This Archaeological Institute of America lecture presented by Dr. Paul Miller will highlight archaeological evidence of societal changes in Etruria from 900-580 BC and how and why Etruscan life changed significantly over the course of a few generations, 7 p.m., CU Museum of Natural History, Paleontology Hall, 15th and Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-492-6892 or colorado.edu/cumuseum/calendar.
“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 spiritualism, nature, and the physical laws of space and time, 9 a.m., Ace Self Storage, 4635 Broadway, Boulder; free; 303-444-7870 or acestorageboulder.com/ace-community-art-gallery.
“Embracing the Gap” by Terry Kruegel His sanity lost thanks to drugs and emotional upheaval, Terry Kruegel went on a quest to restore his mental health and find peace of mind. One auspicious look from a Tibetan Buddhist monk created an opening. Returning from Europe and the Near East to find a home in Boulder, Kruegel was mentored by Chogyam Trungpa Rinpoche, and began the meditation practice that helped him embrace the gap and find his way home to himself. Kruegel’s memoir, “Embracing the Gap,” chronicles his journey, 7:30 p.m., Boulder Book Store, 1107 Pearl St., Boulder; $5; 303-447-2074 or boulderbookstore.net.
“Unlocking the Cage” Boulder Rights of Nature Film Series February selection: “Unlocking the Cage.” This groundbreaking documentary is about the heroic and inspiring effort to give chimpanzees legal rights — such as the right to be free from cages and experiments, 5:30 p.m., Meadow Branch Boulder Public Library, 4800 Baseline Road, Boulder; free; boulderrightsofnature.org/events/?mc_id=439.
“Tower” A sniper rode the elevator to the top floor of the iconic University of Texas Tower and opened fire, holding the campus hostage for 96 minutes in what was a previously unimaginable event. “Tower” combines archival footage with rotoscopic animation of the dramatic day, based entirely on first person testimonies from witnesses, heroes and survivors, in a seamless and suspenseful retelling of the unfolding tragedy. The film highlights the fear, confusion, and visceral realities that changed the lives of those present, and the rest of us, forever — a day when the worst in one man brought out the best in so many others, 7 p.m., Dairy Arts Center, 2590 Walnut St., Boulder; $6-$11; 303-444-7328.
How does Acupuncture Work? Acupuncture has been used in China for over 2,000 years. Because of its efficacy in treating pain and complex internal diseases, modern scientists are trying to determine exactly how it works. Join Norah Charles for a talk on Chinese theories of acupuncture and an overview of contemporary research in the field, 1:30 p.m., Frasier Meadows Retirement Community, 350 Ponca Place, Boulder; free; 720-668-6638 or boulderacupunctureandherbs.com/events.
Discovering Tibet and Kathmandu Tibet, the “Roof of the World”, is the highest region on Earth with an average elevation of 16,000 ft. Despite its fantastic landscape and intriguing culture, it lives under a harsh political reality. Richard Lion will present his trip from Nepal to Tibet, including sites such as a mountain-top monastery and the Mt Everest base camp, 7 p.m., Changes in Latitude Travel Store, 2525 Arapahoe, Boulder; free; 303-786-8406 or cil.com/travelshows.
Oskar Blues and Bolder Boulder Battle of The Bands Final Want to help pick the band who will be rockin’ the Oskar Blues Bolder Boulder Expo Stage?! Come down and rock our to three of Colorado’s best up and coming bands! Beer will be flowin, and we will have judges from The Westword and The Marquee to help you make the call on the best band of the night,7 p.m., The Tasty Weasel, 1800 Pike Road, Longmont; facebook.com/events/1790220384580383.
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