“V for Vendetta” film screening: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Muenzinger Auditorium, 1905 Colorado Ave., Boulder. “V for Vendetta” tells the story of London resident Evey Hammond (Natalie Portman) who is attacked by local law enforcement and saved by a mysterious masked vigilante named V (Hugo Weaving). V is a “terrorist” who wears a Guy Fawkes mask and is fighting back against an oppressive government lead by High Chancellor Sutler (John Hurt). $8-$10, internationalfilmseries.com.
Toddler Time: 11:15 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Toddlers (16-36 months) and caregivers explore language and books in a fun and intimate setting. Programs include rhymes, songs and books as well as additional time for free play, socializing and informal discussion of early childhood development. Space is limited. Arrive early to pick up a token to participate. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Skyline High School’s “Junie B. Jones the Musical”: 5 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. A delightful adaptation of four of Barbara Park’s best-selling books, brought to life in a genuinely comical (and not strictly-for-kids) musical. Awaken a young person’s desire to read with the sassy little diva, Junie B. Jones, and her adventures in first grade. Run time is 60 minutes. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Faculty Tuesdays: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. The ~Nois Saxophone Quartet will join College of Music saxophone students for premiere performances of new works by composition faculty, including solo and large ensemble saxophone works by John Drumheller, Grace Leslie, Carter Pann, Annika Socolofsky and Michael Theodore. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
Pages and Paws: 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment. For ages 5-12. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“La Cocina” film screening: 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. In the heart of a bustling Times Square kitchen, dreams and desperation collide as the back-of-house staff each chase the elusive American dream. When money goes missing from the till, the spotlight falls on Pedro (Raúl Briones), a passionate dreamer entangled in a tumultuous love affair with Julia (Rooney Mara), a waitress grappling with her own commitments. As tensions rise and shocking revelations unfold, the relentless pace of the kitchen threatens to shatter the hopes and aspirations of those who keep it running. It’s a high-stakes drama that explores the intersection of the personal ambition and systemic exploitation of undocumented immigrant workers within the pressure-cooker environment of a Times Square New York restaurant. $12, thedairy.org.
“Terrible Beauty” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Auden Schendler will speak about and sign his new book “Terrible Beauty: Reckoning with Climate Complicity and Rediscovering Our Soul”. $5, boulderbookstore.net.
Stillhouse Junkies at The Velvet Elk Lounge: 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. A crowd-thrilling trio from the hills of Colorado, Stillhouse Junkies share the kind of strangely charmed chemistry that elevates both artist and audience alike. Since forming in 2017, the Durango-bred band has offered up a hypnotic and high-energy form of roots music anchored in the free-flowing interplay among the three lifelong musicians — Fred Kosak on guitar and mandolin, Matt Thomas on upright bass and Alissa Wolf on fiddle. $18, 303-993-8743, etix.com.