'The Ocean Inside' at The Nomad Playhouse and other Boulder events for today

Apr. 14—Today

'The Ocean Inside' at The Nomad Playhouse: Wild Heart Dance and the Nomad Playhouse present "The Ocean Inside," a tempestuous and powerful love affair with the soul and its landscape. Choreographed to the symphony "Oceans" by Ezio Bosso, it is a big, confounding and complex journey through and within the five major oceans of the earth; 7 p.m. Friday, The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder; $30-$40; nomadplayhouse.org.

The Dawn Hunters Duo at BOCO Cider: Hailing from Denver and highlighting music written by Ashley Hunter, The Dawn Hunters blend upbeat folk rock with twinges of funk, reggae and alternative rock music; 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.

Boney James at Boulder Theater: Chart-topping jazz/R&B sax player Boney James returns to Boulder in support of his 18th studio album, "Detour"; 7 p.m. Friday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $39.50-$45; z2ent.com.

Student showcase — CU Boulder MFA writing candidates: Third-year students working toward an MFA in Writing at the University of Colorado-Boulder will showcase their best work in a curated reading hosted by the candidates themselves; 7 p.m. Friday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St, Boulder; tridentcafe.com.

Bob Moses at Fox Theater: Bob Moses, the Vancouver-bred duo consisting of Tom Howie and Jimmy Vallance, came to life in the Brooklyn underground scene in 2012. Meshing guitar licks and a dash of dance-floor ambience with lyrical depth and classic songwriting, the duo created a sound that appeals equally to club goers and rock music fans; 7 p.m. Friday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $35-$40; z2ent.com.

Upcoming

Spring window painting program: To wrap up Boulder Arts Week, Downtown Boulder Partnership is hosting the spring window painting program. K-12 students are invited to adorn participating business window fronts with spring-themed paintings; 10 a.m. Saturday, Downtown Boulder, 1200 Pearl St., Boulder; $10; eventbrite.com.

Discovery corner reopening: The CU Museum of Natural History will reopen the Discovery Corner for the first time since its closure in 2020. The space is designed for young visitors and an accompanying adult, with exhibits and hands-on activities for preschool through early elementary ages; 10 a.m. Saturday, Museum of Natural History (Henderson), Biolounge Gallery, 1035 Broadway, Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.

4×4 squared dance performance: The performance will feature several dance genres including flamenco, Hawaiian hula, transnational fusion belly dance, hip hop and various contemporary artists with solos, duets and small group pieces; 1 p.m. Saturday, NoBo Gallery at Bus Stop Apartments, 6895 Broadway, Boulder; free; boulderartsweek.org.

The Basement Blues Project at BOCO Cider: The Basement Blues Project grew up on blues and classic and southern rock. Fresh out of the basement, they're putting their shine on some of their favorites; 5:30 p.m. Saturday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.

Bob Margolin at Roots Music Project: Bob Margolin is a blues guitar player and singer who tours worldwide with his band, solo or as a featured guest. He delivers original songs and the spirit of Chicago blues that he learned on stage and recording in Muddy Waters' band from 1973-1980; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl St., Suite V3A, Boulder; $15-$125; eventbrite.com.