Good morning, Fort Collins.

Today, the annual Fort Collins Music Experiment kicks off at 3 p.m. with music playing until about 2 a.m.—the festival continues April 19 with over 35 stages hosting more than 400 local musical talents.

On April 12, the local community in Fort Collins gathered at Axis International Academy and Preschool to celebrate the Francophone Africa Festival with music, dance and poetry.

The event featured a recitation of Birago Diop’s 'Souffles—Breaths' and lively dance sessions that connected attendees to their cultural heritage.

CSU Theatre undergrad Annabelle Gauthier—a CSU senior studying psychology and theatre—won the USITT Stage Management Award during the 2025 Young Designers, Managers and Technicians awards on April 15.

It is the second year in a row that a CSU undergraduate has earned the honor, highlighting her growing skills in stage management.

Thompson School District will host a facilitated public forum with superintendent candidates Brett Heller, Kym LeBlanc-Esparza and Douglas Van Zyl at Thompson Valley High School in Loveland at 6 p.m. on April 29 — officials will also interview the candidates through May 1 as current superintendent Marc Schaffer prepares to leave at the end of June for a role in Illinois.

Twenty Fort Collins residents met April 12-13 to discuss the future of the former Hughes stadium site; experts and community groups provided input for detailed recommendations that City leadership will review in July/August.

The final meetings will be held (May 3-4) at the Colorado River Community Room (222 Laporte Ave).

Eric Golden Live Show

7 PM–1 AM — Bruce's Bar and Restaurant — No cover charge — Enjoy a night of traditional Honky Tonk Country Music with Denver's own Eric Golden.

FoCo Vintage Market

10:30 AM – 4:00 PM — Foothills — Free entry — Discover retro treasures and local art at the vibrant FoCo Vintage Market.

Introduction to Watercolors: Art Classes

1:30-4:00 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Master watercolor techniques in beginner-friendly classes for aspiring artists.

Sip 'N Stitch Workshop

Relax and sip local beverages while learning decorative stitching at this creative workshop — Evening — Museum of Art Fort Collins — Cost included with beverages — Perfect for crafting enthusiasts or newcomers.

The Day of Two Noons

6-7:30 p.m. — Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures — Free admission — Explore the intriguing concept of time zones in a virtual presentation.

Lid Dixon & Kansas Dawson Acoustic Performance

8 PM – 2 AM — The Forge Publick House — Free entry suggested — Enjoy a night of acoustic melodies as Lid Dixon and Kansas Dawson swap songs.

Do The '80s Pub Crawl

4:30-9 p.m. — Trail Head Tavern — Tickets required — Relive the raddest decade with contests, prizes, and gnarly fun at this themed pub crawl.

Paint Your Own Flower Frog

5-7 p.m. — Petrichor Collective — Cost varies — Unleash your creativity by painting your own charming Flower Frog to celebrate spring.

Steve Hofstetter Stand-Up Comedy Show

7:30-10:30 p.m. — The Comedy Fort — Tickets available — Experience unfiltered comedy from one of YouTube’s most popular comics.

Fort Collins International Folk Dancing

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No cost mentioned — Experience the joy of weekly international folk dances in a relaxed atmosphere.