Trans Awareness Week 2022
Out Boulder County is thrilled to invite the Longmont community to OBC's Trans Awareness Week 2022 on March 23-31!
“From panels, to a delicious brunch, to a film screening, we’ve got a great lineup of events to celebrate our trans community.”
The lineup for Trans Awareness Week includes “Ask Me Anything: I’m Trans in Colorado,” on Wednesday, March 23; a Boulder County Gender Support Group in person on Thursday, March 24; a Name and Gender Change Clinic on Saturday, March 26; “Trans & SOFFA Brunch” on Sunday, March 27; a Virtual Boulder County Gender Support Group on Monday, March 28; a film screening of “No Ordinary Man” on Tuesday, March 29 and an Intergenerational Trans Talk on Thursday, March 31. Trans Awareness Week will wrap up on Saturday, April 2 with the Spring Fling Kiki Ball.
For full descriptions of each event, click here. For questions related to this year’s Trans Awareness Week, please email Charlie (they/them) at [email protected].
March 24
On the Rise: Colorado Songwriter Showcase
Colorado is quickly becoming known nationally for its homegrown musical talent. Join Longmont’s own Bonnie & Taylor Sims for an intimate evening of original music from emerging, up-and-coming and established singer-songwriters from across the Front Range and beyond, including Clay Rose of the Gasoline Lollipops, Fruta Brutal, and Emma Rose. This event is part of the Longmont Museum’s Thursday Night at the Museum series. “On the Rise: Colorado Songwriter Showcase” will take place on March 24 starting at 7 p.m. in the Stewart Auditorium.
March 25
Charcuterie Making Event at Bricks | Downtown Longmont, CO
Start your Friday off downtown with the coolest happy hour idea: Learn a few tips about building the best charcuterie boards with chef Jenn Ward of Harvest to Home Personal Chef Services here in Longmont. Jenn will bring all the materials for us to build (and eat or take with you) an individual board with local meats, cheeses and a variety of olives, nuts, fruits etc. to compliment. Take home the tips you learn in a pamphlet and impress your friends at your next gathering. Cost is $45 and tickets are available online www.bricksretail.com/events-calendar.
Nunsense
The Longmont Theatre Company presents Nunsense, a hilarious musical farce about the Little Sisters of Hoboken staging a fundraiser to enable them to bury the members of their order who recently died of botulism in an unfortunate convent cooking accident (and who are temporarily being stored in the freezer). This show is wacky and outrageous with a hysterical ‘anything goes’ sense of fun. Showtimes are at 7:30 p.m. on March 11, 12, 18, 19, 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. on March 13, 20 and 27.
Outdoor Family Storytime | Downtown Longmont, CO
A 30-minute Friday fun storytime designed for children of all ages and their grown-ups occurs every Friday from 10 to 10:30 a.m. at the City of Longmont Public Library. This storytime will include longer picture books, so expect a little more sitting and listening. Silly singing and movement will also be included. Registration is required each week. Registration for Outdoor Family Storytimes will open one week prior at 9 am. Storytimes are limited to 15 participants at this time, and there is no waitlist.
March 26
Create Your Own Terrarium Workshop - Adults
Join the Happy Day Plants staff for an in-person workshop to create your own terrarium from 12 to 1:30 p.m. on March 26. Terrariums are an eco-friendly and low maintenance decorative item for your home or to give as a gift. This is a creative experience for all levels of plant lovers ages 18+. We will teach you the best way to care for your plants when you return home. All participants will receive a coupon for 20% off to use in the store after the workshop. Tickets must be purchased ahead of time to reserve your spot.
Longmont Spring Home Show - Boulder County
The Longmont Spring Home Show will be held at the Boulder County Fairgrounds from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on March 26.
Joffrey Ballet Summer Auditions | Downtown Longmont, CO
Dance Dimensions in Longmont will be host to the international acclaimed Joffrey Ballet School for their Summer 2022 Auditions. Dancers ages 8-25 are eligible to audition for enrollment in the school's summer program offering rigorous training in ballet, contemporary, jazz, musical theatre and hip hop with locations across the United States and abroad. Learn more at https://www.joffreyballetschool.com/summer-intensives.
March 27
Fiber at Four
Join the staff at Longmont Yarn Shoppe at our weekly Facebook Live event, Fiber at Four, from 4 to 4:45 p.m. on Sunday, March 27. Each week you'll be inspired by new projects and fibers presented - covering everything from knitting, crochet, needle felting, spinning, weaving, rug hooking and more! LYS is your fiber resource in the St Vrain Valley!
March 28
Ignition Dance Fitness - Zumba Class at the Elks Lodge
Join Liliana and Katie, licensed Zumba instructors, for a high energy dance fitness class in the Elks ballroom every Monday and Thursday at 6 p.m. Livestream is also available.
Outdoor Bilingual Storytime
Join us from the City of Longmont Public Library for stories and songs in Spanish and English for children of all ages with Librarian Valerie every Monday from 10-10:30 a.m.! All aged children with a grown-up are welcome, but this storytime is best for 3 years and older. Registration is required each week. Registration for Outdoor Bilingual Storytime will open one week before at 9 a.m. Storytimes are limited to 15 participants at this time, and there is no waitlist.
March 29
2022 Imagine! Community Forum
Representatives from Imagine!’s staff and Board of Directors will be on hand to answer questions from families and local community members about Imagine!'s Community Centered Board functions at this community forum event from 5:45 to 6:45 p.m. on Tuesday, March 29. Participants can either join in person at Imagine!’s John Taylor Conference Center or via Zoom at this address: https://zoom.us/j/99299516115. This meeting will be recorded and will be available online afterwards at www.imaginecolorado.org.
Speakeasy Open Mic | Downtown Longmont, CO
The Speakeasy Open Mic Night in Longmont is *the* place to take the stage in Longmont. Every Tuesday night, sign-up starts at 7 p.m. and the first performer starts at 8 p.m. Singers, instrumentalists, comedians, poets, hip-hop, and more... all are welcome! Come see the premiere acts in the area, from brand new artists to seasoned performers.
Open Chess Night
Every Tuesday, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. is Open Chess Night at the Longmont Public Library! We will have some tables set aside on the 2nd floor for playing with chess sets available. However, you may bring your own set. This event is open to all ages, but those 16 and younger must have an adult with them at all times. Evenings will be informal and there will be no instruction on how to play (we do have books on the subject)!
March 31
CU's Playback Theatre Ensemble: Don't Boulder My Longmont! (Or Please Boulder My Longmont!) | Thursday Nights @ the Museum | City of Longmont, Colorado
Wherever you stand on how Longmont’s changing, you probably have stories to tell. Bring us your stories (or just come to watch!) and witness them turned into art. CU’s Playback Theatre Ensemble uses improvised forms of theatre, movement,and music to transform your stories into an evening of theatre and community. This event will take place starting at 7 p.m. in the Longmont Museum’s Stewart Auditorium on March 31. Tickets are $18 for general admission, $15 for students and seniors and $12 for museum members.
Art & Sip: Watercolor Koi Fish
In Japan, koi fish are symbols of love and friendship. Teaching Artist Leigh Putman will guide you through using watercolor paint to make a splashy and relaxed painting of koi fish in an Art & Sip class from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Longmont Museum on Thursday, March 31. This class is part of our Art & Sip series. Grab a drink and get creative with these classes for adults. Beer, wine, non-alcoholic beverages, and snacks will be available for purchase in the Atrium Bar. This season you’ll see a special focus on art projects inspired by our current exhibit Washi Transformed: New Expressions in Japanese Paper. Learn more at longmontmuseum.org or by calling 303-651-8374.
Lithography demo with Greg Santos at the Firehouse Art Center
Gregory Santos discusses and demonstrates traditional lithography printmaking in a class at the Firehouse Art Center from 6 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 31. Join us to learn about this historical printmaking process and hear how artists are using stone lithography today. Gregory Santos will demonstrate, using a one-of-a-kind traveling press. Originally from New York, Gregory Santos is the printmaking director at Art Gym Denver, and has been involved with Month of Printmaking since 2016 as a volunteer and chair - coordinating events, securing sponsorship, and supporting printmakers from around the Front Range. This demonstration accompanies our exhibit featuring all 24 prints from his national exchange project, Mixed Grit. For more information about Santos and the Mixed Grit project, visit: gregorysantos.com. For more information and full schedule of Month of Printmaking events, visit moprint.org.
April 1
Longmont Museum Presents: Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra
Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra returns to Stewart Auditorium for two back-to-back evenings dedicated to one of Hollywood’s most hallowed fools, Buster Keaton. The Mont Alto Motion Picture Orchestra is a five-piece chamber ensemble that revives the repertoire of silent film orchestras. Using historic libraries of music, and selecting and fitting a piece of music for each scene in the film, Mont Alto compiles vibrant and emotional scores using the original techniques of silent film orchestras. This event will take place starting at 7 p.m. on April 1st and 2nd. Tickets are $20 for general admission, $18 for students and seniors and $15 for museum members.
Absurd April Fools Parade
Dress up in your most absurd costume and join us at Roosevelt Park as we shamelessly parade down the streets of downtown Longmont. Meet at the Senior Center in Roosevelt Park at 5:47 p.m. on Friday, April 1. The parade begins at 6 p.m. We will go south on Pratt Street, turn east on 6th Ave, march up Main Street to Longs Peak Ave. and head west back to the park. Pets, kids and noise makers are encouraged!
Dee-o-Gee Grand Opening
Come celebrate the newly opened Dee-O-Gee located at 110 Emery Street in Longmont from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on April 1st and 2nd. We will have gift baskets full of pet supplies and a freezer for raw dog food to raffle off. We will also be serving food and refreshments from our local restaurants. Come join us for this two-day event and get to know your new locally owned business and the staff from Dee-O-Gee.
