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Instrument Explorers — Guests will sing, dance, and express themselves as they learn about scrapers, shakers, and strikers. Make one instrument to take home. Space will be limited to the first 30 children. This program is designed for children pre-K through first grade students; 11:45 a.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.
2nd Annual Mario Kart Tournament — Compete to be crowned the Mario Kart champion of Carbon Valley Regional Library as you drop banana peels, dodge shells and try to outmaneuver your fellow racers. Snacks and refreshments will be served and prizes awarded for top spots. Registration required. For grades 6-12; 2 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone; free; mylibrary.us/events.
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.
Writers' Group — Longmont Public Library is hosting a writing group for guests who are at least 18. First and third Tuesdays are open write/sharing. Second and fourth Tuesdays are discussion and meeting. New members are always encouraged and welcome to attend; 6 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.
Upcoming
"Saving Snow" screening — This film showcases people, dependent on winter for their livelihood, who are in an epic struggle to reverse rising temperatures. Ski towns and snow sport industries are paving the way toward a clean energy future. The film will be followed by discussion with co-hosting groups. Light refreshments will be served. RSVP to: longmontCCL@gmail.com; 6 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont; free; citizensclimatelobby.org.
MoJazz Duo — Enjoy the stylings of some of Longmont's most talented jazz musicians. MoJazz Duo performs an evening of funky jazz; 7 p.m., Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont; free; 720-204-6064, stillcellars.com/event/mojazz-duo-3.
Wednesday Night Square Dance — The Wednesday Night Square Dance is planned, with $2 cheese squares while the music plays; 7-9 p.m., Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main St., Longmont; free; rosaleespizzeria.com.
Kiss Me, Kate — In Cole Porter's classic "Kiss Me, Kate," 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; through April 15, Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, Johnstown; coloradocandlelight.com/shows/kiss-me-kate.
Front deRanged Improv Comedy 5th Anniversary Show — On their 5th anniversary, the Front deRanged Improv Comedy Troupe is back with their made-from-scratch humor in an evening of improv comedy. Join them for an adult night of madness and absurdity that is guided by suggestions from the audience; 7:30 p.m., Jesters Dinner Theatre, 224 Main St., Longmont; $10-$15; 303-682-9980, boxoffice@jesterstheatre.com.
The Jackson Cloud Band in Longmont — Jackson Cloud offers a variety of sounds that will take listeners on an odyssey through music; 6 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; free; bootstrapbrewing.com/calendar.
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