


Life drawing: 6 p.m., Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Join fellow local artists to draw short poses of models who are facilitated by Art of Modeling. Bring supplies from home, but newsprint and vine charcoal will be available. Bring an easel if desired. hisawyer.com.
Short Film Night: 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Come watch three short movies — one documentary, one live action and one animated film each session. One of the films will be an Academy Award winner, one will be an Academy Award nominee and one will be neither. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Your Stage: 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Every Monday, enjoy six specially curated musical acts. Local musicians are here to rock the house and soothe listeners’ ears with 30-minute performances. Come in and jam out with some of the best tunes the Front Range has to offer. bootstrapbrewing.com.
“Inside Out 2” film screening: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. From nostalgic classics to recent blockbusters, enjoy a Tuesday morning movie with little ones with popcorn this summer. Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” returns to the mind of newly-minted teenager Riley just as headquarters is undergoing a sudden demolition to make room for something entirely unexpected — new Emotions. Joy, Sadness, Anger, Fear and Disgust, who’ve long been running a successful operation, aren’t sure how to feel when Anxiety shows up. And it looks like she’s not alone. Buy tickets ahead; these movies sell out. $3-$6, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
English Conversation Hour: 10 a.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Come and be a part of English Conversation Hour at the Carbon Valley Regional Library. Each week, a native speaker will facilitate an activity to prompt and encourage conversation. All skill levels are welcome. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Middle School Book Club: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Join each month to discuss a new YA or middle grade title. This month’s book is “The Blackthorn Key,” by Kevin Sands. Snacks will be served. For grades 6, 7 and 8. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Paws to Read: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Paws to Read is for kids who want to practice reading at their own pace with a non-judgmental furry friend. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Nature journaling: 5 p.m. Wednesday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Take a walk on a nature trail, and discover the joy of keeping a nature journal. Learn techniques for recording sightings, as well as information about the native wonders of the area. Registration required. For grades 6-12. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Trish Applegate concert: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rosalee’s Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont. Trish Applegate is a Colorado-based singer-songwriter whose original music brings an eclectic mix of pop, rock, R&B and soul. With lyrics that claw at the emotions and move the mind, her melodies and riffs worm their way into the ears and take listeners on a musical and emotional journey. Free, 303-485-5020, rosaleespizzeria.com.
Hikes for Seniors: 9 a.m. Thursday, Lagerman Agricultural Preserve, 7100 Pike Road, Longmont. Join for an easy 1.6-mile walk around Lagerman Reservoir. Take a glance at what ducks are on the water and the shorebirds that line the reservoir’s edge. The trail is flat, with a shelter and benches to sit and rest. Free, discover.bouldercounty.gov.
Open games night: 4 p.m. Thursday, The Garden at Left Hand Brewing, 1245 Boston Ave., Longmont. Join every Thursday until close for open game night. There will be volleyball, bocce ball, cornhole and spike ball set up and ready for some friendly competition. First come, first serve. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.
DIY Tie Dye: 6 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Create vibrant, one-of-a-kind designs with tie dye. Bring a pre-washed, white cotton t-shirt and transform plain items into colorful works of art. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free, highplains.libcal.com.
Hazel Miller & The Collective outdoor concert: 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Join for the first Summer Concert Series in the brand new, transformed Stewart Family Courtyard by Hazel Miller and the Collective. Stretch out and enjoy some tunes from icons of Colorado’s music scene as the sun sets over Longs Peak. Lawn chairs and picnics are welcome, kids and families, too. Food and drink available for purchase. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.