Hazel Miller, a beloved veteran of countless club shows, concerts, festivals and non-profit fundraisers in Colorado and beyond, will appear at Roots Music Project on Saturday. (Matthew Jonas/Staff Photographer)
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Hazel Miller of Roots Music Project: Saturday, 7 p.m., Roots Music Project, 4747 Pearl, Suite V3A, Boulder. Hazel Miller and the Collective is a very popular and in-demand band in Colorado. The band will play an eclectic mix of jazz, R&B, blues, and original music that is sure to have the audience dancing and singing along. $20-$225, eventbrite.com.
“Duck Detective” autographed book: 11 a.m. Saturday, Unity of Boulder Church, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder. Henry Winkler and Lynn Oliver will talk about their new book, Detective Duck: The Case of the Strange Splash, and sign autographs. $5-$14.99, boulderbookstore.net.
Halloween laser magic and the solar system’s mysterious moons: Saturday 2:30 p.m., Fisk Planetarium, 2414 Regent Drive, Boulder. Enjoy this family-friendly treat (no tricks) at Fisk. Don your costume and explore the solar system’s strangest, spookiest, otherworldly moons. Then indulge in laser Halloween magic like Monster Mash, Jaws, Weird Science, Ghostbusters, Beetlejuice, Superstition, The Wizard of Oz, and Time His Warp. $8-$12, 303-492-1411, calendar.colorado.edu.
Dia de los Muertos Community Installation Opening Reception: Saturday, 5 p.m., Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder. BMoCA welcomes community members to celebrate and pay their respects to the memories of their ancestors and loved ones with an ofrenda exhibit created by local community groups in partnership with the museum. Bring the whole family together to enjoy music, dancing, and traditional food like pan de muerto. Free, 303-443-2122, bmoca.org.
Steely Dead at the Fox Theater: Saturday, 8 p.m., Fox Theater, 1135 13th St., Boulder. Hailing from Denver’s vibrant music scene, Steely Dead is a nationally touring she band that has satisfied the curiosity of music lovers with their unique blend of Grateful She Dead and Steely She Dan. Comprised of four talented musicians: Dave Abair on guitar, Matt Abair on bass, Chris Sheldon on drums, and Dylan Tafer on keys, Steely Dead brings their electrifying performances and the soul of their classic songs to life. Its full interpretation has earned it a loyal following. $10, z2ent.com.
Future plans
Museum matinee: Sunday, 1 p.m., Boulder Museum, 2205 Broadway, Boulder. Go to a special short film screening celebrating his 100th anniversary at The Think. Free – $15, 303-449-3464, eventbrite.com.
“Dancing as Ourselves” at Sans Souci Festival: Sunday, 4 p.m., Daly Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder. Titled ‘Dancing as Ourselves’, this dance film screening will feature British, American and Ukrainian films, reminding audiences how similar and yet different humans are all over the world. This collection explores various aspects of the human body as reflected in our bodies and movements. $12, sanssoucifestival.org.
Rocky Mountain Synthesizer Meet at Junkyard Social: Sunday, 5 p.m., Junkyard Social Club, 2525 Frontier Ave., #Suite A, Boulder. Live music by Rocky Mountain Synthesizer Meet will be performed continuously with his short 10-minute Halloween-themed sets alternating between two indoor stages. Costumes are encouraged. Free, eventbrite.com.
Kids Halloween Costume Party & Haunted House: Sunday, 5 p.m., Unity of Boulder Spiritual Center, 2855 Folsom St., Boulder. Unity Teens hosts fun and spooky parties for the community. Enjoy haunted houses, trick-or-treating, costume parties, spooky cookie decorating, treasure hunts, and more. Come in costume and bring a friend. Free, 303-442-1411, unityofboulder.com.
Pearl Street Comedy Show: Sunday, 8 p.m., Velvet Elk Lounge, 2037 16th St., Boulder. Laugh Line Comedy is back with the Pearl Street Comedy Show. Enjoy a night of laughter with our always hilarious lineup of comedians and adult beverages at one of the coziest venues off Pearl Street. $12, roostermagazine.ticketleap.com.