Arts this weekend in Fort Collins, free

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 7 events

All day

afternoon

  • Old Town Guitar Circle

    Acoustic guitar players of all levels play songs, explore techniques and jam together; mandolin, banjo and ukulele players are also welcome.

    Old Town Library

    For adults, until 2:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 100 Square Inches of Art 26

    An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

    3 Square Art

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • Bad Luck Club

    Guests can get tarot readings, mini color lash extensions and custom charms, try woodland drinks, and play a game to catch good luck and dodge bad omens.

    Tadpoles Boba

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • Open Mic/ Open Floor Night

    Community members can perform short, family-friendly acts or watch, with a silent auction fundraiser and refreshments.

    Front Range Classical Ballet Academy, 3501 S. Mason Unit #1

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    MusicFree

Saturday November 14 8 events

All day

morning

  • Global Tales: Mandarin

    A Mandarin-and-English children's storytime features music and hands-on crafts, welcoming all ages and people interested in Chinese culture.

    Council Tree Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until noon

    StorytimeFree

afternoon

  • A Mouthful of Blood: Writing the History of the American West

    A writing workshop uses 19th-century primary sources to explore documentary poetics; all genres are welcome, and no historical-document experience is needed.

    Wolverine Farm Publick House

    until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Crafternoon Tea

    Crafters bring their own knitting, crochet, sewing or other projects to work alongside others, with basic supplies, an experienced knitter for questions and hot tea.

    Council Tree Library

    For teens and adults, until 3 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • 100 Square Inches of Art 26

    An exhibition of small-scale artworks explores varied forms and styles within a 100-square-inch limit.

    3 Square Art

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

Sunday November 15 3 events

All day

afternoon

  • Made on Sunday

    People of all ages can design a wooden coaster with paint pens and stencils, using autumn motifs or their own ideas.

    Fort Collins Welcome Center

    until 3 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Artsy Fartsy (for adults!): Beads!

    Adults make jewelry, bookmarks and other projects with beads in a library crafting session; supplies are provided.

    Old Town Library

    For adults, until 4 p.m.

    ArtsFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 8 open

to Nov 24

to Dec 13

  • Of a Feather

    Selected works from the collection explore birds’ cultural and visual significance, from ceremonial masks of the Democratic Republic of the Congo to folk art of the Americas.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

    ArtsFree
  • Ralph Steadman And Another Thing

    Illustrations and artworks showcase Ralph Steadman’s collaborations with Hunter S. Thompson, literary classics, children’s books and social commentary.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

    ArtsFree
  • Ralph Steadman: And Another Thing

    A retrospective of a British illustrator features more than 140 original artworks and prints, including Gonzo illustrations, political commentary and children’s books.

    Gregory Allicar Museum of Art

    ArtsFree

to Dec 19

to Apr 2

to May 15

to Oct 1

  • We the People: Voices of Democracy

    Posters by Shepard Fairey and selections from CSU’s poster collection explore democracy, civic expression and the relationship between art and activism.

    CSU LIBRARIES - MORGAN LIBRARY

    daily at 9 a.m.

    ArtsFree

Listings come from the calendars of the area's visitor bureaus, libraries, colleges, towns, venues and Rocky Mountain National Park. Times and prices are theirs; check with the organizer before you go.