Local supergroup Big Richard takes the stage at RockyGrass and other Longmont events for today
Jul. 29—RockyGrass: The annual event celebrating all things strings and ‘grass returns to Lyons for its 51st annual festival. Running through Sunday, some of the top area and national bands will hit the stage. Saturday’s lineup: Pick & Howl; The Slocan Ramblers; Hawktail; Laurie Lewis; Mighty Poplar; Big Richard (local quartet supergroup featuring Longmont’s Bonnie Sims, Joy Adams, Emma Rose and Eve Panning); Sam Bush Bluegrass Band; gates open at 9 a.m. Saturday; Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons; bluegrass.com.
Cupcake Bakeoff and Vendors Market: What’s better than cupcakes and shopping? Sample cupcakes from local bakers and vote for the best cupcake at the event. There will be local vendors and the first 100 shoppers get a free back-to-school goodie bag with school supplies; 10 a.m. Saturday, American Legion Post 32, 315 S. Bowen St., Longmont; bit.ly/47awuya.
Live Music in the Beer Garden with DJ Digistruct: Dance to groovy, jazzy trip-hop while enjoying delicious beers and relaxation; 6 p.m. Saturday, Left Hand Brewing, 1265 Boston Ave., Longmont; Free; lefthandbrewing.com.
The Bad Mamma Jamas: This six-piece Longmont-based band focuses on rock, funk and blues dancing music and cover artists such as Lizzo, The Doobie Brothers, Amy Winehouse, The Meters, Bruce Springsteen, The Doors and everything in between; 6 p.m. Saturday, Bootstrap Brewing Company, 142 Pratt St., Longmont; bootstrapbrewing.com.
Louder by the Hour at Oskar Blues HMLS: Groove to live music on the patio from Louder By The Hour, which will play a whole lot of variety and rock, including classic rock cover tunes; 6 p.m. Saturday, Oskar Blues Home Made Liquids & Solids, 1555 S. Hover St., Longmont; Free; oskarblues.com.
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RockyGrass: The annual event celebrating all things strings and ‘grass returns to Lyons for its 51st annual festival. Sunday’s lineup: The Solar Sisters, featuring The Cody Sisters; Stillhouse Junkies; Jeremy Garrett & River Wild; Fireside Collective; AJ Lee & Blue Summit; Peter Rowan’s Bluegrass Band; Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway; gates open at 10 a.m. Sunday; Planet Bluegrass, 500 W. Main St., Lyons; bluegrass.com.
Miracle on 4th — Christmas in July Market: Check out local handmade goods, gifts, art and food from Colorado artisans. There will be more than 50 product-based vendors will be setting up shop. Come for the shopping, food and fun, there will be food, cold treats, a stilt walker and, of course, a photo op with Santa; 10 a.m. — 6 p.m. Sunday, on Fourth Avenue between Kimbark and Main streets, Longmont; Free; bricksretail.com/miracle-on-4th.
Nepali Jatra at Longmont Museum: Immerse in Nepal’s warmth, vibrancy and traditions as Longmont hosts the Nepali Jatra. There will be an art exhibition with Nepali articrafts and traditional costumes on display as well as traditional dances, performances and cultural food; 1 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Museum, 400 Quail Road, Longmont; Free; nepalijatra.org.
Outdoor Concert with the Longmont All-Star Jazz Band: Make Sunday night an evening of jazz on the library’s west patio. The Longmont All-Star Jazz Band is made up of some of the local high schools’ best players. The 17-player group is directed by longtime teacher Bill Wilkinson, who started the band in 2001. Please bring lawn chairs if you are able; 6 p.m. Sunday, Longmont Library, 409 Fourth Ave., Longmont; longmontcolorado.gov.