Mark Your Calendar
THURSDAY
Loveland Lights: 5-9 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park on Sky Pond Drive in Centerra, Loveland. The park will be lit up in red and pink lights, with sweetheart-themed decor nightly through Feb. 14. Free. Website: visitlovelandco.org.
Girls Who Code: 4-5p.m. for grades 3-5and 5-6p.m. for grades 6-12, Loveland Public Library, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. A global STEM initiative for grades three to 12 is being offered on Thursdays in February. There will be a group lead facilitator, and projects will be completed at the student’s own pace. First time attendees need a signed permission slip. Sign up for third through fifth graders is at bit.ly/3wesoyp. Sign up for sixth through 12th graders is at bit.ly/3wz1og4.
Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program: 9 a.m.-1 p.m., House of Neighborly Service Life Center, 1511E. 11th St., Loveland. Volunteers will help those who qualify fill out their tax forms for this year. First-come, first-served, with a maximum of 40 returns per day. Runs Monday-thursday through April 18. Website: vitaloveland.org.
Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: 9 a.m-noon drop off at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Call 970460-6451or email laundry@homewardalliance.org.
Texas Hold’em: 7-10:30 p.m., Charlie L’s Pub, 271 14th St. SE, Loveland. Free to play. Website: rockymountainpokervenues.com.
Family Storytime: 10-10:30a.m., Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Bilingual Storytime: 11-11:30a.m., Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 5. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Waggin’ Tales: 4-5p.m., Loveland Public Library, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Children can practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Come to the Children’s desk during or up to 30minutes before the program to sign up your child/ family for a session with the dog. Free. Website: lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.
Aims Community College Free Tax Help: 4-8p.m., Loveland Campus, 104E. Fourth St., room 107, Loveland. Tax help by Irs-certified student and community volunteers through a partnership with the Tax Help Colorado program. Offered Thursdays through Feb. 23. No appointment required. First-come-first-served basis. Website: aims.co/tax-help.
Loveland Mountain Club — Glacier Creek Trail: 5 miles round-trip. Contact Gail at billgailfrasier@gmail.com for details and to sign up. Non-members welcome. Visit lovelandmountainclub.org.
Fort Collins Symphony — “Escape to Delight” Open Rehearsal: 7p.m., Lincoln Center, 417W. Magnolia, Fort Collins, and via livestream. With music by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Joseph Bologne, Joseph Haydn, and Amy Beach. Free. Visit Fcsymphony.org/delight for concert program notes.
Recyclable Valentines: 10a.m. and noon, Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins. People of all ages can make 100% recyclable valentines. Free. Registration required. Contact Calli Gunderman at 970-498-5772or solidwasteeducation@co.larimer.co.us or visit eventbrite.com/e/100-recyclablevalentines-tickets-503428196287.
FRIDAY
“Fun Home the Musical”: 7-9p.m., Harrington Arts Alliance, 575 N. Denver Ave., Loveland. A musical adaptation of Alison Bechdel’s 2006 graphic memorial or the same name, and explores her discovery of her own sexuality, her relationship with her closeted gay father and her attempts to unlock the mysteries surrounding his life. $15in advance or $18 at the door. Call 970-568-8370 or visit harringtonartsalliance.org.
Loveland Lights: 5-9 p.m., Chapungu Sculpture Park on Sky Pond Drive in Centerra, Loveland. The park will be lit up in red and pink lights, with sweetheart-themed decor nightly through Feb. 14. Free. Website: visitlovelandco.org.
Piano Bar: 8:30-10 p.m., Monroe’s Lounge, 5542 E. U.S. 34, Loveland. Hosted by pianist Dana Mcelwain. Call 970667-7810or visit monroeslounge.net/events.
Texas Hold’em: 7-10:30 p.m., Boise Tavern, 1475 N. Boise Ave., No. 4, Loveland. Free. Website: rockymountainpokervenues.com.
Pub Quiz Night:
6:30p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114E. 15th St., Loveland. Free. Website: bigtbrewery.com.
Homeward Alliance Mobile Laundry: 9 a.m-noon drop off at Loveland Public Library parking lot, 300N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Pick up by 2:45 p.m. the same day. Call 970460-6451or email laundry@homewardalliance.org.
Openstage Theatre — “The Revolutionists”: 7:30 p.m., Lincoln Center, 417W. Magnolia, Fort Collins. Playwright Olympe De Gouge, spy Marianne Angelle, assassin Charlotte Corday and ribbon-loving Queen Marie Antoinette hang out, murder Marat, lose their heads, and try to beat back the extremist insanity of 1793Paris. $12-$29. Call 970-221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
First Friday Artwalk: 6-9p.m. downtown Fort Collins. Self-guided walking tour celebrating visual art and musical performances. Website: bit.ly/3fu7l8y.
Recyclable Valentines: 10a.m. and noon, Larimer County Garbage Garage Education Center, 5887 S. Taft Hill Road, Fort Collins. People of all ages can make 100% recyclable valentines. Free. Registration required. Contact Calli Gunderman at 970-498-5772or solidwasteeducation@co.larimer.co.us or visit eventbrite.com/e/100-recyclablevalentines-tickets-503428196287.
Eagle Watch: 3:30-5p.m., Fossil Creek Reservoir Natural Area, on Carpenter Road approximately one mile west of Interstate 25, Fort Collins. Volunteer naturalists stationed at the viewing pier during the drop-in program will explain the eagles’ natural history and help visitors view them through spotting scopes and binoculars. Requires a short walk from the parking lot. Dress warmly. Pets not permitted. Bringing binoculars is encouraged. If temperatures are below freezing or it’s windy, foggy or unsafe to drive, the programs may be canceled. Free. Website: engage.fcgov. com/calendar.
First Friday Art Groove: 5-7p.m. Art Center of Estes Park, 517Big Thompson Ave., Estes Park. Entertainment by Cairn Music. Call 970-586-5882or visit artcenterofestes. com.
SATURDAY
The Petty Nicks Experience: 7:30 p.m., Rialto Theater Center, 228E. Fourth St., Loveland. Featuring the music of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers and Stevie Nicks including “American Girl,” “Runnin’ Down a Dream,” “Landslide” and “Go Your Own Way.” $39-$54. Call 970-962-2120 or visit rialtotheatercenter.org.
Ice Racing 2023 Vengeance Tour: 7:30 p.m., Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland. Featuring big names in professional motorcycle ice racing, as well as the wild Unlimited Outlaw Quads that shred the ice with razor sharp studded tires. Tickets $19-$29in advance, increasing $5 the day of the event. Kids tickets are $9. Call 1-877544-8499 or visit budweisereventscenter.com.