“Intertwined” exhibit: 11 a.m., The New Local, 713 Pearl St., Boulder. This exhibit features the textured and colorful work of artist Sara Goldenberg-White. Through her eye-catching textile creations, this creative pushes the boundaries of fabric. Intricate weaving, free-form embroidery and hand stitching result in multi-dimensional pieces that explore the intersection of art and craft. The exhibit is on display through Oct. 21. Free, thenewlocal.org.

Fall Fest: 5 p.m., Pearl Street Mall, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder. This three-day autumn festival features local food, a large beer/wine/margarita garden, live music, family entertainment and activities and the Firefly Handmade Market all along the historic Pearl Street Mall. Free, 303-449-3774, boulderdowntown.com.

Taylor Ashton at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m., The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Recorded over the course of a 4,000-mile cross-country roadtrip, Taylor Ashton’s new album, “Stranger To The Feeling,” is a sonic odyssey through the heart of America, one that works its way chronologically and geographically from coast to coast as it meditates on the meaning of closeness and connection. The performances are warm and inviting, anchored by Ashton’s deft guitar and banjo work and rich, easygoing melodicism, and the recordings. $23, 303-993-8743, etix.com.

Stafford Hunter at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m., Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Stafford Hunter is a highly acclaimed, world class, multi instrumentalist who has performed extensively with many great musicians. His latest musical venture called “Universal Rhythms” draws inspiration from the sounds of North America to the Caribbean, Latin American to Mother Africa and everywhere in between. $20-$25, fullcyclebikes.us12.list-manage.com.

Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado: 9 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Boulder’s International Literature Festival, the Jaipur Literature Festival, is back for its 10th year at the Boulder Public Library. Join over 50 world class authors to discuss literature and current events. Free, 303-589-4766, jlflitfest.org.

Science Stride 5K: 1 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Reservoir, 5275 Reservoir Road, Boulder. Lace up to inspire future scientists by joining the UCAR and NSF NCAR community for the Science Stride 5K. This event provides an excellent opportunity for everyone who believes in the importance of STEM education to come together and support Friends of the National Center. Runners and walkers of all abilities are encouraged to join. $50, runsignup.com.

Jazzetry with Von Disco: 6 p.m. Saturday, Trident Booksellers & Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder. Jazz and poetry form the roots of the word but fail to capture the life of the event. Original words composed by local writers are spoken live over completely improvised music. What the poets bring to the mic varies as much as the musical styles and soundscapes explored. Von Disco is a local trio that blends hip-hop, neo-soul and evolving sonic atmospheres. tridentcafe.com.

Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m. Saturday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. The world renowned Mafalda Minnozzi and Paul Ricci will perform an evening of beautiful traditional Brazilian jazz. They have respectively toured and performed with the iconic legends of jazz from Astrud Gilberto, Don Byron, David Liebman, Joe Locke, John Patitucci, Edison Machado, Dom Um Romao, Bebel Gilberto, Bobby Sanabria, Harry Belafonte, Steve Jordan, Randy Brecker, Anthony Jackson and Manolo Badrena. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.eventcalendarapp.com.