Longmont Book Club – Longmont Times-Call

Today

Longmont Book Club: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Barbed Wire Books, 504 Main St., Longmont. This is a physical book club for people in and around Longmont who enjoy reading and talking about what they’ve read. The club reads primarily historical or contemporary fiction, but occasionally includes lighter reading, nonfiction, sci-fi/fantasy, and classics. Free, bookclubs.com.

St. Vrain for the Brain 5K: Saturday, 9 a.m., Niwot High School, 8989 Niwot Road, Niwot. This fun event benefits the National Brain Tumor Society. Join us for a morning of fresh air and exercise for a great cause. Feel free to wear a costume; the best one gets a prize. Participants may register as a team, as an individual, or simply donate. $25, eventbrite.com.

Books! Bagels! Bingo!: 10:30 a.m. Saturday, Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Come to this informal gathering to talk books, eat bagels and play bingo for book prizes. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

Colorado Brazil Festival: Saturday, 5 p.m., Wibby Brewing, 209 Emery St., Longmont. Experience the vibrant energy of Brazil’s Carnival with performances by the Michele Castro Band, showcasing the best of Brazilian MPB and Bossa Nova. Enjoy lively beats from Colorado’s own Ginga Samba Band and guests, the energetic Brazilian rhythms of Bateria Alegria and exuberant passista dancers Lorin Hansen, Escola de Samba Denver and Samba Colorado. $10-$25, 303-960-8972, coloradobrazilfest.org.

Unauthorized absence from Bootstrap Brewing: Saturday, 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Unauthorized Absence is a classic rock cover band playing songs that take listeners back to the soundtrack of their youth. bootstrapbrewing.com.

Coming Soon

FRCC Coin Fair: 9 a.m. Sunday, Boulder County Fairgrounds, 9595 Nelson Road, Longmont. The Longmont Coin Club Show is one of the best shows in the state. Buy, sell or just browse U.S. and foreign coins and other collectibles from more than 45 different dealers. There is a special children’s auction sponsored by the Front Range Coin Club for ages 6 to 16. Free, 303-772-6706, frontrangecoinclub.org.

Craft Yoga in the Left Hand Tasting Room: 11:15 a.m. Sunday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Come for the poses, stay for the pints. Enjoy 45 minutes of all-level yoga flow in the Tasting Room. Class is free, but gratuities are welcome. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.

Grandparents tea: 1 p.m. Sunday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie. Children and their grandparent or senior loved one are invited to afternoon tea. Enjoy tea and treats along with crafts, games and a photo booth. This event is open to children ages 4-10. Registration required. Free, highplains.libcal.com.

George Street and the Drive: 3 p.m. Sunday, Bricks on Main/Miss Krissy’s Bistro, 471 Main St., Longmont. George Street and the Drive is a local band playing a mix of covers and originals in a blend of Americana, rock and rockin’ blues. Toll-free, 720-600-2350, bricksretail.com.

Adult Drag Bingo with Miss Jessica at Left Hand Brewing: Sunday, 5 p.m., Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont. Get ready to strut and slay at Adult Drag Bingo with the fabulous Miss Jessica L’Whor. Miss Jessica will wow attendees with her wit and charm as they compete for fantastic prizes. Free, lefthandbrewing.com.

Home Recipes for Seasonal Wellbeing: Monday, 6 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone. Join us for this fun, interactive class to help keep your household healthy during the changing seasons. Participants will learn how to make a simple elderberry syrup to save money at the grocery store, make a hand-soothing hand sanitizer, and discuss the benefits of diffusing essential oils indoors. Free, highplains.libcal.com.