Poetry open mic at R Gallery and other Boulder events for today

Christy Fantz, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Oct. 18—Poetry Open Mic: In collaboration with Colorado Poet's Center, R Gallery holds an open mic poetry night the third Tuesday of each month. A member of the center will present a reading, followed by an open mic where anyone is welcome to read their poetry to a fun, welcoming and supportive audience; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; Free; rgallery.art.

Boulder Tuesday Thursday Hikers: Join outdoor enthusiasts for a day hike with this leaderless, rule-following drop-in group that breaks into smaller groups and carpools to various trailheads. (Drivers are reimbursed for expenses.) Bring a lunch, water and snacks, and be prepared for all weather conditions; 9 a.m. Tuesday, North Boulder Park, 7th & Dellwood, Boulder; Free; 303-494-8822.

Boulder Cycling Club: Join BCC for its popular road bike ride every Tuesday, featuring riders of all types. Routes and distances vary, helmets are mandatory and lights encouraged. Stay after the ride and grab a beer and pizza at Twisted Pine; 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Twisted Pine, 3201 Walnut St., Boulder; bouldercyclingclub.org.

Tinker Time — Art & Play: Young tinkerers (children ages 18 months-5 years old and their caregiver) can participate in open-ended art exploration and sensory tables throughout the studio. Make art, get a little messy, enjoy sensory and play-based explorations, and have fun with friends at Tinker; 9:45 and 10:45 a.m. Tuesdays and Wednesdays, Tinker Art Studio, 693B S. Broadway, Boulder; $14-$18; tinkerartstudio.com.

Boulder World Affairs Discussion Group: This free discussion group that's open to the public, has weekly chats about international, national and state affairs, moderated so that everyone has an opportunity to speak; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Boulder Library Meadows Branch, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder; boulder-wadg.org.

Startups & Sandwiches Hosts Katie Blomquist: Katie Blomquist wears many hats as a nonprofit founder and executive director, social media manager, college adjunct professor, nonprofit coach and speaker. She will speak about how to create impactful messaging and navigate social media for maximum fundraising results for nonprofits. Startups & Sandwiches is hosted by the Deming Center for Entrepreneurship in Leeds. RSVP quickly, seats are limited; 12:30 p.m. Tuesday, ESCEND, 1111 Engineering Drive, CU Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.

Screen Printing: Screen printing is a technique where a mesh stencil is used to transfer ink onto a shirt, poster, or other material.. If you are a first-timer or a seasoned printer, BLDG 61 is a great space to experience the craft. Screens and ink will be available along with access to the equipment. Space is limited, registration is required and those ages 13 years old and under are welcome under the supervision of a responsible adult; 3:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave, Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Farm tour at The Golden Hoof: Experience a local farm in person and learn about regenerative farming with animals and how it can help fix our broken food system. This 27 acre Slow Food Farm specializes in sustainable meats, eggs and dairy; Register online; 5 p.m. Tuesday, Golden Hoof Farm, 3375 N. 75th St., Boulder; thegoldenhoof.com.

Tribal Courts and Indian Country Justice: In this fireside chat, Angela R. Riley — chief justice of the Supreme Court of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation of Oklahoma and UCLA law professor — will discuss Native Nations as the "third sovereign" within the legal framework of the United States. In conversation with Suzette Malveaux, director of the Byron R. White Center for the Study of American Constitutional Law, she will explain the role of tribal courts in ensuring justice in Indian country; 5:30-6:30 p.m. Tuesday, followed by a reception, University of Colorado Law School, 2450 Kittredge Loop Road, Boulder; Free; colorado.edu/law/stevens.

Charlene Teters of Spokane Nation Speaks at CU: Visiting artist Charlene Teters is a member of the Spokane Nation and is well-known for her work as an artist, writer, educator and activist. She established the Racial Justice Office at the National Congress of American Indians and she rose to national prominence when she led protests, as a grad student, against the degrading depictions of American Indian caricatures used as sports team's mascots and was the subject of the award-winning documentary, "In Whose Honor," by Jay Rosenstein; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Visual Arts Complex, Auditorium, 1B20, CU Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.

'Food Stars' Book Signing: Boulder-based author Ellen Mahoney, a Metropolitan State professor, will speak about and sign her new book, "Food Stars: 15 Women Stirring Up the Food Industry," which looks at farmers, chefs, food activists, food storytellers and food scientists who have developed fascinating careers; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; Free; boulderbookstore.net.

Flor at the Fox: Oregon-based indie quartet Flor brings its atmospheric pop to Boulder for "The Future Shine Tour." Nashville indie crew The Wldlfe and duo Good Problem open the show; 7 p.m. Tuesday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $20-$25; z2ent.com.