Plant and Paint: 10 a.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Children and guardians can plant vegetables and flowers in the Edible Learning Garden. Attendees can also create wish flags or paint rocks as a craft activity. Parents or guardians are required to attend with children under 13. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Make it Sew open sewing time: 3:30 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Those who need help or just want to work on projects can join a group of stitchers. Limited number of sewing machines available. Bring machine-sewing, hand-sewing and mending projects. This program overlaps in time and shares space with Social Stitchers. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Learning to Trust Yourself” book signing: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Tama Kieves will speak about and sign her new book “Learning to Trust Yourself: Breaking Through the Blocks That Hold You Back.” $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Thursday Musical Storytime: 4 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Get ready to dance and sing during this lively story time full of songs and musical stories. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

KGNU’s 47th Birthday Bash: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Celebrate 47 years of independent, community-powered radio with KGNU at this Birthday Bash — part of Radio Week 2025. This festive evening features a dance party with KGNU DJs, a specialty GNUgroni cocktail, birthday cake and a silent auction filled with local goodies. It’s a chance to connect with the KGNU community and celebrate the culture the station has built since 1978. Free, 303-993-8743.

Garage Sale benefit: 9 a.m. Friday, Station 2 — Sugar Loaf Fire Protection District, 1360 Sugarloaf Road, Boulder area. The giant annual Sugarloaf Garage Sale is back Friday through Sunday. Shop furniture, clothing, books, toys, sporting/camping goods, housewares and kitchen, art, music, plant/garden, bicycles, antiques/collectables, handyman/tools, chainsaws, snowblowers and more. Free, facebook.com.

Boulder Feet Forward Movie Series: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join Boulder Feet Forward at the Boulder Public Library for its ongoing movie series. This month, watch “Spaceballs” (1987), rated PG, running 1 hour 36 minutes. Coffee and snacks provided. Closed captions displayed when available. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

The Nice Work Ensemble concert: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. The Nice Work Jazz Ensemble is gearing up for a night of soulful swing as the group takes on the iconic Nancy Wilson and Cannonball Adderley album. Featuring Heidi Schmidt on vocals and Pete Lewis on saxophone, the show promises velvety tones, sharp horn lines and all the charm of a classic jazz lounge. $20-$25, fullcyclecafebar.eventcalendarapp.com.

Brandon “TAZ” Niederauer concert: 8 p.m. Friday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Brandon Niederauer, 21, is nicknamed “Taz” for his ferocious guitar playing. Niederauer has served as the touring guitarist with multi-Grammy winner Jon Batiste. $20-$25, z2ent.com.

Creekside for Kids: 10 a.m. Saturday, Park Central, 900 Canyon Blvd., Boulder. Jeff & Paige host, emcee and perform at this morning of family-friendly entertainment at Boulder’s annual Creekfest on Saturday and Sunday. There will be a story time with author Katie Weaver reading from her new children’s book “The Trouble with Children (According to Cat).” Free, 303-777-6887, bouldercreekfest.com.

Clothing Swap: 2 p.m. Saturday, NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder. Engage in circular fashion by donating gently used, clean clothes and walking out with some new-to-you items. There will be tables with pre-loved clothes available to browse and take home. Leftover clothes will be donated or saved for a future clothing swap. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Boulder Chamber Orchestra 20th anniversary celebration concert: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Macky Auditorium, -0285, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. The grand finale of the Boulder Chamber Orchestra 20th anniversary season will take place in the historic Macky Auditorium on the campus of CU Boulder. $10-$50, 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.