Frequent Flyers' Spooky Cabaret and other Boulder events for today

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

Oct. 22—Frequent Flyers' Spooky Cabaret: Get into the Halloween spirit as Frequent Flyers artists present two aerial performances that feature silks, hoop, sling, dance trapeze, stilts and more flying fun. Check out the wine tasting before each show at local winery Vinnie Fera (across from the dance studio), with some proceeds benefitting Frequent Flyers. Attendees are welcome to come in costume; 5 and 7:30 p.m. Saturday is the optional wine tasting for $20; 6:15 and 8:45 p.m. Saturday is the cabaret show for $30; Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance Studios, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite C, Boulder; frequentflyers.org.

CU Wizards Talk Frankenstein: At this event, master storyteller Susan Marie Frontczak, playing the part of Mary Shelley, will parallel the story of Dr. Frankenstein's creature with "Beauty and the Beast," and how they're related to ethical issues when scientific pursuits introduce unexpected results. Geared for youth in grades third through 12th, who can come in costume; 9:30 a.m. Saturday, Cristol Chemistry Building, Room 140, University of Colorado Boulder; free; colorado.edu/cuwizards.

Lafayette Rec's Fall Festival: There will be a great pumpkin race, a pumpkin decorating contest, spooky stories, arts and crafts, a glow-in-the-dark dance party, balloon animals and more; 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Bob Burger Rec Center, 111 W. Baseline Road, Lafayette; free; cityoflafayette.com.

Swingin' Spooks Halloween Ball: Toss on a costume and dance to swing-era music as The Flatirons Jazz Orchestra, featuring Deborah Stafford, belts out the tunes. Between sets, Erica the Enchantress will perform magic and mentalism at this family-friendly event where costumes are encouraged. There will be snacks and patrons can bring their own wine or beer. Get there early for a free dance lesson at 7 p.m., party starts at 8 p.m. Saturday, Avalon Ballroom, 6185 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; $5-$20; boulderdance.org.

Halloween Silent Disco: Wear a costumes and do some dancing at this party that will have prizes for the best costume. An all-ages disco will start the party from 6-8:30 p.m., followed by the adult disco from 9:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. Saturday; The Louisville Underground, 640 Main St., Louisville; $10-$80; thelouisvilleunderground.com.

The Unconventional Convention: This Rocky Horror-themed dance party will have the costumes, the tunes and definitely the "Time Warp," alongside Transylvanian-themed cocktails; 8 p.m. Saturday; DV8 Distillery, 2480 49th St., E, Boulder; $15-$25; dv8.fun.

Onward Workshop at eTown: Join local coach, author and speaker Susanne Menge for a day of empowerment and education at this workshop aimed at helping community members reach their new goals. Art practices, music and more are all part of the day's mix; 1-5 p.m Saturday; eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder; bit.ly/3VLJe91.

Scary Moons at Fiske: Come to Fiske for some haunted Halloween laser magic and then enjoy a deep dive into the bizarre moons of our solar system; 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.

'Hidden Buddha' Book Release: At this literary gathering, Jim Ringel will release his second crime-Buddhist mystery that follows the character Lama Rinzen. There will be a live classical music performance, reading and Q&A, wine, refreshments and a literary chat; 3 p.m. Saturday; Una Vida Meditation Center, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot; Free; jimringel.com.

International Baritone Public Masterclass: Boulder Opera's artists-in-residence will perform opera arias and receive advice and tips from international baritone, the Grammy-nominated Anthony Michaels-Moore, in this public masterclass; 5 p.m. Saturday, Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette; Free; bit.ly/3DieHrX.

Indian Classical Music at the Dairy: A duet of two solo musicians will feature sitar maestro Purbayan Chatterjee and world-acclaimed flautist Rakesh Chaurasia; 6 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 2, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $7; thedairy.org.

Museum of Boulder Exhibit Reception: Featuring field photography and video, "Pikas, Prairies, and the Climate Crisis" explores the connections between Colorado's shortgrass prairies and the American Pika. Visitors will learn about conservation efforts at this opening that will include light snacks and refreshments; exhibit runs through Jan. 8; 6:30-8:30 p.m. Saturday; Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; museumofboulder.org.

Pearl Street Paranormal Haunted History: Explore true tales of Boulder's haunted past on a 90-minute walking haunted-history tour. Many of Boulder's early residents allegedly fell victim to murder and mayhem, foul play and fatal misfortune — and some say not all who departed this mortal life still "rest in peace," the tour's site reads; 7 p.m. and 9 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays; book online at ramblinrosiesbouldertours.com.

Frankenstein Theater 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. Saturdays and Sundays through Oct. 30; Chautauqua Park, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $16-$21; chautauqua.com.

Eklund Opera's 'La Bohème' at CU: Puccini's beloved opera depicts the lives of struggling young artists in the throes of love, envy, betrayal and heartbreak. Sung in Italian with English supertitles, CU's Eklund Opera brings the classic to stage this weekend; 7:30 p.m. Friday-Sunday; University of Colorado Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder; cupresents.com.