Bramble and Hare and Bookcliff Vineyards celebrate over 20 years of Bookcliff Meritage wines at Bramble and Hare. (Photo provided)
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Cellar Dinner Series — Library Wines with Bookcliff: Monday, 6 p.m., Bramble & Hare, 1970 13th Street, Boulder. Bramble & Hare and Bookcliff Vineyards celebrate over 20 years of Bookcliff Meritage wines at Bramble & Hare. Accompanied by a multi-course meal created to further enhance the wines, this vertical tasting is a once-in-a-lifetime event and the culmination of over 20 years in which Bramble & Hare has cellared classic Bookcliff vintages. $87 per person, opentable.com/bramble-and-hare.
Pearl’s Hanukkah: Monday, 5:30 p.m., Pearl Street Mall, 1303 Pearl St., Boulder. This annual outdoor event, open to the entire community, has become a holiday ritual for many local families. Perfect for all ages, there will be a menorah lighting, music, Hanukkah treats, and hot chocolate. Free, boulderjcc.org.
Display of transgender pride: Monday, 6 p.m., Daly Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Award-winning photojournalist Sal Skog shares stories in words and photos that celebrate the extraordinary lives of transgender people. These fascinating and deeply moving personal stories reveal not just what it means to be transgender, but what it means to be human. Free, eventbrite.com.
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Hanukkah on Ice: Tuesday, 4 p.m., Winter Skate, 824 Front St., Louisville. Skate with family and friends to Hanukkah music, wait for the lighting of the Hanukkah menorah, and enjoy delicious sufghaniyot (jelly donuts) and hot his chocolates. Free, boulderjcc.org.
Son Little at the Fox Theater: Wednesday, 7 p.m., Fox Theater, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Trading the existential dread that permeated their previous work for unbridled joy and self-acceptance, Son Little’s new album is a beautifully liberating song that overcomes the chronic pain of self-doubt and intergenerational trauma. I am turning it into a work of art. Son Little plays vocals and guitar along with the band Steve McKee on drums and Deshaun Alexander on keys and bass. $25-$28, z2ent.com.
Christmas with Canadian Brass: Wednesday, 7:30 p.m., McKee Auditorium, 1595 Pleasant St., Boulder. The world-famous Canadian Brass is back to liven up Boulder’s holidays with fun brass music and a cheerful atmosphere. Featuring impeccable musicality, humor, and audience involvement, this brass group is sure to spread holiday cheer. $20-$90, 303-492-8008, cupresents.org.
Kimberly Morgan York at Velvet Elk Lounge: Wednesday, 8 p.m., Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 13th St., Boulder. Kimberly Morgan York from Athens, Georgia is back this year with her new EP release “Devil Songs and Other Such Nonsense.” The Kentucky-born artist follows up her 2006 and 2021 recordings with a quirky project that was born by chance in a bandmate’s basement. As always, Yorke brings his Appalachian roots to his hometown, singing soulful and honest songs. Free, 303-993-8743.
Creative Holiday Market: Thursday 5:30 a.m., Studio, 3550 Frontier Ave., Boulder. Shop art and goods made by local artists and artisans at this annual pop-up shop. This free event will feature complimentary hors d’oeuvres, wine, beer and cocktails by Cocktail Caravan. Free, all events.in.
“Harmony of the Holidays” vocal performance: Thursday, 6 p.m., Gordon Gumm Theatre, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Experience the magic of the season with Harmonies of the Holidays. Boulder His Bach Festival’s enchanting vocal quartet will serenade audiences with his folk melodies and cherished holiday songs that span diverse cultures, traditions, and eras. Soprano Alice Del Simone, a bilingual musical virtuoso with a background as fascinating as her voice, will accompany the performance. $10 to $20. thedairy.org.
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