Cuban Connection — Come dance, take lesson, learn about Yateras, Boulder’s Sister City in Cuba, and meet new friends. On the rooftop of the musuem; 5 p.m., Oct. 11, Musuem of Boulder, 1121 Pine St., Boulder; $15; 720-295-0426.
SPARK! Tours for Individuals With Memory Loss — SPARK! programs create an opportunity for individuals living with early to mid-stage memory loss and their families to enjoy interactive and engaging experiences in a comfortable setting, guided by trained docents and volunteers. BMoCA Spark! events include specialized tours and art-making; 10 a.m., Oct. 11, Boulder Museum Of Contemporary Art, 1750 13th St., Boulder; free; 303-443-2122.
“Hotel Transylvania” — A family-friendly movie on the second Friday of each month. Pizza and/or popcorn will be served; 4 p.m., Oct. 11, Meadows Branch Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder; free; 303-441-3100.
Found in Translation: Grace Kisa — Artist Grace Kisa is one of America’s 50 most important African-American artists. Her mixed media sculptures and assemblages evoke a multi-cultural world view tinged with the import of spiritual activism; 5:30 p.m., Oct. 11, Bricolage Gallery at Art Parts Creative Reuse Center, 2860 Bluff St., Boulder; free.
Reintegra “Thrive” Gala— At Reintegra’s 5th annual fall gala, we’ll be sharing an evening with Noemi “Mimi” Lara, a survivor of human trafficking who today helps prosecute trafficking cases in her native Mexico. Food, drinks and inspiration are on the menu; 7 p.m., Oct. 11, Rembrandt Yard, 1301 Spruce St., Boulder; free.
UPCOMING
Saltwater Saturday — Join us for a fun-filled action-packed time featuring Captain Bruce Chard. Seminars along with activities will be ongoing throughout the day. Barbecue grill smoking for lunch and beverages all day; 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Front Range Anglers, 2344 Pearl St., Boulder; free; 303-494-1375.
An Arctic Perspective on Contemporary Global Warming — The Arctic is warming two to three times faster than the rest of the Earth, a fact with implications that researchers are just beginning to understand. In this lecture, CU Boulder’s professor Gifford Miller will discuss how global warming is measured and how current warming trends compare to earlier centuries; 1 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 12, Jennie Smoly Caruthers Biotechnology Building, 3415 Colorado Ave., Boulder; 303-492-4471.
