Arts this weekend in Larimer County, free

Friday November 6 11 events

All day

morning

  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree
  • Messy Me at Harmony

    Harmony Library, Fort Collins

    For babies and toddlers, until 10:45 a.m.

    ArtsFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

afternoon

  • Friday Live Music: Lost Penny

    Lost Penny plays a live set at Snowy Peaks Winery.

    Snowy Peaks Winery, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 6:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

    A self-guided walking tour explores local art, with gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets and live music along the route.

    Various Locations, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 8 p.m.

    FestivalsFree
  • Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

    Max Wagner and Stu MacAskie play live jazz alongside gallery artwork, art demonstrations and show openings.

    Earthwood Collections, Estes Park

    For kids and families, until 7 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • First Friday Art Walk ™

    A self-guided art walk showcases a range of artistic styles for amateurs and art aficionados.

    Downtown Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • HOSS

    HOSS performs soulful music alongside cocktails in a speakeasy lounge.

    Estes Perk, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree

Saturday November 7 12 events

All day

morning

  • Saturday Cafe

    A coffeehouse-inspired gathering offers handmade caffeinated or decaffeinated drinks, books and games, with space for small projects and conversation.

    Seed & Sage Studio, Estes Park

    until noon

    ArtsFree
  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree
  • Symphony and Stories for Children

    Symphony musicians bring music and storytelling to a short adventure for young children and their caregivers.

    Council Tree Library, Fort Collins

    For preschoolers, kids and families, until 11:30 a.m.

    ArtsFree

afternoon

  • Curators' Gallery Tour: imagiNation

    Curators guide a gallery tour exploring how American fashion and textiles express national identity, commemoration and nostalgia.

    Avenir Museum of Design and Merchandising, Fort Collins

    For families, until 2:30 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Riichi Mahjong - Beginner's Saturday

    A beginner-focused gathering introduces Japanese mahjong, with teaching and game equipment provided.

    Stodgy Brewing, Fort Collins

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

evening

  • King Stafford Duo

    An acoustic duo plays rock, folk, country and pop favorites from yesterday and today, alongside original songs.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • A 90's night w/ 'The POGs'

    The POGs play ’90s alternative-rock covers drawn from artists and genres across the decade.

    Chipper's Lanes, Fort Collins

    until 10:30 p.m.

    MusicFree

Sunday November 8 3 events

All day

morning

  • Holiday Pottery Market

    At least 40 guild potters sell ceramics, from mugs and tableware to sculptures and ornaments, at a fundraiser for their artist community.

    Northside Aztlan Community Center, Fort Collins

    For families, until 4 p.m.

    HolidayFree

  • "Pots and Paint"

    An exhibit features pottery and watercolors by artist members.

    Art Center of Estes Park

    until 5 p.m.

    ArtsFree

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 8 open

to Nov 8

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, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

    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, Fort Collins

    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.