Osi Sladek talk about Holocaust survival and other events for today

Oct. 17—Today

Osi Sladek talk about Holocaust survival: 2 p.m. Tuesday, University Memorial Center, Lecture Hall 235, 1669 Euclid Ave., Boulder. CU Boulder's Program in Jewish Studies and the Singer Chair in Jewish History will welcome Osi Sladek, a Holocaust child survivor from Slovakia who lives in Denver, to give testimony about the suffering and survival of him and his parents in the Holocaust in the Slovak-Hungarian-Polish borderlands. Free, calendar.colorado.edu.

"Hanna's Ascent" book signing: 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Jayna Sheats will speak about and sign her new book, "Hanna's Ascent," at Boulder Book Store. $5, boulderbookstore.net.

Faculty Tuesdays With Susan Cahill and Friends: 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Grusin Music Hall (C112), Imig Music Building, 1020 18th St., Boulder. Susan Cahill and faculty colleagues Erika Eckert and David Requiro will be joined by Boulder jazz legend Art Landy and improvisational actor Jon Wilkerson for an evening of inspirational music composed for the double bass. Free, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.

Joep Beving at Boulder Theater: 8 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder. Joep Beving has been one with the piano from an early age. He was forced to end his musical studies at the conservatory and instead continued at university to get a degree in public policy and public administration. However, his love for his instrument never perished. Since then, Beving has released several well-received singles, composed for film and ballet and, in 2022, presented his return to solo piano with the album "Hermetism." $27.50-$39.50, z2ent.com.

G Flip at Fox Theatre: 9 p.m. Tuesday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. In the last few years, G Flip, born Georgia Flipo, has gone from unknown artist to international talent. Originally a session drummer by trade, their music starts from the drums up. Lyrically, G Flip writes of relationships, heartbreak and acceptance. The Melbourne-born, Los Angeles-based singer, songwriter, producer and drummer has won the hearts of fans and media both in Australia and abroad. Miki Ratsula will open the show. $20-$25, z2ent.com.

Upcoming

Pages and Paws: 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Read with a licensed therapy dog. Practice reading skills in a safe, non-judgmental environment, for ages 5-12. Registration required, one 15-minute timeslot per child. Free, calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Boo Bark Ball: 6 p.m. Wednesday, Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder. Get ready for a howling good time at the Boo Bark Ball, a Halloween-themed pet fundraiser. Enjoy a night of spooky fun, fantastic food and paw-sitively delightful surprises — all while supporting beloved pets in need. $25, 303-945-2025, tammyjmclain.net.

George Nelson Band at License No. 1: 8 p.m. Wednesday, License No. 1, 2115 13th St., Boulder. George Nelson is the soulful master. Come hear his unique mix of soul, blues and jazz with his band every Wednesday. Free, license1boulderado.com.

Samia at Fox Theatre: 8 p.m. Wednesday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Nashville-via-NYC songwriter Samia will perform songs from her community focused records. Venus and the Flytraps will also perform. $20-$25, z2ent.com.