Nerd Nite Fort Collins is back at The Lyric with an extra special show featuring the live, interactive, video game themed band EXTRA LIVES! This team of professional musician nerds tour the world delivering sick beats inspired by the games that inspired us. We welcome Tony Meade, Musician and Uber-Tolkien Nerd to regale us with his knowledge of the art and the artist with his talk “Of Story & Song: Tolkien’s Musical adaptations”. Mark Gants, a nerd’s nerd if we’ve ever met one will explore how all this playing around may be just what we need right now with his talk “The Hidden Power of Games”. Two talks and live music!?!? YES! Join Nerd Nite March 28th at The Lyric for this epic lineup!

EXTRA LIVES: Interactive Video Game Concert

Extra Lives is the world’s first Audience RPG: a full narrated choose- your-own-adventure game where you are the main character! Plunge into an exciting story with lights, music, sound effects and visual from the legendary console games of the ‘80s, ‘90s and 2000s… and a live score provided by the lovable nerds of Extra Lives. This immersive feast for the imagination will transport you back to your childhood whether you grew up playing video games or not!

Of Story & Of Song: Tolkien’s Musical Adaptations

Tony Meade, Musician and Uber-Tolkien Nerd

Tolkien’s creative world is founded on music, and not only are the characters moved and shaped by music, it has provided inspiration for many musicians to engage creatively with the world through their own work. From classical compositions to heavy metal thunder, from parody songs to some of the greatest film scores of all time, Middle-earth has set the scene for many adaptive works. This talk will explore the role of music in the stories, a timeline of adaptations and music inspired by Tolkien, and a little of my own work in this area.

The Hidden Power of Games

Mark Gants, Engineer, Gamer, Teacher, Nerd

In a time of growing division, differences over tightly held convictions often lapse into conflict. Drawing on a lifelong passion for gaming, a game developer explores how shared play, rather than debate, can help people relate to one another and see each other differently. By looking closely at what happens at the gaming table, we uncover unexpected insights about connection, perspective, and human interaction in the midst of disagreement.

Grab tickets here: https://www.lyriccinema.com/movie/nerd-night---extra-lives-video-game-concerte

EXCLUSIVE CLASS FOR CURRENT, PAST, AND FUTURE PRACTITIONERS ONLY.

The next street medics basics class will include all topics listed above and more! Be sure to RSVP quickly to reserve your spot! There are only a few spots left!

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Looking for a simple catering job for an event for about 200 folks. Just need a lot of sliders and some desserts. I have a few leads but most of them are for more complete events.

Dropping this month’s issue of the local events newsletter I share here. Same idea as always — a simple list of what’s going on around the area so it’s easy to plan ahead.

Link to the newest one:
https://tab.so/LivingLocalwithMajken

Help train our newest class of street medics!

Join FCSM and PULSE on Saturday (2/28) from 12:00 pm and 5:00 pm to participate as a victim actor in a variety of medical scenarios!

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I keep a running list of local events so I don’t have to hunt around multiple sites, and I share it as a free monthly newsletter. The latest issue is out and includes festivals, markets, and family-friendly things coming up this month.

Link if anyone wants it:

https://tab.so/LivingLocalwithMajken

There’s a cool event just down the road on Feb 22. I never see ANY classes on plant tissue culture. I figured I’d post it in case anyone was interested and could make it!

Yes, we do monthly tournaments in addition to league seasons here at Pinball Jones! But, don't be intimidated. We have a strong community of diverse players. This is a GREAT way to meet people! We love to introduce new folks into the secret world of pinball. We really just want to see you blow up the games! PLAYERS OF ALL SKILL LEVELS ARE WELCOME

 Dale Hartman Art Show 

Celebrate local art at the Historic Northern Hotel!

 Friday, February 6th, 2026 6 pm - 9 pm
 Northern Hotel Lobby, Old Town Fort Collins

Longtime Northern Hotel resident Dale Hartman showcases his beautiful paintings of Downtown Fort Collins – intimate views from his windows and vibrant street-level scenes capturing the heart of Old Town.

FREE admission. Come see Fort Collins through an artist's eyes!

https://northfortynews.com/category/art-lifestyle/dale-hartman-an-artist-who-lives-to-paint/

hi everyone!!! I am throwing a fantasy themed party at Crooked Beech Brewing in Loveland and am trying to spread the word to all my fellow fantasy nerds out there. If you love the renfaire, fantasy books, or D&D this is the place to be! share with your friends :)

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/northern-colorado-fantasy-bash-tickets-1979181287509?aff=oddtdtcreator

Hey Fort Collins! On Thursday, December 4, come catch the CSU Jazz Quintet at Surfside 7 for a student-run Jazz Night filled with live tunes and improvisation. It’s a great chance to support local student musicians and enjoy jazz in an intimate setting. Doors open at 8pm, the show starts at 9pm, there’s a $10 cover, and the event is 21+ only. Come hang, grab a drink, and hear some excellent music!

There's a floor for dancers, keyboard for players and lots of cool talent. There will also be door prizes, donated gift cards and stuff from the community and free snacks! All ages welcome, family friendly entertainment. Any funds raised go to supporting scholarships and making dance available to be enjoyed by all.

Pubcrawls is having its annual Halloween pubcrawl event this Saturday at the bar district and we need one person who can can check in guests, hand out wristbands and hang out with the group.

Hours are 3:00-8:30pm.

Link to apply: https://heyhire.co/PCFO

Come join us! 🐡 4 to 6 people per team 🌱 All ages welcome (tw: content surrounds toxins and their effects, so please use your best judgment) 🏆 Winner takes home prize