LOVELAND
Day of Prayer
Loveland will observe the annual National Day of Prayer at 6 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at the Loveland Police & Courts building, 810 E. 10th St.
Community members are welcome to attend to pray for the nation, state, county and cities.
For details, visit nationaldayofprayer.org or facebook.com/events/1489410362788545.
Additionally, No Ordinary Grandmas will have a National Day of Prayer observance at 10 a.m. May 7 in the Connecting Center at LifeSpring Church, 743 S. Dotsero Drive.
Guest speaker Marguerite Hermanson will address a gathering for all grandmothers about praying for our country and grandchildren who give both joy and challenges. She served in Christian education, youth and women’s ministry for over 55 years and helped launch Community Bible Study ministry.
For details and to RSVP, contact Eileen Maelzer, 970-593-8361 or Marilyn Rebarchek 608-781-3278.
Bells of the Rockies
Bells of the Rockies will present “Through Music We …,” highlighting the many special ways music touches lives, at 4-5 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Mountain View Presbyterian Church, 2500 N. Garfield Ave.
The group also will perform at 4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Our Saviors Lutheran Church, 1800 21st. Ave. in Greeley, and at 7:30 p.m. Thursday, June 11, at Embassy Suites in Loveland when the Handbell Musicians of America Festival takes place June 11-14 in Loveland.
Admission is free, but a freewill offering is welcome.
For details, visit bellsoftherockies.org.
Art Opening
An artist showcase will be held Wednesday, May 6, To the Fives Taproom, 423 N. Cleveland Ave.
Caitlin May will showcase her paintings, jewelry and pottery, and Sol Pride will provide music at 7-9 p.m., offering positively messaged original reggae, funk and jam from international recording artist Carlton Pride and his Colorado band Sol Pride.
Pride was formerly signed by the Marleys and headliner of the Bob Marley festival, and Charley’s reggae rebel son.
For details, visit tothefivestaproom.square.site.
Singing Workshop
Northern Colorado Performing Arts will offer a Free Musical Theater Vocal Toolkit Singing Workshop for ages 11-18 at 10-11 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at the theater at 575 N. Denver Ave.
Students will learn how to sing strong, high-energy moments with more comfort and control (including belt/mix basics), make lyrics clearer and tell the story more effectively and keep voices feeling good through busy rehearsal and performance weeks.
Students should come ready to move, sing and try new things — no solo singing required.
For details or to sign up, visit nocopa.org.
Guided Bird Walk
Two volunteer birders with Loveland Open Lands and Trails will offer a Guided Bird Walk at 8-10 a.m. Saturday, May 2, at River’s Edge Natural Area, 960 W. First St.
Watch for resident and migratory bird species, including raptors, songbirds and waterfowl, as they move through the area during spring migration, or stay to nest. Leaders will help spot birds and give tips for identification.
The leisurely walk around the ponds is about 1 mile long.
Binoculars, water, sun protection and comfortable walking shoes are recommended. Meet by the large kiosk map at the main parking lot.
The walk is recommended for ages 10-plus with an adult.
Register at offero.cityofloveland.org.
FORT COLLINS
Blues Behind Bars
A Blues Behind Bars Fundraiser will be held at 8:30-10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at 830 North, 830 N. College Ave.
Blues Behind Bars is both a band and a nonprofit organization. Starting in 2009 BBB began playing concerts in Colorado prisons, has toured the Nebraska prisons system and written many songs with inmates. Its mission is to build bridges through the arts.
The group will perform songs written behind bars along with some of the classic blues that shaped American pop music.
A $10 donation is suggested.
For details, visit chipperslanes.thundertix.com/events/262905.
‘Runes’
Zikr Dance Ensemble presents “Runes” at 7-9 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at Bas Bleu Theatre, 401 Pine St.
Showcasing an international cast of world class dancers, the show will explore the power and transformative energies of some of history’s iconic symbols and the light code language of the future.
Zikr will also reprise internationally acclaimed Belgian choreographer Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui’s “In Memoriam” pas de deux, along with Tomm Ruud’s “Mobile” and Zikr’s signature work and audience favorite, “In Your Eyes.”
Tickets are $27.96-$38.52.
For details, visit zikrdance.ticketbud.com.
ChildSafe Gala
The Celebration of Healing Gala for ChildSafe will be held at 6-10 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at the Colorado State University, Lory Student Center Ballroom, 1101 Center Ave Mall.
The event will honor the legacy, leadership and lasting impact of those who built ChildSafe’s foundation over the last 40 years and the community that continues to carry it forward.
Tickets are $125, available at e.givesmart.com/events/NwS.
Star Wars Day
Celebrate Star Wars Day May the 4th at 4:30-7:30 p.m. Monday, in person and virtual, at Totally 80’s Pizza & Museum, 2567 S. Shields St., Unit 4C.
The event will feature “Star Wars”-themed face painting and balloon light sabers, “Star Wars” decor and memorabilia on display. Meet Darth Vader, Chewbacca, Boba Fett and Stormtroopers all live and in person.
Admission is free; no purchase or tickets required.
For details, visit facebook.com/events/26275143972155393.
Front Range Players
The Front Range Chamber Players will present “Concert No. 6 Fort Collins: Ivy Street Ensemble and Friends” at 7-9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, at Fort Collins High School, McNeal Auditorium, 3400 Lambkin Way.
The Ivy Street Ensemble (Cathy Peterson, flute; Erik Peterson, violin; Phillip Stevens, viola; and Elizabeth Freimuth, french horn, will perform music by Mullikin, Bach and Hummel.
Tickets are $39.19, available at frontrangechamberplayers.org/20265-program.
Radio Open House
KRFC 88.9 FM will hold a Community Open House at 4-6 p.m. Thursday, April 30, at the station at 619 S. College Ave. No. 2.
The drop‑in event will offer a behind‑the‑scenes look at what community‑powered radio looks like in 2026, including a look at the live performance studio and chance to meet the DJs.
Light food and beverages will be provided.
KRFC is an independent, locally operated station.
Admission is free. RSVP to justinc@krfcfm.org.
Big Brew Day
Big Brew Day will take place at 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Brew Fort, 309 S. Summit View Drive, Unit 1.
The event will feature homebrewing demos, hands-on learning and pro-level tips from area brewers, including The Liquid Poets and The Weiz Guys. Those who are new to brewing or dialing in their process can ask questions and pick up tips and tricks from award-winning brewers.
Admission is free.
For details, visit facebook.com/events/901575829525682.
Art Week Fort Collins
Art Week Fort Collins is taking place May 1-9 with guided tours, workshops and shows to celebrate the arts downtown.
Art in Public Places will be leading two tours, a Public Art Walking Tour at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, May 5, and a Super Tour! History, Murals and Public Art Downtown at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 6, both for ages 12-plus.
Both are free. Reserve a spot and see other offerings during the week at fcmuralproject.org/art-week.
Plant Swap & Sale
Hope Roots’ Annual Plant Swap & Sale will be held at 1-3 p.m. Saturday, May 2, at Hope Roots, 109 Cameron Drive, Unit A.
The Plant Swap will be held at 1-2 p.m. Participants will get a ticket for every item they bring to the swap. Arrive before 1:30 p.m. with swap items. At 1:30 p.m tickets will be drawn and participants can pick any item from the swap tables.
After the swap concludes, the remaining plants will be available to purchase for any donation. Some special plant items (donated by sponsors) will only be available in the sale and may be offered as silent auction items.
The plant sale benefits the work of Hope Roots, which seeks to create better access to trauma recovery services in Colorado.
For details, visit hoperoots.org/events/plantswap.
GREELEY
Bear Fest
The Bear Fest 2026 concert is moving off campus and into downtown Greeley with a kickoff at 6 p.m. Friday, May 1, at Ninth Street Plaza.
It will include vendors, games, activities and music from a lineup of student musicians at local venues. The main stage also opens at 6 p.m. with a student DJ, followed by a Battle of the Bears competition at 7 p.m. and indie artist headliner Thomas Day (a semifinalist from season 15 of “America’s Got Talent”) closing the event at 8:30-9:30 p.m.
Admission is free.
For details, including the full schedule, visit unco.edu/bear-fest.
