Today

Chick Egg Candling — Experience candling, where a bright light shines through the eggs to see the embryos. Learn more about the stages of the chicks' growth and how to know when they're ready to hatch. For pre-K-grade 5 and families. Watch the eggs hatch April 2-6. This is a partnership with the CSU Extension Office and the Erie Community Library; 3:30 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

Open Mic and Jam with Jam and Jiggatones — KCP Art Bar has an open mic and jam every Monday with hosts Jam and Jiggatones. All ages encouraged. Percussion instruments available; 6:30 p.m., KCP Art Bar, 364 Main St., Longmont; free.

Chess Club — Every first and third Monday at Chess Club, players of all levels are welcome. Best for ages 7 and up. Discover how fun chess can be. No registration required; 7 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.

WWI: Longmont & the Great War — As the United States commemorates the centennial anniversary of the American military entering World War I, the Longmont Museum offers an exhibition illustrating Longmont's role in the Great War. "WWI: Longmont & the Great War" tells the personal stories of World War I through the experiences of people from Longmont; 9 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; free-$8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.

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Tuesday

Senior Ski Deal Tuesdays — The best Eldora Nordic Center ski deals for the 55-plus community are offered. Ride the bus up to Eldora and enjoy a hassle-free day of downhill or cross-country skiing; 9 a.m., Longmont Senior Center, 910 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $15-$49; 303-651-8411.

Dementia-friendly day at the Museum — On the third Tuesday of each month Longmont Museum joins other local businesses and organizations by extending a welcome to people with dementia and their caregivers to socialize together each month. Call Elaine Keiser at 303-335-6933. An intake meeting is required; 10 a.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; 303-335-6933, longmontmuseum.org.

Longmont Board Games & Beer — Join people in Longmont and surrounding areas who want to play a variety board games and enjoy some 300 Suns beer while doing so. Everyone welcome, from total newbies to the board game world all the way up through experienced Eurogamers; 6 p.m., 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/events.

Tree Planting, Selection and Maintenance — Are you considering planting a tree this spring? A free educational presentation on the basics of tree planting is planned. Information will include when to plant, what to plant, site selection and spacing requirements, watering needs, and more. Tree talks hosted by Mike McGill, Town Arborist and the Erie Tree Board; 6:30 p.m., Erie Community Center, 450 Powers St., Erie; facebook.com.

Wednesday

The Mystery of the Monster Bug's Shadow — How are shadows created? What does light have to do with it? Join an enLIGHTening and hands-on exploration of shadows during a reading and fun activities related to "Monster Bug" by Linda Hayward. Registration required; for grades K-2; 4 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

Drop-in Acoustic Jam — House musicians play their favorite covers and originals unplugged every Wednesday. Bring your instrument, grab a beer and jam in a fun, fluid environment. Or, come enjoy the magic that happens when creative minds come together unrehearsed; 6 p.m., 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/events.

Joe Dutka — Still Cellars welcomes back Joe Dutka, who will visit the art house to perform renditions of classic Bob Dylan; 6:30 p.m., Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont; free; 720-204-6064, stillcellars.com/event/joe-dutka-special-wednesday-night.

Whoo are the Owls? — Join volunteer naturalists for this slide program to explore these fascinating and diverse creatures, and learn about the adaptations that make them such expert hunters; 7 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont; free; 303-678-6214, bouldercountyopenspace.org.

Thursday

Longmont Artists' Guild Member Show — Longmont Artists' Guild Annual Art Show and Sale at the Great Frame Up is on view through April 7. Members of the public invited to visit the show; The Great Frame Up, 430 Main St., Longmont; free; 720-251-3568.

Kiss Me, Kate — In Cole Porter's classic "Kiss Me, Kate," which runs through April 15, a touring company desperately attempts to perform Shakespeare's "The Taming of The Shrew" while contending with the feuding between its male and female stars; Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown; coloradocandlelight.com.

The Pickin' Pear — Tia Martini and Leon Elam — The Pickin' Pear — branch out from Canyon Collected to create a folk 'n' roll duo. The Pickin' Pear take the banjo and ukulele down the road of folk, rock, and bluegrass. A blend of top-notch songwriting and improvisational jamming makes each one of their songs sound unique; 6 p.m., The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont; oskarblues.com.

The Basics of Birds — Have you ever wondered how birds know when to migrate? Which of those migrants will pass through the Boulder County area? How to attract diverse species to your bird feeders? Learn bird watching tips, migratory species patterns, and how to attract more birds to your backyard; 6 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

WWI Film Series: War Horse — As a complement to the exhibition "WWI: Longmont & the Great War," Longmont Museum presents a series of films that illustrate life during this era. All movies are specially paired with a signature cocktail, and galleries are open 5-9 p.m. to enjoy for free with a film ticket. In "War Horse," at the outbreak of World War I, Joey, young Albert's beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He's soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man's land; 7 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.

Friday

March of the Zombies — Grab your gear and survive the zombie apocalypse. Join an after-hours lock-in featuring a zombies vs. humans Nerf gun battle and apocalyptic activities. Feel free to dress in an undead fashion. Bring your own Nerf gun. Registration is required; for grades 6-12; 5:30 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.

Trash Pandas — Named for Boulder's unofficial mascot, the Trash Pandas are building an energetic following in the local bar scene. The band takes audiences on an engaging journey through the 90's and 2000's. The 4-piece group will unleash your inner flannel and bring you back to your angsty teenage years with your favorite throwback jams; 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; free; bootstrapbrewing.com/calendar.

Leaving Iowa — The comedy "Leaving Iowa," which runs through Sunday, about family vacations, will have audiences reminiscing and laughing; The Longmont Theatre Company, 513 Main St., Longmont; $20; 303-772-5200, longmonttheatre.org.

Cosi Fan Tutte by Mozart — Boulder Opera presents "Cosi fan tutte." Mozart's clever opera buffa follows the lives of two sets of lovers whose fidelity is put to the test in a comedy of errors. Lines are hilariously blurred as deceit and desire cause characters to lose sight of what is reality and make believe. Sung in Italian with English subtitles, featuring an ensemble orchestra led by maestra Sara Parkinson and direction by Thomas Kittle; 7:30 p.m., Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $25-$35; 970-379-7539, boulderoperacompany.com/new-page-2.

Saturday

Hops + Handrails Beer Fest & Rail Jam — Hops + Handrails Beer Fest & Rail Jam returns today and Sunday to Longmont. The event will feature a beer fest with 60 craft breweries. Today will feature a 40-foot-high snowboard ramp and rail jam competition and headliner Karl Denson's Tiny Universe. Sunday will feature a family-focused winter wonderland with a sledding and tubing hill; noon, Roosevelt Park, 700 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont; $10-$125; 303-772-0258, hopsandhandrails.com.

Crawfish Boil with Defunkt Railroad — Crawfish, live music and beer — join all-you-can eat crawfish for $25. Come into the taproom or call the taproom to pre-pay and reserve a spot. Defunkt Railroad will be playing some Zydeco/Cajun/New Orleans funk music; 4 p.m., Grossen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave., Longmont; 720-438-2060.

Monocle Band — With the new album "The Clearing" released in October celebrated with a sold-out show at Planet Bluegrass in Lyons, Boulder-based Monocle Band is accomplishing the goal of staying true to its established bluegrass and folk roots, while opening the door up to more diverse influences; 7:30 p.m., Center for Musical Arts, 200 E. Baseline Road, Lafayette; $5-$15; 303-665-0599, centerformusicalarts.org/event/invisible-audience-presents-monocle-band.

Hindsight — Join Hindsight for a night of classic rock at the new Wild Game in Longmont; 8 p.m., The Wild Game, 2251 Ken Pratt Blvd Unit A, Longmont; free; 540-239-7861, thewildgamelongmont.com.