This weekend in Fort Collins, CO

This high-energy CrossFit partner competition pairs athletes in female-female, female-male, and male-male teams. Divisions include RX, Scaled, Teens ages 13 to 17, and Kids ages 7 to 12. After four years as an in-house event, it is opening to the public and expanding the experience for participants and fans. It emphasizes a supportive setting where athletes can confidently test their fitness, along with an energetic atmosphere that encourages spectators to cheer for friends and family.

Get Your Rear in Gear returns to Fort Collins at Fossil Creek Park with a community-focused 5K that supports colon cancer awareness, offering both a timed run and a noncompetitive walk. The day features on-site registration and packet pickup, an opening program, a short dash for kids, and a wrap-up that highlights team and individual achievements with runner awards. People who are patients or survivors of colorectal cancer can register at no cost. Details about advance packet pickup will be shared when available.

Aggie Theatre presents Sploinky Rave in Fort Collins, a national tour stop spotlighting high-energy DJ sets from leading artists. It delivers chest-rattling low frequencies, relentless momentum, and immersive lights, creating a charged dance floor atmosphere that mirrors the bass music movement spreading across the United States.

Teams come together for the Summer session Tri-Annuals featuring both 8 ball and 9 ball. The entry fee is 20 dollars per team. The day begins with check-in and a brief meeting for captains and players, followed by the start of match play.

Practice Italian in a relaxed conversation setting at Avogadro's Number. Open to everyone, from first-time learners to native speakers, this friendly gathering invites participants to speak Italian and enjoy good company.

Oak Street Plaza in downtown Fort Collins transforms into a block-wide showcase of vintage, art, music, and community. Curated vintage and handmade vendors appear alongside local artists and small businesses, with live DJs playing all day. Presented by @cursed_vtg, @dandelionsrust, and @collective_vtg, and sponsored by @krfcfm and @aggietheatre, the series expands its footprint by bringing in neighboring businesses to create an even more immersive market experience. Music features Monty (@choicecityfunk), Michael (@mgmb93), and Chris (@ceschooley), also known as DJ Skinny Rabbit.

An adoption event at Pet Supplies Plus in Fort Collins features pets who have received comprehensive care. Animals are spayed or neutered, up to date on vaccinations, microchipped, and tested for heartworm and other tick-borne diseases or for FeLV/FIV. The adoption process begins with an application submitted through the organization’s website. Once approved, the application remains valid for one year. Approval also allows you to place a hold on a specific animal for the event so you can meet and decide on adoption before other applicants, without any obligation to take the animal home. With approval, foster contact information may be provided so you can learn more about individual personalities. Applications are not processed at the event, and review typically takes one to two business days. Applications sent Monday through Thursday are generally reviewed the next day, while those submitted Friday through Sunday are reviewed on Monday. An approved application is required to handle animals during the event.

Taste of Fort Collins brings together food, community, and live music in Fort Collins. Presented with support from FNBO and produced by Townsquare Media, the festival features headlining performances by Modest Mouse and Lil Jon. The Eyeopeners Kiwanis have helped make the event happen since 1998, and it serves as their largest fundraising activity supporting services for children and families in the Fort Collins area.

Washington’s FoCo hosts Holding Absence and Arm’s Length, joined by Bloom and House & Home. Holding Absence’s album The Noble Art of Self-Destruction explores growth and renewal, using the image of chiseling away what hurts to reveal the beauty beneath. Frontman Lucas Woodland writes candidly about imposter syndrome, self loathing, love, and difficult questions about life, reflected in songs such as Crooked Melody, False Dawn, Honey Moon, and Death Nonetheless. The lineup delivers heartfelt intensity with a clear thread of hope.

Bombargo delivers a colorful blend of soul-soaked vintage pop, turning the stage into a lively singalong with two pairs of brothers adding rich harmonies and a message-forward set. Frontman Nathan Thoen’s passionate presence and kinetic moves have even drawn praise from Sir Richard Branson, who likened the band’s live energy to The Rolling Stones. The story began when Nathan Thoen and guitarist Spencer Chilliak met, road-tripped to a festival, and wrote their debut single “Let It Grow,” leading to the Back on Main EP being named among SaskMusic’s Top 10 Saskatchewan albums of 2015. The lineup has since grown to a five-piece with Anthony Thoen on guitar, brothers Matt and Sammy Folkersen on keys and bass, and Niall Cubbon on drums. Career highlights include Taylor Swift adding “Mr. No Good” to her “Songs Taylor Loves” playlist, the charting success of “Oxygen” on the Canadian Hot AC Top 40, a 33-date North American tour that included a halftime performance before more than 33,000 fans, press coverage from outlets like Billboard, and stages shared with John Butler Trio, Alan Stone, RIPE, and Joel Plaskett, plus a main-stage set at Okeechobee. Their music has surpassed 10 million streams, earned over a million YouTube views, brought multiple Saskatchewan Music Awards nominations, and even landed a cameo in Bill & Ted 3: Face The Music. An “In Spite Of Everything” VIP experience is offered, featuring early entry, an intimate acoustic set and time with the band, a limited edition signed poster with VIP laminate, a photo opportunity, and first access to merchandise. The VIP upgrade includes a ticket to the show.

Enjoy a vibrant outing at the Timnath Farmers Market, a place where neighborhood spirit, creativity, and local flavor shine. More than 25 local vendors showcase a wide range of quality goods, from specialty foods to handmade pieces and standout home decor. The vendor roster changes as the season progresses, so each visit brings new discoveries. Support local businesses while browsing for treats, gifts, and items for the home.

An all ages, all abilities wheel throwing class welcomes first timers and anyone seeking a refresher on core techniques. Participants practice centering clay, pulling walls, shaping forms, and trimming on the wheel, with a goal of creating two pieces during the session. Glazing and kiln firing are included, along with a tour of the studio and an overview of the firing process. Suitable for ages 7 and up and a good option for earning the Girl Scout Pottery Badge. Pricing is per class. Rescheduling or class credit is available within 48 hours of purchase. With prior notice for illness, Covid, or emergencies, a 50 percent credit toward a Make at Home kit is offered for missed classes. No credit is issued for no call, no shows. A friendly studio cat may appear during class, so those with allergies should be aware.

105.5 The Colorado Sound presents a night with Bowling For Soup, joined by Ballyhoo! and rosecoloredworld. For more than three decades, Bowling For Soup have paired big hooks with bigger laughs while keeping a strong connection to fans. Formed in Wichita Falls in 1994 and later based in Denton, the self-proclaimed 9th Greatest Band of All Time has built a career on consistency, authenticity, and turning every show into a celebration. Their live sets are known for huge singalongs, quick-witted humor, playful crowd interaction, and an energy that can make even the largest stage feel personal. In early 2025, longtime guitarist and founding member Chris Burney stepped away from touring due to health concerns, and Jaret Reddick on vocals and guitar, Gary Wiseman on drums, and Rob Felicetti on bass continue to carry the torch while honoring his legacy. The band’s audience now spans generations, with families singing along together, and their chemistry and timing create an inclusive and unforgettable experience in clubs and at major festivals alike. They continue to evolve while staying true to their roots, and with a vibrant presence online and work underway on their first new album since 2022, they remain a pop punk force that brings people together.

In the Lyric lobby, this spirited trivia event makes so-called useless knowledge finally matter. It features seven rounds of eight questions with a mix of standard, audio, and visual challenges, and topics that span geography, science, sports, chart hits, and television. Teams can include up to six players, and solo participants can be matched with a team. Winning groups receive a gift certificate to The Lyric, and the emphasis is on friendly competition and the fun of surprising yourself.

KRFC 88.9 FM and Natural Alternatives present a night at the Aggie Theatre as Shawn James brings the Flew Too Close to the Sun Tour with Gravedancer. Raised on Chicago’s South Side with early roots in gospel, he has since shaped a sound that spans folk and blues to R&B, gospel, rock, and metal, always led by feeling and soul. Since releasing music independently in 2012, he has built his path without major label backing, relying on determination and a strong bond with listeners. On stage he shifts fluidly between moods and styles, sometimes weaving in covers he loves, creating a set marked by authenticity, energy, and heartfelt delivery.