LOVELAND
Governors Art Show
The Colorado Governor’s Art Show and Sale will open with a gala at 5-8 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave.
In recognition of America’s 250th anniversary, Colorado’s 150th anniversary, and the 35th annual Colorado Governor’s Art Show & Sale, Gov. Jared Polis will present the 250/150/35 Governor’s Legacy Art Award to an artist he selects whose work reflects Colorado’s shared past, present and future.
The Governor’s Art Show is presented by the Loveland and Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs, in conjunction with the Loveland Museum, and will be on display Saturday, April 25, through Saturday, June 6.
Some of Colorado’s top fine artists, who work in sculpture, mixed media, oil, pastel, watercolor and acrylics, have been selected to showcase their works in the show.
Local artists whose works will be on display include Lorri Acott, Jane DeDecker, Daniel Glanz, J.R. Hess, Kirsten Kokkin, Stephen Landis, George Lundeen, Rosetta, Elizabeth Rouland, Adam Schultz, Cydney Springer and J. Christopher White of Loveland; Diane Mason and Richard Rodriguez of Berthoud; Ryan Kennedy of Johnstown; Andrew Meade and Scott Ruthven of Fort Collins; Crystal Despain of Windsor; and James Biggers and Cathy J. Goodale of Estes Park.
The show and sale will feature the in-person exhibit and both in-person and online fine art sales.
Fifteen show artists will participate in a live paint event at 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, May 31.
Exhibit admission is $7 for Loveland residents and $10 for nonresidents for ages 13-plus. Ages 12 and under are free.
Opening night gala tickets are $100.
All proceeds from the show will support community causes through the Loveland & Thompson Valley Rotary Clubs. Over $4 million has been distributed to Colorado artists, nonprofits, and art scholarships. The show has donated over $144,000 to the Thompson Education Foundation’s Resiliency Fund for Unhoused Youth since 2016.
For details, call 970-670-0335 or visit governorsartshow.org.
‘American Songbook’
The Loveland Choral Society will celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States and the 150th birthday of Colorado with a musical journey, “An American Songbook,” at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, and 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.
The singers will take the audience on a journey from sea to shining sea of the music that shapes our lives — like saying “Hurray for Hollywood,” feeling “On Top of the World” in our purple mountain majesties, or “Steppin’ Out on Broadway.”
Tickets are $27.
For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Loveland Concert Band
The Loveland Concert Band will conclude their winter/spring concert season, “Celebrating the Best of the Wind Band” with a “Masterworks” concert at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Sue E. Wall Auditorium at Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive.
Music selections will include “Children’s March,” Cajun folk songs, “El Camino Real,” Overture for Winds, “Washington Post March” and more.
Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
Watch for details for the band’s summer “Concerts in the Park” coming soon.
For details, visit lovelandconcertband.org.
Poetry Reading
The Loveland Poet Laureate Program will hold its monthly open mic for poetry at 6:30-8 p.m. Monday, April 20, at The Love Shack Mocktails, 120 E. Fourth St.
Local sound artist and poet Annmarie Fore, owner of The Resounding Well, is the MC. Those wishing to read (from their own work or that of others) should arrive early (6:15-6:30) to get in the lineup.
Readers are asked to and present only age-appropriate material based on who is in the audience. The first round will be limited to 5 minutes per person. Readers can participate in further rounds as time allows. The theme this month, which is totally optional, is “Beginnings.”
For details, visit lovelandpoetlaureate.org.
Sparta AVM 17
Sparta Sports & Entertainment will present the Sparta AVM 17 Combat Sports Show at 5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Blue Arena, 5290 Arena Circle.
The show features bare knuckle boxing, mixed martial arts, boxing, Muay Thai and kickboxing.
Tickets are $51.68-$193.93.
For details, visit treventscomplex.com/events.
Earth Day Cleanup
Larimer County Natural Resources Department will hold an Earth Day Litter Cleanup at 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25.
Volunteers who want to help keep Larimer County open spaces beautiful and litter-free will meet at the Department of Natural Resources Administration Offices near Carter Lake before heading out to nearby properties, including Carter Lake, Flatiron Reservoir, Pinewood Reservoir and Ramsay-Shockey Open Space.
A day parking pass & litter cleanup supplies will be provided.
Individuals, families, and groups are all welcome.
Registration is required.
For details, visit offero.larimer.org/Calendar.
Pickle Fest
For the Love of Pickles – Pickle Fest 2026 will take place at noon-8 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St.
Whether you’re a pickle enthusiast or just pickle-curious, the festival is packed with tangy fun, brews and pickle-themed surprises, vendors and live music.
Admission is free. Beer tickets are $7 per 12-ounce pour online in advance or $8 at the festival.
For details, visit lovelandaleworks.com/pickle-fest.
NOCO Half Marathon
The NOCO Half Marathon and 10K will start at 7 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Boyd Lake State Park, 4112 N. County Road 11C.
Choose from the Half Marathon (13.1 mile) or 10K (6.2 mile) for your run adventure. The flat course is on smooth paved walkways with about three quarters of a mile being off road, and offers lake and wildlife views and post race festivities.
Cost is $40-$85. For details or to register, visit breakawayathleticevents.com/noco-half-marathon.
PEO Flower Sale
PEO Chapter FL will hold its annual flower sale fundraiser at noon-4 p.m. Thursday, May 7, at Faith Church, 2707 N. Wilson Ave.
Hanging baskets, flowering pots and potted plants will be available. Flowers must be pre-ordered by May 1.
Funds raised will go for educational scholarships to deserving women in the Loveland area.
For details or to receive an order form contact Mary Ella Peterson at 970-667-6201 or maryella@questoffice.net.
BERTHOUD
Heroes Banners
The town of Berthoud is launching a Hometown Heroes Banner Program to honor local veterans and active-duty military members and build community pride.
Residents can take part in the program to celebrate the service and sacrifice of military personnel by sponsoring custom banners displayed in Berthoud’s downtown along Mountain Avenue.
The program is open to military members with ties to Berthoud who meet the requirements. Banners will be displayed from approximately Memorial Day through Veterans Day to honor veterans and those still serving.
The deadline to be included in this year’s banners is April 29.
Fees for the program have been waived for the 2026 season. In 2027, banner fees are anticipated to be $50 per banner and a new application must be submitted every year.
For details, visit Berthoud.org/HometownHeroes.
Arbor Day Event
Berthoud will celebrate Arbor Day with a tree planting at 9 a.m. Saturday, April 25, at Town Park, 200 N. Seventh St.
The event will commemorate Berthoud’s 43rd year as a Tree City USA. Refreshments will be available, and there will be drawings for prizes, including a Spring Snow Crabapple tree.
Winners of the Arbor Day Poster Contest will be announced.
For details, visit berthoud.org/1489/2026-Arbor-Day-Celebration.
Drug Take Back Day
The Drug Enforcement Agency’s National Medication Take Back Day will be held at 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, April 25, in several area communities.
Protect your family and the environment by responsibly disposing of your unneeded or expired prescription and over-the-counter medications.
The Larimer County Sheriff’s office will be stationed outside of Berthoud Town Hall, 807 Mountain Ave., and sites also will be set up at the police departments in Johnstown, Windsor and Milliken.
For details, visit dea.gov/takebackday.
FORT COLLINS
‘Chicago’
“Chicago: The Musical” will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 24, and 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, April 25-26, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
The tale of fame, fortune and all that jazz has been razzle-dazzling audiences on Broadway for 28 years and received six Tony awards.
Tickets are $35-$90, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
‘Shakespeare’
“Complete Works of William Shakespeare” by Adam Long, Daniel Singer and Jess Winfield will be presented at 7:30-9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 24-25, 2-4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, 7:30-9 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, April 30-May 2, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, May 3, at the UCA – University Theatre, 1400 Remington St. at Colorado State University.
Can the cast really cover 37 Shakespeare plays in less than two hours? The fast-firing comedy parodies all of the Shakespeare plays (plus the sonnets).
Cost is $20 adults, $15 ages 62-plus, $10 under 18, and free to CSU students.
For details, visit csuartstickets.universitytickets.com.
FoCoMX
FoCoMX, or Fort Collins Music eXperience, will take place Friday-Saturday, April 24-25, bringing more than 450 bands to 40-plus venues around Fort Collins.
The Fort Collins Musicians Association and Odell Brewing Co. sponsor the event celebrating the Northern Colorado music scene.
Tickets are $60 in advance or $75 the weekend of the event.
For details and a complete schedule of performers and venues, visit focoma.org/focomx.
‘Prost’ Concert
Rocky Mountain Chamber Singers will present “Prost! Songs of Ceremony and Celebration” at 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the First Presbyterian Church, 531 S. College Ave. in Fort Collins and at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Zion Lutheran Church, 815 E. 16th St. in Loveland.
The program explores the joy of community through choral masterpieces spanning centuries and cultures. From festive works by Hassler, Mozart and Britten to rollicking German folk songs meant to be sung together, RMCS celebrates life, music and the joy of gathering together.
Tickets are $25 for adults and $5 students/children.
For details, visit rockymountainchambersingers.org.
Howlin’ Blues Gala
The W.O.L.F. Sanctuary’s 2026 Gala, Howlin’ Blues will take place at 5-10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Marriott Fort Collins, 350 E. Horsetooth Road.
The evening will feature live blues music, dancing, dinner, drinks and both live and silent auctions — all to support the rescue and lifelong sanctuary for wolf dogs.
There also will be a chance to meet an animal ambassador.
Tickets are $125-$150.
For details, visit wolfsanctuary.co/wolf-gala-2026.
NoCo Record Show
The Northern Colorado Record Show will take place at 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Breckenridge Brewery, 1020 E. Lincoln Ave.
The event promises a new layout, more vendors and more beer.
For details,visit facebook.com/events/2034672590716737.
P.A.C.T. Dog Show
The P.A.C.T. Community Dog Show & Costume Contest will take place at 2-5 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at Maxline Brewing, 2724 McClelland Drive, No. 190.
The community fundraiser will support PACT Colorado (People and Animal Companions Together) with a dog show and costume contest, silent auction and networking.
Entry to the event is free. Registration for the costume contest/dog show is $100.
For details, visit pactcolorado.org.
Flying Pig 5K
The 17th annual Flying Pig 5K will take place at 9-11 a.m. Sunday, April 26, at Spring Canyon Park, 3156 S. Overland Trail.
The race is a fundraiser that will benefit children’s programs at Foothills Gateway, including the Family Support Services Program (FSSP).
People can run, walk or roll the course. Age group prizes will be awarded after the race. Kids are invited to join a special Piglet Race with games and prizes.
Bib pick up will be available the morning of the race at check-in starting at 7:30 a.m.
Both start and finish will be near the covered pavilion on the north side of the park. Use the South Overland Trail entrance for parking and accessing registration.
Walk-up registrations will be taken on race day from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m. The cost for walk-up registration is $40 and race giveaway will only be available while supplies last.
For details, visit foothillsgateway.org/event/2026flyingpig5k.
Parkinson’s Summit
The NoCo Thrive Together Parkinson’s Summit will take place at 9 a.m.-1:15 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive.
The gathering is for individuals living with Parkinson’s and their care partners. The summit centers on whole-person wellness, emphasizing the emotional, social and relational dimensions of life with Parkinson’s. It will include expert-led sessions and practical discussions designed to strengthen coping skills, deepen connection and empower both people with Parkinson’s and those who support them.
Admission is free, but people should register at parkinsonrockies.org/events.
‘Optimistic Personality Disorder’
Merit Kahn will present “Optimistic Personality Disorder” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
Described as the lovechild between a TED Talk and a tequila shot, it is a one-woman show built from real life, questionable choices, and the kind of stories you only share with your closest friends, from parenting fails to dating disasters and the everyday chaos of a woman who’s been through some things.
The show contains adult themes, and is best for ages 18-plus.
Tickets are $24-$40, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
Fairytale Ball
The Rams Without Borders Fundraiser — The Fairytale Ball will take place at 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday, April 25, at the Center for Creativity, 200 Mathews St.
The event will raise money for the organization’s continued work in El Salvador and upcoming projects in Guatemala.
In El Salvador, the RWB team helped to complete a water distribution system for the Las Tablas and El Pital communities. In addition, future work in these areas involves solar and sanitation. The Guatemala project includes a water tower, sanitation and solar teams to assist Utz Che, a local indigenous and community cooperative, in establishing a sustainable community center.
Tickets are $22-$30, available at eventbrite.com.
WINDSOR
Lee Hardin Live
Comedian Lee Hardin will perform at 7 p.m. Friday, April 24, at Windsor Community Playhouse, 561 E Garden Drive, Unit A.
He offers clever jokes and embarrassing stories in a clean comedy show fit for any audience.
Tickets are $37, available at windsorplayhouse.org.
Chamber Chorale
The Windsor Chamber Chorale will present its spring concert, “Let Me Be the Music,” at 4 p.m. Sunday, April 26, at Bethel Lutheran Church, 328 Walnut St.
The concert will feature choral music selections covering classical, folk, sacred, modern and even some fun contemporary.
Admission is free. Donations are accepted.
For details, visit windsorchamberchorale.com.
Volunteer Fair
The town of Windsor will hold its annual Windsor Volunteer Fair at 10 a.m.-noon Saturday, April 25, at the Boardwalk Community Park Pavillion, 100 N. Fifth St.
The free, family-friendly event invites residents and visitors to explore numerous volunteer opportunities with the town of Windsor and local nonprofit organizations. There is no registration required, and all are welcome.
In case of inclement weather, the event will be moved indoors to the Windsor Community Recreation Center, located at 250 N. 11th St.
For details, visit windsorgov.com/Volunteer.
