“Hoof Beats” book signing: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. William Taylor will speak about and sign his new book “Hoof Beats: How Horses Shaped Human History”. $5, boul derbookstore.net.

CU Boulder Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band concert: 7:30 p.m., Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. For centuries, storytelling has been an art in almost every culture. Join the CU Boulder Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band for an evening of storytelling through music. The Wind Symphony will feature Silvestre Revueltas’ “Sensemayá” based on the poem by Nicolás Guillén; Ivette Herryman Rodriguez’s deeply personal “En mi, Familia”; Darius Milhaud’s “Suite Française” and Zhou Tian’s “Petals of Fire” inspired by Cy Twombly’s vibrant artwork. The Symphonic Band is pleased to present Omar Thomas’ “A Mother of a Revolution,” Danielle Fischer’s “Pathways,” John Mackey’s “This Cruel Moon” and Joseph Hellmesberger’s “Danse Diabolique.” Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Sewing 101: 10:30 a.m. Friday, SewBo , 2576 Baseline Road, Boulder. This class will teach students the basics of sewing while making useful and beautiful projects. In this class, participants will learn how to use a sewing machine, sew straight lines and follow a seam allowance, box corners and make a simple inside out bag. Materials for this class are included. $40, 720-948-1579, sewboco.com.

“Beetlejuice” film screening: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join Boulder Feet Forward at the Boulder Public Library for its movie series. This month, the library will be playing “Beetlejuice” (1988). In this Tim Burton film, the spirits of a deceased couple are harassed by an unbearable family that has moved into their home, and hire a malicious spirit to drive them out. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Brazil Fest at Full Cycle Café: 7 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. The evening opens with Dexter Payne Quintet and guests playing lively instrumental choro and forró tunes, perfectly setting the mood for an energetic night of dance. As the evening progresses, become immersed in the vibrant rhythms of Brazil’s northeast with a second set of forró, xote, arrastapé and baião songs. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.eventcal endarapp.com.

Will Evans at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Friday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Join for a memorable night of connection and community with the uplifting, thoughtful and joyous music of multi-talented artist Will Evans. He musically accesses a space without boundaries where all are welcome to commune openly and move freely. Through quotable folk-inspired lyrics, breezy grooves and roots energy, it’s as if he’s giving listeners permission to be that pure self they can’t always be at work or even at home. At a time when so many are looking for words of inspiration and reassurance, his songs deliver messages of family, love, hope and inclusion. The Rhode Island-based singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist puts his words into action via his “Kind Folk” fan community, activating small acts of kindness, charity and goodwill in tandem with performances nationwide. $24, 303-993-8743, etix.com.