“Black Futures in Art” opening reception: 5 p.m. Friday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Celebrate the opening of two exhibitions at the Dairy Arts Center with an evening of art, music and community. In conjunction with Black History Month, this second annual “Black Futures in Art” exhibition features two exhibits: “The Space Between Us,” featuring a lineup of acclaimed Colorado artists in a variety of mediums, the works illuminate the complexities of identity, history and interconnectedness; and Jocelyn Roy’s dynamic multimedia exhibition, “Feel the Love,” reimagines historical legends through digital and abstract art. There will be live music by RO$$AY and a charcuterie spread from Aisha Simmons. Free, thedairy.org.

Nature Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Thursday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Share books, sing songs and play while fostering early literacy skills. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Creativity Alive fitness class: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Experience Creativity Alive’s fitness class with Merlyn Holmes for engaging, creativity-boosting activities that help form new neural pathways. This event aims to enhance joy, well-being and productivity while fostering connections. Creativity has been known to benefit mental and physical health by improving mood, relieving stress and boosting overall wellness. The session will be held in the Canyon Gallery amidst the “SEEN V” exhibit. Light refreshments provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Roots and Wings” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Alison Litchfield will speak about and sign her new book “Roots and Wings: A Woman’s Guide to Embodying the Midlife Passage.” $5, boulderbookstore.net.

The Wildwoods at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Lincoln, Nebraska-based folk/Americana trio, The Wildwoods features husband and wife, Noah (guitar) and Chloe Gose (violin), alongside bassist Andrew Vaggalis. The trio weaves flowing songwriting into a symphony of enchanting folk. $24, 303-993-8743, etix.com.

“Known/Unknown” exhibit: 11 a.m. Friday, Mary Williams Fine Arts, 5311 Western Ave., Suite 112, Boulder. “Known/Unknown” is a show and sale that features new, reworked and existing haunting landscape paintings by the Utah-based artist Steven Lee Adams. Free, 303-938-1588, marywil liamsfinearts.com.

6 Million Dollar Band: 7 p.m. Friday, Nissi’s, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette. This cover band brings the high-energy ’80s New Wave dance hits alongside great sound and lighting production to create the ultimate ’80s experience. $25-$45, nissis.com.

House of Fire: Galaxy Glow: 8 p.m. Friday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. Bust out the vibrant clubwear, chunky hair glitter, fuzzy legwarmers and rave ‘fits. Roots Music Project is embarking on a cosmic adventure and will bring in the fire spinners, two stages featuring house beats from six DJs and a glowing dance party. $24.02, eventbrite.com.

River Spell and Young and Dead: 8 p.m. Friday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Check out two Colorado-based bands at the Fox: River Spell delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation with elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music. Boulder’s Young and Dead share strong interests in improvisation, live musical experiences and the Grateful Dead. $29, z2ent.com.

Improvarama!: 8 p.m. Friday, The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville. This totally new live improv show will put Boulder County’s best talent on stage. The show is like “Who’s Line is It Anyway?” meets “Saturday Night Live.” Audience suggestions will drive the show as these performers make up the funny right on the spot. Come early, play some games, and grab a bite to eat and a drink beforehand. The comedy is clean but this event is meant for those ages 21 and older. $12, eventbrite.com.

Liquid Sky with Tame Impala tunes: 8:30 p.m. Friday, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Toss on your mushroom pants and head to Fiske on the CU Boulder campus for a night of beautiful, mind-warping and hypnotizing visuals accompanied by the music of Tame Impala. Fiske’s mind-melting Liquid Sky is a musical, all-you-can-eat eye candy buffet featuring the beats of your favorite artists joined with trippy visuals on the giant full dome, in surround sound. $8-$12. Check out colorado.edu/fiske for the full playlist.