Good Day
Fort Collins
Tuesday, February 17th, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Pinball Jones kicked off the Women, Trans and Femme Pinball Collective on Thursday, Feb. 12 at the local arcade, welcoming newcomers and seasoned players alike + the group plans to expand its inclusive league in the coming weeks. Colorado State University
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Longtime employees Teresa Steele and Revati Kilaparti became co-owners of Old Firehouse Books on Jan. 1 as Susie Wilmer retired after 25 years, ensuring the downtown bookstore remains a community focused hub. They plan to maintain current operations while adjusting to their new roles. Colorado State University
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ British Vogue writer Chanté Joseph published a viral opinion piece on Oct. 29 that sparked debate on why many women no longer post pictures of their boyfriends (local CSU experts explain this shift as decentering men and rethinking traditional roles). Colorado State University
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Colorado State University’s Herbarium Collection (on the first floor of the Anatomy-Zoology Building) holds over 100,000 plant specimens dating as far back as 1861; head curator Jennifer Ackerfield and volunteers help researchers and students explore Colorado’s botanical past (including rare samples from historical expeditions). Colorado State University
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ CSU swim & dive team is set to compete in the Mountain West Championships on Feb. 18 as they focus on record-breaking performances and making NCAA cuts rather than just a top ranking finish. Colorado State University
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EAZYBAKED with Digital Ethos and Moogy
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience a captivating evening of contemporary Bass music from EAZYBAKED.
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The Importance of Being Earnest
7:30-10:00 p.m. — Bas Bleu Theatre Company — Ticketed event — Experience Oscar Wilde's clever comedy that satirizes Victorian society's norms and misconceptions.
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Unified Workforce Asian Lunar New Celebration
6-10 p.m. — The Drake Centre — Suggested donation $30 — Celebrate the Year of the Horse with an evening of food, entertainment, and fun activities.
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Comedy Brewers
7-8:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticket info required — Experience a hilarious improv comedy show crafted entirely from audience suggestions.
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Foundations in Art - Drawing I
5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost not specified — Explore the basics of drawing and learn how to visually communicate with line and shape.
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RIOT with Ridence, Klauser, Karnage
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Experience an electrifying night with renowned DJs spinning Drum’n’Bass beats.
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The Devil Makes Three Concert
7-11 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience a fusion of ragtime, country, folk, and punk with The Devil Makes Three.
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The Last Revel Concert
6:30-9:30 p.m. — Sound Bar — $21.33 — Experience heartfelt melodies and survival themes from The Last Revel band with a local flair.
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Margo Price Concert
6-9 p.m. — Washington’s — Ticket pricing not specified — Experience Margo Price, a rising star in American music, live in concert.
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Lace Larrabee Stand-Up Comedy
6-12:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Ticketed event — Enjoy a night of laughter with nationally touring comedian Lace Larrabee, a Sirius XM favorite and former beauty queen.
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