Hard Times writing workshop: 9 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Heal through writing and storytelling. Get instructor guidance, prompts, feedback and a supportive community in-person twice per month. This ongoing program offers a creative outlet for people facing addiction and recovery, poverty, homelessness, loss and other life challenges. No experience needed. Workshops are led by local writers and instructors Sarah Elizabeth Schantz and Malinda Miller in collaboration with Lighthouse Writers on the second and fourth Tuesdays. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Holiday Pop-Up Shop: 11 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. Explore a unique selection of gifts created by local Boulder and Colorado artists for holiday gift giving. Reasonable prices and members receive a discount on all purchases. Free, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org.

The Well Church Christmas Eve Services: 2 p.m. Tuesday, The Well Church, 300 S. Broadway St., Boulder. Attend a candlelight service at 2 p.m. or 4 p.m. Attends can expect to sing carols and culminating Advent scripturally. Free, 720-583-5189, christmasinboulder.com.

Bilingual Family Workshops with Luna Cultura: 4 p.m. Thursday, NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder. Every other week Luna Cultura willl be offering a new project-based bilingual workshop. Registration required. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

LatkePalooza pop-up Chanukah Celebration: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Get ready to party at LatkePalooza. Enjoy live tunes by Hal Aqua and The Lost Tribe, plus an epic Boulder Klezmer jam session. And of course, there will be traditional latkes for munching all night. Celebrate the Chanukah season with good vibes and great company. Free, 303-993-8743.

Sewing 101: 1 p.m. Friday, SewBo, 2576 Baseline Road, Boulder. Learn to sew with SewBo. This class will teach students the basics of sewing while making useful and beautiful projects. Learn how to use a sewing machine, sew straight lines, follow a seam allowance and make a simple inside out bag. $40, 720-948-1579, sewboco.com.

Studio Ghibli Holiday: 2 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Enjoy “The Cat Returns” projected on a big screen in Youth Services area. This family-friendly event will include themed activities and snacks. English dub with English subtitles. In the film, schoolgirl Haru becomes immersed in the world of cats after saving a cat prince from getting run over by a truck. The fantasy adventure from the legendary Studio Ghibli and director Hiroyuki Morita is a delightful feline fairytale for the whole family. Featuring the voices of Anne Hathaway, Cary Elwes, Peter Boyle, Elliott Gould, Tim Curry and more. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Herb’s and Vices at Full Cycle: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Cafe & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Enjoy an unforgettable night of soulful, groove-driven jazz inspired by the legendary Denver dive bar jazz club, Herb’s Hideout. Rico Jones, saxophone and compositions, Marcus Firillo, guitar, Vlad Girshevich, organ, and Aleks Girshevich, drums, will be performing. $20-$25, fullcyclecafebar.eventcalendarapp.com.