The sunshine is going to be in full force this weekend so let’s get outside and enjoy the day! There are so many things to do this weekend in Fort Collins from races, hikes and again SO much live music to enjoy! You will definitely find me cleaning up some outdoor spaces for Earth Day and then enjoying a mimosa and live music on Sunday. Happy Weekend All!
Thursday , April 22
Comedy Filmmaking⎪In Comedy Filmmaking you will learn a unique method of developing a script using available talent and improvisation. An unusual rehearsal technique will insure you can shoot quickly and the edit will go well. This course is highly condensed and almost entirely “hands-on.” Emphasis is on how to capture the actual funny inspiration and then distill it into a strong final project.
Instructor: Tom Nicholson; Tom is a career filmmaker. He worked professionally for 23 years and then taught as a professor for 18 years. Cost is $20 cash or check, paid upon arrival. FC Public Media Studio, 200 Mathews Street · Fort Collins, CO
Ladies Night Out⎪Spring Fever? Its time you get a night out! Come out to The Promenade Shops at Centerra and enjoy a night of sales, giveaways, mingling, snacks & drinks! We have joined forces with 5 retail shops & 10 vendors to give you a fun night. Stay tuned for the amazing basket giveaways and specials they will be posting! We have over $800 in giveaways! Many ways to get tickets for the drawings. Free to come!! Get 1 extra ticket for registering online 1 ticket at each store you visit. Olive & Herb ~ Turquoise & Tangerine ~ Hometown Shops~ Apricot Lane Boutique. The Promenade Shops at Centerra, 5971 Sky Pond Dr, Suite #OFC, Loveland, CO
Earth Day! Bike to Work *Free Drink*⎪Give yourself a fun and creative break!
Escape the everyday stresses, relax, and unleash your creative side in a safe, clean and carefree environment. No art experience is necessary and they provide all supplies and instructions. The artist will walk you through this painting step-by-step. At the end of the experience, you will take home your very own completed custom work of art & an awesome memory! Painting with a Twist, 1112 Oakridge Dr, #107 Fort Collins, CO
Community Blood Drive⎪Join for another season of blood drives hosted at Timnath Beerwerks, in partnership with the UCHealth Garth Englund Blood Center. Appointments and masks are required to donate blood at this time. Be sure to come well hydrated, eat a good meal, and bring a photo I.D. If coming with a friend, it’s ok for them to grab a table at the brewery while they wait for you to donate blood. Advance RSVP required! Sign-ups are now live: HERE. Timnath Beerworks, 4138 Main St, Timnath, CO
Jumperoo⎪Jumperoo is a special event time where the park is open only for children 5 & under! They open up the park just for the little ones and their parents to jump, bounce and crawl around safely! Pay at the Door $9.99 plus tax. Urban Air socks are not included and may be purchased at check-in. Urban Air Adventure Park, 4250 Corbett Drive, Fort Collins, CO
Greeley Jazz Festival⎪ This festival brings together internationally recognized artists, jazz lovers, award-winning clinicians, as well as some 275 college, high school, and middle school big bands, combos and jazz vocal groups from across the country.
Scavenger Hunt⎪Preschool Environmental Education Scavenger Hunt with animal tracks craft. Registration required. Masks and distancing between families also required. Volunteers will help with each activity, and you’ll have a craft kit to take home. FREE! Oxbow Natural Area, 1135 Rossum Drive, Loveland CO
Kid’s Art Class⎪BIG, Colorful Flowers. Using liquid watercolor, wax-resist and salt, you’ll play with watercolor as we make BIG and colorful big flowers.Instructor: Mary Giacomini; For kids in grades 1-5. Meets from 3:45 pm – 5:00 pm, unless otherwise noted, all supplies are provided. $30 non-members, $24 Museum members for each class. Loveland Museum, 503 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO
Wine and Cheese Pairing⎪They will guide you through an experience of fine wine and savory cheeses. Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W Hwy 34, Loveland, CO
Friday, April 23
Live Music: The Knight Chickens⎪You may have seen them in Waco or heard about them on the Texas country music circuit, but now you can catch the possible last show by The Knight Chickens! Sundance Steakhouse & Saloon, 2716 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: Joe Candelario⎪Join for an evening of Blues, Brews and Tattoo’s at the East End Ale House, with Joe Candelario. East End Ale House, 422 E 4th St, Loveland, CO
Saturday, April 24
Artisan Outdoor Market⎪Join for an artisan outdoor market featuring over 20 vendors along with a multi-vendor indoor sale throughout the store!
Free admission and parking! 10am-4pm. Vintage Marketplace, 6520 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Hike + Learn⎪Let’s go for a hike together and hone our skills for backcountry adventures! Using the Garmin Inreach (and Garmin Inreach Mini) GPS device, we’ll learn how to use it to find our location and navigate using the device + Earthmate App. 9am-noon. Lory State Park, 708 Lodgepole Dr, Bellvue, CO
Pop-up Art & Creative Market⎪The Valentine Flea local pop-up art and creative market will be in the Loveland Aleworks brewhouse this weekend. The mission of the Valentine Flea is to connect local creatives with the community as well as provide a low cost space for creative business owners. Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Crawfish Boil and Fundraiser⎪Our friends at Little Latitude are celebrating Spring with their first Crawfish Boil of the year. They have created a meal + fundraiser experience benefiting Food Bank for Larimer County! Tickets are $20 and include a pound of Cajun Boiled Crawfish, 1 Andouille Sausage Link, Red Potatoes and Corn! $5 of every sale will be donated to FBforLC! Laissez Faire Bon Temps Rouler! Purpose Brewing and Cellars, 4025 South Mason Street, Fort Collins, CO
Circus In The Park⎪Be entertained! They will have a 20 ft aerial rig, hula hoops, stilt walkers, aerialists, jugglers, unicyclists, and so much more!! The New student performance troupe is looking to raise funds for Costumes, Make-up, Apparatuses and hardware, and all the things needed. City Park, 1599 City Park Dr, Fort Collins, CO
Winter Farmer’s Market⎪The Fort Collins Winter Farmer’s Market is in its 13th year promoting and providing access to locally grown and made food, crafts, art and more. 10am-2pm. Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: MS. NOMER W/ EASY LOVIN⎪Join on the giant outdoor patio for some live music! This show is free for Lyric Members or $10 for non-members. 2-5pm. The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave., Fort Collins, CO
Alice in Wonderland⎪Join Alice as she follows the White Rabbit into a magical world filled with fantastical characters like the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts! Based on the book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by English author Lewis Carroll, this tale tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. You won’t want to miss this vibrant, playful ballet production! This production is supported by Fort Fund and Colorado Creative Industries. Canyon Concert Ballet is planning on both virtual livestream tickets and limited in-person tickets for Alice in Wonderland. With our virtual live stream, watch the performance LIVE from the comfort of your home for only $20 per device/household! At the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins and Livestreaming online.
Sunday, April 25
NOCO Kids’ Day!⎪Join at Twin Silo park for a fun afternoon of face painting, balloons, a prize wheel and more! Hosted by a new church in Northern Colorado and they are excited to meet families in the area. Twin Silo Park, 5552 Ziegler Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Creative Night Candle Pouring⎪Join for an afternoon workshop with the owner of Reignite Candles. You’ll learn how to prep and pour soy candles. Perfect for a pre Mother’s Day, Girls Night Out or just because. Take home a 12oz candle in a repurposed wine bottle. Tickets are $40 and can be purchased in store or online. All supplies, snacks and refreshments are included, plus get to shop the boutique at 10% off! This is a closed, after-hours event and seating is limited so tickets must be purchased in advance. Can’t wait to see you there! Boutique by Sonja, 436 North Cleveland Avenue, Loveland, CO
Spring Fling Pair Pace⎪Who says riding can’t be a team sport? Come join Sunrise Equine as they open the show season with their Spring Fling Pair Pace, taking place over our 100 acre Cross Country course! What is a Pair Pace? Think of it as a cross country course done as a team, where groups of 2-4 horse and rider pairs go out to conquer the course together! All jumps are optional and have multiple options in each level, and falls/stops are not penalized; it’s only about the time! Prizes offered for Fastest and Optimum Times in the High Fences division (>2’7″), Low Fences division (<2’7″), and an abbreviated Green as Grass division (without fences) for our young future eventers! Sunrise Equine, 3455 N. Shields St, Fort Collins, CO
Alice in Wonderland⎪Join Alice as she follows the White Rabbit into a magical world filled with fantastical characters like the Cheshire Cat, Mad Hatter, and Queen of Hearts! Based on the book, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland, by English author Lewis Carroll, this tale tells the story of a young girl named Alice, who falls through a rabbit hole into a subterranean fantasy world populated by peculiar, anthropomorphic creatures. You won’t want to miss this vibrant, playful ballet production! This production is supported by Fort Fund and Colorado Creative Industries. Canyon Concert Ballet is planning on both virtual livestream tickets and limited in-person tickets for Alice in Wonderland. With our virtual live stream, watch the performance LIVE from the comfort of your home for only $20 per device/household! At the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia Street, Fort Collins and Livestreaming online.
Cowboys Dead Patio Party!!⎪We’ve all been cooped up alone for too long…time to get together and party on the patio at Avogadros with Cowboys Dead. Fill your tummy with good Avo’s food, quench your thirst at the bar and FEED YOUR HEAD with Cowboys Dead Head Music. We’re gonna have a great time! No cover, $10 per person donation always appreciated. 1-4pm. Avogadro’s Number, 605 S Mason St, Fort Collins, United States
Yoga 101⎪Their 2 Hour “Introduction To Yoga” workshop is perfect for anyone new to yoga or those who want a fresh look at the basics. They teach the fundamentals of a sound yoga practice, including foundational alignment in postures and breath. This workshop will leave you empowered to try our other offerings on the schedule.
$20 investment, $15 for members. Register today as space is limited. Come prepared to move your body and to learn. Yoga Pod, 3300 South College Ave #160, Fort Collins, CO
Sunday Funday – Liv Barre & Wine⎪Join in the barrel room of Sweet Heart Winery for an hour of yoga followed by a complimentary glass of wine! Get tickets HERE. Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 W Hwy 34, Loveland, CO
Live Music and Brunch⎪Join for a special live music series during Weekend Brunch with Taylor Tuke, a talented singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist from Boulder, Colorado. Enjoy a delectable brunch, bottomless mimosas and the soothing sounds of Taylor on guitar and piano on the patio of Ace Café, weather permitting! 10am-2pm. Ace Gillette’s, 239 S. College Avenue, Fort Collins, CO
