, Chautauqua Community House, 301 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder. After sharpening their sound through multiple shows across Colorado and the Midwest, High Lonesome emerged from the studio with a debut album full of strong original tunes. High Lonesome is a multi-talented band featuring guitarist and singer Chuck Sitero and dobroist Dylan Kober with Neva Wilder on vocals and fiddle and mandonlin player and singer Josh Bergmann. $25-$29.50, 303-440-7666, highlonesomenewgrass.com.