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Today

Kids on the Plaza: noon-2 p.m., Foundry Plaza, Second and Third streets between Lincoln and Cleveland avenues, Loveland. Free kids’ activities including lawn games with city of Loveland Parks & Recreation; splash pad, arts and crafts and giveaways. Today’s theme is Little Builders Day, with free lunch for the first 150 kids from Colorado Coffee Company, and construction themed crafts and art activities. Runs weekly through Aug. 5. downtownloveland.org.

“Sleeping Beauty in the 21st Century”: noon-1 p.m., in the adults area of the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Front Range Classical Ballet Academy and Dance Arts Network and Continuing Education (DANCE) will present a performance for all ages. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

55 and Better Expo: 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Tips, advice, and the latest trends in health and nutrition, financial and retirement planning, lifestyle and more. Free, prairiemountainmedia.com/55andbetter/loveland.

Fourth Street Revitalization Walking Tour: 5-6:30 p.m., downtown Loveland. Register at bit.ly/4dYdIzJ.

Blues Jam: 6 p.m., To the Fives Taproom & Lounge, 423 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Tothefivestaproom.square.site.

Open Mic Night: 6:30-9 p.m., 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Free, the120barandgrill.com.

Karaoke at TeeShots: 6:30-9 p.m., TeeShots Indoor Golf, 209 N. Cleveland Ave., Loveland. Free, teeshotsnoco.com.

Garage Games: noon-9 p.m., Verboten Brewing, 127 E. Fifth St., Loveland. Compete in cornhole, ping pong and more each Wednesday.  verbotenbrewing.com.

Bingo: 6 p.m., Loveland Aleworks, 118 W. Fourth St., Loveland. Free, lovelandaleworks.com.

Texas Hold’em: 6-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. If you are new to the game, come and learn. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.

Nature Adapts to a Changing World — Elk and Osprey in Loveland: 8:30-9:30 a.m., Namaqua Park, 730 N. County Road 19E/Namaqua Road, Loveland. Join an interpretive guide for a exploration of the park, looking for evidence of how animals adapt to changing ecosystems. Meet at the picnic shelter kiosk. Wear comfortable walking shoes. Water and sun protection advised. Register at offero.cityofloveland.org.

ReadMore Book Club: 10-11:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. June book is “Becoming Madam Secretary” by Stephanie Dray. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Lunch Lab: 10:45-11:30 a.m. Monday-Friday, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland, 12:30-1 p.m. Monday-Friday Mehaffey Park, 3285 W. 22nd St., Loveland, and   11:45 a.m.-12:15 p.m. Monday-Wednesday, Willow Bend Park, 2538 E. First St., Loveland. Lunch Lab is a Food Bank For Larimer County food truck for kids that provides free and healthy lunches for kids through Aug. 14. No sign up or ID required.  foodbanklarimer.org/lunch-lab.

Baby and Toddler Storytime: 10:15-10:45 a.m., outdoors at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For up to age 3 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Preschool Storytime: 11-11:30 a.m., outdoors at the Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. For ages 3-5 and their caregivers. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Poker Night: 6-9 p.m., Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138, bigtbrewery.com.

Chess Games: 1-4:30 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. The community is welcome to drop in to play chess with others in the Senior Center Recreation Lobby. Free, 970-962-2783.

Drop-In Table Tennis: 1:30-4 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, Chilson Senior Center, 700 E. Fourth St., Loveland. 970-962-2783.

Homeward Alliance Family Resource Navigator: 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m., Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland. Office hours to help families and individuals with housing and rental assistance, obtaining documents, employment navigation and assistance applying for public benefits. Website: homewardalliance.org.

Walk-In Book Donations Accepted: 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursdays, The Sorting Place, 1010 W. 10th St., Loveland. The Friends of the Library is accepting books, puzzles, games, DVDs and CDs for its next Used Book Sale. friendsofthelovelandlibrary.org.

2026 Summer Concerts — Rusty 44: 5:30-8:30 p.m., Pioneer Courtyard at the Little Thompson Valley Pioneer Museum, 224 Mountain Ave., Berthoud. Bluegrass and Americana music. Food trucks will be on site. Free, berthoudhistoricalsociety.org.

Lagoon Summer Concert Series — Ashley Wineland: 6:30-8:30 p.m., west lawn of the Lory Student Center at Colorado State University, 1101 Center Ave. Mall, Fort Collins. Country-rock energy. Food trucks and info booths on site. Pets welcome. Free, lagoonseries.com.

Live Music — Eclectic Pickup: 5-7 p.m., Odell Brewing Company, 800 E. Lincoln Ave., Fort Collins. odellbrewing.com/locations/fort-collins.

“The Bright Side” Exhibit: 1-6 p.m. Wednesday and Friday, Lincoln Center Art Gallery, 417 W. Magnolia St., Fort Collins. The exhibit features art by Annie O’Brien Gonzales of Loveland and three other Colorado artists, and aims to inspire positivity and curiosity. Runs through June 12. Free, lctix.com/art-gallery/the-bright-side.

“The Making of a Novel — Albania Through ‘Desiderium’” with author Julie Furxhi: 6-7:30 p.m., Global Village Museum of Arts and Cultures, 200 W. Mountain Ave., Fort Collins. Furxhi  will share the journey behind her writing and the cultural and historical threads of Albania that shape the novel’s world. With a Q&A session, book signing and Albanian coffee and treats. $10, globalvillagemuseum.org.

Upcoming

Taste of Loveland: 5 p.m. Thursday, Forge Events Center, 815 14th St. SW, Building B120, Loveland. Unlimited tastings from popular restaurants and local beverages, for ages 21-plus. Benefits Foothills Gateway and SummitStone Child & Family Services.  $70, foothillsserviceleague.org/taste-of-loveland.