Today
Velvet Vinyls: 6 p.m., Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Meet Stevie, the beloved pink-horned elk, the heart and soul of The Velvet Elk Lounge. Celebrate Stevie every Wednesday with Velvet Vinyls — an evening of live vinyl spinning and all-night happy hour specials. Enjoy great music, good company and deals on drinks. Free, 303-993-8743.
Shelf Help Tour: 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Leaving Dublin, Ireland, where he was born and raised until the age of 22, David Nihill got drunk on travel and never quite hit the sobriety of it. His shows draw on his wide travels, cultural observations, attempts at language study, (occasional) international drinking session(s) and being a mildly confused immigrant. His new show Shelf Help mixes comedy and reading recommendations, because that’s the kind of wild, kinky stuff he’s into. $34-$49, thedairy.org.
Upcoming
Teen Taste Test Challenge: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Try to taste the difference between store-brand and name-brand cookies, soda and other snacks. There will be multiple rounds of tasting with points rewarded for each one, and there will be prizes for first, second and third place. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
“The Watermelon Woman” film screening: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. A landmark of New Queer Cinema, “The Watermelon Woman” is historic, hilarious, smart and sexy all at once. This wry, incisive debut feature by Cheryl Dunye testifies to the power of excavating legacies of oppression and in the process created a progressive legacy of its own — a vibrant representation of Black lesbian identity by a Black lesbian filmmaker. Free snacks and soft drinks provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Billy Failing concert: 8 p.m. Thursday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Billy Failing is a Colorado-based banjo player, guitarist, singer and songwriter. He is best known for his longtime contribution as banjo player with Grammy award-winning guitarist Billy Strings, as well as for his original voice, banjo playing and songwriting as the frontman of his own project, the Billy Failing Band. With an intriguing focus on both tradition and innovation, he pays homage to the roots of bluegrass and acoustic music, while exploring its boundaries and devising a unique modern interpretation of classic sounds. $18-$20, z2ent.com.
Boulder Feet Forward Movie Series: 1 p.m. Friday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join Boulder Feet Forward at the Boulder Public Library for its ongoing movie series. This month, watch “Labyrinth” (1986), rated PG. Coffee and snacks provided. Closed captions displayed when available. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Dave Fulker Quintet performance: 6:30 p.m. Friday, Full Cycle Cafe & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Join to celebrate “Baby It’s Cole Inside,” the release of a newly remixed recording by the Dave Fuller Quintet featuring the music of Nat King Cole and Cole Porter. Performing with the Dave Fulker Quintet is one of America’s finest jazz singers, Robert Bernard Johnson. $20-$25, fullcyclecafebar.eventcalendarapp.com.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
