The NoCo Herald

Larimer and Weld counties, Colorado

Clear, 60° in Fort Collins at 5:10 PM. Forecast high 67, low 35.

Music this week

Today Thursday, November 12 20 events

evening

  • The First Coloradans: The Ute People and the Land

    A presentation explores Ute ways of life, knowledge of the land and how conflicts with European settlers developed.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For families, until 6:30 p.m.

    BooksFree

  • Demo Dungeons & Dragons: Campaign

    Teens and tweens try Dungeons & Dragons through adventure gameplay, with the option to bring a custom character or use a premade one.

    Erie Community Library

    For kids and teens, until 7:30 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Drag Bingo at OBC

    Drag bingo features bingo calls, prizes, dance numbers, beer and wine.

    Odell Brewing Company, Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    Music$10

  • The Positive Spin: Vinyl Record Night @ Mobb

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

    Mobb Mountain Distillers, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Ecstatic Dance

    No dance experience is needed for this sober gathering centered on free movement in a nonjudgmental space.

    Petrichor Collective, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Music Trivia

    110 Bunyan Ave, Berthoud, CO

    until 9 p.m.

    Music

  • Doctoral Violin Recital

    UNC music student Diego performs a doctoral violin recital.

    1321 9th Ave, Greeley, CO, United States, Colorado 80631

    Music

  • Dymer • The Rattlecaps • Sonic Dispatch

    Surfside 7, 238 Linden St, Fort Collins, CO 80524, USA

    until 11 p.m.

    Music

  • Cat Clyde & Dean Johnson

    Aggie Theatre, Fort Collins

    Music

Tomorrow Friday, November 13 21 events

All day

  • Magic City Hippies

    A live indie performance blends funk, psych-pop and danceable grooves, with post-show karaoke and a house-party gathering for overnight guests with concert tickets.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Arts

morning

  • Wiggle Worms

    Eaton Public Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11 a.m.

    MusicFree

afternoon

evening

  • 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.

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Friday Night Live Music

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

    American Legion Post 119, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Live Music with Adam Golden

    Adam Golden performs acoustic rock favorites, including timeless hits and singalong crowd-pleasers, in a live taproom set.

    Loveland Aleworks, 118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 8 p.m.

    Music

  • Eric Wiggs and Dylan McCarthy

    Eric Wiggs and Dylan McCarthy perform bluegrass, from traditional selections to contemporary acoustic Americana, with duet harmonies.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Musoke International 10th Anniversary Celebration and Fundraiser

    A fundraiser celebrates support for education of orphaned children in Uganda and raises money for future projects, with live music by Andrew Landers.

    Club Tico, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    Music$15 plus fees

  • Come Hear Drum Club! Open Mic at Namaqua UU

    Drum Club students perform at an open mic, where attendees can share music, poetry or other performances; first-timers are encouraged.

    Namaqua UU Congregation, Loveland

    Music

  • Music Bingo at Wiley Roots Brewing

    A music bingo game challenges players to recognize songs from clips and mark them on bingo cards.

    625 3rd Street Greeley, CO 80631

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Blast N Scrump: Second Fridays at Scrumpy’s

    An all-ages dance party pairs emerging artists with established local performers.

    Scrumpy's, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    Music

  • Live DJ

    A DJ spins vinyl favorites while vintage records are available to browse.

    Ace Gillett's, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    Music

  • 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, Fort Collins

    For families, until 9 p.m.

    MusicFree

Saturday November 14 26 events

All day

  • Magic City Hippies

    A live indie performance blends funk, psych-pop and danceable grooves, with post-show karaoke and a house-party gathering for overnight guests with concert tickets.

    The Stanley Hotel, Estes Park

    Arts

  • UNC Brass and Percussion Day

    Brass and percussion players take part in masterclasses and All-State audition prep, with student and faculty performances.

    Campus Commons Performance Hall, Greeley

    MusicFree

morning

  • Centennial State Ballet Presents "The Nutcracker"

    Dancers perform ballet excerpts with a simple reading of the story between selections, for all ages.

    Erie Community Library

    For babies, toddlers, preschoolers, kids and families, until 11 a.m.

    MusicFree

afternoon

  • Berthoud Blues Bash

    Five blues acts share a stage alongside Southern food and local beer.

    City Star Brewing, Berthoud

    until 8 p.m.

    Music

  • Go West Film Festival: High Noon Showing

    A G-rated showing of Way Out West, part of the Go West Film Festival.

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For adults, until 3 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Fall Dance Concert

    A dance concert presents original works by faculty, guest artists and student choreographers, including work by choreographer Kade Pyle.

    UCA - Dance Theatre, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    Music

  • Live Music Saturdays

    Live music features a lineup of performers including John Hayes, SLA Revival and The Pourboys.

    Breckenridge Brewery, Fort Collins

    until 6 p.m.

    Music

evening

  • Sarah Minto-Sparks

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • Live Music with Pill Bugs

    A bluegrass duo plays lively acoustic music in the taproom, for longtime fans and anyone who enjoys live music.

    Loveland Aleworks, 118 West 4th Street, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Karaoke Fun!

    Guests can sing onstage or watch others perform, with a large song selection and sound system.

    Marr's Mountain Cabins & Tavern, Red Feather Lakes

    until 9:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Listening at the Legion Presents Grace Morrison

    A live set from Cape Cod singer-songwriter Grace Morrison, whose Americana blends with ’90s pop hooks.

    American Legion, Estes Park

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music$20

  • Music Bingo @ Loveland Tap & Tavern!

    Players identify songs from curated playlists on bingo cards, sing along and compete for prizes.

    Music

  • Shane Hudson Live

    Estes Perk and The Velvet Lounge, Estes Park

    until 9 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • E/MERSION:360° Full Circle

    Colorado electronic artists and DJs play back-to-back sets with curated full-dome visuals in an immersive performance space.

    Fort Collins Museum of Discovery

    until 11:30 p.m.

    Music$20 presale/ $25 Day-of

  • Live DJ

    A DJ spins vinyl favorites while vintage records are available to browse.

    Ace Gillett's, Fort Collins

    until 11 p.m.

    Music

  • There’s An Ape For That

    Chipper's Lanes, Greeley

    until 10 p.m.

    Music

Sunday November 15 10 events

afternoon

  • Saxophone Studio Recital / FREE

    CSU saxophone students perform solo and chamber works spanning classic and contemporary repertoire.

    Organ Recital Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 4 p.m.

    Music

evening

  • Sticks & Wires

    A live band performs music ranging from moody ballads and spirited rock and roll to novel pop.

    Moxi Theater, Greeley

    until 8:30 p.m.

    MusicFrom $20

  • Indigenous + Queer Open Mic Night

    An open mic welcomes Two-Spirit, Queer and Indigenous community members and allies to share songs, poems and stories or simply listen.

    3745 E Prospect Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525-9791, United States

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Weekly Sound Bath & Meditation with Joe

    A guided sound bath pairs handmade bowls and other sound tools with meditation and breathing instruction, gentle music and aromatherapy; no experience is needed.

    The Movement Apothecary, Fort Collins

    until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

  • Larimer Chorale's Carmina Burana

    The Larimer Chorale performs Carl Orff’s choral-orchestral Carmina Burana, joined by a children’s chorus, professional soloists and orchestra.

    Griffin Concert Hall, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    Music

  • CSU Trombone Choir / FREE

    The CSU Trombone Choir performs music composed and arranged for trombone ensemble.

    Edna Rizley Griffin Concert Hall, Fort Collins

    For kids, until 8:30 p.m.

    Music

Monday November 16 5 events

afternoon

  • Musical Moments

    Preschoolers learn, play and sing together in a library music program.

    Berthoud

    Music

evening

  • Explore our National Parks: Sand Creek Massacre

    A park official discusses the history and sights of Sand Creek Massacre Historic Site in a video talk, with time for questions.

    Erie Community Library

    For adults, until 7 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Music Bingo

    Music bingo pairs sing-alongs with marking cards and trying to score a bingo.

    120 N Lincoln Ave, Loveland, CO

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Service Industry Night at Main Event

    A gathering for service-industry workers features bowling, laser tag, arcade games, cosmic bowling, a live DJ and food and drink specials.

    Main Event, Windsor

    until 1 a.m.

    Music12.99 All You Can Play

Tuesday November 17 3 events

evening

  • SMOK - Karaoke

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

    Foothills Shopping Center, Fort Collins

    until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • YAY Open Mic in Loveland

    An all-ages open mic for comedy, poetry, music and more, welcoming first-time performers as well as audiences.

    Love Shack, Loveland

    until 7 p.m.

    Music

  • Live Jazz

    Live jazz features musicians sharing the stage and improvising solos.

    120 North Lincoln Avenue, Loveland, CO 80537, USA

    until 9 p.m.

    Music

Wednesday November 18 15 events

morning

  • LINC Music & Movement

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

    LINC Library Innovation Center, Greeley

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 11:30 a.m.

    BooksFree

afternoon

  • Music and Movement

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

    Eaton Public Library

    For babies, toddlers and preschoolers, until 2 p.m.

    MusicFree

evening

  • Geoff Clark Acoustic

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

    The Rock Inn Mountain Tavern, Estes Park

    until 8 p.m.

    ArtsFree

  • 2026 NBB Trivia

    A trivia night invites participants to test their knowledge, with free beer among the possible prizes.

    New Belgium Brewing Company, Inc., Fort Collins

    For families, until 8 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Open Mic Night

    Horsetooth Tavern, Fort Collins

    until 10 p.m.

    Music

  • Live Music Wednesdays!

    CooperSmith's Old Town Brewpub, Fort Collins

    until 9 p.m.

    MusicFree

  • Magnolia Sessions: Gemini Moon

    Gemini Moon performs a concert followed by an interview, with a mix-and-mingle beforehand.

    The Lyric, Fort Collins

    Music$10

  • Chaos Improv Theatre

    UNC’s Chaos troupe performs improvised comedy in short- and long-form styles.

    Moxi Theater, Greeley

    until 9 p.m.

    MusicFrom $10

  • Courtlyn's Psychedelic Gospel

    A supergroup blends jam and bluegrass with improvisations, soulful harmonies and virtuosic picking, taking traditional sounds into new territory.

    Avogadro's Number, Fort Collins

    For families

    MusicGA - $18

  • Wednesday Karaoke at R Bar & Lounge

    An open-to-everyone karaoke night at an LGBTQ+ bar and lounge invites singers to take the mic.

    R Bar & Lounge, Fort Collins

    Music

Ongoing Exhibitions, displays and runs 3 open

to Nov 15

  • Les Misérables

    Jean Valjean seeks redemption while Inspector Javert pursues him and revolutionaries fight for freedom.

    Johnstown

    Film

  • Les Misérables

    In 19th-century France, Jean Valjean seeks redemption as Inspector Javert pursues him and revolutionaries fight for freedom.

    Johnstown

    Film

to Dec 16

  • Open Mic Night

    Musicians, poets and other performers take the mic at a live open mic hosted by local musician Max Miller.

    Avant Garde Aleworks, Estes Park

    MusicFree

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.