Issue 6 — Week of June 15-21
This is a big one. Juneteenth weekend takes over Foothills Mall with two days of music, culture, and community — but the whole week is stacked before we even get there. Here's everything worth your time.
Tuesday, June 16 — NoCo Sings NoCo
6:30-8:30pm | Salt Road Brewing, 321 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins, CO 80524
https://www.nocosingsnoco.com
A songwriter showcase featuring six local acts in one round: Liz Barnez, Antonio Lopez, Matthew Wilburn Skinner, Sophie West, August Jones, and Mountain Duo. One of the best ways to discover new local talent in a single sitting.
Wednesday, June 17 — Island Grill Jazz Jam
7-9:30pm | Island Grill, 2601 S. Lemay Ave #12, Fort Collins, CO 80525
https://www.islandgrillrestaurant.com/events-calendar.aspx
A weekly fixture for local jazz lovers. Bring an instrument or just bring yourself — tunes from the Real Books, no cover, no pressure, students welcome.
Thursday, June 18 — Bohemian Nights Thursday Night Live: Making Movies
7-9pm | Old Town Square, Fort Collins, CO
https://bohemianlivemusic.org/
Free outdoor concert series continues with Making Movies taking the stage. Bring a chair.
Thursday, June 18 — Needle Felting Workshop: A Little at a Time
6pm | Purpose Brewing and Cellars, 4025 S. Mason St, Fort Collins, CO 80525
https://purposebrewing.com/
A hands-on craft night with beer in hand. No experience needed — just curiosity.
Friday, June 19 — Juneteenth Weekend Begins
It's the federal holiday, and Fort Collins is celebrating big with two events:
Teen/Youth Night, 6-9:30pm, Cultural Enrichment Center, 1825 E Mulberry St, Fort Collins, CO — DJ, karaoke, food, and games for ages 10-17.
Friday Night Concert, 6:15-9pm, Foothills Mall Lawn, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO — featuring The Reminders, with support from Alex Pittman. Bring lawn chairs and blankets.
Full schedule: https://www.focojuneteenth.com/friday-schedule
Saturday, June 20 — FoCo Juneteenth Main Celebration
10:30am-evening | Foothills Mall, 215 E Foothills Pkwy, Fort Collins, CO
https://www.focojuneteenth.com/saturday-schedule
A full day of music, art, and community. Highlights include Sol Pride at 2:30pm, New Bloodline at 4pm, and headliner FoCo Motown Revue closing out the night. Also on-site: a vendor market, health and wellness fair, comedy, and kids' activities running throughout the day.
Saturday, June 20 — Larimer County Farmers' Market
9am-1pm | 200 W Oak St, Fort Collins, CO 80521
https://www.larimer.gov/extension/larimer-county-farmers-market
This year marks the market's 50th anniversary — worth a visit before heading to Foothills.
Sunday, June 21 — Father's Day
Fort Collins Farmers Market, 10am-2pm, 1001 E Harmony Rd, Fort Collins, CO 80525
https://www.fortcollinsfarmersmarket.org/
Mishawaka Sunday Summer Series, 2-5pm, free — Michael Morrow & The Culprits take the outdoor stage at Mishawaka Amphitheatre. Shuttle RSVP available: https://www.themishawaka.com/sunday-summer-series/
Old Town Square's free Sunday concert series also kicks off around 2pm — a low-key option for an afternoon stroll with Dad.
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