Today
Artisan Cheesemaking — The Art of Cheese introduces guests to the art and science of home cheesemaking. Learn how to make an easy soft cheese and leave with recipes for several easy cheeses; 6:30 p.m., The Art of Cheese, 505 Weaver Park Rd, Ste E, Longmont; theartofcheese.com.
Square Dance — Wednesday Night Square Dance features $2 cheese squares with music and dancing; 7 p.m., Rosalee's Pizzeria, 461 Main Street, Longmont; Free;Rosaleespizzeria.com.
Dragons & Damsels Slide Program — Join volunteer naturalist Leslie Larson and learn about the amazing life of dragonflies and their damselfly cousins, including their acrobatic flying, huge multi-faceted eyes, convoluted mating schemes, and behavioral quirks; 7 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; Free; 303-678-6214, bouldercountyopenspace.org/events.
Upcoming
Kidzz Movie Connection — Activities include movies, games, adventures, crafts, lessons, sports, exercises, science, snacks, prizes and gifts. Space is limited; 9 a.m. Thursday, Message of Life Ministries, 605 SW. 18th St, Loveland; $1-$2; 970-663-5433 ext.101.
Pop Culture Trivia — Teens can show off pop-culture trivia skills and discover new books and shows. Snacks provided, registration required; grades 6-12; 2 p.m. Thursday, Erie Community Library, 400 Powers Street, Erie; Free; mylibrary.us/events.
Brewed at Altitude: The History of Colorado Brewing — American Brewing Historian and Left Hand Brewer Carl Rose will be present a lecture covering the complete history of Colorado's brewers; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Brewmented, 900 S. Hover, Unit C, Longmont; Free; 720-699-0214, Register: brewmented.wufoo.com/forms/zju9w6n02q51i9/.
Cult Classics & Cocktails: "Hook"— 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. Each night will start with movie-themed trivia. Next up, "Hook," paired with the "Bangarang" cocktail. In the film, Peter Pan has grown up to be a cutthroat lawyer and is married to Wendy's granddaughter. Captain Hook kidnaps Peter's children, prompting Peter to return to Never Land with Tinkerbell. With the help of Tink and the Lost Boys, he must remember how to fly, fight, and crow again in order to save his children by battling with Captain Hook once more; 7 p.m. Thursday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; $8; 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.
Fun Fridays at the Ranch — Each Friday will feature weekly themes and crafts. Bring sunscreen, water, snacks and washable clothes. Storytelling at 11 a.m. No registration is needed; 9 a.m. Friday, Sandstone Ranch Visitors & Learning Center, 3001 Sandstone Drive, Longmont; $2 suggested donation to help cover craft supplies; 303-651-8404, longmontcolorado.gov.