'Lush -- Prolific Nature' exhibit opening celebration and other Boulder events for today
Jul. 27—Today
'Lush — Prolific Nature' opening celebration: This exhibit features artworks from different time periods and geographies that picture the natural world. Join for art, light refreshments and create a chalk garden on the plaza outside the museum; 5 p.m. Thursday, CU Art Museum, 1085 18th St., Boulder; free; colorado.edu.
'Waxed Poetic' opening reception: 'Waxed Poetic' by Ashton Lacy Jones features her large scale works using silkscreen and encaustic mediums, in addition to stenciling and pencil work; 6 p.m. Thursday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; free; rgallery.art.
Cane Mill Road and Shovelin Stone at the Velvet Elk Lounge: Rapidly rising on the bluegrass scene, Liam Purcell and Cane Mill Road perform traditional bluegrass standards that they were raised on and original music with roots in bluegrass and Americana. Shovelin Stone will also perform; 9 p.m. Thursday, The Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder; $14; velvetelklounge.com.
One Less Guest at BOCO Cider: Comprised of powerhouse vocalist/violinist Ren Cooper, Nick Muska, Cody Thoreson and Nick Glass, One Less Guest performs its funky, genre-bending blend of music alongside unique cover renditions from artist's past and present; 5 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.
Upcoming
'Coal Wars' play: Discover the gripping tale of "Coal Wars," a new play by Ren Dawe that delves deep into the historical conflict of West Virginia's Battle of Blair Mountain. Set against the backdrop of the coal industry's turbulent past, this production captures the struggles, passion and sacrifices of those who fought for justice; 7 p.m. Friday, Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., Suite A, Boulder; $15; 304-995-6995, junkyardsocialclub.org.
John Shepherd at BOCO Cider: John Shepherd performs folk and Americana music around his hometown of Boulder. Heavily influenced by 60s and 70s acoustic artists, his diverse catalog includes covers of singer-songwriters of the last 50 years, along with originals; 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; 720-938-7285, bococider.com.
Happy hour at the Museum: Head to the Museum of Boulder for another installment in the happy hour series. This week, Outworld Brewing of Longmont will be featured; 5 p.m. Friday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; $15; 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org.
'One Man, Two Guvnors' performance: Hilarity and hijinks ensue when Francis Henshall, fired from a skiffle band and in search of new work, finds himself employed by a woman (posing as her mobster brother) and by her boyfriend (who is hiding from that brother); 7 p.m. Friday, Roe Green Theatre, University Theatre Building, 261 University of Colorado Boulder, Boulder; $25-$68; 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
Pool Sharks at Fox Theatre: Pool Sharks are a psych rock band from Boulder. Phoebe Nix and Citrus will also be performing; 8:30 p.m. Friday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $15-$18; z2ent.com.
