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Friday, February 20th, 2026

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Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 20th of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Local moms and advocates will host the Mom Dance Party for Childcare Change at Two Moons Music Hall at 6 p.m. today to share personal experiences about rising child care costs (averaging $20,000 per child annually) and promote statewide change through a multi-phase storytelling project.  CBS Colorado

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Colorado State University is hosting its annual Little Shop of Physics Open House on March 1 at the Lory Student Center, where over 300 hands-on science experiments will be available for all ages from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with liquid nitrogen ice cream served at 4 p.m. (weather permitting).  The Coloradoan

ENVIRONMENT NEWS

  • Rocky Mountain National Park will keep its timed-entry system for 2026 with reservations starting May 22 through Oct. 13 (or Oct. 19 for Bear Lake Road Corridor) while visitors may enter during off-peak hours, and the first round opens at 8 a.m. May 1 for May 22–June 30.  The Coloradoan

SPORTS NEWS

  • CSU women’s basketball won 70-59 over Nevada on Wednesday after a slow first half and a strong third quarter — key plays from Kloe Froebe and Madelyn Bragg helped the team turn the game around. They will travel to Laramie on Feb. 21 to face Wyoming.  Colorado State University

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 2/21/26

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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.

    Sun, 2/22/26

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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.

    Thu, 2/26/26

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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.

    Fri, 2/27/26

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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.

    Sat, 2/28/26

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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.

    Sun, 3/1/26

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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.

    Tue, 3/3/26

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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.

    Fri, 3/6/26

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  • The Mountain Performance at The Realm Collective

    10:30-11:30 a.m. — Center for Creativity — Free entry — Experience a unique performance exploring the concept of ‘home’ through music for two clarinets.

    Sat, 3/7/26

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  • Moms Unhinged Comedy Show

    7-9 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Tickets available — Enjoy clean comedy exploring the hilarious realities of motherhood and midlife crises.

    Sun, 3/8/26

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