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“Penitence” Author Kristin Koval

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Adults and older teens – join local author Kristin Koval for a reading and book signing for her debut novel “Penitence,” out now from Celadon Books. Read Queen will be on hand with copies of the book for sale.

 

Fiercely Vocal Studio Grand Opening Celebration

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate the grand opening of Fiercely Vocal Studio – a new creative space in Lafayette designed for singers and speakers of all levels who want to explore their voice, movement, and creativity in a supportive, welcoming environment.

Join us for free interactive demos, performance classes, karaoke, group singing, and mini voice lessons. While the event is primarily geared toward adults, kids are welcome to join in the fun. Hourly prizes and activities run all day—perfect for anyone curious about vocal training, performance coaching, yoga, and somatic movement.

RSVP for a free guaranteed spot or drop in and see what’s happening!

Candlemaking Workshop

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This hour and a half workshop will teach you the basics of candle making. We’ll make some candles the old fashioned way in a historical candle mold, then make some to take home. Materials will be supplied but if you have a unique container you want to make into a candle, bring it! Pre-registration required. $40 includes all materials.

COST: $40

LAUGH Summer Art Crawl

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Tickle Me Pink and Make Me LAUGH! This June 28th, a flock of 35 bedecked, bejeweled, and bespeckled flamingos will be your tour guide around a 1-mile loop of Old Town Lafayette where you can discover fantastic, fancy, frilly, fine art. Be inspired, buy art, support artists and community, and enjoy the flamboyance of flamingos! On tour day, grab a LAUGH passport from your first destination. With passport in hand, follow the map on an art-crawling and stamp-collecting adventure. Collect stamps from all creative sites and enter a drawing to win a $100 gift card to The Post. More details about our artists, map, and story can be found on our website laughevent.org.

Vintrey Makers Market

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Celebrate summer and shop small at our July Makers’ Market, a sunshine-filled day of local creativity, connection, and handmade goods!

We’re gathering a fresh lineup of talented makers and artists for a pop-up packed with one-of-a-kind finds, perfect for your home, your style, or your gift list.

🛍 Handmade jewelry, art, apothecary & more
🎨 Support local makers and discover something truly special

Whether you’re exploring downtown, meeting friends, or just in the mood for something beautiful, we’d love to have you stop by!

“Echoes From Italy” Concert with Grammy Award Winner Michelle DeYoung

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This exceptional concert features Tchaikovsky’s lush Souvenir de Florence, Stravinsky’s vibrant Suite Italienne, and a selection of stunning Italian songs for mezzo-soprano and piano.

The evening showcases an extraordinary lineup of musicians, including Grammy Award-winning mezzo-soprano, Michelle DeYoung, Yumi Hwang-Williams, the concertmaster of the Colorado Symphony, and other world-renowned artists from Ensemble Charité. Their unparalleled artistry will bring this breathtaking repertoire to life, creating an unforgettable experience for all who attend.

Generously sponsored by Ensemble Charité.

COST: $28

Head Over Heels The Musical

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Get ready to dance in your seat! Head Over Heels hits the stage at The Arts Hub in Lafayette—a high-energy musical comedy set to the music of the Go-Go’s! Follow a royal family through wild twists, mistaken identities, and forbidden love, all wrapped in an irresistible 80s beat. It’s fierce, funny, and full of heart.

Presented by Shifted Lens Theatre Company, Head Over Heels runs May 24th through June 8th at The Arts Hub in Lafayette.

Tickets available at artshub.org!

(All ticket proceeds from the June 5th performance of Head Over Heels will be donated to the Denver Actors Fund.)

Content Notice: This show includes strobe lighting, fog/haze, and comedic representations of sexual acts. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

COST: $15

Kickoff Party for Lafayette Music Fest 2025

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

YOU are invited to kick off Lafayette Music Fest’s official 2025 ticket sales with a party! Come on over to Acreage in Lafayette for some live music, tasty cider, beautiful views of the flatirons, and some fun!

There will be chances to win FREE festival passes, opportunities to buy your 2025 festival tickets for October, free drink giveaways, and some great live music by local rock band The Ephinjis! Doors open at 6pm and we encourage you to come hang with some of the 2025 performers, the festival organizers, and our host, local music nonprofit Rock For The People!

Lafayette Music Fest is hosted by Rock for the People, a local nonprofit organization that cultivates a diverse, inclusive and equitable local music community in Boulder County by removing barriers for performers, audio professionals, and music fans who are often underrepresented in our local music industry. Rock For The People offers free and low-cost rehearsal, recording, and marketing services and paid gigs for musicians and performers, plus paid opportunities for aspiring audio professionals. They prioritize serving and working with women, non-binary people, BIPOC, Hispanic, and LGBTQ+-identifying musicians, performers, audio professionals, and fans.

Local Author Book Fair

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Come meet authors from our community and around Colorado! We’ll have tables and tents set up for a Meet & Greet on these dates. Different authors will attend different dates, so be sure to catch them all!

May 25
June 22
July 20
August 24

 

Location

The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

Local Author Book Fair

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Come meet authors from our community and around Colorado! We’ll have tables and tents set up for a Meet & Greet on these dates. Different authors will attend different dates, so be sure to catch them all!

May 25
June 22
July 20
August 24

 

Location

The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

Local Author Book Fair

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Come meet authors from our community and around Colorado! We’ll have tables and tents set up for a Meet & Greet on these dates. Different authors will attend different dates, so be sure to catch them all!

May 25
June 22
July 20
August 24

 

Location

The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

Local Author Book Fair

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Come meet authors from our community and around Colorado! We’ll have tables and tents set up for a Meet & Greet on these dates. Different authors will attend different dates, so be sure to catch them all!

May 25
June 22
July 20
August 24

 

Location

The Read Queen Bookstore & Cafe

House Concert with Angel Corsi and Ingrid Avison

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a picnic and steal away to the Secret Garden Stage, right in Old Town Lafayette, for a night of storytelling and music! Local artists Angel Corsi and Ingrid Avison will be performing original music with acoustic guitars – the vibe will be mellow. Bring your own chair, blankets, and snacks/drinks. Suggested donation of $20.

House Concert with Jeremy Dion and Kyle Donovan

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Bring a picnic and steal away to the Secret Garden Stage, right in Old Town Lafayette, for a night of storytelling and music! Local artists Jeremy Dion and Kyle Donovan will be performing original music with acoustic guitars – the vibe will be mellow. Bring your own chair, blankets, and snacks/drinks. Suggested donation of $15.

Sing Better in One Hour Workshop

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Unlock your authentic voice in ‘Sing Better in One Hour,’ a transformative workshop by Old Town Lafayette’s newest vocal studio – Fiercely Vocal.

You’ll discover how your entire body contributes to creating your unique sound. Through targeted exercises and personalized feedback, you’ll identify what’s holding your voice back while learning practical techniques to enhance breath support, release tension, and improve pitch accuracy. Leave with a personalized toolkit of strategies that will help you sing with greater freedom, confidence, and joy long after our session ends.

COST: $47

Location

119 N Harrison Ave, Lafayette, CO 80026

Lino Block Printing Workshop

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This hour and a half workshop will teach you the basics of block printing. We’ll carve into soft pink linoleum blocks and then print on paper! While it will take some getting used to, I promise that no skills are necessary! Bring ideas for a drawing you’d like to carve, or use one of the ones provided. $45 and includes materials.

COST: $45

 

Everbee Permanent Jewelry Pop-up at Vintrey

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Amelia is joining us on the porch as we kick off the summer with her incredible ever bracelets!

Everbee is a permanent jewelry passion project that started out of a care for people and for enjoying the simple treasures in life. Ever Bracelets are minimal, elegant chains that are welded directly on your wrist with no clasp!

Book your appointment at the link below or pop over the day of! See ya there!

We Need Beauty Now More than Ever – Artist Show Reception at Kaleidoscope Studio

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join us for an opening reception of “We Need Beauty Now More than Ever” at Kaleidoscope artist collective, featuring the work of resident Kaleidoscope artist Gili Wolf.

“We Need Beauty Now More Than Ever” is a heartfelt reminder of what connects us during this time fraught with anxiety, uncertainty, and unrest on so many fronts. This spring themed art show brings together vibrant, intricate, and deeply human works that celebrate the transformative power of beauty.

From bold floral mandalas to large-scale paper installations that ripple like petals in the wind, the pieces invite viewers to pause, breathe, and remember their place in something larger and more beautiful. These artworks are a celebration of color, craft, and care—honoring the small joys and delicate intricacies that make life meaningful.

This s a collective call to return to wonder, to nature, and to each other, and a visual reminder that in times of upheaval, beauty is not frivolous—it is essential.

ARTmando: Mural Celebration

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Join the Public Art Committee (PAC), ACRD, and artist ARTmando, aka Armando Silva on Saturday, April 19 to celebrate Lafayette’s newest and prominently placed mural, El Cielo y La Tierra. Painted on the north facing wall of Señor Gomez restaurant, this mural faces the intersection of S. Public Road and Emma St.

This project is the result of PAC’s recently adopted Public Art Pathways program that prioritizes diversity and representation in Lafayette’s Permanent Art Collection. The Lafayette Urban Renewal Authority was a funding partner with the City for this project.

Join us and enjoy music by Mariachi Las Dahlias, an introduction to the mural by ARTmando, and mingle with community.

Location

Señor Gomez Restaurant

ARTmando: Artist Talk

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Artist ARTmando, aka Armando Silva, will present his work, share stories and life experiences that inspire him, and take questions from the audience.

Location

The Collective – Community Arts Center

Indigenous Beadwork and History Workshop

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

This workshop will be part history lesson, part crafting workshop. I am excited to share my knowledge of Indigenous beadwork, along with some history and geography about three different methods of beading we’ll be learning. The goal is to gain knowledge of the history that the white ancestors tried to obliterate, and fill our heart with appreciation for the art and lives of Indigenous people.

No skills necessary, and all supplies will be provided. Registration is required and space is limited. Register at kristenhelenpoppe.com/sgscrafting

Secret Garden Studio – Old Town Lafayette
Wednesday, March 19th, 6-7:30 pm. $40.

Refresh Your Permanent Jewelry

July 1 @ 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

Freshen up your permanent bracelet stack at our clean & repair night! Jen and Samantha will be offering complimentary cleanings, adjustments, and re-welding on permanent bracelets, even if they were not originally purchased at Silver Peak.

Upgrading and replacing your chains as well as adding any of our 50+ charms will be offered if you so choose (at an additional cost).

You are also welcome to bring other jewelry for repair, please note there may be fees involved for jewelry repair and may require leaving the jewelry with us if its a more complicated repair.