Today
Movie Matinee at Meadows: 1:30 p.m., Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Watch a matinee showing of “Ratatouille” with family and friends. Make a pre-movie craft at 1:30 p.m. The movie starts at 2 p.m. Snacks provided. All ages welcome. Rated G. Closed captions provided. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Boulder Symphony performs Beethoven’s 6th “Pastoral”: 7:30 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Join Boulder Symphony for a concert featuring a diverse program of classical works. The evening begins with Peter Drew’s Symphony No. 1 “Reminiscence,” a composition that delves into themes of memory and reflection, offering a modern experience. Guest soprano soloist Anastasia Antropova will perform arias from Rossini’s The Barber of Seville and Puccini’s Madama Butterfly, both showcasing vocal agility and expression. The program concludes with the renowned Symphony No. 6 “Pastoral” by Beethoven, a work that vividly portrays scenes of nature and rural life. boulderdowntown.com.
Upcoming
Creating with Michelangelo: 12:30 p.m. Sunday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Young artists explore the techniques of Michelangelo through hands-on painting and sculpting activities. Kids can read about his famous works, experiment with fresco painting and sculpt mini masterpieces inspired by the Renaissance. For ages preschool to grade 5 and their guardians. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Community Literature Initiative showcase and panel: 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Join to learn how creative prompts, compassionate critique and community are the tools needed to complete a poetry book. Community Literature Initiative Denver Chapter poets will present poems and talk about their experience in the 10 month poetry publication program. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Tween Graphic Novel Book Club: 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. For this meetup, the club will discuss “Next Stop,” by Debbie Fong. Tweens are welcome to attend and discuss a different graphic novel each month and complete an activity related to the book. For ages 9-12. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Boulder Phil and Alessio Bax concert: 4 p.m. Sunday, Macky Auditorium, -0285, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. The Boulder Phil is thrilled to feature Alessio Bax performing the ever-popular Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2, renowned for its supremely beautiful second movement. The program continues with Stravinsky’s “Petrushka,” a Russian classic. The concert opens with Anna Clyne’s work “Pivot,” inspired by the Edinburgh Festival. $10-$95, 303-449-1343, boulderphil.org.
Why Children’s Books are for Everyone workshop: 5:30 p.m. Monday, NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder. When an adult is reading at an elementary level, it can be hard to find instructional materials. Join experienced tutor and children’s author Laura Roettiger for a workshop on how to use materials from the Youth Services Department for tutoring adults. This workshop is specifically for the tutors and volunteers of the BoulderReads program. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.
Editor’s note: Availability and scheduling of events may be subject to change.
