Plaque unveiling at the courthouse and other Boulder-area events Jan. 4, 2019

In 2018, Boulder County Commissioner Deb Gardner points out former county clerk Clela Rorex in a 1975 photo of Dave McCord and Dave Zamora obtaining one of the country's first same-sex marriage licenses. Today, community leaders will unveil a plaque at Boulder County Courthouse recognizing its role in civil rights of the LGBTQ community. — Paul Aiken / Staff Photographer
In 2018, Boulder County Commissioner Deb Gardner points out former county clerk Clela Rorex in a 1975 photo of Dave McCord and Dave Zamora obtaining one of the country’s first same-sex marriage licenses. Today, community leaders will unveil a plaque at Boulder County Courthouse recognizing its role in civil rights of the LGBTQ community.

January 3, 2019 at 7:17 p.m.

Boulder County Courthouse Historic Designation

Join community leaders in unveiling a new plaque, at the downtown historic Boulder County Courthouse, recognizing the space on the National Register of Historic Places for its role in the civil rights struggles of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer people; 4:30 p.m. Friday, Boulder County Courthouse, 1325 Pearl St., Boulder; free; eventbrite.com/e/historically-significant-site-plaque-unveiling-party-tickets-52101318446.

FRIDAY

Write Your Story Writing Class — Using guided writing exercises, Lisa Jones (author of the award-winning memoir, “Broken: A Love Story”) will help you get your story down on the page. No writing experience is required; 10 a.m., Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/4396752.

Rico Jones Quartet — Live jazz music; 7 p.m., Caffè Sole, 637 S. Broadway, Boulder; caffesole.com/calendar.html.

Wylie — Live roots-reggae music; 7:30 p.m., Oskar Blues Tap Room, 921 Pearl St 80306, Boulder.

UPCOMING

Parkrun 5K along South Boulder Creek — A free 5K fun run; 9 a.m. Saturday, East Boulder Rec Center Parking Lot, 5660 Sioux Drive, Boulder; free; 303-875-6694, parkrun.us/southbouldercreek.

Learn to Knit — Just in time for cooler weather, learn how to knit lovely things to keep you and your loved ones warm. No previous experience necessary: this class will cover the basics, including simple cast on, knit stitch, purl stitch and bind off. You’ll leave with a sampler of these techniques and the skills necessary to make a scarf; 10 a.m. Saturday, Fabricate, 2017th 17th St., Boulder; $40; fabricateboulder.com/event/beginning-knitting-2-2.

Saturday Sing-Along: Era of Jazz — An intergenerational gathering for songs and stories. All ages welcome; 3 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Public Library, 1001 Arapahoe Ave., Boulder; calendar.boulderlibrary.org/event/4056537.

Tantra Speed Date— More than dating, it’s “Yoga for your Love Life.” Play relationship skills games and go on up to 24 fun, facilitated dates; 4 p.m. Saturday, Alchemy of Movement, 2436 30th St., Boulder; $35-$60; go.evvnt.com/310793-2?pid=4947.

The Red Petals — Live blues music from a Rocky-Mountain-based trio; 8 p.m. Saturday, Oskar Blues Tap Room, 921 Pearl St., Boulder.

Circles Around the Sun — Psychedelic rock band featuring Neal Casal of Chris Robinson Brotherhood; 8:30 p.m. Saturday, Boulder Theater, 2032 14th St., Boulder; $22-$25.