LOVELAND
‘Les Miserables’
Lost Marbles Theatrics will present “Les Miserables” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.
In this non-musical dramatic adaptation of Victor Hugo’s beloved classic, Lost Marbles Theatrics presents a powerful story of redemption and revolution. Newly released after 19 years in prison for stealing a loaf of bread, the embittered Jean Valjean is transformed by a selfless act of grace and embarks on a lifelong journey to become an honest and compassionate man, while being relentlessly pursued by the unyielding Inspector Javert.
Set in post-revolutionary France, Les Miserables is a captivating tale of idealism, justice, heartbreaking loss and the triumph of the human spirit.
Tickets are $20.
For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
‘School of Rock’
Northern Colorado Performing Arts will present “School of Rock: The Musical (Young Actors Edition)” at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the theater at 575 N. Denver Ave.
Tickets are $18 in advance or $20 at the door for adults, and $16/$18 for students.
For details, visit nocopa.org.
‘Seussical Jr.’
Find Your Light will present “Seussical Jr. The Musical” at Performances at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 11, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 12, at Mountain View High School, 3500 Mountain Lion Drive.
Adult tickets are $20 and kids ages 3-12 are $15.
For details visit findyourlightnoco.com.
Berthoud Bash
The 17th annual Berthoud Bash Twist & Shout will take place at 6 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Embassy Suites by Hilton, 4705 Clydesdale Parkway.
The 1950s sock hop–themed night will feature dinner, dancing and live and silent auctions to raise funds for local schools.
Tickets are $90.
For details, visit berthoudschoolsfund.org/berthoud-bash.
Hope Blooms
A Hope Blooms Fashion Show to benefit House of Neighborly Service will take place at 6:30-8 p.m. Friday, April 17, at HNS, 1511 E. 11th St.
It will feature a runway show, shopping, community stories, desserts and beverages.
Find upcycled clothing treasures from Treasure Exchange, as well as purses and accessories.
Tickets are $25, available at honservice.org/events-resources/hope-blooms.html.
Pruning Talk
Colorado State University Master Gardeners Lecture Series will offer a program on pruning at noon-1 p.m. April 17, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., in the Gertrude Scott
Master Gardener Frank Lancaster will discuss effective pruning and care techniques for trees and shrubs to support plant health, prevent disease, improve safety, enhance flowering and fruiting, and boost the overall beauty of our landscape.
Registration is not required.
For details, visit lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Loveland Connection
Sgt. Steve Colburn, a K9 handler and nationally certified instructor, will speak to the Loveland Connection group at 10 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at All Saints Episcopal Church, 3448 N. Taft Ave.
He has handled dogs for many years with patrol, SWAT and search and rescue teams, in multiple detection disciplines including narcotics, explosives and gun odors.
The Loveland Police Department K9 Unit consists of five dog teams and is responsible for 24/7 coverage for the city of Loveland. The team will complete a demo on the various disciplines the K9’s are trained/certified to perform.
The program is open to the public.
For details, contact Kitty Ellison, 970-581-5312.
Goodtimes Dance
Goodtimes Dance Club will hold its April Dance with the Colorado Swing Band at 6:30-10 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Pulliam Community Building, 545 N. Cleveland Ave.
Guests are welcome.
A quick group dance lesson will take place at 6:30-7 p.m. and the dance starts at 7 p.m.
Ice water is available and attendees can bring their own non-alcoholic drink.
Admission is $25 per person, or $10 per student age 14 or older with school ID, payable online at bit.ly/4oxYCEl.
Thomas Jefferson Talk
Doug McCormick will give a talk on “Thomas Jefferson’s Tombstone Epitaph” for the Loveland Historical Society at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave.
The epitaph reads: “Here was buried Thomas Jefferson, author of the Declaration of American Independence, of the Statute of Virginia for religious freedom, and father of the University of Virginia.” “Because by these,” he explained, “as testimonials that I have lived, I wish most to be remembered.“
The Loveland Historical Society monthly programs in 2026 are focusing on our national history during our 250th year as a country.
For details, visit lovelandhistorical.org/event-details/april-program-1.
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.
AAUW Flower Sale
AAUW’s Loveland branch 2026 Flower Sale, the group’s signature spring fundraising event, is now under way and accepting orders through Friday.
Proceeds provide scholarships for young women living in Loveland and Berthoud areas pursuing education beyond high school. In support of local small businesses, all flowers are grown by a family-owned Larimer County nursery.
For details or to place an order, visit loveland-co.aauw.net, call 440-371-0910 or contact any AAUW member.
Pick-up date for flowers will be Saturday, May 9. Payment by check is due at the time of placement.
JOHNSTOWN
‘Anything Goes’
Candlelight Dinner Playhouse, 4747 Marketplace Drive, will present “Anything Goes,” opening Thursday, April 16.
Dinner seating starts at 6 p.m. with the shows at 7:30 p.m. Thursday-Saturday nights. Saturday and Sunday matinees have dinner seating at noon and the show starts at 1:30 p.m.
The musical follows Billy Crocker’s hilarious journey of love and mistaken identities, and features Cole Porter classics.
The show runs through June 14.
Adult tickets are $84.50-$93.50; ages 12-18 are $65 and 12 and under are $55, plus ticket fees.
For details, call 970-744-3747 or visit coloradocandlelight.com.
FORT COLLINS
‘The Gold Rush’
Join the Fort Collins Symphony (FCS), under the direction of Maestro Wes Kenney, for a special screening of “The Gold Rush” with live orchestral accompaniment at 7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
Starring and created by legendary filmmaker Charlie Chaplin, this beloved 1925 silent film classic follows a lone prospector as he braves the harsh Yukon wilderness in search of gold, adventure, and love. It is widely regarded as one of the greatest silent films ever made.
Fort Collins Comic Con will be on-site hosting a themed photo booth, offering audience members a chance to capture the spirit of the era.
Tickets are $28-$49 for adults, and $10 for students and children, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
Big Top Parade Dance
The Square Dusters will hold a Big Top Parade dance at 5:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Club Tico, 1599 City Park Drive.
It also is the club annual meeting and potluck. Dinner will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by an evening of dancing. Caller will be Lynn Strobel and our cuer is Mitchell Thompson. Rounds will start at 7 p.m. and squares at 7:30 p.m.
Non-dancing visitors are welcome at no charge. The suggested donation is $10 for visiting dancers and $9 for member dancers.
For details, call Chris Kelly, 970-342-1823, or visit squaredusters.com.
FoCo Book Fest
FoCo Book Fest (Fort Collins Book Fest) will take place at 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, April 17, and 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Saturdays, April 11 and April 18, at Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway.
The annual celebration of literature, creativity and storytelling includes author talks, book marketplaces, panel discussions, writing workshops and hands-on creative crafts.
Admission is free.
For details, visit focobookfest.org.
Horticulture Exhibit
Colorado State University Libraries will present a new exhibit, “Outstanding in Our Field: CSU’s Impact on Colorado Horticulture,” on view through spring 2027 in CSU’s Morgan Library, 1201 Center Ave. Mall, on the second floor in the Archives & Special Collections area.
The exhibit details the deep and enduring relationship between Colorado State University and horticulture, tracing CSU’s lasting impact on food and flower production in Colorado and throughout the world.
It shows how CSU’s Experiment Station and Extension Service have been at the heart of this agricultural legacy, equipping farmers, growers, and producers throughout Colorado with research-backed knowledge and hands-on training.
The exhibit draws on materials held in CSU’s Archives and Special Collections to tell a story of scientific innovation, community partnership, and agricultural transformation across more than a century.
“Outstanding in Our Field” is free and open to the public.
For details, visit lib.colostate.edu.
Kindness Matters
Jessup Farm Artisan Village invites the community to come together for a celebration of compassion and connection through its “Kindness Matters” initiative Monday, April 13, through the end of the month.
The event will support Animal Friends Alliance, a local organization dedicated to providing comprehensive, compassionate care for animals in need.
Community members are encouraged to drop off needed supplies at participating Jessup Farm businesses in the 1900 block of Jessup Drive. Donations will directly benefit the animals cared for by Animal Friends Alliance.
Requested donation items include bleach, laundry pods, paper towels, toilet paper, dish pods, hand soap, hand sanitizer, dog leashes/harnesses/toys, cat food, wet dog food, Churu, large rawhide free chews/rolls, soft dog treats, canned chicken in water, brown paper bags, lint rollers, spray cheese, potty pads and flashlights.
For details, visit jessupfarm.com.
NoCo Clown Show
April’s Foolz NoCo Clown Show will take place at 7-8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 11, at the Fort Collins Circus Center, 2536 Midpoint Drive.
It will be a family-friendly clown and variety circus show. Feel free to dress in your own circus attire.
Tickets start at $12.51, and are available at eventbrite.com.
Senior Care Talk
Riverside Home Care will present Navigating Care Together: A Community Conversation on Senior Care at 9 a.m. Tuesday, April 14, at Pathways, 305 Carpenter Road.
Families caring for an older loved one often find themselves navigating unfamiliar territory — wondering what support looks like, when to ask for help, and how to ensure their loved one’s dignity, independence and quality of life are honored along the way.
The program is a free, educational event designed to bring families, caregivers and community partners together in a supportive and approachable setting.
For details, visit facebook.com/events/1424065725771181.
NOCO Urban Ultra
The NOCO Urban Ultra run will take place Sunday, April 12, starting at the Poudre River Trail, 1801 Seminole Drive.
The long-distance race takes you on a sprawling tour of Northern Colorado via the picturesque Poudre River Trail, with 50-mile or 100-mile options, and can be run individually or as a team.The 100 mile race is a unique blend of an in person and virtual event:
Participants will run 50 miles on Sunday, with the 50-mile distance race, and complete the other 50 miles on their own within the seven day span of the event. The “virtual” miles can be completed on the Poudre Trail or any other location of your choosing, with results being submitted through the race website.
Cost is $133.50-$175.90.
Sign up at runsignup.com/Race/CO/Bellvue/NOCOUrbanUltra.
WINDSOR
‘Sylvia’
Indigo Theatre Co, will stage its inaugural production, “Sylvia” by A.R. Gurney, at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 17-18, and 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, at Windsor Community Playhouse, 561 E. Garden Drive, Unit A.
The play is a witty, warm and deeply human comedy about a midlife crisis and a stray dog, in which the dog is played by a human.
Tickets are $35.98.
For details, visit indigotheatreco.com.
STEM Adventures
STEM Adventures will be offered at 5-7 p.m. Friday, April 17, at Kiddie Academy of Windsor, 4701 Oakmont St.
Little learners can explore STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) through playful activities, interactive games and creative challenges specially designed for them. The Fossil Ridge High School Ridgebotics team will be demonstrating their robot, and there will be science experiments and a chance to learn about Ozobots and brain Architecture.
Children must be accompanied by an adult.
For details, call 970-800-8802 or visit kiddieacademy.com/academies/windsor.
GREELEY
‘Side Show’
Aims Community Theater will present “Side Show” at 7 p.m. Fridays, 1 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturdays and 1 p.m. Sundays, April 17-26, at Ed Beaty Hall Theater at the Greeley Campus, 5203 W. 20th St.
The Tony-nominated musical is based on the true story of Daisy and Violet Hilton, conjoined twins who rose from a carnival sideshow to the heights of vaudeville stardom. The show offers a soaring score and an unforgettable story about acceptance, connection and what it means to belong.
Tickets are $15, available at aims.co/side-show-tix.
‘Swan Lake’
Classical Arts Entertainment will present “Swan Lake”at 7 p.m. Thursday, April 16, at Union Colony Civic Center, 701 10th Ave.
The production features ballet artists from around the world and all-new, hand-painted sets and over 200 custom-designed scenery elements, transforming the stage into a dreamlike landscape.
Tickets are $47-$70.
For details, call 970-356-5000 or visit ucstars.com.
Fascism Talk
Aims History Professor Michael Booker will present “The 25 Ingredients of Fascism” at noon-1:30 p.m. Monday, April 13, at the Aims Community College Welcome Center, 4901 W. 20th St.
He will offer a framework for identifying the recurring social, political and psychological elements that gave rise to fascist authoritarian political movements in the 20th and early 21st centuries. This presentation will explore how fascism emerges from a volatile mix of nationalism, propaganda, scapegoating, anti-intellectualism and the personality cult of a seemingly infallible leader. Each of the 25 ingredients of fascism illustrates the mechanisms through which fascists manipulate fear, exploit identity and erode democratic institutions.
Admission is free.
For details, visit events.aims.edu/event/the-25-ingredients-of-fascism.
