Good morning, Fort Collins.

On April 30, 2025, the Larimer County Sheriff’s Office released its 2024 Snapshot Report that detailed a high volume of work including 21,154 traffic stops and over 84,000 service calls—Sheriff Smith said the report demonstrates the office’s commitment to transparency and community safety.

Health and law enforcement officials have opened an art exhibit in Colorado’s high country to educate the public about fentanyl dangers—emphasizing how even a 2mg dose can be deadly.

The exhibit will be shown at several mountain town venues from April 30 through November 5 to dispel myths and reduce stigma.

Clementine with Joe Suburb and Lofi Hohum

7 PM – 1 AM — The Coast — Price not specified — Experience vibrant guitar riffs from this five-piece alternative rock band straight out of Fort Collins.

Master Classical Painting Course

1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Check website for pricing — Create a Baroque masterpiece in a four-class oil painting course inspired by the works of Caravaggio and Rembrandt.

Introduction to Watercolors Art Class

1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost info not specified — Master watercolor techniques in a beginner-friendly, hands-on course.

Fort Collins Montessori School Drawing Class

3:45-4:45 p.m. — Fort Collins Montessori School — Cost varies — Engage young artists in a fun adventure of drawing fundamentals and creative discovery.

Live Music with Matt McCloskey

6-8 p.m. — Loveland Aleworks — Free entry — Enjoy an evening of live music with Fort Collins' own Matt McCloskey.

Steel Pulse Concert

7-9:30 p.m. — Washington’s — $43 — Catch Steel Pulse live at Washington’s for a night of legendary reggae vibes.

Sugar Britches: Sinnin' Sunday with Broghan Foster

4-8 p.m. — The Forge Publick House — Free entry — Experience high-brow honky-tonk with eclectic instrumental accompaniment from Sugar Britches.

Foundations in Art - Drawing II

5:30-8 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Learn foundational drawing techniques for creating expressive art forms.

Introduction to Watercolors Art Classes

1:30-4 p.m. — 3 Square Art — Cost information not provided — Master watercolor painting techniques in this beginner-friendly course.

A Taste of Ireland

7:30-9:30 p.m. — Rialto Theater Center — Check website for ticket prices — Experience the vibrant Irish music and dance sensation returning after its Off-Broadway premiere.