Ruthie Foster concert: 6 p.m. Monday, Etown, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. Ruthie Foster’s musical journey is as eclectic and vibrant as her soulful voice. Born into a family steeped in gospel tradition, Foster’s earliest influences were the voices of her mother, grandmother and the gospel singers she grew up listening to — artists like the Gospel Keynotes and the Blind Boys of Alabama. 303-443-8696, etown.org.

Monday Musical Storytime: 10:15 a.m. Monday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Get ready to dance and sing during this live story time full of songs, musical stories and more. All ages are welcome. Children must be accompanied by an adult. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Maker Mondays: 1:30 p.m. Monday, Lafayette Public Library, 775 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette. In this two-hour workshop suitable for beginners, participants will learn some of the foundational knots of macramé and use them to make a decorative wall hanging to take home. lafayetteco.gov.

V is for Vote! story time: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Participants will share books, sing songs and make a craft that teaches children what it means to vote. Leading up to the election, the Boulder Public Library invites all community members to rediscover the history, significance and joy of voting through the Democracy Series. From interactive story times to insightful workshops, this engaging series will foster community connections. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Evening Hike to Woods Quarry: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Unwind after a busy work day by taking a fun hike to Woods Quarry. Follow a naturalist guide to one of the historic sandstone quarries within the City of Boulder Open Space Mountain Parks (OSMP). Find out about this unique place and the interesting plants and animals of the area. Hikers will also learn some history and geology surrounding the quarry. rec.ci.longmont.co.us.

Powwow in Native America: 6 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. The University of Colorado Boulder’s Oyate Native American and Indigenous Student Organization will be spearheading a powwow. This powwow will be a continuation of Oyate’s longstanding history at CU Boulder that has insisted on the empowerment of Native community presence and voice on campus and in the Front Range. In preparation for the Fall powwow, which will be open to the public, this program offers education about what a powwow is, its history and different forms, how powwow can be both a sacred and political space and how to be a respectful visitor in the powwow space. Registration is encouraged but not required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Hike and Yoga: 7 a.m. Wednesday, The Peoples’ Crossing Trailhead, 48 Pearl St., Boulder. Join Alex for a hike and yoga class at the Peoples’ Crossing. Participants will meet at the main trail head and hike for about 15 minutes before setting up mats for a 45 minute class. clients.mindbodyonline.com.

Eight Over Eighty: 11 a.m. Wednesday, Fox Hill Club, 1400 CO 119, Longmont. The second annual Eight Over 80 awards ceremony and brunch will honor eight exceptional individuals who have dedicated their lives to making a difference in the community. $50, hovercommunity.org.

BTAB at Reynolds: 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Get involved by becoming a member of the Boulder Teen Advisory Board. Earn volunteer service hours while helping the library meet the needs of teens in the community. Free snacks provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Exploring Colorado with Kids” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Jamie Siebrase will speak about and sign her new book “Exploring Colorado with Kids: 71 Field Trips + 142 Nature-Inspired Activities”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.

“War Game” film screening: 7 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. “War Game” sweeps audiences into an elaborate future-set simulation that dramatically escalates the threat posed by the Jan. 6, 2021 insurrection. The film follows a bipartisan group of U.S. defense, intelligence and elected policymakers spanning five presidential administrations as they participate in an unscripted role-play exercise. Portraying a fictional President of the United States and his advisors, they confront a political coup backed by rogue members of the US military in the wake of a contested 2024 presidential election. Like actors in a thriller, but with profound real-world stakes, the players have only six hours to save American democracy. $12, thedairy.org.