



The B Sides at Bricks: 6 p.m. Friday, Bricks on Main / Miss Krissy’s Bistro, 471 Main St., Longmont. The B Sides is a three-piece, Denver-based band focusing on alternative music of the ’90s. The group has built a reputation for playing lesser-performed songs from the popular bands of the era (Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Smashing Pumpkins, Green Day, etc.). Free.
Rex Peoples at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Rex Peoples is a seven-time winner of Best Blues Vocalist of the Year from the Colorado Blues Society. Don’t miss this high-energy funk and R&B musical celebration for fans of all ages. Free, bootstrapbrewing.com.
“A Graphic Journey — Prints by Pablo Picasso” exhibit opening reception: 6 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Be among the first to explore the Longmont Museum’s new Picasso exhibit and enjoy a night of culture, featuring the music of 20th century French composer Erik Satie on piano. $5-$8, 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.
Longmont L!ve: 8 p.m. Friday, Longmont Public Media, 457 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Showcasing some of the most skilled short-form and long-form improv this area has to offer, paired with live music. $35, 303-951-5143, longmontoutloud.com.
The Longmont Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. This is an in-person book club for those living in and near Longmont who love to read and to discuss what they have read. The club reads mostly historical or contemporary fiction but occasionally reads lighter books, nonfiction, science fiction/fantasy and classics. Free, bookclubs.com.
Mario Kart Tournament: 2 p.m. Saturday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Battle with friends playing Mario Kart 8 Deluxe. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Winter Walkabout Music Showcase: 2 p.m. Saturday, throughout Downtown Longmont, Longmont. The Winter Walkabout Music Showcase is a one-day, multi-venue indoor music festival in downtown Longmont. One all-inclusive ticket gains ticketholders access to every performance throughout the day. $35-$45, winterwalkabout.ticketsauce.com.
The Bad Mamma Jamas performance: 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. The Bad Mamma Jamas play rock/funk and blues dancing music and cover artists such as Lizzo, The Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Meters, Bruce Springsteen, The Doors and everything in between, from the ’60s through today. When it’s time to let loose, the band goes into high gear with three dynamic vocalists, guitar, bass, drums and keys. bootstrapbrewing.com.
Paint & Sip: 2 p.m. Sunday, MeCo Coffee Collective, 318 5th St., Frederick. Join for a creative and fun-filled afternoon to create a beautiful piece of art. Attendees will be painting on a 16×20 canvas with acrylic paints. Guided step by step instruction will be provided by a local artist. Highland cows will be pre-traced to make the painting experience enjoyable for all skill levels. $40, eventbrite.com.
Rob Pate & Friends at Spirit Hound Lyons: 3 p.m. Sunday, Spirit Hound Lyons Tasting Room, 4196 Ute Highway, Lyons. Join for a swinging Sunday at Spirit Hound with live music from the Sweet Sunday Swing Band, featuring Rob Pate and Friends. Free, 303-823-5696, spirithounds.com.
Adult Drag Bingo: 5:30 p.m. Sunday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Get ready to sashay and slay at Adult Drag Bingo with the fabulous Miss Jessica L’Whor. Leave inhibitions at the door, and let Miss Jessica dazzle with her wit and charm while competing for fabulous prizes. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.