Today
Arts in the Park presents Boulder Ballet: Boulder’s Arts in the Park series is back for the summer, featuring a variety of local performances and programs hosted in Boulder’s Civic Area. This weekend, check out Boulder Ballet’s mixed repertoire program featuring a collection of short works that showcase the expansive range of ballet and the incredible works that have been performed throughout the season; 7 p.m. Friday, Boulder Bandshell, 1212 Canyon Blvd., Boulder; $5-$10; eventbrite.com.
Community potting Friday: Every Friday in the month of June, Terracotta is hosting community potting days. These days provide participants with the opportunity to bring plants to a specially arranged station located outside of the shop. For a nominal fee, the Terracotta team will repot your plants with care and precision; 11 a.m. Friday, Terracotta, 2005 Pearl St., Boulder; $3-$21.50; topterracotta.com.
Beginner sewing class: Explore the world of sewing in this beginner’s sewing class, and learn to make a pillowcase; 11 a.m. Friday, Vacuums R Us and Sewing Too, 3005 28th St., Boulder; $15; eventbrite.com.
NoBo First Friday: Kick off the start of June with NoBo First Friday, a free event featuring monthly exhibitions at the Bus Stop Gallery and the NoBo Art Center, open artist studios, live music, artist demos and special activations in many locations; 6 p.m. Friday, NoBo Art District, 4895 Broadway, Boulder; free; noboartdistrict.org.
Ravin’Wolf at BOCO Cider: Ravin’Wolf, formerly of Seattle, is now based in Boulder. The high-energy guitar duo excels in swampy slide guitar, psychedelic acoustic rock-fusion with a sometimes new-grass groove. The group covers everything from The Grateful Dead, the Allman Bros and other jam bands to the likes of John Prine, Neil Young and lots of acoustic country blues; 6 p.m. Friday, Boco Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.
Upcoming
Michael Franti & Spearhead at Boulder Theater: Longtime Boulder favorite Michael Franti and his band unplug the amps for an evening of acoustic music; 8 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $72-$75; z2ent.com.
‘A Superhero Tale’ — Arts in the Open performance: Learn the story of superhero Simon while hiking through Chautauqua. Once the audience arrives at a scene location, sit back and relax, and watch a scene from the production. Once the scene is complete, hike to the next location; 10 a.m. Saturday, Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $20-$25; chautauqua.com.
The Boulder Beer Barn Bash: The Boulder Barn Beer Bash promises to be an evening brimming with delights and lyrical jubilation and a beer, wine and distillery tasting. Participants will revel in the high notes and rollick to the rhythmic awe of Chris Daniels and the Kings. All funds raised support riders, the care for our horses and the ability to provide life-changing services to those in need; 5 p.m. Saturday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; $125-$825; ctrcinc.org/boulderbeerbarnbash.
Recorduroy at Trident Café: Local jazz fusion band Recorduroy will perform an extended set after an opening performance by lounge singer Riley J; 6 p.m. Saturday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder; tridentcafe.com.
Shark’s Ink tour with the studio team: Join the team at Shark’s Ink for an in-gallery conversation of “Onward and Upward: Shark’s Ink.” Bud and Barbara Shark, Evan Colbert and Roseanne Colachis will discuss the prints and processes in the “Onward and Upward” exhibition. Learn the stories behind the prints, and catch the show before it closes. Refreshments to follow; 1 p.m. Saturday, CU Art Museum, 1085 18th St., Boulder; free; colorado.edu.