Today
First Wednesday Nature Talk with Kevin Cook: 10:15-11:15 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. “As Big as Life Gets, and What You Can’t See Can Hurt” is the theme for May in the “Creatures You Never Knew Live in Colorado” series. Free, 970-962-2665, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Artist Showcase with Music by Sol Pride: 7-9 p.m., To the Fives Taproom, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Caitlin May will showcase her paintings, jewelry and pottery, and Sol Pride will play original reggae, funk and jam. tothefivestaproom.square.site.
Open Mic Night: 6:30-9 p.m., 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Free, the120barandgrill.com.
Garage Games: noon-9 p.m., Verboten Brewing, 127 E. Fifth St., Loveland. Compete in cornhole, ping pong and more each Wednesday. verbotenbrewing.com.
Hump Day Bingo: 6 p.m., Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.
Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 3 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Preschool Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Computer Club: 1:30-3 p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Bring a project you’re doing on your phone or computer and would like some support and feedback from other computer users. Don’t have a project but would like to practice your skills? Stop by and get suggestions. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Poker Night: 6-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.
Chess Games: 1-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 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. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. 970-962-2783.
Homeward Alliance Family Resource Navigator: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Office hours to help families and individuals with housing and rental assistance, obtaining documents, employment navigation and assistance applying for public benefits. Website: homewardalliance.org.
The Fort Showcase: 7:30 p.m., The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. $12, comedyfortcollins.com.
Walk-In Book Donations Accepted: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, The Sorting Place, 1010 W. 10th St., Loveland. The Friends of the Library is accepting books, puzzles, games, DVDs and CDs for its next Used Book Sale on May 1-3. friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.
The Fort Showcase: 7:30 p.m., The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. $12, comedyfortcollins.com.
Music in the Museum Concert Series: noon, Gregory Allicar Museum, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. Free, eventbrite.com.
Art Week Fort Collins Super Tour!: 10 a.m., downtown Fort Collins. See history, murals and public art downtown. For ages 12-plus. Free. Reserve a spot and see other offerings during the week at fcmuralproject.org/art-week.
Upcoming
National Day of Prayer Observance: 6 p.m. Thursday, Loveland Police & Courts building, 810 E. 10th St., Loveland. Community members can pray for the nation, state, county and cities. nationaldayofprayer.org or facebook.com/events/1489410362788545.
No Ordinary Grandmas National Day of Prayer Observance: 10 a.m. Thursday, Connecting Center at LifeSpring Church, 743 S. Dotsero Drive, Loveland. Guest speaker Marguerite Hermanson will address a gathering for all grandmothers about praying for our country and grandchildren who give both joy and challenges. RSVP toEileen Maelzer, 970-593-8361 or Marilyn Rebarchek 608-781-3278.
Epic Karaoke Night: 6:30 p.m. Thursdays, 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Test your knowledge of the iconic decades of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Free, the120barandgrill.com.
Open Comedy Night: 6-9 p.m. Thursday, To the Fives Taproom & Lounge, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Tothefivestaproom.square.site.
Texas Hold’Em: 7-8:15 p.m. Thursdays, Charlie L’s Pub, 271 14th St. SE, Loveland. Free to play, rockymountainpokervenues.com.
Name That Song Trivia — 90s Country Gold: 6 p.m. Thursday, Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.
Jeopardy Bar League: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, MeadKrieger Meadery, 452 N. Washington Ave., Loveland. Free, meadkrieger.com.
Music Bingo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Thursdays, Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.
Drop-In Mahjong: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Bring your own mahjong supplies. 970-962-2783.
Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: drop off 8:30-11 a.m. Thursday and Friday at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Free, 970-460-6451, email laundry@homewardalliance.org.
Family History Research Assistance: 1-3 p.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Free assistance from the Larimer County Genealogical Society, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Family Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Bilingual Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m. Thursdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Foothills Audubon Bird Club Annual Meeting: 5:30-8 p.m. Thursday, Berthoud Community Library, 236 Welch Ave., Berthoud. Several members will give a program. Public welcome. 303-589-1832 or katpbennett@gmail.com.
“Travel with Intention”: 7-8 p.m. Thursday, Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. Travel writer Zanny Merullo will discuss meaningful ways tourism can support local communities and conservation efforts around the world, and learn how travel can move beyond sightseeing to become a force for positive change. $10. Register at globalvillagemuseum.org.
University Symphony Orchestra Concert — Virtuoso Voices: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Thursday, University Center for the Arts – Griffin Concert Hall, 1400 Remington St., Fort Collins. $15 adults, $13 ages 62-plus, $5 under 18, csuartstickets.universitytickets.com.
Joshua Emerson: 7:30 p.m. Thursday, The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. $12, comedyfortcollins.com.
Simply Meditate Sessions: 12:15-12:45 p.m. Thursday, Heruka Kadampa Meditation Center Fort Collins, 149 W. Harvard Street, Suite 102, Fort Collins. No previous experience necessary. $5 per class, meditateinfortcollins.org/lunchtime-meditation.
