'The Grapes of Wrath' film screening at Stewart Auditorium and other events for today

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Sep. 7—Today

'The Grapes of Wrath' film screening: 7 p.m. Thursday, Stewart Auditorium, 400 S. Quail Road, Longmont. Based upon John Steinbeck's epic novel, "The Grapes of Wrath" is the story of an Oklahoma family who, driven off their farm by the poverty and hopelessness of the Dust Bowl and the Great Depression, join the westward migration to California. The film is directed by John Ford and stars Henry Fonda. $5-$10, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.

The Buffs Prime Time Coaches Show: 10:30 a.m. Thursday, The Post Chicken and Beer, 2027 13th St., Boulder. Head to The Post weekly for hot chicken, cold beer and CU football play-by-play with Coach Prime. The coaches show will start at noon, and food will be served based upon arrival time. $25-$35, 303-993-8743, postchickenandbeer.com.

Whipkey at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Thursday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Greg Whipkey plays uniquely different, unplugged, timeless classic songs that take listeners back in time. 720-438-8488, bootstrapbrewing.com.

Modern Romantics Book Club: 6 p.m. Thursday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Calling all contemporary romance readers. Join the first Thursday of every month to gush about the latest romance novels. Read the group's monthly pick, and bring recommendations to share; mylibrary.evanced.info.

Upcoming

Friday Afternoon Concert Series — The Barbelfish Balkan Band: 2:30 p.m. Friday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Enjoy an afternoon of live music in the Longmont Museum's Stewart Auditorium by Barbelfish Balkan Band. The group specializes in the traditional music of Bulgaria and Macedonia, featuring vocal harmonies alongside a host of instruments, including cello, gadulka, bouzouki, tambura, mandolin, guitar, clarinet and kaval. $8-$12, 303-651-8374.

Dine Out with Heart: 5 p.m. Friday, Backyard Tap, 323 N. Railroad Ave., Loveland. Dine Out With Heart is a Philo community fundraiser and cornhole tournament. Proceeds will fund KidsPak, Alternatives to Violence and Thompson Education Foundation for the homeless. These organizations reduce hunger and food insecurities in the Loveland/Berthoud communities. Antojitos Del Sureste and Liquid N2 Ice Cream food trucks will provide food and drinks. $40-$80, 970-481-4923, hiloloveland.org.

Seeing Stars at Bootstrap Brewing: 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Seeing Stars plays a mix of Americana, rock, cosmic country and blues in the vein of the Jerry Garcia Band, New Riders of the Purple Sage and Neil Young. Their original music and select covers of favorite influences engage crowds and uplift rooms both big and small; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Rhythm Allstars Live at Parrott's in Firestone: 8 p.m. Friday, Parrott's Sports Grille, 6050 Firestone Blvd., Unit 206, Firestone. The Rhythm Allstars play energetic bluesy rockin' tunes. Free, 303-774-0700, facebook.com.