'Stardust' by Ars Nova Singers and other Boulder events for today

Feb. 10—Today

Ars Nova Singers presents — 'Stardust': The program features the world premiere of Joel Thompson's consortium commission piece, "Love Songs from Lonely Letters." This important, new work explores individual agency and transformative joy; 7:30 p.m. Friday, First United Methodist Church, 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; $30; arsnovasingers.org.

John Brewster at BOCO Cider: Newly moved to Boulder from South Carolina, this young musician is recording and performing up a storm; 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.

Self-Love showcase: Weaving consent culture, body positivity and authentic sexual expression, Boulder Burlesque is back for their biggest show of the year — the annual Valentine's showcase performance; 8 p.m. Friday, The Spark Theater, 4847 Pearl St., B4, Boulder; $20-$30; eventbrite.com.

Feel Good Fridays: Learn about a work of art, and then participate in a related mindfulness practice. Meet in the museum galleries in person or virtually via Zoom. No past experience with meditation required. The powerful, guided meditation can undo stress, soothe the nervous system and help participants feel relaxed and revitalized; 12:15 p.m. Friday, CU Art Museum, 1085 18th St., Boulder; free; colorado.edu.

Upcoming

Branford Marsalis Quartet: In the Grammy-nominated "The Secret Between the Shadow and the Soul," the Branford Marsalis Quartet performs its most emotionally wide-ranging and melody-driven collection of music to date; 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Macky Auditorium Concert Hall, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder; $24-$94; cupresents.org.

Galentine's breakfast at Nude Foods Market: Connect with local women's community organizations, enjoy free breakfast and snacks, shop local vendors and more. Registration required; 9 a.m. Saturday, Nude Foods Market, 3233 Walnut St., Boulder; free; eventbrite.com.

'Love Is __ !' aerial dance performance: This cabaret showcases the talents of the faculty and performers of Frequent Flyers in a 45-minute performance on hoop, sling, dance trapeze, stilts, cyr wheel and more; 5 p.m. Saturday, Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E.Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder; $30-$50; eventbrite.com.

Twinsick at Fox Theater: Twinsick features the talents of Minneapolis natives Alex Ingalls and Casey Schneider. Upon forming the duo in late 2019, the boys have amassed worldwide attention for their unique spin on dance music; 9 p.m. Saturday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $15-$18; z2ent.com.