So much to do this weekend in Fort Collins! How about a couch to hike…how cool is that?! It’s a beautiful weekend to get outside and enjoy some live music! Also, check out some stand up comedy at the Comedy Fort! I will see you around town this weekend…enjoy!
Thursday, May 13
Yoga and Wellness in Nature⎪Discover the union of Yoga with Nature. Explore Natural Areas that compliment easy and peaceful yoga poses. No experience with yoga necessary. Yoga mats optional. Up to 1 mile; easy Location: Gateway Natural Area, meet at Shelter A. Gateway Natural Area is a 30 minute drive from Fort Collins. Please note: Program participants do NOT need to pay the $7 Gateway parking fee. Gateway Natural Area, 5216 West Highway 14, Bellvue, CO
Couch To Trail – Devils Backbone Hike⎪Join the Couch To Trail program in Northern Colorado as we hike one of the most scenic hikes in the area! Plan: Please meet them at the Devils Backbone Trailhead at 6PM. Devils Backbone, 1725 Hidden Valley Dr, Loveland, CO
Live Music: Delilah West⎪Come enjoy their sounds at Maxline’s outdoor patio. Maxline Brewing features awesome beers and some of FoCo’s best food trucks.
Delilah West is a Colorado band based in Fort Collins. Their music has a jam band feel, covering many music genres, with influences from Grateful Dead, Beatles, The Byrds, Neil Young, Bob Dylan, The Rolling Stones, Original music and much more! Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Dr #190, Fort Collins, CO
Wine+Chocolate Pairing⎪Join for a decadent wine and Chocolate pairing featuring The Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory. They will take you on a sweet tour from of decadent sweets, and fine wine! Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 West Highway 34, Loveland, CO
Friday, May 14
Eastman Park River Experience Grand Opening⎪Come float! Mark your calendar for Friday, May 14, at 4 p.m., and join for the grand opening celebration of Windsor’s Eastman Park River Experience. The Eastman Park River Experience is a local outdoor adventure area featuring a river-mile devoted to kayaking, canoeing and tubing with a dedicated float launch and take out area. The event is sure to be a splish splashing good time. 7025 Eastman Park Drive, Windsor, CO
Live Music: Headfirst⎪The Lyric, 1209 N College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Live Comedy: Jackie Kashian ⎪Jackie Kashian has been doing standup for over 35 years. Last heard on NPR and seen on HBO’s 2DopeQueens, her albums have been #1 on Amazon, iTunes and have over 10 million listens on Spotify and Pandora. She has two podcasts; The Dork Forest (since 2006) where she talks with people about what they love to do, think about and collect. She also has a podcast with Laurie Kilmartin where they talk about the thing they both love to do and think about… standup comedy. It is called The Jackie and Laurie Show. The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins CO
Live Theatre: EAST OF THE SUN & WEST OF THE MOON⎪An epic story of rags to riches, hags to heroism, trolls and true love, magic and mystery, curses and quests. A grand adventure to a world of fantasy and imagination brought to life with puppetry, special effects and stage magic. The Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO
Saturday, May 15
Spring Plant Sale⎪This is their largest fundraiser of the year! The Look Both Ways office has an office garden, it’s one of the perks 
When they start the seedlings for the garden they do some extra for the sale. The first person to buy plants also gets a crowler of their choice from Aleworks, on us! Hope to see you there! Noon-2pm. Loveland Aleworks, 118 W 4th St, Loveland, CO
Bookmobile Day⎪Happy Tails and Traveling Tales to you!Whether our bookmobile is in your neighborhood, at your school, or at your favorite community event, the trusty mobile library meets you where you are to engage with literacy and build connections.Celebrate Bookmobile Day this May 15 at Boardwalk Park in Windsor, where you’ll experience bookmobiles past and present. Did you know that burros (small donkeys) are used to bring books to patrons in Colombia? It’s true! We’ll have our own biblioburro on hand for you to take pictures with. Boardwalk Park, 100 N 5th St, Windsor, CO
FireDance Festival at RainDance⎪FireDance Festival is a full day filled of outdoor activity brought to you by RainDance, RainDance Metropolitan District, and the Colorado Eagles.We’re talkin’
• dozens of street artists
• pyrotechnics
• acrobatics and aerialists
• inflatable hockey games
• neighborhood watch party for the Colorado Eagles hockey game on a 30′ LED screen
• ‘Ring of Fire’ $250 Cash Prize Giveaways
• And more. It’s a day you’ll never want to end… So they are lighting up the night’s sky with a coordinated drone light show, fireworks, and bonfire. That’s right, a bonfire. noon-11pm. RainDance. 1722 Heirloom Dr, Windsor, CO
Body Mind Spirit Celebration⎪60 Vendors • 30 Performers • 35 Psychics & Healers! Featuring Natural Health • Personal Growth and Metaphysics!!! • Daily Entry $7 • Bring a Friend to Colorado’s Legendary Metaphysical Celebration & Discover the Festival of ALL Things Holistic! 10am-7pm. The Hilton, 425 W Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO
Spring Clean Up and Appreciation Day⎪Spring cleaning? Let our Clean Up Day help! The Town of Timnath invites you to donate or dispose of those items in your home, garage or shed that you need to get rid of! 8am-noon.
This event will offer the services listed in the link for residents to utilize on a first-come, first-served basis until filled. Timnath Community Park, 5500 Summerfields Pkwy, Timnath, CO
Live Comedy: Jackie Kashian ⎪Jackie Kashian has been doing standup for over 35 years. Last heard on NPR and seen on HBO’s 2DopeQueens, her albums have been #1 on Amazon, iTunes and have over 10 million listens on Spotify and Pandora. She has two podcasts; The Dork Forest (since 2006) where she talks with people about what they love to do, think about and collect. She also has a podcast with Laurie Kilmartin where they talk about the thing they both love to do and think about… standup comedy. It is called The Jackie and Laurie Show. The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins CO
Live Theatre: EAST OF THE SUN & WEST OF THE MOON⎪An epic story of rags to riches, hags to heroism, trolls and true love, magic and mystery, curses and quests. A grand adventure to a world of fantasy and imagination brought to life with puppetry, special effects and stage magic. The Lincoln Center, 417 West Magnolia Street, Fort Collins, CO
Astronomy & Skygazing⎪8:30-10:30pm. Please arrive on time–the gate closes right at the program start time and parking is not allowed on the road outside the gate. Pets are not permitted at Bobcat Ridge Natural Area. Because of current restoration efforts, no wandering will be allowed outside of the parking lot area. REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Please bring binoculars if you have them! It will make star viewing easier. Bobcat Ridge, 10184 Co Rd 32C, Loveland, CO
Sunday, May 16
Women’s Self Defense+Wine⎪Partake in a class that Trent has been teaching for over 25 years. He has guest taught in Maui, as well as, hosting his own classes in various locations. These two classes will fill you with strategic information as well as practical skills. This first class will begin with a light warm up and meditation while he covers basics which include; how to harness the will to fight and when it is best to escape. He will then go over basic techniques to teach you how to block, expound briefly on philosophy as the mental aspects are more important than the physical skills. The class will conclude with some hand strike techniques, brief discussion on law, kicks, and time for questions. Sweet Heart Winery, 5500 West Highway 34, Loveland, CO
Live Music: David Miner⎪Join David Miner for a night of acoustic country and Western music. 4pm. The Forge Publick House, 255 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO
Live Music: SCHOOL OF ROCK – BRITISH INVASION / BEST OF THE 80’S⎪British Invasion / Best of the 80’sSchool of Rock Fort Collins – For over 20 years they have offered an unmatched experience that uniquely combines individual instruction, an advanced curriculum with method books and app, performance experiences and a community that is inclusive, encouraging and inspiring! The Aggie Theatre, 204 S College Ave, Fort Collins, CO
Trivia Night⎪The most unique trivia competition in Colorado! All questions crafted and curated by host Tobias Livingston. This off-the-walls trivia battle will feature awesome prizes including drinks, gift cards to local businesses, and TICKETS to Comedy Fort shows!! Completely FREE to play. Limit 4 people per team. First question starts at 5:30! The Comedy Fort, 167 N College Ave, Fort Collins CO
