



Valentine’s Day Pop-Up: 10 a.m. Thursday, The New Local’s Annex, 713 Pearl St., Boulder. Shop a stunning collection of unique gifts made by female artisans. Get fresh floral blooms from Fawns Leap, unique bean-to-bar offerings from Moksha Chocolate, fine jewelry from Blackbird and the Snow, ceramic flower vessels and love tokens from Lynette Errante and Bridget Dorr and beaded jewelry from Karina Vogt. The pop-up will also be happening on Friday. Free, thenew-local.org.
Wobblers & Walkers: 11:15 a.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Beginning toddlers explore language and books with their caregivers in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs and books as well as time for free play and informal discussion of early childhood development. Space is limited. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Chocolate Fondue & Last-Minute Valentines: 4 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The evening before Valentine’s Day is the perfect time to finish or make last-minute Valentine’s cards. Supplies provided. Plus, learn how to make chocolate fondue and cut fruit to dip it in. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Thursday Night Cinema: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join for a screening of 2021’s “Judas and the Black Messiah,” starring Lakeith Stanfield and Daniel Kaluuya. Free snacks and soft drinks will be provided. Rated R, 126 minutes. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Winter Bike to Work: 7 a.m. Friday, Boulder Chamber, 2440 Pearl St., Boulder. Visit the breakfast station for food and drinks from 7-9 a.m. At the Boulder Chamber breakfast station, community members can join city staff to learn more about ongoing transportation safety projects. Free, walkandbikemonth.org.
Learning Mah Jongg: 2 p.m. Friday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Learn to play basic Mah Jongg and meet new friends. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“As You Like It” performance: 2:30 p.m. Friday, The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder. Banished from the distrustful court, Rosalind and Celia run away to the forest. In this pastoral wilderness where philosophical minds meet, bitter enemies reconcile and strangers marry, they explore new identities and learn what it means to connect from the heart. Join Tara’s 10th and 11th grades for a witty celebration of love, nature and freedom. $10-$15, 303-440-4510, tarahighschool.org.
Judy Niemack at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. The Valentines Day Concert will celebrate a special evening of the romantic and beautiful ballads from the Golden Age of Jazz with one of the great jazz singers from NYC and Berlin, Judy Niemack. This esteemed band of jazz luminaries includes Brad Goode on trumpet, Eric Gunnison on keys, Bijou Barbosa on bass and Todd Reid on drums. $20-$25, fullcyclecafebar.eventcalendarapp.com.
Kodo One Earth Tour: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Exploring the limitless possibilities of the traditional Japanese drum, the taiko, KODO amazes with its unique combination of supreme artistry and physical endurance, creating a mesmerizing, riveting and spiritual experience enjoyed by millions around the world. $26-$103, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.