Town hall with Speaker of the House KC Becker, Senate Majority Leader Steve Fenberg and Representative Edie Hooton Attend the first Town Hall of the 2019 legislative session. Come find out about the priorities for the 2019 legislative session, ask questions about issues and learn how you can be involved in what’s happening at the State Capitol; 6 p.m., Rayback Collective, 2775 Valmont Road, Boulder; facebook.com/events/270705640292351.

TODAY

BHC Urban Hike + Podcast Party — This will be a moderate 5-mile hike through downtown Boulder to the Settlers Park Trailhead. Then do the short Red Rocks loop (650 feet of elevation gain) and return downtown to Go Far Shop. Less than 5 miles total; 8:30 a.m., Go Far Shop, 2005 Pearl street, Boulder; free; 720-428-8965, facebook.com/events/431627390704198/?active_tab=about.

Living with Wolves | Exhibit Opening December 8, 2018 — A photographic exhibit that advocates the reintroduction of wolves into western Colorado; 9 a.m., Museum of Boulder at the Tebo Center, 2205 Broadway, Boulder; $5-$10; 303-449-3464, museumofboulder.org/exhibits/#wolves.

Hey! What About Music? Free Toddler Music Class — ‘Hey! What About Music?’ is a toddler music class that provides live music, singing and dancing with instructor, Mackenzie Page; 10 a.m., Harmony Music House, 2525 1/2 Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-444-7444, harmonymusichouse.com/toddler-music-play.

Get Organized & Get Happy — Learn how to organize your stuff, your time and your future; 1 p.m., Capital One Café, 1247 Pearl St., Boulder; free; 571-205-3684, capitalone.com/local/events/?id=4621&name=Get_Organized_&_Get_Happy.

Backcountry Happy Hour — Join Neptune for a community happy hour focused on a love for winter in the backcountry. Good company, talk and $4 pints; 5 p.m., Neptune Mountaineering, 633 S. Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-499-8866, facebook.com/events/1953147174739070.

Friends Kindergarten Parent Info Meetings & Tours — Learn about Friends Kindergarten and elementary program & curriculum, meet teachers, ask questions and tour classrooms. For parents only; 5:30 p.m., Friends School, 5465 Pennsylvania Ave., Boulder; free; 303-499-1999 x227, friendsschoolboulder.myschoolapp.com/page/programs/elementary?siteId=676.

Leonard David: Mars — Join Leonard David, space journalist, reporting on the future of the global space exploration program for more than five decades. Leonard will be discussing what the next decade may hold around the world for space exploration – in low Earth orbit, the moon, Mars and beyond; 7 p.m., Chautauqua Community House, 900 Baseline Road, Boulder; $9-$12; 303-440-7666, chautauqua.com.

Chris D’Elia: Follow the Leader Tour — Stand-up comedian, writer, actor and podcast host. 7 p.m., Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $29.50-$99.50.

A Food Justice Tu B’Shevat Seder — Tu B’Shevat celebrates the trees’ birthday and marks their coming of age as a bearer of fruit. How are we connected to this today and how does it relate to our sources of food? Learn more about food justice issues and food insecurity in Boulder County. Co-sponsored by Hazon, Congregation Bonai Shalom and Congregation Har HaShem; 7 p.m., Boulder JCC, 6007 Oreg Ave., Boulder; $18; 303-998-1900, boulderjcc.org/index.php?src=events&srctype=detail&refno=11386&category=Boulder%20JCC%20Events%20Calendar.

Christine Caldwell — She will speak about and sign her new book, “Bodyfulness: Somatic Practices for Presence, Empowerment, and Waking Up in This Life;” 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074, boulderbookstore.net/event/christine-caldwell-bodyfulness.

Red Not Chili Peppers + 40 Oz to Freedom —See these coverbands take on the hits of Red Hot Chili Peppers and Sublime; 9 p.m., The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $12-$15.

UPCOMING

UN and International Affairs — The UNA selects a topic for each month and invites a local resource person to join the group to give some background on the chosen topic. The brief presentation is followed by discussion led by the moderator. Discussions range widely touching on the intermix of political, social, ecological and economic factors. Monthly topics are posted on UNABoulder.org; 1 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/3890374. 303-443-7484

Active Minds presents: Kashmir — Since the formation of India and Pakistan in 1947, both countries have fought over the region known as Kashmir. Join Active Minds as the group explores Kashmir and seeks to understand its pivotal role in South Asia. RSVP; 2 p.m. Thursday, Brookdale Meridian Boulder, 801 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder; free. 303-494-3900

Happy Hour presented by The Fox and Boulder Theater — Win tickets to upcoming shows with the purchase of select happy hour menu items; 3 p.m. Thursday, The Sink, 1165 13th St., Boulder; free; 303-444-7465, thesink.com/2018/04/17/happy-hour-presented-fox-boulder-theater.

Mythical Creatures in Clay (ages 7-11) — Create mythical creatures using the magical medium of clay. Sculpt, pinch, coil, shape and carve your creations to make mythical creatures come to life right before your eyes. Students will make many different mythically-inspired ceramic sculptures, while having plenty of choice and room to explore in clay; 4:15 p.m. Thursday, Tinker Art Studio, 693B S. Broadway, Boulder; 303-503-1902, tinkerartstudio.com/2019-wc-ages-8.

Opening Reception Matthew Pevear: Mastering the Art of French Cooking — Matthew Pevear observes familiar locations and objects that he encounters as he promotes, unveils, and gives reference to non-grandiose interactions in the anthropocentric environment with which we interact. Mitigating and avoiding gestures that may lend to the obviousness of his surroundings, he captures and scoops up imagery that barely skims the surface of human centric spaces; 5:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder; free; bmoca.org/calendar/view/exhibition-event/opening-reception-matthew-pevear-mastering-the-art-of-french-cooking.

Open Bluegrass Jam — Open to all abilities; 7 p.m. Thursday, West Flanders Brewing, 1125 Pearl St., Boulder; free; 303-444-4093.

Dave Fulker Quartet — Dave’s jazz group is shaped by the mellow sound of his large-bell flugelhorn. Dave will be joined by Ron Jolly on keys and Mark Simon on upright bass, two giants in the Denver scene. They will establish the groove and add a tapestry of cool, Brazilian and straight-ahead jazz offerings; 7 p.m. Thursday, Caffè Sole, 637 S. Broadway, Boulder; caffesole.com/calendar.html.

Peter Brannen — Peter Brannen will speak about and sign his new book, “The Ends of the World: Volcanic Apocalypses, Lethal Oceans, and Our Quest to Understand Earth’s Past Mass Extinctions;” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074, boulderbookstore.net/event/peter-brannen-ends-world.

Dairy Music Presents: “Baby It’s Cole Inside”-David Fulker Quartet with Robert Johnson — The Dave Fulker Quartet honors the classic songs of Nat King Cole and Cole Porter, with perhaps something from Coleman Hawkins or John Coltrane thrown in for good measure. Robert Johnson is a highly celebrated international jazz singer who toured and recorded with Stevie Wonder, George Benson, Roberta Flack, Lionel Richie and many more; 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $18-$20; 303-440-7826, thedairy.org/Online/default.asp?BOparam::WScontent::loadArticle::permalink=BabyitsColeInside.

Magic City Hippies — Miami band specializing in hip-hop, funk and beach-bum soul; 9 p.m. Thursday, The Fox Theatre, 1135 13th St., Boulder; $15-$20.