Nitty Gritty founder. John McEuen, a founding member of the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, will play two evenings of music from the band’s heyday. McEuen, a Colorado favorite, has made more than 30 albums, including the platinum-selling “Will the Circle Be Unbroken.” Daniels Hall at Swallow Hill, 71 E. Yale Ave. 8 p.m. today and Saturday. $21-$24. 303-777-1003 or
Teen art show. Teen artists get a chance to hang their works in the Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art during Teen Open Wall tonight. High-school-age artists are invited to bring up to three pieces (none larger than 60-by-60 inches) to hang at 8 p.m. Then check out other artists’ works while listening to local bands and sampling snacks. 1750 13th St. 8-11 tonight. Free. 303-443-2122 or
Climbing the big screen. “The Alps,” a new IMAX film, starting today will show at various times at the Denver Museum of Nature & Science through June 12. The film traces the effort by John Harlin III to climb the Eiger face that killed his father. City Park. $4-$5 for members, $6-$8 nonmembers. 303-322-7009 or
