CU Boulder SoundWorks: 7:30 p.m., Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. CU Boulder SoundWorks is a concert series and forum for the creation and performance of new and original works by CU Boulder College of Music composers, songwriters, improvisers and collaborators. Every concert features multiple world premieres by living composers and creators. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

STEAM Pals: 4:45 p.m., George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. In this program, weekly sessions promote STEAM knowledge and literacy by providing high school role models (Big Pals) for art and science activities for grades K-3 (Little Pals). Big Pals guide Little Pals through the scientific process, lead scientific inquiry and foster an enthusiastic learning environment. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Cocina Libre” book signing: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Dr. Julia Roncoroni and Dr. Delio Figueroa will speak about and sign their new book “Cocina Libre: Immigrant Resistance Recipes”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.

The Colorado Sound Music Awards: 7 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. The CSMAs encourages the station’s listeners to support a wide range of artists from around the state by voting in five unique categories. Following last year’s debut live event, the CSMAs are coming back to the Boulder Theater where winners will be announced and presented with their awards. The ceremony will feature performances from three outstanding Colorado artists, including Todd Park Mohr of Big Head Todd & the Monsters performing a solo acoustic set; Alysia Kraft, last year’s CSMA winner for Outstanding Stage Presence; and Ritmo Cascabel, who blend cumbia, western and rock ‘n’ roll. $30, z2ent.com.

“Hoof Beats” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. William Taylor will speak about and sign his new book “Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.

High West Oyster Fest: 7 p.m. Thursday, Etown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. This year’s HWOF marks a special milestone as Jax celebrates its 30th anniversary, having first opened its doors on Boulder’s Pearl Street in November 1994. The event features unlimited oysters, beverages, a Bubbles & Bumps caviar bar, Intergalactic Oyster Shucking and Eating Competitions. All proceeds benefit local nonprofit There With Care. $120-$150, 303-448-9182, etix.com.

CU Boulder Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band concert: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. For centuries, storytelling has been an art in almost every culture. Join the CU Boulder Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band for an evening of storytelling through music. The Wind Symphony will feature Silvestre Revueltas’ “Sensemayá” based on the poem by Nicolás Guillén; Ivette Herryman Rodriguez’s deeply personal “En mi, Familia”; Darius Milhaud’s “Suite Française” and Zhou Tian’s “Petals of Fire” inspired by Cy Twombly’s vibrant artwork. The Symphonic Band is pleased to present Omar Thomas’ “A Mother of a Revolution,” Danielle Fischer’s “Pathways,” John Mackey’s “This Cruel Moon” and Joseph Hellmesberger’s “Danse Diabolique.” Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Brazil Fest at Full Cycle Café: 7 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. The evening opens with Dexter Payne Quintet and guests playing lively instrumental choro and forró tunes, perfectly setting the mood for an energetic night of dance. As the evening progresses, become immersed in the vibrant rhythms of Brazil’s northeast with a second set of forró, xote, arrastapé and baião songs. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.eventcalendarapp.com.