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Today

Loveland Poet Laureate Program Open Mic Poetry Reading: 6:30-8 p.m., The Love Shack, 120 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Those wishing to read (from their own work or that of others) should arrive early (6:15-6:30) to get in the lineup. lovelandpoetlaureate.org.

Swim Night: 6-8 p.m., Winona Outdoor Pool, 1615 Fourth St. SE, Loveland. Celebrate the pool’s 50th anniversary with  games, 1970s-inspired music, a photo booth and more. Free, lovgov.org/services/parks-recreation/aquatics/winona-outdoor-pool.

Retro Trivia Night: 6:30 p.m., 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Test your knowledge of the iconic decades of the 1950s, ’60s, ’70s and ’80s. Free, the120barandgrill.com.

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.

AmeriCorps Digital Navigators Drop-In Session: 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday and Saturday,  Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland.  People who need help learning technology or who are struggling with a computer or mobile device skill can drop in for one-on-one 15-minute tutoring sessions. No appointment needed. For longer tutoring sessions call 970-962-3154.

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.

Line Dance Lessons: 7-9 p.m., The Boot Grill, 4164 Clydesdale Parkway, Loveland. Beginner and immediate. Free, 970-685-4737, thebootgrill.com.

Poker Night: 6 p.m., Verboten Brewing, 127 E. Fifth St., Loveland.  verbotenbrewing.com.

Wellness and Retirement Expo: 10 a.m.-2 p.m., Fort Collins Senior Center, 1200 Raintree Drive,Fort Collins. More than 60 vendors and community resources focused on personal health, active aging and local retirement options. Free, fortcollins.gov/Events/2026-Events/2026-Q2/2026-Wellness-Retirement-Expo.

New Material Night: 7 p.m., The Comedy Fort, 167 N. College Ave., Fort Collins. Ages 21-plus. Free, no ticket needed, comedyfortcollins.com.

Upcoming

Loveland Concert Band Summer Concerts in the Park — the Music of John Williams: 7-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Lynn and Norma Hammond Amphitheater at North Lake Park, 2750 N. Taft Ave., Loveland.  Free, donations appreciated. lovelandconcertband.org.

YAY Foundation Open Mic Night: 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, The Love Shack – Craft Mocktrails, 120 E. Fourth St. Loveland. Standup comedy, poetry and music. All ages welcome. Free. loveshackmocktails.com/events.

Organ Concert: 2-3 p.m. Tuesday, in the sanctuary of the First United Presbyterian Church, 400 E. Fourth St., Loveland. Joel Bacon, the organ professor from Colorado State University, will give a free concert of organ music. facebook.com/FirstonFourth/posts/1409654527855095.

Loveland West Farmers Market: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Tuesdays, parking lot at Jax, 2665 W. Eisenhower Blvd., Loveland. Weekly through Nov. 3. facebook.com/LovelandWestFarmersMarket.

Metro Summer Kids Movies — “How to Train Your Dragon”: 10 a.m. Tuesday and Thursday, MetroLux 12 Theatres + IMAX at Centerra, 6085 Sky Pond Drive, Loveland. $2, metrotheatres.com.

Classical Pilates: 9 a.m. Tuesdays through June 30,  Foundry Plaza, Second and Third streets between Lincoln and Cleveland avenues, Loveland. With Pilates in the Rockies. Registration required, downtownloveland.org.

Live Jazz: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, 120 Bar and Grill, 120 N. Lincoln Ave., Loveland. Free, the120barandgrill.com.

Brewery Bingo: 6:30-9 p.m. Tuesdays, Big Thompson Brewery, 114 E. 15th St., Loveland. Free, 970-619-8138 or visit bigtbrewery.com.

Texas Hold’em: 6:30-8:15 p.m. Tuesdays, Crooked Beech Taproom, 3121 N. Garfield Ave., Loveland. Free, 970-305-0397.

Cozy Game Night: 4-9 p.m. Tuesdays, MeadKrieger Meadery, 452 N. Washington Ave., Loveland. Free, meadkrieger.com.

Waggin’ Tales: 4-5 p.m. Tuesdays, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland.   Children can practice reading with a licensed therapy dog. Come to the Children’s desk during or up to 30 minutes before the program to sign up your child/family for a session with the dog.  Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

Stitch Break: noon-1 p.m. Tuesday, Loveland Public Library, 300 N. Adams Ave., Loveland.  Bring your own knitting, crochet, or handcraft to work on along with your lunch or snack and socialize with other crafters. Free, lovelandpubliclibrary.org/events.

St. Matthew’s Medical Clinic: 6-9 p.m. Tuesday, House of Neighborly Service Life Center at 1511 E. 11th St., Loveland.  A nonprofit, faith-based organization established to provide free medical services to children and adults in the community with acute and chronic diseases. Appointments can be made by calling 970-624-3425 and leaving a message.  Website: stmatthewsmedicalclinic.org.

Walk-In Book Donations Accepted: 10 a.m.-noon Tuesdays, 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.

NoCo Sings NoCo: 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays through June 24, Salt Road Brewing, 321 Old Firehouse Alley, Fort Collins. Lineup is Liz Barnez, Antonio Lopez, Sophie West, Matthew Wilburn Skinner, Mountain Duo and August Jones. nocosings.com.

Hoedown Hill Free Tuesday Concert Series — HeartByrne: 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Hoedown Hill, 1781 RainDance National Drive, Windsor. Talking Heads tribute, rock. Free, hoedownhill.com/summer-concert-series.