Boulder Symphony channels the Star Wars Force and other Boulder events for today

Christy Fantz, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
·3 min read

Sep. 17—Boulder Symphony brings the Force: Hear the Boulder Symphony bring the Star Wars Universe to life with music spanning four decades, with John Williams' epic scores. Dress up as your favorite Jedi or Sith, but be sure to bring plenty of light to oppose Darth Vader; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Grace Commons Church, 1820 15th St., Boulder; bouldersymphony.org.

Jaipur Literature Festival Colorado: Dubbed "The Greatest Literary Show on Earth," JLF brings internationally acclaimed authors, scholars and poets to town; 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; jlflitfest.org/colorado.

Jon Kimura Parker's Master Class: Internationally esteemed pianist Jon Kimura Parker will work with students from the Roser Piano and Keyboard Program in a public master class; 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Grusin Music Hall, 1020 18th St., Boulder; Free; cupresents.org.

Roller Derby Beast Brawl: Watch some badass humans on wheels as they host the Beast Brawl that will feature a mixer at 2 p.m., junior roller derby at 4 p.m. and a bout between Boulder County Bombers and a Denver team; 1 p.m. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; $10- $15; bouldercountybombers.com.

Superior Chili and Beer Fest: This annual festival features two live bands, food trucks, beer, cider and seltzer samples from local breweries, a super-sized kids' zone and local vendors. There will be free chili samples and a cook-off competition. Beer fest tickets are $35-$65. All proceeds will benefit Marshall Fire recovery; 2 p.m. Saturday, Community Park, 1350 Coalton Road, Superior; Free; superiorcolorado.gov.

Constitution Day Conversation and Dinner: Motus Theater and its JustUs project is hosting a dinner (with vegetarian, gluten- and dairy-free options) and conversation on the state of the U.S. justice system. The group will be split into small groups while the aim of the evening is to "envision a more perfect Union." Live music will come from from gospel singers Spirit of Grace — sisters Christin Grant and Larea Edwards — and JustUs monologist and local activist Candice Bailey will be there; 6-8:30 p.m. Saturday, Louisville Center for the Arts, 801 Grant Ave., Louisville; brownpapertickets.com/event/5524678.

Viva Brazil Festival Show: Celebrate traditional and contemporary Brazilian culture at this show that features guest artists from Rio de Janeiro — the 2022 Brazilian Carnival Queen Thai Rodrigues, world-renowned choreographer Patrick Carvalho, and Brazilian dancers Luciana Da Silva, Marianna Lutterbach, Weslei Guimaraes and Lorin Hansen, alongside local dancers; 7 p.m. Saturday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $22.60-$33.90; thedairy.org.

Frankenstein Takes a Hike: Arts in the Open's "Frankenstein" takes patrons on a moderate hike, playing out scenes set in the icy polar regions where scientist Victor Frankenstein has chased the creature he brought to life. Due to adult themes, patrons must be ages 10 years old and up; 3 p.m. Saturday, with a number of productions through Oct. 30; Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $16-$21; chautauqua.com.

Head West Trio at BoCo Cider: Rooted in the 1970s West Coast country-rock, Head West plays jams from artists like Grateful Dead, Van Morrison, Neil Young, Jackson Browne and more. Scott Dale will also perform; 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Boulder; Free; bococider.com.

Gov't Mule at the Fox: This Southern-rock jam band, and a side project of Warren Haynes of Allman Brothers, brings its improv jams to Boulder; 8 p.m. Saturday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $89.50-$95; z2ent.com.

Wax Motif at Boulder Theater: Daniel Chien, aka producer Wax Motif, will perform his unique style of R&B, disco and bass beats to Boulder Theater; 8 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $22-$27; z2ent.com.