Things to do in Boulder Saturday, Sept. 6: Niwot Honey Bee Harvest Festival

Things to do in Boulder Saturday, Sept. 6: Niwot Honey Bee Harvest Festival


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Niwot Honey Bee Harvest Festival: 10 a.m., Historic Second Avenue, 195 Second Ave., Niwot. The fifth annual Niwot Honey Bee Harvest Festival features educational lectures, live music, kids activities, mead tasting, bee products and vendors selling a variety of handcrafted artisanal treasures. Free, 720-378-1217, niwot.com.

St. Vrain for the Brain 5k: 9 a.m., Niwot High School, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot. All are welcome at this fun event that supports research for brain cancer. The course winds along the beautiful trails behind Niwot High School, and the finish line is full of family fun activities. $25, eventbrite.com.

“The City of Jasmine” book signing: 11 a.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Heather Brockman Lee will speak about and sign her new book “The City of Jasmine.” Free, boulderbookstore.net.

“Angelheaded Hipster” film screening: 5 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. The complex and revolutionary music and lyrics of Marc Bolan and T. Rex, the glam rock powerhouse behind “Bang a Gong (Get it On)” and other iconic songs. Featuring archival performances and interviews with Elton John, Ringo Starr and David Bowie, plus filmed musical interpretations by artists such as Nick Cave, John Cameron Mitchell, Joan Jett, Macy Gray, U2 and Father John Misty. $7-$14, thedairy.org.
Upcoming

Buffalo Bicycle Classic: 7 a.m. Sunday, Benson Earth Sciences, Benson Field, 2200 Colorado Ave., Boulder. The Elevations Credit Union Buffalo Bicycle Classic is holding a bike ride to celebrate its 23-year support of the College of Arts & Sciences BBC Scholarship Fund. Participants can select from seven road routes and two gravel routes, each of varying lengths and elevations, so that riders of all abilities can participate. All participants receive a commemorative T-shirt, cycling water bottle, finisher’s meal and (for the 21-and-older) beer from Left Hand Brewery. Aid stations are stocked with tasty food, water and electrolyte drinks, and every route is fully supported with mechanics and support and gear vehicles ready to lend a hand. More than 1,300 participants are expected to attend. 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.

Sundays on West Pearl: 10 a.m. Sunday, The New Local, 741 Pearl St., Boulder. Make monoprints, stencil art and more. Catch a performance by BETC, live music from Parlando and purchase farm-fresh bouquets at this free community series. thenew-local.org.

“Ruby Dreams” gala fundraiser and concert: 3 p.m. Sunday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Ars Nova Singers launches its 40th anniversary season — “Ruby” — with a celebratory gala fundraiser and benefit concert featuring Nathan Mertens, saxophone, and FACE Vocal Band. Refreshments will be served in the lobby, along with additional events commemorating 40 years of glorious a cappella music in Boulder. $23-$110, thedairy.org.

Joel Chadd & Bronwyn Keith-Hynes concert: 8 p.m. Sunday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Joel Chadd Band, on tour from Oregon, will be supporting Bronwyn Keith-Hynes and kicking the night off. bandsintown.com.

Colorado Chautauqua History Tour: 10 a.m. Monday, Academic Hall, 298 Morning Glory Road, Boulder. History tours take place every Monday. Join for a walking tour of the Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark. This quarter-mile stroll covers the central public buildings and cottages, including the iconic Chautauqua Auditorium, Missions House Lodge, Rest Cottage, Community House and Galey Cottage. Registration required. Free, chautauqua.com.

“The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle” book signing: 5:30 p.m. Monday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Sy Montgomery will speak about and sign her new book “The True and Lucky Life of a Turtle.” Free, boulderbookstore.net.

HIV/AIDS in Boulder County panel: 6 p.m. Monday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Join for a powerful panel discussion honoring the history and evolution of HIV care in Boulder County — from early activism and support services to the vital programs still saving lives today. As the HIV epidemic surged in the 1980s, the Boulder community responded with urgency, compassion and innovation. HIV in Boulder and LGBTQ+ Health Equity explores how local action helped shape national conversations around public health and LGBTQ+ rights. Free-$10, 303-449-3464, eventbrite.com.