Entertainment Calendar

April 25 – 27

FRIDAY 4/25

What: The Flobots

Where: The Fox Theatre http://www.foxtheatre.com

Doors/Show: 8:30 p.m./ 9 p.m.

Ages: All ages

Price: Sold Out

Hip hop gains new perspective with intellectual, visual lyrics from local band The Flobots. Classically trained trumpet and violin add flair to the common beats, and lyrics insight change and action.

What: Microbreweries for the Environment

Where: Boulder Theater http://www.bouldertheater.com

Doors/Show: 8 p.m./ 8:30 p.m.

Ages: 21 and up

Price: $21.00

Twenty Colorado breweries are coming together to raise money for the environment. Enjoy pints for $2.00, bluegrass music, and the bragging rights to save the environment by having a drink.

SATURDAY 4/26

What: Colin Meloy

Where: The Fox Theatre

Doors/ Show: 8:30 p.m./ 9 p.m.

Ages: All ages

Price: $20.00

Front man of the Decemberists Colin Meloy is going solo to showcase some new songs and old favorites. Touring for his solo album and recent book, this is a must-see for dedicated Decemberists fans, or for those wanting some gothic flavor to their usual indie rock.

What: Medeski, Martin, and Wood

Where: CU Balch Fieldhouse

Doors/ Show: 6 p.m./ 6:30 p.m.

Ages: All ages

Price: $12.00 for students, $17 for general public

A trio known for jazz improvisation, hip hop beats, and folksy blues, Medeski, Martin, and Wood have been compared to the Grateful Dead in talent and showmanship. They are touring for their album “Out Louder” on their own label.

SUNDAY 4/27

What: Cunninlynguists

Where:Fox Theatre

Doors/ Show: 8 p.m./ 8:30 p.m.

Ages: All ages

Price: $22.50

Cunninlynguists utilize a broad range of sound and style to create truly unique hip hop. No where else will blues, polka, and hip hop share a stage quite like this. The band had toured with Kanye West and has been compared to Atmosphere in likeness04.