Wildlife photography talk at Museum of Boulder and other Boulder events for today

Lauren Farrauto, Daily Camera, Boulder, Colo.
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Dec. 15—Wildlife photography discussion: Join the Museum of Boulder for a discussion on wildlife photography with guest speaker Kristi Odom. Odom is an internationally renown photographer whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Nikon, Forbes, Rolling Stone and more; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Museum of Boulder, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; $10; eventbrite.com.

Boulder Social's beer tapping party: Boulder Social's brewery will host its first tapping party, featuring Social Hazy IPA and Social West Coast IPA. Get a free IPA for attending; 6 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Social, 1600 38th St., Boulder; free; cli.re/25766-tapping-party.

Teen Hanukkah Party at the JCC: Teens in grades eighth through 12th are invited to celebrate Hanukkah together at the Boulder JCC. Join our Jewish Culture Club and Israeli Fellowship students while we learn how to make sufganiyot, spin the dreidel, sip hot cocoa and enjoy dinner together; 5-7 p.m. Thursday; Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; $10; boulderjcc.org.

Sacred Feminine Circle: The Sacred Feminine Circle gathers twice a month to discuss topics and healing remedies relevant to women in a changing world and support one another in spiritual journeys; noon Thursday, Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder; free; unityofboulder.com.

Holiday DIY gift making: Out Boulder County will have tie-dye, ornament-making, mug-making and other arts and crafts for the community get creative by making holiday gifts. Snacks, hot cocoa and apple cider will be provided; 4 p.m. Thursday, OBC's Downtown Boulder Pridehouse, 1443 Spruce St., Boulder; free; outboulder.org.

Solstice A Celebration of the Season Concert: Boulder's nationally acclaimed a cappella ensemble Ars Nova Singers will present performances filled with uplifting and dramatic songs; 7:30 p.m. Thursday; Mountain View Methodist Church, 355 Ponca Place, Boulder; and 7:30 p.m. Friday at First United Methodist Church (FUMC), 1421 Spruce St., Boulder; $30; arsnovasinger.org.

Richman Acoustic at BOCO Cider: Rich is a solo, acoustic guitar act using both six- and 12-string guitars. Chill out as he plays a variety of well-loved blues and classic rock songs from the '60s through the '90s; 5 p.m. Thursday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.

Activating Archives for Belonging and Equity: Helanius J. Wilkins, an award-winning choreographer and CU Boulder assistant professor of dance, and Kate Mattingly, an assistant professor in communication and theatre arts at Old Dominion University, will share an intimate conversation about dance, social change and repair. The event will include a Q&A with audience participants; 7 p.m. Thursday, Mi Chantli Art and Movement Sanctuary, 1750 30th St., Boulder; free; calendar.colorado.edu.

Thursdays at Neptune Mountaineering: Head to the shop Thursdays where speakers will share their latest adventures and staff will give insight on new products, along with training tips and more. Tickets are free but limited to 150 guests; 7 p.m. Thursday, Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder; free; neptunemountaineering.com.

Timothy P. and the Rocky Mountain Stocking Stuffers at Nissi's: This 10-piece holiday string bluegrass, country, folk band is in its 23rd year of performing a wide array of Christmas favorites and originals with many of Colorado's Americana music veterans; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nissi's, 1455 Coal Creek Drive, Unit T, Lafayette; $30-$35; nissis.com.