Colorado Music Festival opening night and other Boulder events for today

Jun. 29—Today

Colorado Music Festival opening night: In his first appearances as 2023 artist-in-residence, Joshua Bell will perform Bruch's First Violin Concerto, which has become one of the most legendary works for the instrument and is an excellent vehicle for Bell's showmanship. This concert kicks off the 2023 season, which includes 20 concerts from June 29-Aug. 6.; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Chautauqua Auditorium, 900 Baseline Ave., Boulder; $18; coloradomusicfestival.org.

Liquid Sky — Grateful Dead on the Dome: Take a musical and visual journey through the cosmic universe and sands of time with this planetarium show featuring the music of the Grateful Dead; 8:30 p.m. Thursday, Fiske Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder; $8-$12; calendar.colorado.edu.

Open paint at Madelife: This weekly event allows both beginner and expert creative to gather and delve into the world of painting. Each session will provide participants an opportunity to learn and grow with help and guidance from a talented, local artist and painting mentor. Supplies will be provided; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Madelife, 2639 Spruce St., Boulder; free; madelife.com.

'The Deadhead Cyclist' book signing: Stew Sallo will speak about and sign his new book "The Deadhead Cyclist: Life Lessons on Two Wheels to the Tunes of the Grateful Dead" at Boulder Book Store; 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; boulderbookstore.net.

Upcoming

18th annual Boulder Juggling Festival: Enjoy a wide variety of juggling workshops, juggling games, open gym, a glow jam, a renegade show and a public circus show at the Boulder Circus Center; 5 p.m. Friday, Boulder Circus Center, 4747 26th St., Boulder; $12-$56; bit.ly/boulderjugglingfest.

'DaVinci's The Last Supper' film screening: Lost in the Hollywood archives, never before viewed in public, this 1948 feature film directed by Charles Reisner will have its premier viewing at the NOMAD Playhouse. Come walk the red carpet in 1940s elegant attire (optional) to the pre-show reception, and enjoy a wine tasting and live guitar; 6 p.m. Friday, The Nomad Playhouse, 1410 Quince Ave., Boulder; $25; followtheruel.com.

Mercy Club at Trident Café: Mercy Club is a Boulder County folk rock band rich in harmony and unforgettable melodies performed by a seasoned ensemble cast. Shae Dale will also perform; 6 p.m. Friday, Trident Café, 940 Pearl St., Boulder; free; tridentcafe.com.

Melvin Seals at Boulder Theater: Melvin Seals has been a powerful presence in the music industry for more than 30 years with a long-established reputation as a performer, recording artist and producer. Seals spun his B-3 magic with the Jerry Garcia Band for 18 years, and in doing so, helped pioneer and define what has now become jam band music; 8 p.m. Friday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $31.50-$35; z2ent.com.

Alec Steinhorn at BOCO Cider: Singer and pianist Alec Steinhorn performs classic covers, from Elton John to Journey and everything in between; 6 p.m. Friday, BOCO Cider, 1501 Lee Hill Drive, Unit 14, Boulder; free; bococider.com.

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