“Painting in the Parks” exhibit opening: 5 p.m. Friday, Ana’s Art Gallery, 1100 Spruce St., #101, Boulder. Popular local artist Lonny Granston is back from a summer and fall of painting and will be showcasing his new works. The 15 new paintings include pastels and oils from Granston’s month as artist-in-resident at the Grand Staircase Escalante national monument, Rocky Mountain National Park and a river raft trip through the Grand Canyon down the Colorado River. Refreshments and good stories will be served. Free, 303-997-5346.

Cinema Crafting: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join to watch a movie while working on a craft. The makerspace has created a craft designed to complete while watching “The Craft,” or feel free to bring crochet, knitting or other crafting that can be done while watching. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Domi Edson Trio at Full Cycle Café: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Domi Edson is an emerging force as a jazz bassist and composer, originally from Seattle and now residing in Denver. With her compelling sound, personal recordings and exciting live performances, she is quickly establishing herself as a rising star on the national scene. $20-$25, thetuneupevents.eventcalendarapp.com.

Wine and Write: 7 p.m. Friday, Founder Central by Sweater, 2000 Central Ave., #100, Boulder. Join for Wine & Write, an evening to relax, reflect, reconnect with the self and meet new friends. In this session, participants will focus on releasing work-related stress through creative journaling. They’ll have the opportunity to explore their emotions, experiences and ideas with a series of prompts and free-writing opportunities in a supportive, inspiring environment. $40, eventbrite.com.

2024 Children’s Book Festival: 10 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. This free event includes author talks, a panel for educators, book sales and signing, children’s activities and more. Come for part of the event, or stay for the day. Free, colorado.edu.

Boulder Mountain Handmade Market: 10 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Elks Lodge, 3975 28th St., Boulder. This art and gift market gives back to Boulder Mountain Fire Department. Explore 55 artisans in the juried market, Boulder’s best bake sale, music and dance by talented young performers, family art-making, fire engine tours and more. Free, bouldermountainhandmade.com.

Fall Colors Photography Hike: 11:30 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder. Learn about and photograph pretty yellow, red and orange leaves that can be seen while hiking this fall. Over 3 hilly miles, a naturalist will help hikers discover why leaves change color and what plants are so brilliant. Curt, photographer and teacher, will discuss techniques such as exposure, composition, light, color and texture. No experience necessary. $38, homeroom.com.

Guitar Masterworks: 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. Experience the unbridled passion of a tradition summoned by the six magical strings of guitarist Pablo Sáinz-Villegas. Join the internationally acclaimed “global ambassador of the guitar” on a musical journey through iconic works — from evocative and romantic melodies to the most virtuosic and fiery pieces ever written. $22-$99, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Tom Pakele and Stevie Guitar Glotzer concert: 9:30 p.m. Saturday, License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder. Tom Pakele and Stevieguitar are a fantastic blues duo. They’re known for their soulful harmonica and guitar renditions of classic blues hits from legendary artists like Howling Wolf, Junior Wells and Sonny Boy Williamson, as well as their own original music. license1boulderado.com.