Liberals worldwide invoke Scandinavia as a promised land of equality, while most conservatives fear it as a hotbed of liberty-threatening socialism. But the left and right can usually agree on one thing: that the Nordic system is impossible to replicate elsewhere. In “Viking Economics,” George Lakey dispels these myths. He explores the inner-workings of the Nordic economies that boast the world’s happiest, most productive workers, and explains how we, too, can embrace equality in our economic policy, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074.
“Art As Medicine: Artists In Recovery” For some people art is an essential aspect of their recovery; whether this be physical, mental, or spiritual recovery from chronic depression, alcohol or drug addiction, intense grief, PTSD/trauma, severe physical injury, or a life-altering or limiting illness like cancer, Parkinson’s, etc., 9 a.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; free; 303-444-7328.
“Moonglow and Ghosts” Pointillism Art Exhibit A multi-faceted mirror reflecting artist Archie Milard’s questions and anxieties about the evolution of life. The repeating elements are symbolic of spirtualism, nature, and the physical laws of space and time, 9 a.m., Ace Self Storage, 4635 Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-444-7870.
“I Voted?” Does your vote count? The answer is both surprising and disturbing. Learn how America’s voting works in this non-partisan documentary. Executive produced by Katie Couric, “I Voted?” premiered at the 2016 Tribeca Film Festival. The screening will be followed by a virtual Q&A with the filmmaker, Jason Grant Smith, 6 p.m., Longmont Public Library, 409 4th Ave., Longmont; eventbrite.com/e/i-voted-longmont-co-tickets-31328567589?aff=ebapi.
“Best Worst Thing That Ever Could Have Happened” Stephen Sondheim, Harold Prince, and George Furth’s much ballyhooed reverse chronology musical Merrily We Roll Along closed after just 16 performances in 1981 but gradually assumed legend status. This alternately heartbreaking and euphoric film focuses on the original cast members, then and now, and the special place this experience holds in their memories, 4 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $6-$11; 303-444-7328.
“Ask the Cat Vet” and Social Gathering An informal gathering; an opportunity for us all to share our great cat stories (we know you have them!), to get to know each other better, and to get some expert input from Dr. Fern on Feline Health and Happiness issues, 5 p.m., West Flanders Brewing and Restaurant, 1125 Pearl St., Boulder; free; meetup.com/Secrets-to-Cat-Health-and-Happiness/events/237381299.
HeARTful: a paper-&-poem Valentine-making party with live jazz Love heals worlds of all turnings, so let’s make Valentines (art supplies provided) to love-bomb (the day after) our friends and family, our barista, auto mechanic, tax-preparer, bus driver, dry cleaner, grocery checkout clerk, a sidewalk passer-by with, 6:30 p.m., The Speakeasy, 301 Main St., Longmont; free; 303-476-8543 or facebook.com/events/181684355648964.
“It Only Takes a Spark” Are you one of the many who believes our country could use more kindness? James Lincoln lived his life believing that love, expressed through kindness in action, could solve any conflict. Come visit Cleveland, OH in 1930 and see how sparks of kindness helped folks make it through some of the most troubling times in our nation’s history, 6 p.m., Shepherd of Love Fellowship, 13550 Lowell Blvd., Broomfield; $15-$27; 303-469-0410 or shepherdoflove.org.
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