“Relentless” exhibition opening – Boulder Daily Camera

Today

Will Day Artist Reception: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, St. Julien Hotel, 900 Walnut St., Boulder. Attend the opening reception for “Relentless,” an exhibition of works by famed artist Will Day in the Lobby Lounge. The event will feature a fireside chat with Day, offering a rare glimpse into his creative journey and exploring the inspirations, processes and stories woven into each of his pieces. The exhibition runs until June 30, 2025. Free, facebook.com.

Grateful Storytime Week at Meadows: Thursday, 10:15 a.m., Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder. Celebrate valuable members of the community and show gratitude for all they do during this special story time week in Meadows. A different community guest will be present each day of term week as the library shares books, sings songs and promotes early literacy skills. Today’s special Nature Storytime guests will be Open Space and Mountain Parks Rangers. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Zombified Escape Room: 4:30 p.m. Thursday, George Reynolds Branch, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder. Work together with friends to decipher clues, solve puzzles and beat the clock to win a prize. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

“Welcoming Beginner’s Mind” book signing: 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder. Gaylon Ferguson will speak about and sign his new book, “Welcoming Beginner’s Mind: Zen and Tibetan Buddhist Wisdom on Experiencing Our True Nature.” He will be in conversation with Christian Dillo. $5, eventbrite.com.

Thursday evening cinema: Thursday, 7 p.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Watch a great movie on Thursday night. Tonight is All that Jazz, the 1979 classic directed (and fictionalized by the immortal Bob Fosse). Free snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are provided. This film was a request from a community member. Attend the screening and suggest a film. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

Soon

Film screening “Edward Scissorhands”: Friday at noon, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder. Visit Boulder Feet Forward at the Boulder Public Library for the ongoing film series. This month, watch “Edward Scissorhands,” rated PG-13 and running time 1 hour and 45 minutes. calendar.boulderlibrary.org.

The “Music of Blossom Dearie” performance: Friday, 6:30 p.m., Full Cycle Café & Bar, 2355 30th St., Boulder. Experience an unforgettable evening filled with enchanting music from one of jazz’s most beloved icons, Blossom Dearie. With Heidi Schmidt on vocals, the playfulness of Blossom’s lyrics and delivery go hand in hand with Schmidt’s beautiful voice and impeccable phrasing. She is joined by the Nice Work Quartet with Pete Lewis (saxophone), Jason Malmberg (bass), Jerry Weiss (piano) and Brian Kauffman (drums). $20-25, thetuneupevents.eventcalendarapp.com.

Spafford concert: Friday, 8 p.m., The Fox Theater, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Known for his amazing improvisation skills and spontaneous, extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real time every night with a musical palette only anyone knows. It’s a private language made up of both their talent as musicians and their impressive catalog of influences, ranging from ’90s alternative rock radio hits to Steely Dan and The Crystal Method. Each Spafford show is a sonic pilgrimage, the journey of a team of musicians so attuned to one another that a single note communicates intent and purpose. Spafford is one of the most creative and sophisticated bands in the contemporary jam scene, playing countless sold-out headlining dates as well as high-profile festival sets at the Bonnaroo Music & Arts Festival, Firefly Music Festival and many others. $25-30, z2ent.com.

Laser Taylor Swift: Friday, 8:30 p.m., Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Taylor Swift is one of the biggest pop stars in the world. With over 200 million records sold, a shelf full of Grammys and millions of fans, she is an inspiration for generations. This show showcases their greatest hits and brings them to life with dazzling laser lights. This is the next best thing to the Eras Tour. $8-12, Calendarwiz.com.