LOVELAND
Journey and Zeppelin
Dreamboat Annie presents Journey to the Heart of Zeppelin at 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.
The show features the music of Journey, Heart and Led Zeppelin.
Tickets are $24.
For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Lunar New Year
A Lunar New Year Celebration will take place at 2-5 p..m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St.
Presented in partnership with Heart & Sol, the family-friendly afternoon will be filled with food, games and interactive activities to welcome the Lunar New Year together.
Learn about the Year of the Fire Horse — what it represents, its energy and what it could mean for you in the year ahead.
For details, visit lovelandaleworks.com.
Stoutfest 2026
Stoutfest 2026 will take place at 1-4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Pulliam Community Building, 545 N. Cleveland Ave.
Join fellow stout lovers for an unforgettable afternoon filled with stouts, live entertainment, food trucks and interactive fun.
General admission is $52 and includes unlimited stout pours and a commemorative taster glass.
VIP admission is $77.50 and allows entry an hour early at noon.
The event is for ages 21-plus and ID is required at the door.
For details, visit verbotenbrewing.com/events-at-verboten-brewing.
‘Journey to Oz’
The entire theater can get swept away to Oz in “Journey to Oz,” an adaptation of the classic show, at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Rialto Theater Center, 228 E. Fourth St.
Sixteen audience members will be invited on stage to sing, act and dance in Emerald City alongside the actors. The entire audience will sing, create sound effects and respond as munchkins, crows and flying monkeys.
The show is suitable for families with 5-11 year olds.
Tickets are $30 for adults and $20 for kids.
For details, call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Wild Elderberries
A Wild Elderberries Concert will be held at 7-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Namaqua Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 745 E. Fifth St.
The Wild Elderberries will perform as part of a special NUUC Fundraiser.
The Front Range-based band from Colorado is known for their all-original music and will present a captivating blend of Americana, folk, rock, country, blues, and jazz. The members are: Bill Aspinwall — guitars and vocals, Bob Jefferies — mandolin and vocals, Sam Fuqua — bass, Jack Lainson — guitar, harmonica,and vocals, Steven Jackson — percussion.
Suggested donation: $20 ($5 for those under 18 years).
For details, visit namaquauu.org/event/wild-elderberries-concert-3.
History Talk
The Loveland Historical Society will hear a program on Abraham Lincoln at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Loveland Museum, 503 N. Lincoln Ave.
Kurtis Kelly, professional storyteller and creative performance speaker, will present the program
From his frontier boyhood, Lincoln grew alongside the new nation, a parallel journey that would put leadership and moral convictions to the test during America’s most fractured days. Drawing upon Lincoln’s letters and quotations, often amusing, always astute, Kelly will deliver a first-person portrayal of an American icon, culminating in the profound wisdom of the Gettysburg Address.
The program is free and open to the public; donations are accepted.
For details, call Sue Turner, 970-988-3951.
Issues on Tap
The Loveland Chamber of Commerce will present Issues on Tap at 4:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 16, at Verboten Brewing, 127 E. Fifth St.
The monthly talk will feature a conversation with two of the new Loveland city councilors, Ward 3 Councilor Caitlin Wyrick and Ward 4 Councilor Zeke Cortez.
Issues on Tap sessions promote civic and civil conversation and dialogue and are designed to help community members better understand current Loveland happenings while exploring issues and our vision for moving forward.
For details, call Bill Becker at 970-215-5999.
Tech Threats Talk
Tech Talks: Cyber Security Tech Threats – (Part 1) will be offered at 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave.
Learn how to spot your personal threat model, understand common attacks and attackers, and see how these issues impact individuals and society. The talk also will share where to find free resources and practical tools.
Part 2 will be held in March.
The talk is free; register at lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
MASONVILLE
Chili and Gospel Music
Buckhorn Presbyterian Church, 8762 N. County Road 27, will hold a chili luncheon and gospel jam Saturday, Feb. 21.
The women’s group at Buckhorn Church, will host the annual chili luncheon at noon-1:30 p.m. The cost is $8 for adults, $4 for children under 10. The meal includes chili or soup, cornbread, salad, dessert and a beverage.
The free bluegrass gospel jam will be held at 1-3 p.m. Local acoustic musicians are welcome to participate.
All proceeds from the event will be used to benefit local community needs.
For details, visit buckhornpres.org or contact Suzanne Weber at 970-667-2308 or buckhornpres@gmail.com.
BERTHOUD
Samuel Adams Talk
The Berthoud Historical Society will start its 2026 Spring Speaker Series with “The Radical Samuel Adams,” a talk by local historian Paul Flanders at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 17, at the McCarty-Fickel Home Museum, 645 Seventh St.
As the nation marks 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the talk will explore the life of one of America’s most influential Founding Fathers.
Flanders will discuss the ideas, convictions, and turbulent times that shaped Samuel Adams, who was among the first of the founding fathers to fully embrace the bold belief that the colonies must break from England. The talk will explore the passion, courage and radical thinking that helped shape the nation we live in today.
Admission is free; donations will be accepted.
For details, visit berthoudhistoricalsociety.org/speaker-series.
Seed Starting Talk
A program on Starting Seeds for Your Garden will be held at 2-3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave.
Learn how starting seeds indoors can give vegetable, herb and flower plans a head start so they can grow larger and have better harvests.
Cost is $10.
Register at berthoudlocal.wixsite.com/berthoudlocal.
FORT COLLINS
Paul Reiser
The Lincoln Center Laugh Riot Series will feature comedian and actor Paul Reiser at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia.
Voted one of the Top 100 Comedians of All Time by Comedy Central, Reiser returned to his comedy roots with last year’s release of “Life, Death and Rice Pudding,” his first standup special in over 30 years.
Tickets are $35-$91, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
‘Being Earnest’
Bas Bleu Theatre will present “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2:30 p.m. Sundays, Feb. 20-March 15, at the theater at 401 Pine St.
Written by Oscar Wilde, and directed by Steve Keim, “The Importance of Being Earnest” is widely regarded as one of the greatest comedies ever written.
Jack Worthing is living a double life. To escape his dull country existence, he has invented a younger brother called Earnest, whose scandalous behavior requires Jack to regularly travel to London. Once in the city, Jack becomes Earnest. He is in love with Gwendolyn Fairfax. When his best friend Algernon discovers that Jack has a secret identity and a beautiful niece Cecily, he heads down to the country posing as the notorious brother, leading to a farcical tangle of mistaken identities, tempestuous tea parties, rapidly shifting alliances and riotous revelations.
Friday, Feb. 20, will be a pay-what-you-will preview performance. For the remaining shows, tickets are $20/adult, $18/military and first responders, $10/student, $6/low income (contact the box office for details about this rate) and can be purchased at basbleu.org or by calling 970-498-8949.
Square Dusters
The Square Dusters Dance Club will present an entertaining Bear Encounters square dance at 7-9:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 at Club Tico, 1599 City Park Drive.
See what happens when friendly dancers and one famous bear meet up for an evening of music, laughter and lively figures on the floor. The caller will be Bear Miller and cuer is Mitchell Thompson. Rounds will start at 7 p.m. and squares at 7:30 p.m.
Nondancing visitors are welcome to watch at no charge. Donation for visiting dancers is $10, and member dancers pay $9.
For details, call Chris Kelly, 970-342-1823 or visit squaredusters.com.
Anime Workshop
A Turn Yourself Anime! Workshop will be offered at 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at Foothills Mall, 215 E. Foothills Parkway.
In the digital art workshop organized by the Louise Cutler Studio, participants can step into the world of anime and transform themselves into character.
The free workshop is offered as part of Black History Month. All are welcome.
Admission is free. To reserve a spot, visit eventbrite.com.
Soyeon Kate Lee
LC Live will present pianist Soyeon Kate Lee at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Lincoln Center Performance Hall, 417 W. Magnolia.
The Korean-American pianist won first prize inthe Naumburg International Piano Competition and the Concert Artist Guild International Competition.
Tickets are $18-$33, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
Grocery Story Band
KRFC 88.9FM & Yer Buddy Promotions will present The Grocery Story Band at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at the Lincoln Center Magnolia Theater, 417 W. Magnolia.
Founded by New Orleans legends John Magnie and Steve Amedee of the Subdudes, the eight-piece group features six vocalists and a band overflowing with energy and soul.
Tickets are $40, available at 970-221-6730 or lctix.com.
‘Being Earnest’
Bas Bleu Theatre will present the Oscar Wilde play “The Importance of Being Earnest,” opening Saturday, Feb. 21, at the theater at 401 Pine St.
The widely regarded comedy combines razor sharp wit, sparkling social satire and the most famous handbag in theater history.
The show will run through March 15.
Tickets are $20; students with ID are $10.
For details, visit basbleu.org.
Larimer Choral Society
Larimer Choral Society will present “The Sacred Veil” at 4 p.m.Sunday, Feb. 22, at the University Center for the Arts – Griffin Hall, 1400 Remington St.
The winter show is a poignant and deeply human meditation on love and loss.
The mission of the Larimer Chorale Society is to perform choral music at a high artistic standard, with an emphasis on masterworks, and to enrich and educate singers and audiences throughout Northern Colorado.
Tickets are $31.50 for adults, $26,50 for ages 63 and older, and free to kids 12 and under, and livestream tickets are $26.50, available at csuartstickets.universitytickets.com.
Winter Concert
Northern Colorado New Horizons Band’s Winter Concert will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 21, at First United Methodist Church, 1005 Stover St.
The Northern Colorado band has members from Loveland, Berthoud, Fort Collins, Windsor, Longmont and Mead.
It is made up of adults 50 years of age and older.
Admission is free; donations are accepted.
For details, visit sites.google.com/site/northerncoloradonhb.
‘Sight Songs’
“Sight Songs,” a solo exhibition featuring Nicolas Dürr, will be on display at 2-6 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19 and 26, and 5-9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20 and 27, at the Cornerstone Gallery, 225 W. Oak St.
Durr’s paintings are inspired by nature.
Admission is free.
For details, visit focomasonic.com/cornerstone-gallery.
Bipolar Ballads
Foco Unexpected will present Veronica May: Bipolar Ballads at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Visit Fort Collins Welcome Center, 7 Old Town Square, Suite 100.
The free event has general admission seating.
Register at themishawaka.com.
Public Health Talk
Engaging Community in Environmental Public Health will take place at 4:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Tiki Lounge at The Lyric, 144 S. Mason St.
This is the first of a series of five events Colorado State University’s Women in Science Network is hosting in 2026. A panel of CSU experts in air quality, epidemiology, communications and public opinion of scientific issues will be moderated by the Director of CSU’s Center for Science Communication to discuss and answer questions, engaging the community in environmental public health.
For details, contact Candace Mathiason at 970-219-2857 or candace.mathiason@colostate.edu or visit womeninscienceci.colostate.edu.
Sacred Harp Singers
The Sacred Harp Singers of Northern Colorado invite people who like to sing to join the informal group that gets together for the joy of singing.
The group meets in Fort Collins on the first and third Thursdays of the month.
Sacred Harp is a four-part a cappella vocal group known for its boisterous full sound. It also has a special fasola notation to help singers learn their parts.
The group sings historical songs as well as contemporary, all in the Sacred Harp style. Singers of all ages are welcome.
For details about time and place, email coloradofasola@gmail.com.
WINDSOR
Daddy Daughter Doll Up
A Daddy Daughter Doll Up will be held at 6-8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 20, at the Main Event Windsor, 4455 N. Fairgrounds Ave.
Dads will have the opportunity to learn how to prepare their daughter’s hair and makeup for a big dance recital, school play or a date night with Daddy.
All proceeds from ticket sales will go to benefit ChildSafe, a local charity whose mission is to break the cycle and heal the trauma resulting from childhood abuse and neglect with specialized treatment, education, and community outreach.
Come learn from professional hairstylists, make-up artists, estheticians, photographers and nail technicians on how to do the traditional female things that most men were never taught.
Suggested donation is $20 per child. Make reservations at eventbrite.com.
GREELEY
Night of Remembrance
The city of Greeley’s Homeless Solutions Department and United Way of Weld County invite the community to the first Night of Remembrance at 5:30-6:15 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, at the Lincoln Park Gazebo at Eighth Street and 10th Avenue.
The gathering will honor individuals who have passed away while experiencing homelessness, allowing families, friends and community members to come together and say goodbye.
It will include a candlelight vigil with a solemn reading of names to pay tribute to those who have been lost.
Guest speakers will share stories to celebrate the lives of three valued community members. Attendees are encouraged to dress warmly for the outdoor event. Complimentary hot cocoa and apple cider will be available.
For more information about the city’s efforts to address homelessness, visit greeleyco.gov/homeless-solutions.
Cabaret & Cabernet
The Greeley Chorale presents the fourth annual Cabaret & Cabernet fundraiser at 5:30 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 21, at UNC Campus Commons, 1051 22nd St.
The event will feature hors d’oeuvres, and alcoholic or nonalcoholic beverages at a pre-show reception, as well as a silent auction, photo booth, wine pull and whiskey drawing.
At 7 p.m., the Chorale’s cabaret show will start in the Performance Hall, where members will highlight their talents as individual artists, through solos and ensembles.
Tickets are $40 in advance or $50 at the door, plus fees, available at 970-351-4849 or greeleychorale.org.
