Public readings for Yom HaShoah and other Boulder events for today
Apr. 18—Today
Public readings for Yom HaShoah: On Yom HaShoah (Holocaust Memorial Day), the Program in Jewish Studies along with the Singer Endowed Chair in Jewish History will hold a public reading of the names of European Jews murdered by Germans and their allies during the Holocaust. Weather permitting, this reading will take place from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. in the outside paved square in front of Norlin Library on the University of Colorado Boulder campus; 10 a.m. Tuesday, Norlin Library, Boulder; calendar.colorado.edu.
'The Last Animal' book signing: Ramona Ausubel will speak about and sign her new book, "The Last Animal," at Boulder Book Store. She will be in conversation with Hermione Hoby; 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
The Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain: George Hinchliffe's Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain is a group of all-singing, all-strumming ukulele players who have become world-famous for their unexpected interpretations of film scores and rock 'n roll. Bring a uke, and play along; 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Macky Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder; $24-$94; cupresents.org.
Poetry open mic at R Gallery: In collaboration with Colorado Poet's Center, R Gallery hosts this 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.
Upcoming
Prepare meals for families: Volunteers are needed to help prepare soup, cookies and biscuits for families impacted by the Marshall Fire; 10 a.m. Wednesday, Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; boulderjcc.org.
Art for Healing: CU Boulder's Women and Gender Studies Department practicum will host an event geared toward creating a relaxing and respectful environment to build community and support healing among survivors and allies. Eat, make art with meaning, jam out to a feminist playlist and get info on survivor resources; 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder; tridentcafe.com.
The Tribal Misfits at R Gallery: The Tribal Misfits are a fusion belly dance troupe based in Boulder that draws inspiration from a wide range of dance styles, including ATS, hip hop, modern, Thai, Turkish and Egyptian. The troupe includes dancers of all levels and ages; 6 p.m. Wednesday, R Gallery + Wine Bar, 2027 Broadway, Boulder; free; rgallery.art.
'Untethered Sky' book signing: Fonda Lee will speak about and sign her new book "Untethered Sky" at Boulder Book Store; 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Boulder Bookstore, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.
