Today
Conversation on Mental Health — An informal conversation about mental health lead by a member of the Supporting Action for Mental Health team is planned. The conversation will raise awareness regarding the prevalence and impact of mental health challenges in our community through open and honest conversation; get the community talking about mental health challenges to break down misperceptions and promote recovery; and promote community-based support for those with mental health challenges, and find innovative solutions to mental health needs in Longmont; noon, Longmont Safety & Justice Center, 225 Kimbark Street, Longmont; 303-651-8469, longmontcolorado.gov.
Spirits of the High Plains — Local distillers and brewers will come to talk about their products, how they are made, how they got started and will conclude with a tasting. This month, meet Bookcliff Vineyards. Registration required; ages 21-plus; 6:30 p.m., Erie Community Library, 400 Powers St., Erie; free; 888-861-7323, mylibrary.us/events.
Jazz Combos Concert — Join a Wednesday Night Jazz-Combo Concert with director Steve Christopher. This event is free and open to the public. Beer and wine will be available for purchase. The CMA Jazz Ensemble explores all forms of jazz including standard jazz band charts with an emphasis on improvisation; 7 p.m. Center for Musical Arts, 200 E Baseline Road, Lafayette; free; 303-665-0599, centerformusicalarts.org/event/wednesday-night-jazz-combo-concert.
FoLoCo Trio — Get a window into the artistic process. The classical musicians of FoLoCo Trio perform at the Cellars; 7 p.m., Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont; free; 720-204-6064, stillcellars.com/event/foloco-trio-a-window-into-the-artistic-process.
Upcoming
Guest Speaker Gary Glass — Join American Homebrewers Association Director Gary Glass to learn about the history of homebrewing in the United States, leading into recent trends in homebrewing in the United States. To sign up, visit brewmented.com/blogs/events/guest-speaker-gary-glass-aha-director; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Brewmented, 900 S. Hover, Unit C, Longmont; free; 720-699-0214.
How the 1859 Gold Rush Put Colorado on the Map — Local History Series: During the spring of 1858, Colorado's Front Range area was uncharted and inhabited only by natives; 7 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Center, 450 Powers Street, Erie; free; mylibrary.us/events.
Cult Classics & Cocktails: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory — In May and June, be a kid again as you watch favorite cult classic films from days of yore while sipping a specially paired signature cocktail. New this season, the program each night will start with movie-themed trivia with prizes for the winning team. "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" (1971) paired with the "Scrumdiddlyumptious" cocktail; 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.
Erie Balloon Festival — The event occurs over three days. The Erie Town and Balloon Festival takes place on the Colorado National Golf Club. Includes fireworks; 6 a.m. Friday, Colorado National Golf Club, 2700 Vista Parkway, Erie.