Poetry As The Means We Need: A bilingual poetry workshop and reading with Alejandro Jimenez
Alejandro Jimenez, 2021 National Mexican Poetry Slam Champion, will be conducting a 45-minute bilingual poetry workshop followed by a 45-minute bilingual poetry reading at the Longmont Civic Center on April 18. You may sign up for one or both sessions. The workshop will be from 6 to 6:45 p.m. followed by the reading from 7:15 to 8 p.m. Register for the poetry workshop and/or reading here. Alejandro Jimenez is a formerly-undocumented immigrant, poet, writer, educator, and avid distance runner from Colima, Mexico, living in New Mexico. He is the 2021 Mexican National Poetry Slam Champion, a two-time National Poetry Slam Semi-Finalist (U.S.), multiple time TEDx Speaker and an Emmy-nominated poet, whose work centers around cultural identity, immigrant narratives, masculinity, memory, and the intersections of them all. His self-published book, Moreno. Prieto. Brown. (2017), has sold more than 2,000 copies and has been incorporated in curricula across various school districts.
April 14
Interview Preparation Virtual Class
Learn how to interview successfully using a simple formula to showcase your skills and how to prepare good answers to the tough interview questions. To sign up for this Workforce Boulder County workshop from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 14, go to connectingcoloroado.com, create an account and look under Workshops. A link to the workshop will be sent to you the day before the workshop with instructions on how to join the virtual meeting.
Art & Sip: Needle Felting on Soap
Felted soaps are a functional soap with an artistic scrubby built in! This Art & Sip class at the Longmont Museum on April 14 includes an unscented goat’s milk soap, wool, and tools to complete a single felted soap. Use the felted pouch again and again by replacing the soap. A great sustainable project to celebrate Earth Day! This class is part of our 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.
Pushing the Envelope: Artists on Tradition & Innovation | Downtown Longmont, CO
Hear extraordinary people talk about issues of importance to Northern Colorado and beyond at an event that’s part of the Longmont Museum’s Thursday Nights at the Museum series. Join us from 7 to 9 p.m. on April 14 for a conversation with three contemporary Colorado artists whose work is rooted in tradition but who are now challenging and pushing the boundaries of these ancient practices. The event will feature a panel discussion moderated by Mike McClung, Director, Michael Warren Contemporary. This event is free to attend but reservations are recommended.
April 15
Outdoor Family Storytime | Downtown Longmont, CO
The City of Longmont Public Library presents outdoor family storytime, a 30-minute Friday fun storytime designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups! This storytime will include longer picture books, so expect a little more sitting and listening. Silly singing and movement will also be included. Registration for this event is required each week. Registration for Outdoor Family Storytimes will open one week prior at 9 am. Storytimes are limited to 15 participants at this time, and there is no waitlist.
April 16
Do Birds of a Feather Flock Together? - Boulder County
Join volunteer naturalists to explore the ponds and wetland that many waterfowl call home from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 16. Learn about ducks, geese, and herons and what makes them unique. This program is for children ages 8 and older and their families. This event is located near Boulder. Exact location provided when registering. Registration required here.
Longmont Farmers Market
Since 1987, the Boulder County Farmers Market has worked to cultivate the impact of local food from the ground up. With growers and members that offer produce and products that are completely Colorado grown, raised and owned, you can feel like a legit locavore. The Longmont Farmers Market takes place at the Boulder County Fairgrounds from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Saturday until November.
National Park Week at Rocky Mountain National Park
Come celebrate National Park Week, Earth Day, and National Junior Ranger Day at Rocky Mountain National Park. National Park Week kicks off with a free day on Saturday, April 16. Park entrance fees will be waived on Saturday, April 16. Camping and all other administrative fees will still be in effect. Our National Park Week celebration continues through Sunday, April 24, 2022. Click here for a full list of activities during National Park Week at Rocky Mountain National Park!
April 18
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.
Outdoor Bilingual Storytime
Join us from the City of Longmont Public Library for stories and songs in Spanish and English for children of all ages with Librarian Valerie every Monday from 10-10:30 a.m.! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome, but this storytime is best for 3 years and older. Registration is required each week. Registration for Outdoor Bilingual Storytime will open one week before at 9 a.m. Storytimes are limited to 15 participants at this time, and there is no waitlist.
April 19
Speakeasy Open Mic | Downtown Longmont, CO
The Speakeasy Open Mic Night in Longmont is *the* place to take the stage in Longmont. 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.
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)!
April 20
Using Apps to Access RTD Workshop - Boulder County
Learn how to download and use the RTD Mobile Ticketing and Transit Apps at this virtual workshop from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on April 20. RTD’s convenient mobile ticketing app allows you to purchase bus and transit tickets while on the go, lessening the contact between individuals through contactless payment while boarding RTD buses. The Transit App presents your city’s available bus routes and schedules in one convenient place. You’ll learn how to get directions quickly and easily as well as compare transportation options including buses, carshare, bikeshare, and even electric scooters. Download the RTD Mobile Ticketing and Transit Apps on your Smartphone or Tablet prior to this workshop to follow along with the presentation. Need help? Check out these videos: Downloading the Transit App - https://boco.org/M4ATransitAppVideo; downloading RTD Mobile Ticketing App - https://boco.org/M4ARTDVideo. This workshop is hosted by Mobility for All in coordination with the Inn Between of Longmont. Residents of the Inn may attend in-person, on-site at the Inn. All others who wish to participate must do so virtually. Register to attend the virtual workshop here.
April 21
Denver Taiko: Live in Concert
Performing traditional Japanese Taiko, drumming, as well as their own original compositions, Denver Taiko's repertoire of rhythmic grooves and heart-pounding beats make for a dynamic and high-energy show you won't soon forget. Denver Taiko will perform live in the Stewart Auditorium at the Longmont Museum starting at 7 p.m. on April 21. Purchase tickets to the show here.
April 22
Letters to Nature: A Promise Made - Boulder County
This Earth Day-themed program, “Letters to Nature: A Promise Made,” will lead participants through conversations and activities that help us become better protectors of the wildlife and natural resources we've come to appreciate. A short walk and all materials will be included. This event will take place from 1 to 3 p.m. on April 22. The location of this event is near Boulder. Exact location provided when registering. Registration required here.
Longmont Museum Presents Seicento Baroque Ensemble
Seicento Baroque Ensemble returns to the Longmont Museum on April 22 to showcase J.S. Bach’s glorious Magnificat, and two other regal and joyful pieces. Seicento Baroque Ensemble will showcase J.S. Bach’s glorious Magnificat in E♭, the rarely performed original version of his beloved Magnificat in D, in a celebratory concert of Magnificat settings from the Baroque era. The program will open with a delightful setting once attributed to Buxtehude, followed by a truly beautiful setting by Charpentier. These three regal and joyful pieces will bring back the full Seicento ensemble, with vocal soloists and a baroque orchestra of strings, three baroque trumpets, baroque oboes, baroque recorders, organ, and timpani. We will present our audiences with a full panoply of baroque sound, in gratitude for all their support during the trials of the pandemic! This event will begin at 7 p.m. on April 22. Purchase tickets to the show here.
April 24
And Then They Came For Us | (2017) NR
Eighty years ago, President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066, paving the way for the forced incarceration of 120,000 Japanese Americans. This important documentary film “And Then They Came For Us” illuminates the profound constitutional damage done in the name of national security. Featuring actor George Takei and others who were incarcerated, as well as rediscovered photos by Dorothea Lange, the film brings history into the present and follows Japanese Americans as they work to protect us all from history repeating itself. A screening of “And Then They Came For Us” will be featured at the Longmont Museum starting at 3 p.m. on April 24. The film will be followed by an audience Q&A. Purchase tickets to the event here.
Not One More Soul
The Alana Faith Chen Foundation, Born Perfect (a program of NCLR), and Out Boulder County invite you to join us on Sunday, April 24 as we honor the life of Alana Chen and commit to do all we can to end conversion therapy. The event starts at 3 p.m. with a reception, followed by a panel of LGBTQ+ community members who have undergone conversion therapy who will share their stories and their efforts to put an end to conversion therapy. This event will begin at Out Boulder County’s office at 3340 Mitchell Ln. in Boulder, 80301.
