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Diwali Cultural Festival: Saturday, 4 p.m., Erie High School, 3180 County Road 5, Erie. Diwali is the biggest and most colorful of India’s festivals and is celebrated and enjoyed across India. Its magical sparkling touch creates a joyful and festive atmosphere. Learn about India’s rich culture through a variety of programs and subsequent meals. $25, facebook.com.
Movie “At the River” Screening: Saturday, 1 p.m., Stewart Auditorium, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Watch At the River and enjoy her Q&A with director Carolyn Crowder and other guests after the screening. Reservations are required. Free, 303-776-6833, eventbrite.com.
Single sheet binding technique: 9 a.m. Saturday, Firehouse Arts Center, 667 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Learn how to tie together loose pages. Artworks, printed pages, and various collected papers can be bound with Japanese binding, variations of Coptic binding, or drum leaf binding. All supplies and tools will be provided. $45, brandykoons.com.
Boots, buckles and bourbon: Saturday, 5 p.m., Little Hawk Ranch, 8922 N. 39th St., Longmont. The annual fundraising event to support the Mustangs features live music by River Down the River, vendors and food from Mountain His Crust His Pizza. The keynote speaker is Jessica Jordan. Free – $100, eventbrite.com.
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“Dia de Muertos” exhibition: 9 a.m. Sunday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont. Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a day to celebrate loved ones who have passed away. Now in its 23rd year, the Dia de Muertos exhibition in the museum’s Swan Atrium will feature ofrendas (altars) built by local residents and works by local artists. The exhibition will be on display until Monday. Free, 303-651-8374, longmontmuseum.org.
Loteria Mexicana: Sunday, 3 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont. Enjoy Loteria Mexicana (Bingo) with the whole family. This is a bilingual program. Free, 303-651-8470, longmontcolorado.gov.
Reading of “Swan Song”: Sunday, 4 p.m., Inkberry Books, 7960 Niwot Road, Niwot. Author Kay Graham will be reading from her new book, The Swan Song, to celebrate its publication. We will provide light snacks. Free, 720-412-1548, inkberrybooks.com.
‘The Good Life’ presents selected documentaries and short films from the Indigenous Film Festival. Sunday, 5 p.m., Stewart Auditorium, 400 S. Quail Road, Longmont. In partnership with the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management, the Museum will present an afternoon of documentaries and short films selected to be screened at this year’s Indigenous Film Festival, themed “The Good Life.” The screening will be followed by a question and answer session moderated by Marvin Tano, director of the International Institute for Indigenous Resource Management. $5, 303-651-8374, longmontcolorado.gov.