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Fort Collins
Thursday, May 21st, 2026
Good morning, Fort Collins. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 21st of May.
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Fort Collins joins the Summer Moves Regional Challenge from June 1 to June 30 to encourage biking, walking, carpooling, or transit over solo driving (boosting air quality) while residents use the free Shift Your Ride Network to log trips for a chance at winning digital gift certificates. City of Fort Collins
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ City offices close Monday, May 25 for Memorial Day while essential services (police, fire, utilities) continue. Gardens on Spring Creek and golf courses run normally and City Park Pool is open 11:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; Transfort offers holiday service and offices resume Tuesday, May 26. City of Fort Collins
- ➤ The U.S. Board on Geographic Names approved renaming Pingree Park and Pingree Hill to Soule Park and Soule Hill to honor Captain Silas Soule, who refused orders during the Sand Creek Massacre. The change was decided at a March 12 meeting and is supported by local leaders and tribal representatives. North Forty News
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The Crooked Rugs Live
8 PM - 2 AM — Aggie Theatre — Tickets available — Enjoy a night of indie rock with local favorites and special guests.
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Tab Benoit Concert
7-10 p.m. — Washington’s — Tickets available — Experience the soulful Delta swamp blues of Grammy-nominated artist Tab Benoit.
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Big Shrimp Performance
8-10 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — $ — Third Turn brings their unique three-piece jam sound to the Aggie Theatre.
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School of Rock FoCo LoCo Fest - Night 1
12:00am — Aggie Theatre — $20 — Get ready to rock at the FOCO LOCO festival in Fort Collins.
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Paws & Poses Puppy Yoga
10 a.m. — The Gallery at Gallipott — Donations support Animal Friends Alliance — Stretch and snuggle with adorable pups while supporting a great cause.
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Ed Carroll Wheels for Meals Car Show
8-11 a.m. — Ed Carroll Volkswagen — Free entry — Celebrate 40 years of car shows while supporting Meals on Wheels in Fort Collins.
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Alpha Wolf Concert
8:00-9:30 p.m. — Aggie Theatre — Ticket prices vary — Experience an electrifying night with Alpha Wolf, Gideon, Mugshot, and Resolve.
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Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones Concert
8-11 p.m. — Sound Bar — Ticket info not specified — Experience the genre-defying sounds of Emerson Woolf & the Wishbones blending Indie, Folk, and Americana vibes.
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Step Up for Women and Recovery
5k event — Fort Collins, Colorado — Registration fee required — Celebrate fitness and support women in recovery.
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The Fabulous Thunderbirds Concert
7-7:30 p.m. — The Gardens on Spring Creek — Dynamically priced tickets — Catch the legendary T-Birds showcasing their high-energy blend of blues, rock, and R&B.
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