Events: What to do when there’s nothing to do

COURTESY COMMUNITY GRIEF AND GRATITUDE PROJECT

■ Community Grief and Gratitude Project

Jan. 5-8, 900 Canyon Ave., Boulder

Members of the Boulder County community are invited to tie ribbons to the railing of the pedestrian bridge across Boulder Creek west of Broadway in a display honoring personal grief and gratitude. Organizers ask that you please consider making your ribbons from old sheets or other re-purposed materials. A closing ceremony will be held at the site from 1-3 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8.

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■ Full Moon Gentle Yoga + Sound Healing

7-8:15 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, Yoga Pearl, 900 Pearl St., Suite 4, Boulder. $27 (drop-in)

Want to ring in the New Year (and welcome the full moon) with a gentle yoga practice? Join Valerie Weyrich for this easygoing session complete with the healing sounds of gongs, singing bowls and other peaceful instruments. Space is limited, so be sure to sign up in advance to reserve your spot.

Everyone’s favorite kid-friendly musical duo drops by the Museum of Boulder for a morning of songs and stories. The fun kicks off with Pika Storytime, followed by a Jeff and Paige concert at 10:30 a.m. Expect “songs, storytelling, and interactive play to engage kids ages 3-9 with nature, music and movement.”

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■ Long Pose Figure Drawing

1-4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, NoBo Art Center, 4929 Broadway, Unit E, Boulder. $28

Drop by the NoBo Art Center on the second Sunday of every month for uninstructed, facilitated monthly long-pose fi gure painting and drawing. Bring your own supplies and easel (or share one of the center’s nine workhorses, six easels and four boards). Pre-registration is required, and spots tend to fi ll up fast.

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■ Vision + Goals Workshop: Create

The Life You Love

2-3:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 8, Yoga Pearl, 900 Pearl St., Boulder. $65 ($45 members)

You’ve got big plans for 2023. That’s why Yoga Pearl is inviting you to harness your hopes for the new year with this 90-minute workshop. Host Alia Sebben will help you manifest a 10-year vision for your life through journaling exercises, yoga, guided meditation and community conversation. Whether your goals are related to your career, personal life, health or something in between, this workshop is designed to help you make them a reality in the decade to come.

■ Rion Evans

Presents: TV Game Show Night

8 p.m. Friday, Jan. 6, Louisville Underground, 640 Main St. $10

Tired of shouting Jeopardy! Jeopardy! and and Wheel of Fortune of Fortune answers answers at the screen? Join at the screen? Join host Rion Evans at host Rion Evans at The Louisville Underground for a chance to get in on the action The Louisville Underground for a chance to get in on the action yourself. The speakeasy-style venue located behind Tilt Pinball yourself. The speakeasy-style venue located behind Tilt Pinball transforms into the set of your favorite TV game shows during transforms into the set of your favorite TV game shows during this fun, 21+ game night featuring food, drinks and lots of laughs. this fun, 21+ game night featuring food, drinks and lots of laughs. Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served. Seating is fi rst-come, fi rst-served.

■ Firehouse Artists’ Circle

Noon-2:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, Firehouse Art Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Free

Artists of all skill levels could always use a little community, which is why Firehouse Arts Center in Longmont hosts a monthly get-together among creatives on the second Monday of each month. No matter where you are on your artist journey, you’re sure to fi nd value in sharing creative energies and inspiration while working on your individual projects during this artists’ circle.

■ Drop-in Monday Night Writers’ Group

6-7:30 p.m. Monday, Jan. 9, Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave. Free

Working on the Great American Novel, personal memoir or something in between? Kara McLaughlin of Little Sage Books leads an informal group of local wordsmiths during this weekly writing seminar at the Longmont Public Library. Head to the Unquiet Study Area on the second fl oor for “a thoughtful, intentional and inclusive space to gather around the art and craft of writing.”

■ Spirit of Nia Dance Class at Unity

9-10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 10, Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, 2855 Folsom St. $13 (drop-in)

Nia is a fi tness practice combining dance, martial arts and mindfulness — and you can learn the ins-and-outs during the Spirit of Nia Dance Class at the Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center. Black belt-trained instructors Rebekah Hartman and Lisa Baba will help participants “experience the joy of movement, self expression and soul connection” while getting a good workout at the same time. Childcare and senior discounts are available.

ON THE BILL:

Canadian pop star

Carly Rae Jepsen

headlines the “Colorado for All” celebration of the inauguration of Gov. Jared Polis during an eclectic night of live music with Belinda Carlisle and They Might Be Giants at Mission Ballroom on Tuesday, Jan. 10. The singer-songwriter behind the 2012 smash hit “Call Me Maybe” will support her dreamy, synth-driven new LP, The Loneliest Time, out now via 604 Records.

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THURSDAY, JAN. 5

Lionel Young Duo.

9 p.m. Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Free

Den Plays with

Strangers. 6 p.m. Bootstrap Brewing, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Free

Aaron Mitchell. 5 p.m. BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Boulder, Unit 14, Boulder. Free

FRIDAY, JAN. 6

Trouble No More with Daniel

Donato’s Cosmic Country. 8 p.m. Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St. $25

Silver and Smoke, JuiceBox M’Lady, Kyle Moon and The

Misled. 8 p.m. Bluebird Theater, 3317 E Colfax Ave., Denver. $20

Joe Marcinek Band All Star Super

Jam. 9 p.m. Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. $13 (advance) The Saints. 6 p.m. Bootstrap Brewing, 142 Pratt St., Longmont. Free

SATURDAY, JAN. 7

Casey Donahew, Kaitlin Butts

and Chris Colston. 8 p.m. Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. $33

The Fab Four: The Ultimate

Tribute. 8 p.m. Paramount Theater, 1621 Glenarm Place, Denver. $34,

Teague Starbuck. 6 p.m. Beyond the Mountain Brewing Co., 6035 Longbow Drive, Unit 109, Boulder. Free

Blankslate. 6 p.m. BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder. Free

Abear Acoustic Duo de Loop. 7 p.m. Longs Peak Pub & Taphouse. 600 Longs Peak Ave., Longmont. Free

The Band of Heathens and Jaime

Wyatt. 7 p.m. eTown Hall, 1535 Spruce St., Boulder. $33,

SUNDAY, JAN. 8

Open Mike Eagle, Serengeti

and Video Dave. 8 p.m. Larimer Lounge, 2721 Larimer St., Denver. $20

DJ $ANJAUN. 9 p.m. Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Free

TUESDAY, JAN. 10

Carly Rae Jepsen, Belinda Carlisle and They Might Be Giants.

Mission Ballroom, 4242 Wynkoop St., Denver. $75

WEDNESDAY, JAN. 11

Jake Leg Duo. 9 p.m. Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Free