Local musicians performing in town and other Longmont events for today

Daily Times-Call, Longmont, Colo.
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Apr. 7—Today

Parchment Doll at Bootstrap Brewing: With original songs born of loves lost, lessons learned and wishes come all too true, Parchment Doll plays alt-country, alt-folk, acoustic-rock that can be described as indie heartbreak Americana; 6 p.m. Friday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.

Unauthorized Absence at American Legion: The Longmont-based band's classic rock music can best be described as the soundtrack of the group's lives as it plays the music it loves to listen to; 7 p.m. Friday, American Legion Post 32, 315 S. Bowen St., Longmont; bandsintown.com.

Sugar Britches at Oskar Blues: Sugar Britches is a blend of honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment and clever lyrics written by Brian Johanson and performed by a cavalcade of characters; 7 p.m. Friday, Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids and Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont; oskarblues.com.

'Godspell' at Jesters Dinner Theater: An eclectic blend of songs, ranging in style from pop to vaudeville, is employed as the story of Jesus' life dances across the stage; 7:30 p.m. Friday, Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $30-$50; app.arts-people.com.

Upcoming

Clean-Up Green-Up event: Come sign up and collect trash around Longmont in this clean-up event. Refreshments will be available; 7:30 a.m. Saturday, City of Longmont Parks & Natural Resources Administration Building, 7 S. Sunset St., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

Colorado Tartan Day festival: Celebrating all things Scottish, this family-friendly event features clan tents sharing ancestry information, a living history village, live music, Celtic merchandise, children's activities, food and an onsite pub; 9 a.m. Saturday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont; free; 303-913-9802.

Sketchbook binding class: Make a sketchbook by picking a custom cover and pages that work for artistic or writing practices. This type of binding is perfect for beginner bookbinders and can lead the way to more advanced styles; 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont; $65; eventbrite.com.

Kids Easter party: Activities for children in kindergarten through fifth grade include egg hunts, prize booths, music, a special Easter story, inflatables and more; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Faith Community Church, 9775 UTE Hwy., Longmont; free; fclc.org.