FILMS There’s a scene halfway through ‘Ford v Ferrari’ where Carrol Shelby (Matt Damon) takes Henry Ford II (Tracy Letts) for a spin on the test-track in their newest GT40 prototype. It’s been a long time since Ford — derisively nicknamed “The Deuce” — spent time in the front seat, and he’s never been in a car like this. A few seconds and several thousand RPMs later, Ford is reduced to a puddle of tears and a wet seat. “I wish my Daddy could have seen this,” he chokes through terror and delight, realizing for the rst time in decades that a car is not a commodity, a cup holder on wheels, but a way to scream at the heavens and declare our existence. A feat of engineering, a thing of beauty, and a work of art built by human hands worthy of those lost along the way. ‘Ford v Ferrari’ may be a somewhat overlong and bulky story of the 24-hour race at Le Mans in 1966, but whenever Shelby or Ken Miles (Christian
Bale) slide behind the wheel, it’s a giddy work of combustible energy. —MJC
BOULDER:
Boedecker Theatre, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., 303-444-7328: The 21st Annual Show of Shows, Jan. 1-7. ‘63 Up,’ Jan. 8-11. ‘Knives and Skin,’ 8:45 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3. ‘The Portal,’ Jan. 1-4. ‘Stuffed,’ Jan. 8-10.
‘The Grudge’ ‘A Hidden Life’ ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ ‘Knives Out’ ‘Little Women’ ‘Pain and Glory’ ‘Richard Jewell’ ‘Spies in Disguise’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ ‘Uncut Gems’
‘Knives Out’ ‘Little Women’ ‘Richard Jewell’ ‘Spies in Disguise’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ ‘Uncut Gems’ ‘Wizard of Oz,’ 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.
DENVER:
Regal Cinebarre Boulder, 1164 W. Dillon Road, 844-462-7342: ‘Cats’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’ ‘The Grudge’ ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’ ‘Knives Out’ ‘Little Women’ ‘Richard Jewell’ ‘Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker’ ‘Spies in Disguise’ ‘Uncut Gems’ ‘Wizard of Oz,’ 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 4.
Denver Museum of Nature & Science, 2001 Colorado Blvd., 303-744-9686: ‘Inception’ Sie Film Center, 2510 E. Colfax Ave., 303-595-3456: ‘The 400 Blows,’ 1 p.m Sunday, Jan. 5. ‘Little Women,’ DCP and 35mm. ‘Parasite’ ‘Uncut Gems’
Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., 303-441-3011: ‘Animal Farm,’ 1 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5. Century Theatre, 1700 29th St., 303-444-0583: ‘A Beautiful Day in the Neighborhood’ ‘Black Christmas’ ‘Bombshell’ ‘Cats’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’
LONGMONT:
Regal Village at the Peaks 12, 1230 S. Hover Road, 844-462-7342: ‘Bombshell’ ‘Cats’ ‘Ford v Ferrari’ ‘Frozen 2’ ‘The Grudge’ ‘Jumanji: The Next Level’
LOUISVILLE:
NEDERLAND:
Backdoor Theater, 243 W. Fourth St., 303-258-0188: ‘Ford v Ferrari,’ Jan. 3-4.
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Spanish/English Storytime: Read and Play in Spanish. 10:15 a.m. NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder, 303-441-4250.
Boulder Comedy Show. 7 and 9:15 p.m. Bohemian Biergarten, 2017 13th St., Boulder, 720-328-8328.
Open Mic at Bootstrap Brewing. 6 p.m. Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-652-4186.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 5
Colorado Bridal Show. Noon. The Curtis Hotel, 1405 Curtis St., Denver, 303-571-0300.
Sawicki-Shafer-Wisekal Trio: Pastoral Past and Present. 6:30 p.m. Dazzle at Baur’s, 1512 Curtis St., Denver, 303-839-5100.
Music The Annie Oakley. 9 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731. Dinner with Rabblefish. 6 p.m. Ophelia’s Electric Soapbox, 1215 20th St., Denver, 303-993-8023. Forest Porridge. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731. Fortune’s Fool. 7 p.m. Marquis Theatre, 2009 Larimer St., Denver, 303-487-0111. Jon Ridnell Duo. 3 p.m. The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont, 303-776-1914. LOCO Ukulele Jam. 2 p.m. Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont, 303-652-4186. Paul Thorn. 7 p.m. Swallow Hill Music, 71 E. Yale Ave., Denver, 303-777-1003. The Slacks. 8 p.m. Lost Lake, 3602 E. Colfax Ave., Denver. Team Jknott Presents: Behind Every Joke is the Truth. 4 p.m. Your Mom’s House, 608 E. 13th Ave., Denver, 303-860-4516. Weekend Coffee Shop Jazz Jam (Boulder). Noon. Vic’s Again, 3305 30th St., Boulder. Events Adult Aerial Sampler. 11:30 a.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272.
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Free Aerial Open House. 1 p.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272. Go Club for Kids & Teens: Mini-Tournament. 2 p.m. Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Events Mis Pininos/Spanish Conversation for Kids. 4:15 p.m. NoBo Corner Library, 4600 Broadway, Boulder, 303-441-4250.
Hawaiian Hula Classes. 5 p.m. A Place to B, 1750 30th St., Unit 64, Boulder, 303-440-8007.
Aerial Day Off Camp. 9 a.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272.
Lil Flyers Aerial Sampler. 10:15 a.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272.
All Ages Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Teen Aerial Sampler. 11:30 a.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272.
Arabic Literature Discussion Group. 6 p.m. Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Youth Aerial Sampler. 10:15 a.m. Frequent Flyers Aerial Dance, 3022 E. Sterling Circle, Suite 150, Boulder, 303-245-8272.
Babies and Board Books. 10:15 a.m. George Reynolds Branch Library, 3595 Table Mesa Drive, Boulder, 303-441-3120.
MONDAY, JANUARY 6
Citizenship Classes. 6 p.m. Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
Music Blue Grass Mondays. 7:30 p.m. 12Degree Brewing, 820 Main St., Louisville, 720-638-1623. Dylan Roddick. 8 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731. Nick Boeder. 9 p.m. The Laughing Goat, 1709 Pearl St., Boulder, 720-201-3731.
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Conversations in English Mondays. 10:30 a.m. Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100. Denver Magic Show. 7:30 p.m. Patterson Inn, 420 E. 11th Ave., Denver, 303-955-5142. Monday Storytime. 10:15 a.m. Boulder Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder, 303-441-3100.
BOULDER COUNTY’S INDEPENDENT VOICE