Loveland Reporter-Herald

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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.

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