Today
Historical Artifacts, Photographs and Tales — An 1881 schoolhouse building's two floors hold 20th century house and commerce exhibits, with a B&W photo collection and seven new exhibits, Talks are planned in 2018, including about the 5th anniversary of the 2013 Boulder County flood, and return of an intricate dollhouse collection; Lyons Redstone Museum, 340 High St., Lyons; free; 303-823-5271, LyonsRedstoneMuseum.com.
Vinyl Night/Happy Hour — Share your vinyl records with other music enthusiasts over a couple beers. All genres welcome; 5 p.m., SKEYE Brewing, 900 S. Hover St., Ste D, Longmont; facebook.com/events/538853369814248.
Music Open Stage Night — Calling all musicians: if you need to try out some new tunes of your band is just getting started, find a stage, stage lighting, and electrical outlets at the Liquid Mechanics open stage. Bring your own gear and microphones. Four 20 minute spots available; 6:30 p.m., Liquid Mechanics Brewing, 297 N. Hwy. 287 Suite 100, Lafayette; free; 720-550-7813.
Open Mic/Jam with Tom Kendrot, Jam and Jiggatones — Get your open mic/jam week kickstarted early in the week. Bring your instrument or use the many on hand; 6:30 p.m., KCP Art Bar, 364 Main St., Longmont; free.
Tuesday
Tuesday Treasures at the Ranch — Tuesday Treasures at the Ranch Tables will be set up from 9 a.m.-noon with information, examples and activities for kids and adults about themes relating to Sandstone Ranch. Each week has a different theme; 9 a.m., 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont; 303-774-4692, longmontcolorado.gov.
Birds! Birds! Birds! — Birds are everywhere — in the trees, in the sky, in the ponds, and in your backyard. Join Boulder County Parks and Open Space volunteer naturalists as they introduce children and their families to some of our flying neighbors; 9:30 a.m., WOW! Children's Museum, 110 N. Harrison Ave., Lafayette; wowchildrensmuseum.org/visit/calendar.
St. Vrain Chain Gang — Ride with St. Vrain Chain Gang on 15-20 mile routes, weather permitting, then have a beer and a bite to eat at 300 Suns Brewing; 5:15 p.m., 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/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, and at any given meetup we have a ton of games to choose from; 6 p.m., 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/events.
Wednesday
Cowboy and Cowgirl Up — Discover the wonders of Colorado's western heritage with demonstrations from The Greeley Stampede. After the demonstration, meet Bucky and Bertha, the Greeley Stampede's Longhorn Mascots; 2 p.m., Carbon Valley Regional Library, 7 Park Ave., Firestone; free; mylibrary.us/events.
"Making A Killing, Guns Greed and the NRA" screening — The Longmont Public Forum presents a screening of the documentary "Making A Killing: Guns, Greed and the NRA" with a panel discussion afterwards by local groups. Moms Demand Action, March for Our Lives and Never Again Colorado will discuss what they are doing in response to gun violence. Q&A session will follow. For mature audiences; 6 p.m., Longmont Library, 4th and Kimbark, Longmont; free; 303-681-7722, goo.gl/forms/ObJB88t6NbSre55m1.
Trivia in Longmont with Quizmaster Entertainment — Play trivia with Big Mouth Bob and Quizmaster Entertainment at Bootstrap Brewing's Longmont Taproom. The winning team wins a round of beer; 6:30 p.m., Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; free; bootstrapbrewing.com/calendar.
MoJazz Duo — An evening of funky jazz with the MoJazz Duo is planned; 6:30 p.m., Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont; free; 720-204-6064, stillcellars.com/event/mojazz-duo-5.
East-Side Historic Walking Tour — Tour Longmont's first residential neighborhood, built in the late 1800s and early 1900s, and see the beautiful architecture from the era. Hear stories of some of the pioneers of Longmont and their contributions to the City. Learn about historic preservation efforts in Longmont and adaptive re-use of historic buildings. Meet at Collyer Park at the corner of 6th Avenue and Collyer Street. Register online through RecTrac, the City of Longmont's class registration software. See registration information and policies for more information. You can also register for any program by calling 303-651-8374 or in person at the Museum, 400 Quail Road; 10 a.m., 600 Collyer St., Longmont; $5; 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Thursday
Hike for Seniors — Enjoy a nature hike for seniors. Programs include information about an area's history, wildlife and wildlife. No registration necessary. Call 303-678-6214 in advance if you plan to bring a group so there are enough naturalists at the program; 10 a.m., Agricultural Heritage Center, 8348 Ute Highway 66, Longmont; free; 303-678-6214, bouldercountyopenspace.org/events.
"Lay of the Land" — The "Lay of the Land" exhibition features over 30 artists from Colorado who share a passion for the land. The unique insight of each artist as well as the variety of mediums creates a provocative exploration. Through photography, sculpture, mixed media, encaustics as well as the more traditional oils and pastels, the exhibition intrigues and delights the viewer; noon, Arts Longmont Gallery., Longmont; visitlongmont.org/event/lay-of-the-land.
West-Side Historic Walking Tour — This beautiful neighborhood, built during a period of prosperity in Longmont's agricultural industry in the early 1900s, includes the first free library and the oldest school still in use in Boulder County. Hear about the stories these buildings tell and learn about what historic designation means for property owners. Meet at Thompson Park at the corner of 4th Avenue and Bross Street. Register online through RecTrac, the City of Longmont's class registration software. See registration information and policies for more information. You can also register for any program by calling 303-651-8374 or in person at the Museum, 400 Quail Road; 5:30 p.m., 420 Bross St., Longmont; $5; 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.
Views & Brews Film: "The Sandlot" — The Sandlot Paired with "The Beast" cocktail May 31, Rated PG Scotty Smalls moves to a new neighborhood and wants to learn to play baseball in the movie "The Sandlot." Rodriguez, the neighborhood baseball guru, takes Smalls under his wing and soon he becomes part of the local baseball buddies. A summer full of adventures ensues. In May and June as part of the program Views & Brews, be a kid again as you watch favorite cult-classic films from days of yore while sipping a specially paired signature cocktail; 7:15 p.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $5-$8; longmontcolorado.gov.
Friday
Friday Family Film — Feature-length popular family films with free admission are planned on Fridays in June, July and August. 125 tickets will be given out on a first-come, first-served basis, beginning at 1:30 p.m. Movies will begin at 2 p.m. Movies are for all ages; children 9 and younger must be accompanied by a dedicated caregiver over 16 years of age. "Coco" is the June 1 feature; 2 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; free; longmontcolorado.gov.
Downtown Summer Concert Series — All concerts are free to attend and feature local food vendors, kids' activities, craft breweries, cider, wine, spirits and more. The vocal rock band Face opens the series. Check out downtownlongmont.com/calendar/summer-concerts for more info; 6 p.m., Intersection of Fourth and Kimbark, Longmont; free; 303-651-8750.
Artist's Opening Reception: Jessica Rigney — Join the art opening of work by artist Jessica Rigney. Cactus Cat will be the performing musicians, and Rigney will be reading poetry to their music for pieces of the night. Rigney's artwork will be on display at Still Cellars through the month of June; 6 p.m., Still Cellars, 1115 Colorado Ave., Longmont; stillcellars.com.
First Friday Film Night — Firehouse Films provides an opportunity for film lovers and movie-goers to enjoy cutting edge, artistic and humorous films without the drive. Firehouse Films provides a culturally significant opportunity for the arts to be viewed, contemplated and discussed; 6:30 p.m., The Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave., Longmont; free; 303-561-2787, firehouseart.org/special-events/monthly-events.
Saturday
2018 Burning Can Festival at the Lyons Outdoor Games — The 2018 Colorado Burning Can Fest at the Lyons Outdoor Games is the perfect weekend for lovers of adventure, beer, music, and camping. Nestled at the base of the Rocky Mountains, Lyons boasts a natural playground for runners, riders, kayakers, dogs, and climbers. Featuring adventures to see and watch, a mountain-side beer fest with close to 100 breweries, world class athletes, beautiful camping, and a huge concert, the Burning Can Fest at the Lyons Outdoor Games is quickly growing to be one of the top outdoor lifestyle festivals in the U.S.; 9 a.m., Bohn Park, 199 2nd Ave., Lyons; oskarblues.com/event/burning-can-colorado.
Regional Ninja Competition — Come out and see American Ninja Warrior competitors vying for a spot in the Ninja World Championships. This competition is for kids ages 7 and up. There will be a pro and amateur division and an over-40 division; 9 a.m., Warrior Playground, 2415 Wedgewood Ave., Longmont; $5-$60; 862-324-1532.
"TreeHouses" exhibit — Explore the forest canopy — indoors. In the Longmont Museum's newest hands-on exhibition, visitors roam from tree to tree as they discover the many habitats that trees provide for animals large and small, and people too. Climb through large treehouses, become an animal tracker, get face-to-face with wildlife of all sizes, move your feet on the forest-sound dance floor, and more. This exhibition makes learning fun, as visitors explore responsible forestation, wildlife ecology, and local epidemics such as the ash borer beetle; 9 a.m., Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.
Neos Youth Music Festival — Presented by Mojo's Music Academy and 300 Suns Brewing, young musicians will be taking the stage for your enjoyment. All styles from acoustic to blues to rock 'n' roll. Bring a camping chair to hang out in the parking lot in front of the stage. Family and pet friendly event. Performers include Lia Ditslear, Alfonzo from Bad Choices, 9th Avenue Noise Duo, Ipecac, Aviators and friends, Taylor Shae and Jackson Cloud Band. Sound provided by Heard by Humans Audio Services; 1 p.m., 300 Suns Brewing, 335 1st Ave., Unit C, Longmont; 300sunsbrewing.com/events.