“Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives” book signing: 6:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Stephen Graham Jones will speak about and sign his new book “Killer on the Road/The Babysitter Lives.” $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Boulder Tuesday Thursday Hikers: 8 a.m., North Boulder Park, Seventh and Dellwood, Boulder. Take a day hike. This drop-in group breaks into smaller groups and carpool to various trailheads, reimbursing drivers for expenses. Bring lunch, water and snacks, and be prepared for all weather conditions. Free.

Come Play Croquet: 10 a.m., Colorado Chautauqua — Academic Hall, 298 Morning Glory Road, Boulder. Relive the fun of backyard croquet with a modern twist. Join Todd Marshall, founder of Boulder LongGrass Croquet, for a lively session of Golf Croquet and 9 Wicket LongGrass Croquet. Learn strategy, skill and the joy of the game on Chautauqua’s beautiful lawns. Bring a hat, water, sunscreen and a folding chair. Free, chautauqua.com.

Craft Storytime: 4 p.m., Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Share books, sing songs and play while fostering early literacy skills. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Farm Stand: 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, Growing Gardens, 1630 Hawthorn Ave., Boulder. Find a variety of seasonal organically grown produce grown and harvested fresh from the Growing Gardens’ urban farm, plus delicious goods from local purveyors. The farm stand is a continuation of Food Project, which works to increase food access in Boulder County and is staffed by youths from the Cultiva Program, which provides leadership and local food systems training to participants. Free, growinggardens.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.

Bands on the Bricks: 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, Pearl Street Mall, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. From rock to reggae and everything in between, Bands on the Bricks is Boulder County’s premier outdoor summer concert series taking place in the heart of the city on the bricks of the one-and-only Pearl Street Mall. This week’s performer is Los Mocochetes. boulderdowntown.com.

Jake Shimabukuro concert: 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Since gaining prominence in the early 2000s, ukulele marvel Jake Shimabukuro has mesmerized audiences with his innovative and dynamic style, taking the instrument to dizzying new heights. Over a dozen solo albums, Shimabukuro has shown a knack for moving effortlessly between genres, sometimes in the same song. $51.64, 303-786-7030, eventvesta.com.

The Whys and Whens of Car Maintenance: 4 p.m. Thursday, NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder. This course is for people who wonder when specific car maintenance tasks are necessary. The class will go over everything from how often you actually need to change your oil to what power steering fluid even does in cars (and why it has to be changed). Everything will be explained in easy-to-understand language, not mechanic talk. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Good Trouble Lives On: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Foothills Parkway, 505 Thunderbird Drive, Boulder. Good Trouble Lives On is a national day of nonviolent action. Demonstrate with South Boulder Visibility Brigade. Free, mmstahl37@gmail.com.

“Kill the Lax Bro” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Charlotte Lillie Balogh will speak about and sign her new book “Kill the Lax Bro.” Free, boulderbookstore.net.

“The Grapes of Wrath” film screening: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Spend Friday afternoon in the Canyon Theater watching “The Grapes of Wrath.” Rated PG, runtime 2 hours 15 minutes. Closed captions displayed when available. Coffee provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Theater Tots: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Bring stories to life in this interactive theater program for children ages 4-7. Begin with a lively story time. Then, work together to create simple costumes using craft materials. Kids will have the chance to step into their roles and perform a short, playful version of the story for caregivers and friends. This program fosters creativity, early literacy and confidence in a fun and supportive setting. Children must be accompanied by an adult. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Pearl Street Arts Fest: 3 p.m. Friday, Pearl Street Mall, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. From whimsical and modern sculptures to traditional watercolors, oils & more, Pearl Street Arts Fest is a beautiful outdoor gallery nestled in the heart of downtown Boulder on the renowned Pearl Street Mall. Free, boulderdowntown.com.

Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.