Concerts, Memorial Day observances and more will fill the calendar in the Loveland area through the end of May.
Limp Bizkit
American rock band Limp Bizkit will bring its “Still Sucks Tour.” to the Budweiser Events Center, 5290 Arena Circle, Loveland, at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26.
The Grammy-nominated band has sold 40 million records worldwide, and has been led, since its inception, by front man Fred Durst. The band includes original members: Durst — vocals; John Otto — drums; Sam Rivers — bass and backing vocals; Wes Borland — guitars and backing vocals; DJ Lethal — turntables, sampling and programming.
The AEG Presents concert also will feature special guests Yung Gravy, Dying Wish and Wargasm UK.
Tickets are $59.95-$99.95, available at budweisereventscenter.com and at the Budweiser Events Center box office.
Nate Bargatze
Stand-up comedian Nate Bargatze will perform at the Budweiser Events Center in Loveland on Saturday, Oct. 8, on his Raincheck tour.
The Tennessee performer’s comedy is both clean and relatable, and he has appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon, Conan and had his own Comedy Central Presents show in 2011.
He also teamed up with All Things Comedy to release his weekly podcast, “Nateland,” which tackles the meaningless issues that we face day-to-day to give listeners a mental break from fighting the good fight. New episodes release every Wednesday.
Tickets will start at $43.75 and go on sale at 10 a.m. Friday, May 20, online at budweisereventscenter.com or in person at the Budweiser Events Center.
Memorial Day Block Party
Calvary Derby Hill will host its annual Memorial Day community block party at 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Derby Hill Park, 2730 Courtney Drive, Loveland, with free food, games, a bounce house and an obstacle course. Big-Time Music will perform live music.
The church will provide hot dogs and hamburgers; attendees are encouraged but not required to bring a favorite side dish or dessert.
Admission is free.
For details, contact Dave, derbyhilloffice@thecalvary.org.
Oil and Gas Forum
Our Community Values will host a Zoom forum called “Adverse Health Effects From Oil and Gas Extraction” at 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26.
Two local doctors will present data to help listeners understand the health risks associated with oil and gas extraction.
To participate, visit shorturl.at/cjqBZ or go to Our Community Values Facebook page for the link.
Spring Birding
Heart-J Center will offer a Spring Birding program at 10 a.m. to noon Saturday, May 28, at Sylvan Dale Ranch, 2939 N. County Road 31D, Loveland.
Join local birding experts to learn the ins and outs of Colorado birding.
Cost is $10. Register at conta.cc/3Mv1Chc.
Field of Honor
The second annual Field of Honor will take place at 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Friday-Sunday, May 27-29, and 7 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, May 30, at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.
A display of 500 flags will honor military, community and personal heroes.
For details, contact the Fort Collins Breakfast Rotary Club at 970-217-8589 or fcbreakfastrotary@gmail.com or visit bit.ly/3sKmE3v.
Veterans Ceremony
A ceremony will honor World War II veterans at noon Sunday, May 29, at the Veterans Plaza at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.
Pre-ceremony events will begin at 10 a.m. and include displays, booths, re-enactors, vintage vehicles, a display of 40-plus remote control model airplanes and a display of 500 flags.
The ceremony will include presentation of colors, Taps, missing man table, internment of soils in the Victory Garden, a World War II guest speaker and a flyover.
All World War II veterans will be seated on the stage. Any family or friend of a World War II veteran who has died is welcome to bring a picture of their veteran to hold and be honored.
For details, contact Brad Hoopes at 970-631-2027 or email brad.hoopes@rememberandhonor.com.
‘Cinderella’
Contemporary Dance Academy will present “Cinderella” at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, May 28, at the Lincoln Center, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins.
The fairy tale story of Cinderella will be told through dance.
Tickets are $15-$20.
In-person and livestream options are available.
For details, call 970-221-6730 or visit lctix.com.
Veterans for Peace
The Northern Colorado Chapter of Veterans for Peace will hold an event at 2-4 p.m. Monday, May 30, in Old Town Square in downtown Fort Collins, by the clamshell/stage.
Veterans of Vietnam, Iraq and Afghanistan will give short speeches and readings of select quotes, and a bell will commemorate the solemn nature of the day at the end of talks.
For details, visit www.vfai.org.
Colorado Run
The 43rd annual Colorado Run will take place Monday, May 30, at Spring Canyon Park, 2626 Horsetooth Road, Fort Collins.
The race includes a Totally Tough 10K Run/Walk/Ruck starting at 8 a.m. and a Flat and Fast 5K Run/Walk starting at 8:15 a.m.
The 10K course runs along the Horsetooth Reservoir and the 5K stays at Spring Canyon Park.
Cost is $40-$55.
Register at bit.ly/3wBkh4r.
Twilight Garden Series
Colorado State University Extension in Larimer County, the Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Department of Colorado State University and the Gardens on Spring Creek will offer the Twilight Garden Series.
The series includes four evenings of lectures by horticulture experts from the community, held outdoors, rain or shine, with refreshments and door prizes. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. with the program beginning promptly at 6 p.m.
The first lecture will be on Spring Gardens on Tuesday, May 31, at The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave., Fort Collins. Alison O’Connor, Colorado State University Extension ,and Amy Lentz, Boulder County Extension, will discuss bulbs; master gardener Jon Weiss will discuss protecting your plants from the elements; and Beverly Shaw with Plant Select will discuss perennials.
The Summer Gardens lecture will be held Tuesday, June 21, at the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington St., Fort Collins. Tony Koski, Colorado State University, will talk about turf; Andrea Vanderbilt, Teach Me to Grow, will talk about vegetable pests and problems; and Jim Klett and Sarah Mendus of Colorado State University will talk about the latest and greatest perennials.
A second Summer Gardens lecture will be held Tuesday, July 19, at the Colorado State University Annual Flower Trial Garden, 1401 Remington St. Jim Klett of Colorado State University and Alison O’Connor of Colorado State University Extension will discuss shade trees; master gardener Jon Weiss will discuss patio vegetable gardens; and Shannon Mason, Colorado State University, will discuss using perennials for cut flowers.
The last lecture, on Fall Gardens, will be Tuesday, Aug. 23, at The Gardens on Spring Creek, 2145 Centre Ave. Amy Lentz of Boulder County Extension will talk about trending houseplants; Mary Miller of Gardens on Spring Creek will discuss celebrating vegetable diversity; and Bryan Fischer of Gardens on Spring Creek will discuss underused perennials.
Attend each event for $10. Preregistration is encouraged.
For details or to register, visit fcgov.com/gardens/twilight-garden-series.
Memorial Day Ceremony
In honor and remembrance of military personnel laid to rest in Lakeview Cemetery and elsewhere, American Legion Post 109 will host a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m., Monday, May 30, weather permitting.
The ceremony is a free public event and the cemetery is located on the southwest corner of Colo. 392 and Colo. 257, Windsor.
The ceremony will include comments and the placement of the memorial wreath by the American Legion, remarks from Mayor Paul Rennemeyer, and participation from local Windsor Boy Scouts.
American Legion Post 109, 624 Ash St., Windsor, is open to the public and will host a brunch following the ceremony, with ham, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs and coffee for $5 per person, free for veterans and children under 5.
For details, visit facebook.com/AmericanLegionWindsor109.
Bike Night
The Windsor Police Department and Optimist Club of Windsor will host Bike Night at 6-8 p.m. Thursday, May 26, at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. Fifth St., Windsor.
The free community event focused on bicycle safety features a youth biking obstacle course, safety stations and giveaways on a first-come, first-serve basis.
All of the activities take place at the Windsor Lake parking lot located off of Birch Street.
For details, visit windsorpd.com/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=51.
Friday Fests
Weekly Friday Fests start May 27 at Ninth Street Plaza, 802 Ninth St., Greeley.
“Go-cup” service starts at 6 p.m. and live music usually begins around 6:30 p.m.
Attendees can bring lawn chairs and food in, but cannot bring in alcoholic beverages.
The lineup will feature:
- May 27: Cordovas.
- June 3: Greeley Blues Party Band opening and Greeley Blues Jam Kickoff with Josh Hoyer and Soul Colossal.
- June 10: Stampede Kickoff with Jesse Cornett & The Revolvers.
- June 17: My Blue Sky.
- June 24: The Custom Shop Band.
- July 1: 101st Army Hot 7 jazz and rock bands.
- July 8: Chicano Heat.
- July 15: Musketeer Gripweed.
- July 22: Hazel Miller and The Collective.
- July 29: Arts Picnic Kickoff with Funkiphino.
- Aug. 5: Stone Beat Invasion.
- Aug. 12: Pamlico Sound.
- Aug. 19: Dave Beegle and the Jurrasicasters.
- Aug. 26: Kelsey Jo and the Wildcards.
- Sept. 2: Block Party & UNC Celebration Night.
- Sept. 9: Chain Station.
- Sept. 16 Mexican Independence Day.
Admission is free.
For details, call 970-356-6775 or visit greeleydowntown.com/special-events/friday-fest.
Sister Hazel
Sister Hazel will perform at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 27-28, at the Stanley Concert Hall, 333 E. Wonderview Ave., Estes Park.
The band has hits in both adult alternative and country music genres.
Tickets are $35.
For details, visit bit.ly/3FoiYcX.
Art Market
The 22nd annual Art Market will take place 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, May 28-29, and 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday, May 30, in Bond Park in downtown Estes Park.
Artists from Colorado and surrounding states will display a variety of fine arts and crafts, including functional pottery, paintings, sculpture, photography, jewelry, art glass, wood crafts, fiber art, metal crafts and more.
The Art Market is wheelchair accessible and admission is free.
The show is presented by The Art Center of Estes Park.
For details, call 970-586-5882 or visit artcenterofestes.com.
