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Things To Do In Longmont This Weekend: Feb. 14-16

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Friday, February 14

Valentine's Skate at the Ice Pavilion

  • Time: 12:30-6:15 p.m.
  • Location: Longmont Ice Pavilion, 725 8th Ave.

Valentine's Day Special - February 14
Join Recreation Services for a fun-filled No School Valentine's Day open skate from 12:30-6:15pm on Friday, Feb. 14. All couples receive one free skate rental with regular admission. Whether you are a Rosy Couple or a Single Pringle, the first 50 customers receive their choice of a free rose or a snack size can of Pringles! Call 303-774-4777 with questions.

Winter Folk: Music & Photography Showcase

  • Time: Friday and Saturday at 5 p.m., Sunday at 4 p.m.
  • Location: The St. Vrain, 635 3rd Ave

Welcome to Winter Folk: a 12 day, 40 band, music and photography showcase coming to Longmont, Colorado!

Join us at the beautiful St. Vrain luxury venue for all of the festivities from February 7th-March 1st (Friday-Sunday for four consecutive weekends).

There are two ticketing options. You may purchase a month long event pass (VIP or Standing Room). This will allow you to attend any and all of the 12 days. You may also buy three day weekend passes. This is a VERY intimate event. Once passes are gone, they are gone. Each day of the event will provide an instrument to a Colorado public school!

*VIP gains you access to the seated area in the front of the venue.

See the weekly schedule below or visit the Winter Folk page at www.fafcolorado.org for more info along with a Q & A.

Winter Folk Schedule
(Daily Schedule at www.fafcolorado.org)

First Weekend
-February 7th-9th-

Josiah Johnson
(formerly of The Head & The Heart)
Gasoline Lollipops
SHEL
Bonnie & The Clydes
Heavy Diamond Ring
Whippoorwill
J. Robert Miller
and more...

Second Weekend
-February 14th-16th-

Brett Dennen - 2 Nights!
Mason Jennings
Daniel Rodriguez
(of Elephant Revival)
300 Days
Sun Jr.
Kingdom Jasmine
Ashlei Brianne
and more...

Third Weekend
-February 21st-23rd-

Willie Watson
(formerly of Old Crow Medicine Show)
Esme Patterson
Elephant Collective
Women of Folk
(A Collection of Powerful Colorado Women Performing Classic Folk Tunes)
Otis Taylor
Reed Foehl
Covenhoven
The Still Tide
Andy Mann & Nick Dunbar
Bonnie & Taylor Sims
MacKenzie Page
Daniella Katzir
Emily Clark
Jaquita Straw
Katherine Homes
and more...

Fourth Weekend
(aka Bluegrass Weekend)
-February 28th-March 1st-

Winter Folk All-Stars
featuring some of Colorado's premier bluegrass musicians, lineup TBA
Adam Aijala & Ben Kaufmann
(of Yonder Mountain String Band)
The Lonesome Days
Wood Belly
MacKenzie Page
Groundscore
Timber!
Kate Farmer
The Hop Pickers
and more...

Additional info at www.fafcolorado.org/winterfolk

-Proceeds benefit Colorado youth arts programs.
-Daily Schedule & Featured Photographers TBA in Coming Weeks.
-Food & Alcohol will be available for purchase.
-Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
-No re-entry.

Speed Dating Single Soiree

  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Location: La Vita Bella, 471 Main St.

Looking for a hunny this Valentine’s Day? Come mingle if you’re single at La Vita Bella!

Between 6:30-7:30 pm, speed dating will occur in the Renaissance Room.

Your $15 ticket includes a glass of wine or draft beer.

If you do find a spark, stay and enjoy LIVE MUSIC by Alfonso which begins at 8 PM!

Everyone deserves love. Are you ready to take a chance and find your sweetie??

LEARN MORE:
https://www.longmontcocktails.com/event/speed-dating-single-soiree/

The event BEGINS at 6:30 PM, so be sure to arrive early to get checked in and claim your drink!

Love Boat Distillery Tour

  • Time: 6-7 p.m.
  • Location: Longtucky Spirits, 350 Terry Ste 120

Let us be your guide on Valentines Day with a couples focused tour and cocktail class. Learn how to make two different cocktails that contain aphrodisiac ingredients to ramp up those warm, fuzzy feelings.

This is an RSVP only event with tickets available through Event Bright. Each $20 ticket is good for two people and includes a private tour of the distillery and cocktail class including two cocktails. Please share any food allergies by contacting us through email with the purchase of your ticket.

Valentines Day Kids Night

  • Time: 6-9 p.m.
  • Location: Ripple Effects Martial Arts, 1242 S. Hover

Enjoy a night of Nerf Wars, Movie, Dinner and Chocolate! Sign Up at the Front Desk.

$30 first person
$15 additional family members
Friend/Buddy may attend for free

Saturday, February 15


6th Annual Chili Chili Bang Bang

  • Time: 1-5 p.m.
  • Location: Grossen Bart Brewery, 1025 Delaware Ave Unit A

GOOD CHILI, FOR A GOOD CAUSE!

Join us for our 6th annual Chili-Cookoff at Grossen Bart Brewery! $20.00 to enter your chili, which includes your first pint (excludes specialty brews)
$10 Unlimited chili tastings (includes 1 voting ticket, vote for your favorite!)
Voting and tasting is from 2-4:30pm
Music Donated By Denny Driscoll Music! From 2-4p
Shared proceeds will benefit HOPE (Homeless Outreach Providing Encouragement) and LeftHand Artist Group
Prizes awarded to the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place chili entries.

Register to enter your chili in the taproom!
or here
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/chili-chili-bang-bang-tickets-91465907993?fbclid=IwAR0uIzR3hnmTLreRRWsPu8OIqjTtLLzw20uwFyQ3Vd8BnNo0lAbAXLHBfEE

Foster Parent Orientation!

  • Time:9 a.m.- 12 p.m.
  • Location: 515 Coffman St.

Come learn more about the foster care system in Boulder County and how you can help! Orientations take place at our offices in Longmont!

53rd Annual Hygiene Fire Pancake Supper

  • Time: 5-8 p.m.
  • Location: Hygiene Fire Department, 7523 Hygiene Rd.

Come out and enjoy all you can eat pancakes!

There will be raffle prizes and a silent auction.

You can purchase tickets from a Hygiene Firefighter or at the door.

Tickets are $6.00
Kids 5 and under are FREE!

If you are interested in donating raffle prizes or silent auction items, please call the station at 303-776-2950.

We can't wait to see you there!

Sunday, February 16

FarmFest Sunday 11-3!

  • Time: 11 a.m.- 3 p.m.
  • Location: Sunflower Farm, 11150 Prospect Rd.

Visit us this weekend on Sunday February 16th for Farmfest from 11-3! Visit all of our new baby lambs, feed the goats, ride the zip-line, toast marshmallows by the bonfire and enjoy some old-fashioned farm play! Reservation Required!

Figure Drawing at Firehouse Art Center

  • Time: 6-8 p.m.
  • Location: Firehouse Art Center, 667 4th Ave.

The Firehouse Art Center presents a monthly figure drawing session, on the third Sunday of the month. Dry media only, 18+.



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