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“The Rocky Horror Picture Show” screening: 7 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe St., Boulder. Enjoy a shadow screening of “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” at this special after-hours event starring Colorado Elusive Ingredient. Through a combination of acclaimed classic cinema and live, immersive theatre, Colorado’s Elusive Ingredient creates unforgettable shows celebrating the LGBT community, B-movies, cult classics, and audience engagement. Calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
TAKE A KIDS MOUNTAIN BIKING DAY: 9 a.m. Saturday, Heil Valley Ranch Corral Trailhead, 257 Geer Canyon Road, Boulder. Join the Boulder Mountainbike Alliance and Boulder County Parks & Open Space for a morning riding the beginner and kid-friendly trails at Heil Valley Ranch. This event will include mini skills clinics, route suggestions, bike grooming materials, and educational information. Free, discover.bouldercounty.gov.
Pottery Workshop: 1 p.m. Saturday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Join in bringing your Halloween story to life on clay. Using a combination of vinyl stencils and a sculpting technique called sgraffito, participants will have the opportunity to create a Halloween-themed painting using classic holiday images and their own original ideas. Stencils allow the artist to bring precise, controlled images to their decorative surface. Sgraffito provides the opportunity for makers to illustrate on pottery and add a more fluid, organic look to the overall aesthetic. Participants will be guided through decoration techniques and have the opportunity to experiment on test tiles before moving on to create a design for their dish. No clay experience needed. $110, thedairy.org.
Jay Stott Trio at BOCO Cider: 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Jay Stott’s book “Rueful Americana for Grownups” covers the basics of roots music—death, tragedy, failed romance, and poor decision-making. But in a nice way. Toll free, 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Celebration: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, Albany Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut Street, Boulder. Enjoy performances of indigenous music, dance and art. Learn about the effects of broken treaties on the tribes and the people of Boulder; how Boulder, Broomfield, and Longmont welcome tribes back to their homelands; How local Indigenous organizations support education, economic development, and sovereignty for Indigenous students, communities, and nations. Toll-free, 240-595-5993, rightrelationshipboulder.org.
Halloween Magic with Lasers and Mysterious Moons: 1 p.m. Sunday, Fisk Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Enjoy this family-friendly treat (no gimmicks) at Fiske’s. Dress up in a costume and explore the solar system’s strangest, strangest, and other moons. Then, immerse yourself in the magic of Halloween with lasers such as “Monster Mash,” “Jaws,” “Weird Science,” “Ghostbusters,” “Beetlejuice,” “Superstition,” “Wizard of Oz,” “Time Warp” and more. 303-492-5002, calendarwiz.com.
Fall Family Fun: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Street, Boulder. Get cozy and celebrate for the fall at the Boulder Public Library. Paint pumpkins together as a family or with friends, drink hot chocolate, eat some candy and enjoy crafts and other fall-related activities. Registration is required for each person. Calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Takacs Quartet: 4 p.m. Sunday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), Emig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. The dynamic and insightful performances of the Grammy Award-winning Takács Quartet have made the ensemble one of chamber music’s most sought-after ensembles. Their unique combination of artistic brilliance and emotional depth creates an unforgettable musical performance. $45-$56, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
