Foxfeather at Chautuauqua and other Boulder events for today

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

Nov. 12—Foxfeather at Chautuauqua: Boulder-based alt-Americana folk-rock group brings strong lyrics to its songs that are bolstered by blues-rock instrumentals in a unique mashup; 8 p.m. Saturday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 198 Morning Glory Drive, Boulder; chautauqua.com.

Holiday Bazaar at Mountain View United Methodist: Spend the morning shopping for handcrafted items, houseplants, baked goods, greeting cards, decor and more. All proceeds support women's educational goals through grants, loans and scholarships; 9 a.m. Saturday, Mountain View United Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder; Free; mtview.org.

Boulder Mountain Handmade Market: This fair returns for the first time since COVID and will roll in more than 60 artist vendors and food purveyors. There will be a bake sale, fire truck tours and a mosaic make-and-take station, with proceeds benefiting Boulder Mountain Fire Department; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Boulder Elks Lodge 566, 3975 28th St., Boulder; bouldermountainhandmade.com.

Hike and Draw the Flatirons: See the land with new eyes at this hike-and-draw event where a naturalist will guide participants along the trails, interpreting aspects of the natural world for inspiration. An artist and teacher will provide art instruction; 1 p.m. Saturday, Chautauqua, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; Ask for activity code 447941 at rec.ci.longmont.co.us.

The Drowsy Chaperone: This numerous Tony Award-winning meta-musical pokes fun at all the tropes that characterize the Jazz Age genre and now it's on stage at CU Boulder. Catch the production, that's complete with one show-stopping song and dance number after another, throughout the weekend; 2 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Music Theatre (N1B95), 1020 18th St., Boulder; $23-$35; cupresents.org.

Boulder Potters Guild Fall Holiday Sale: Shop for handcrafted items from more than 50 local artists who will be selling ceramics and pottery; 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; bouldercounty.gov.

Firefly Handmade Boulder Holiday Market: This holiday artisan market will have more than 80 artisans — from artists and makers to designers and crafters. There will be live music and local fare, too; 11-6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; Pearl Street Mall, 1942 Broadway St., Boulder; free; fireflyhandmade.com.

Buddy Holly Musical: "Buddy, The Buddy Holly Story Musical" chronicles the life and tragic death of the rock 'n' roll pioneer who pumped out the hits like "Peggy Sue," "That'll Be the Day" and more; 6 p.m. Saturday; on stage through Jan. 28; BDT Stage, 5501 Arapahoe Road, Boulder; bdtstage.com.

Virgi Dart at St. Julien: Grab a cocktail in the lobby and listen to Colombian musician Virgi Dart perform; 6 p.m. Saturday, St. Julien Hotel & Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder; Free; stjulien.com.

Mountain Reverb at BOCO Cider: Jam to a unique mix of Tony Crank's guitar solos and Carl Hager's vocal arrangements with this instrumentally rich, guitar collaboration that draws inspiration from James Taylor, Bob Seger, Pink Floyd and Prince; 6 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; Free; bococider.com.

Soul Rebel Festival: The Soul Rebel Festival returns for its 20th year, bringing a slew of reggae, Afro-pop, world and American roots to the music festival that promotes cultural harmony, understanding and awareness through the positive medium of music and the arts. Proceeds benefit Moving to End Sexual Assault (MESA); 6:30 p.m. Saturday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $20-$25; z2ent.com.

Motus Playback Improv Theater: Patrons can share a short reflection or a story, then watch as professional improv actors enact the story on the spot using movement, music and dramatic spoken word; 7 p.m. Saturday, The Dairy Center for the Arts, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $15-$20; thedairy.org.

Brazilian Choro at the Dairy: Groove to this popular music genre, dubbed "New Orleans Jazz of Brazil," that originated in 19th century Rio de Janeiro. A Colorado Brazil Fest Concert Series performance, musicians Ian Coury and Cesar Garabini will perform the fast and happy rhythmic tunes; 7 p.m. Saturday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $15-$25; thedairy.org.