Music this week, free

5 p.m.

• Wesley Scott

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Songwriters in the Round featuring Scott Von, Christine Alice & Taylor Shae

  Songwriters take turns performing original songs and sharing the stories behind them in an intimate, interactive show.

  MusicKonstruct Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8:30 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Touch a Truck

  Visitors can explore big vehicles, honk horns, turn wheels and press buttons.

  MusicRiverside Library and Cultural Center, EvansFreeFor preschoolers, kids and familiesuntil noon

5 p.m.

• Manhattan Short Film Festival

  A screening of short films from emerging filmmakers lets viewers vote for best film and actor.

  MusicLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 7:45 p.m.

• David Tiller

  David Tiller performs songs he has written and shows how he brings them to life.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• SMOK - Karaoke

  A karaoke night at SMOK BBQ pairs singing on stage with barbecue and beer.

  MusicFoothills Shopping Center, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

6:30 p.m.

• Faculty Recital: Tim Gocklin, Oboe

  MusicCampus Commons Performance Hall, GreeleyFreeuntil 7:30 p.m.

12:15 p.m.

• Composer Talk - Music: The Purest Art - Corigliano, Sibelius, Dvořák

  A CSU professor gives a lecture on Corigliano, Sibelius and Dvořák, composers featured in an upcoming Signature Concert.

  MusicOld Town Library, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 1:15 p.m.

1 p.m.

• Music and Movement

  Caregivers and children make music together through songs, dancing, instrument play and group music-making.

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 2 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Geoff Clark Acoustic

  Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Live Music Wednesdays!

  MusicCooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 9 p.m.

10 a.m.

• LINC Music & Movement

  Preschoolers and caregivers move together through an active storytime with stories and music that support motor skills and early literacy.

  BooksLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 10:30 a.m.

5 p.m.

• Alex Thoele Acoustic

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• All Abilities Open Mic Nights

  An inclusive open mic and karaoke night welcomes people of all ages, abilities and communication styles, with adaptations, lyrics and accompaniment provided.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

6 p.m.

• The Positive Spin: Vinyl Record Night @ Mobb

  Listeners choose vinyl records for a host to play and can be entered to win prizes.

  MusicMobb Mountain Distillers, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 10 p.m.

7 p.m.

• Open Rehearsal - Music: The Purest Art - Corigliano, Sibelius, Dvořák

  An orchestra preview keeps the house lights on while showing how live music is prepared for the stage.

  MusicFort Collins SymphonyFreeuntil 8:15 p.m.

• First Friday Art Walks Free Live Music

  An art walk pairs local art with live performances by local musicians.

  MusicLittle Man Ice Cream, Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 10 p.m.

• Agave Underground - Trivia & Bingo

  Players compete in bingo and trivia for prizes.

  MusicFoothills, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

8 p.m.

• Six Demon Bag/Vertigo/Mapcap/hosted by Mars Birch "Live on the Lanes" 2nd Sundays @830 North

  MusicChipper's Lanes, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 11 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Wiggle Worms

  MusicEaton Public LibraryFreeFor babies, toddlers and preschoolersuntil 11 a.m.

5 p.m.

• FIRST FRIDAY! Art Groove

  An art walk offers gallery shows, artist meet-and-greets, live music and hands-on art experiences.

  FestivalsVarious Locations, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Jon Pickett (Chain Station) Acoustic

  Jon Pickett performs solo as a singer-songwriter and one-man band, blending bluegrass with a range of musical influences.

  MusicThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

• Live Jazz by Max Wagner & Stu MacAskie

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

  ArtsEarthwood Collections, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 7 p.m.

• Music at the Mothership

  A live music series features a curated lineup and free performances on an outdoor lawn.

  MusicNew Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 7 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Buster & The Boomers Live Music

  A live band performs alongside a Queen of Hearts raffle, with food and drinks available.

  FestivalsAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

• Friday Night Live Music

  Live music features Share The Road, Neilson & Nicholson, Random & True and guest artists.

  MusicAmerican Legion Post 119, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.

9 a.m.

• Larimer County Farmers' Market

  A farmers’ market anniversary celebration highlights local farmers and fresh Colorado-grown food, with special events planned.

  MusicOld Town Fort CollinsFreeFor familiesuntil 1 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Elk Fest

  A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

  FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

• Stove Prairie Fall Festival

  A mountain community festival features local crafts and food vendors, a school bake sale and activities for all ages, supporting Stove Prairie School.

  MusicStove Prairie Elementary, BellvueFreeFor familiesuntil 3 p.m.

11 a.m.

• MCHC After Party benefiting The Cultural Enrichment Center of Fort Collins

  A benefit party for Fort Collins’ Cultural Enrichment Center features a lineup of performers and a DJ.

  MusicMusic City Hot Chicken - North, Fort CollinsFree

5 p.m.

• Sean Flynn Acoustic

  A roots-based guitarist plays groove-focused music that puts the song first.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 8 p.m.

6 p.m.

• Live Music

  Local artists perform live music.

  MusicGilded Goat Brewing, Fort CollinsFreeuntil 8 p.m.

10 a.m.

• Elk Fest

  A festival celebrating elk features wildlife exhibits, Native American music and storytelling, craft vendors, live entertainment, a bugling contest and educational seminars.

  FestivalsBond Park, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 4 p.m.

2 p.m.

• Manhattan Short Film Festival

  A screening of short films from emerging filmmakers lets viewers vote for best film and actor.

  MusicLINC Library Innovation Center, GreeleyFreeFor teens and adultsuntil 5 p.m.

• Sunday Fun-day!

  Denny Driscoll performs while guests can enjoy wine, wine slushies, a food and charcuterie menu, and paella made on site.

  ArtsSnowy Peaks Winery, Estes ParkFreeFor kids and familiesuntil 5 p.m.

5 p.m.

• Geoff Clark Acoustic

  Geoff Clark performs solo guitar and vocals, blending Americana, alt-country, folk and rock with Irish drinking songs.

  ArtsThe Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes ParkFreeuntil 8 p.m.