Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 17th of May.
Good morning, Fort Collins.
The Outside Festival will return to Civic Center Park from May 31 to June 1.
Fort Collins firefighters rescued four ducklings trapped in a storm drain near Lemay Avenue and North College Avenue early Wednesday morning — the ducklings were later adopted by the crew.
After a storm drain rescue on May 14 in north Fort Collins, firefighters rescued eight ducklings and placed them with a department captain and engineer—who helped save them.
A video shows the ducklings settling into their new home.
More than 2,800 CSU graduates celebrated their university-wide commencement on May 16 at Canvas Stadium (the first such event in 27 years) at the Fort Collins campus.
Gov. Polis warned that cities must follow state housing laws—cities that do not will lose at least $100 million a year in state grants.
The Pickin' Pear at Avogadro's Number
7-11 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Ticketed event — Experience the modern folk, rock, and bluegrass sounds of Tia Martini and Leon Elam on banjo and ukulele.
Fort Collins International Folk Dancing
7:30-9:30 p.m. — Empire Grange — No experience necessary — Enjoy a fun evening of international folk dancing in a relaxed setting.
TableTop Networking FoCo Area
7:45-10 a.m. — Choice Towing — Must register — Engage in dynamic business networking in a creative and welcoming format.
Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen
8:45-9:45 p.m. — The Lyric — Ticket prices vary — Experience the timeless music of Queen in a mesmerizing candlelit setting.
Cory Mon Live Performance
6:30-10:30 p.m. — Avogadro's Number — Ticket prices TBA — Experience an evening of captivating music from an artist driven by passion and creativity.
Jimbeaux's Cajun Cuisine Festival
2-7 p.m. — Purpose Brewing and Cellars — Explore Cajun flavors with gluten-free and vegetarian options available.
Sugar Britches Full Band Show
3-9 p.m. — Maxline Brewing — No cover — Experience the mischievous high-brow honky-tonk of Sugar Britches with clever lyrics and eclectic instrumentation.
Here Comes The Sun
6-7:30 p.m. — The Lincoln Center — Free entry for children 5 & under — An evening of dancing and laughter awaits at the Spring Show 2025.
Bags, Brews, and A Better World
12-8 p.m. — Zwei Brewing Co. — Handmade tote included with beer purchase — Celebrate community with a cooking workshop, live music, and fun activities for all ages.
Kickoff to Summer 2025 at Grimm Brothers
1:30-3:30 p.m. — Grimm Brothers Brewing | Taproom + Kitchen — Free entry — Celebrate the summer solstice with live music from ThreeShots and refreshing drinks on the patio.
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