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Love Actually at the Bohemian Biergarten (Monday) Renew your belief in fairytale-quality love tonight at this screening of the 2003 heart-warmer Love Actually. The film will show for free as part of the Boulder Outdoor Cinema's Bohemian Film Series.
Watch Fireworks on the 16th Street Mall (Tuesday) Rather than spend a huge chunk of change at some expensive club tonight, ring in the new year with the annual, free fireworks display on the 16th Street Mall. Fireworks will explode at 9 p.m. and again at midnight; the mall will also feature DJs on the mall, face painting, and more. COLD at Emmanuel Gallery (Thursday) Celebrate winter with some cold weather-themed art on the Auraria Campus when this staff-curated exhibition opens today at Emmanuel Gallery. The show includes the work of 25 artists, including Jacqueline Sophia Cordova, Sigri Strand and Alicia Ordal.Follow @WestwordCulture