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Things to do in the Loveland area on Friday: Music, comedy, theater and much more

The Friends of the Loveland Public Library will hold their Spring Used Book Sale May 1-3.  (Loveland Reporter-Herald file)
The Friends of the Loveland Public Library will hold their Spring Used Book Sale May 1-3. (Loveland Reporter-Herald file)
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Billy Currington: 7:30 p.m., Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. The country artist is known for “People Are Crazy,” “Good Directions” and “Must Be Doin’ Somethin’ Right.” $68.39-$93.13, treventscomplex.com/blue-arena.

Rondell Sheridan: 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The comedian is best known for his role of Victor Baxter on“That’s So Raven” and appearances on “The Tonight Show.” $30-$45, 970-962-2120, rialtotheatercenter.org.

Loveland Orchestra — “Sunset”: 7:30 p.m., Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland. At 7 p.m., Conductor Dr. Luciano R. Silvestri Jr.will discuss the music in the program.  $10-$15, lovelandorchestra.simpletix.com.

“Pippin the Musical”: 7  p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 1-2 and May 8-9, Northern Colorado Performing Arts, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland.  The young prince Pippin is in search of the secret to true happiness and fulfillment. Parental discretion advised for ages 13 and younger. $16-$18 in advance or $18-$20 at the door, nocopa.org.

Find Your Light — “Cabaret”: 7 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive, Loveland. $20, findyourlightnoco.com/product-page/cabaret-tickets.

Friends of the Loveland Public Library Spring Book Sale: 3-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Sunday, McKee Building at The Ranch, 5260 Arena Circle, Loveland. Friday is open to Friends members only. Memberships available at the door starting at $15. friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.

May Day Spring Garden Party: 4-6 p.m., High Plains Environmental Center, 2698 Bluestem Willow Drive, Loveland. Hands-on activities, including a traditional maypole, flower crowns and baskets, seasonal treats and more. Free, register at eventbrite.com.

Live Music with Parish Heights: 6:30-8:30 p.m., 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Free, the120barandgrill.com.

Live Music with Marzo Viente: 7-10 p.m., To the Fives Taproom & Lounge, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Tothefivestaproom.square.site.

Live Music with Duey Weibel: 6 p.m., Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.

Pub Quiz Night: 6:30-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.

Chess Games: 1-4:30 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The community is welcome to drop in to play chess with others in the Senior Center Recreation Lobby. Free, 970-962-2783.

Drop-In Table Tennis: 1:30-4 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. 970-962-2783.

Drop-In Open Craft and Connect: 2-4 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland.  Bring your own crafts, games and projects to work on. 970-962-2783.

Bingo: 7-9 p.m., Bingo Planet, 281 E. 29th St., Loveland. Benefits Fort Collins Lions Club charitable activities. $10. Email info@fortcollinslions.org.

Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: drop off 8:30-11 a.m. at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. Free, 970-460-6451, email laundry@homewardalliance.org.

Laugh! for a Cause: 5:30-7:30 p.m., Grace Place, 375 Meadowlark Drive, Berthoud. Comedian and Animal Planet star Kevin Fitzgerald will perform with funds going to support single-parent families in the area. $75, pearlpromise.org/laughforacause.

Public Stargazing Night: 8-10 p.m., Bunyan Observatory at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, 224 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. The observatory is a working replica of the courtyard astronomical observatory that banker John Bunyan built at his Berthoud home in 1933. Free, berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/events/month.

Free to Play Texas Hold-em Poker: 6-9 p.m., Bradford’s Grub & Grog, 335 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. 970-344-5492, rockymountainpokervenues.com.

Debut Theatre Company — “The Odyssey”: 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 1 p.m. Sunday, Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. Family-friendly production with puppets of all sizes and over 60 mortal and mythological characters performed by 16 young actors. $15, lctix.com.

SOAP Troupe (Slightly Older Adult Players) Spring Show: 1:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m., Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive, Fort Collins. $10, fcgov.com/recreation/special-events.

“Fashion Reframed” Fashion Show Opening Reception: 5-7 p.m., Lory Student Center – University Ballroom and Lounge, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, Fort Collins. Original garments and products designed by Design and Merchandising students. $75 for the VIP Reception and Fashion Show, and $15 for students. Fashion show general admission $25, csutix.universitytickets.com.

Wild Rose Mustang Advocacy — Denim & Diamonds Gala: 6-10 p.m., Rio Grande Restaurant’s Agave Room, 149 W. Mountain Ave.,Fort Collins.  With dinner, music, program, silent and live auctions and more to benefit the horse group. $75-$100, wildrosemagic.org.

Square Dusters Dance Club May Day Madness: 7-9:30 p.m., Club Tico, 1599 City Park Drive, Fort Collins. Suggested donation $10 for visiting dancers and $9 for member dancers. Free to nondancing observers. squaredusters.com.

First Friday Artwalk: 6-9 p.m., downtown Fort Collins. Self-guided walking tour celebrating visual art and musical performances. Free, bit.ly/3fu7l8y.

Erica Rhodes: 6 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. $25, comedyfortcollins.com.

First Friday Art Walk SpeakOut Journal Launch & Reading: 6-9 p.m., Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. Free, globalvillagemuseum.org.

Northern Colorado Potters Guild Spring Sale: 3-8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sunday, Northside Aztlan Community Center, 112 E. Willow St., Fort Collins. Ceramics, arts and crafts by 35 local artisans. nocopottersguild.org.

Windsor Middle School Drama Club – “Moana Jr.”: 7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Windsor High Auditorium, 1100 W. Main St., Windsor. $10 general admission and $7 for seniors, students and military, bit.ly/4csgRpw.

2026 Mural Grant Tour Kickoff: 4-5 p.m., Art and Heritage Center, 116 Fifth St., Windsor. windsorgov.com/calendar.aspx?EID=7644.

The Bear Fest 2026: 6 p.m., Ninth Street Plaza, Greeley. Battle of the Bears competition is at 7 p.m. on the main stage, with indie artist headliner Thomas Day at 8:30-9:30 p.m. Free,  unco.edu/bear-fest.

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