10th Annual Front Range International Film Festival
From 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Feb. 19 at La Vita Bella Cafe in Longmont, experience the 10th annual Front Range Film Festival featuring “a diverse selection of films in this artistic gem of a city, Longmont, on Colorado’s Front Range.”
“The 10th annual Front Range Film Festival features Colorado Craft Cinema with a focus on Colorado filmmakers and locations as well as an amazing collection of domestic and international films. Experience Colorado, the West and the World! Explore current events and issues, experience the rush of extreme outdoor adventures, and travel to the far reaches of the globe with us.”
The event will be split up by five blocks, each block featuring films from different categories such as “laughter and thoughtfulness is a way of life” from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and “beauty, strength and trust in adversity” from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Click here to learn more about the event and purchase tickets.
February 17
Art & Sip: Painting the Dickens Opera House
The Dickens’ Opera House facade and sign is an iconic part of Downtown Longmont. In this Art n’ Sip class starting at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Longmont Museum, we will paint that very scene with acrylic paint using photos for reference. Learn how to use graphite tracing paper over a photograph to create a realistic drawing you can then paint! Grab a drink and get creative with these classes for adults. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. This season you’ll see a special focus on art projects inspired by our current exhibit Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Register online or by calling 303-651-8374.
Voices of Change Part IV: The Japanese-American Experience
Members of Longmont’s longstanding Japanese-American community share their family histories and reflect on the 80th anniversary of Executive Order 9066, which authorized the internment of anyone of Japanese ancestry from the West Coast. This free-to-attend talk starting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the Longmont Museum will feature members of the Mayeda, Kanemoto, and Tanaka families in Longmont. This event is co-presented with the Longmont Multicultural Action Committee. Reservations are recommended. Reserve your spot here.
LinkedIn 201 for Job Search
Get tips to enhance your LinkedIn profile and learn how LinkedIn can be a game changer in helping you get leads to otherwise hidden jobs and opportunities during this virtual class offered by Workforce Boulder County. We suggest taking LinkedIn 101 prior to taking this workshop. To sign up for a workshop go to www.connectingcolorado.com, create an account, and click on Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you a day or two before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting. This event will take place from 1 to 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 17.
February 18
Longmont Artists' Guild Spring Art Show
Longmont Artists' Guild Spring Art Show will run from Feb. 11 to April 2 at the Great Frame Up at 430 Main St. in Longmont.
February 19
The More You ‘Snow’—Kids Hike
Snow is cold and wet and crucial to the people, animals and plants on the Front Range. Join us from Discover Boulder County as we learn about snow and all of its properties and benefits. This event is for ages 6-10 with an accompanying adult. This event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 at a location near Longmont. The exact location will be provided upon registration here. Registration is required for this event.
February 20
Looking At You Looking At Me: Postcard Women in the Contact Zone: An artist talk with Salma Ahmad Caller
On Sunday, Feb. 20, from 2 to 3 p.m., the Firehouse Art Center will present, Looking At You Looking At Me: Postcard Women in the Contact Zone, a Facebook Livestream event.
Salma Ahmad Caller will be talking about her work with colonial 19th century postcards of women and how they became part of her art practice and a way to explore her mixed Egyptian British identity and legacies of colonialism. The images on postcards of ‘exotic’ women exist in a contested space or contact zone of asymmetrical power relations but these women still have a lot to say to us. The set of 7 postcards created for this exhibition are called Seven Cautionary Tales, made instinctively, but each ‘tale’ poses visual questions about what societies warn women about, and creates juxtapositions between ‘East’ and ‘West’, pointing at ‘types’ and tropes.
The texts on the back of each card are an imaginary cryptic conversation with Naunet, the Ancient Egyptian female principle of the watery abyss/ inactivity and her ‘relatives’ Kauket (darkness), Amunet (the hidden one), Hauhet (infinity) and of course there is the Gypsy fortune teller and Hathor (fertility, women, love). Register to tune into this virtual event here.
LOCO Ukulele Jam with Brian Rezac! | Downtown Longmont, CO
Whether you want to learn how to play the Ukulele or already do and want to join the fun, wipe off your uke and join in the LOCO Ukulele Jam every Sunday at Bootstrap Brewing - it's a blast! Host Brian Rezac has extras you can borrow. Or, just come enjoy a beer and watch. All ages and levels are welcome.
Onsie Sunday All-Day Happy Hour!
What's better than lounging around all day Sunday in your pajamas? Onsies and cider! At St. Vrain Cidery, we will celebrate with you every Sunday through the end of February. Pop into the taproom on Sunday in your onsie and get $1 a pour or $4 off a flight.
February 21
Ignition Dance Fitness - Zumba Class at the Elks Lodge
Join Liliana and Katie, licensed Zumba instructors, for a high energy dance fitness class in the Elks ballroom every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Livestream is also available.
Open Mic with Denny Driscoll | Downtown Longmont, CO
Come to Bootstrap Brewing at 6 p.m. every Monday night and sign up to be a part of Open Mic Night with Denny Driscoll. Performers get a complimentary beer for their performance. Email [email protected] for specific questions.
February 22
Butterfly Pavilion's Butterfly Quest
From Feb. 22 to March 30, 2022, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, join the Butterfly Pavilion’s Butterfly Quest, a search to discover, track and monitor butterflies in the butterfly conservatory, capturing important data that contributes to our scientists' research. Butterfly Pavilion’s Butterfly Quest is a unique opportunity to assist with Butterfly Pavilion research, while exploring the world of animal behavior. Help observe tagged butterflies, record meaningful data, and share your discoveries -- all on your phone. By participating in Butterfly Quest, you are helping our scientists shape animal welfare here and in zoos around the world! Butterfly houses, like our Wings of The Tropics, offer a unique opportunity to understand and observe the lifespan of different butterfly species. We are always looking for new ways to improve animal care. To do this with our butterflies, we need to know how long they live and how they behave while under our care. To collect this data, we tag some butterflies upon emergence from their chrysalides. We can then track individuals and truly understand how our butterflies spend their time in their home. This work can be very time consuming for our scientists, so we need your help! Experience is included with general admission and is free for current Butterfly Pavilion members. Click here to sign up today!
Science @ Six: Exploring Colors (Virtual)
Librarians David and Kathleen will lead school-age kids (ages 7-10) through two experiments with color: a paper chromatography project and an experience with thin film interference. This event will take place via Webex from 6 to 7 p.m. on Feb. 22. Registration is required for this event here.
Open Chess Night
Every Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the 2nd floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. This event is open to all ages, but those 16 and younger must have an adult with them at all times. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play (we do have books on the subject)!
Speakeasy Open Mic | Downtown Longmont, CO
The Speakeasy Open Mic Night is *the* place to take the stage in Longmont. Open mic nights take place every Tuesday night. Sign-up starts at 7 p.m. and the first performer starts at 8 p.m. Singers, instrumentalists, comedians, poets, hip-hop, and more all are welcome! Come see the premiere acts in the area, from brand new artists to seasoned performers.
February 24
Art & Sip: Painting the Tower of Compassion at Kanemoto Park
The five-story Tower of Compassion in Kanemoto Park was built in the traditional style of a Japanese temple, with each level representing the meaning of compassion: love, empathy, understanding, gratitude and selfless giving. In this class from 6:30 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 24 at the Longmont Museum, we will use graphite tracing paper over a photograph to create a realistic drawing and then capture the landmark in acrylic paint.
This class is part of the Longmont Museum’s Art & Sip series. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes for adults. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. This season you’ll see a special focus on art projects inspired by our current exhibit Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.
Creative District Happy Hour
Spend time with your fellow creative folks at the Creative District Happy Hour at the Longmont Museum from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 24! There will be appetizers, a cash-bar, and the opportunity to learn about the Creative District's new nonprofit Longmont Creates. Following the happy hour, stick around for The Longmonster, a late-night style talk show featuring local folks sharing what they do, how they do it, and what it means to be doing it here. Admission to The Longmonster is free!
The Longmonster at the Museum
The Longmonster is a late-night style talk show featuring local folks sharing what they do, how they do it and what it means to be doing it here in dear old Colorado. At this event starting at 7 p.m. on Feb. 24 in the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum, Longmont City Manager Harold Dominguez will be joining us to talk about managing the city during a pandemic. We’ll also chat with Elaine Waterman about the Firehouse Arts Center, and with archeologist Marilyn Martorano and composer Michael Udow who will tell us about some ancient musical instruments discovered nearby and how they’re being featured in an upcoming performance by the Longmont Symphony Orchestra. This event is hosted by the Manager of the Stewart Auditorium, Justin Veach, and features The Longmonster House Band led by Antonio Lopez. This event is free to attend but reservations are recommended.
February 25
Meet the Artist @ Summit Tacos
Come meet the newest artist to fill the walls of our little restaurant, Echo Mccutcheon. This young artist specializes in realistic portraits, her use of contrasting colors and light/dark brings a new light to these iconic figures. This event will take place at Summit Tacos from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 25
