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10 Years. 100 Murals. One Massive Art Party in Old Town 🎉
Fort Collins is throwin’ a once-in-a-decade bash this Thursday—and you’re invited. Plus: trivia, mural picks, and your midweek event lineup.
What's Happenin' Team
May 14, 2025
🎉 10 Years, 100 Murals: Fort Collins’ Mural Party of the Decade
Hey FoCo,
Get ready, FoCo—this Thursday, the Fort Collins Mural Project is going big. As in 10 years of art and 100 murals big. It’s all going down at the 10 x 10 Celebration at the Fort Collins Welcome Center, where more than 60 artists, live music, and local food and drinks come together for one unforgettable evening.
Let’s dive in. 👇
🍻 FoCo Trivia Time
Fort Collins is kind of a big deal in the craft beer world. But just how big?
How much of Colorado’s craft beer is brewed right here in Fort Collins? |
👉 Tap your guess or hit reply—winner gets bragging rights next time they’re brewery-hopping.
🎉 10 Years, 100 Murals, One Epic Night in Old Town
📍 Thursday, May 15 | 5–10 PM | Fort Collins Welcome Center | Free
It’s not every day you turn 10 and hit 100 murals—but the Fort Collins Mural Project is doing both, and they’re throwing a party for the ages.
10 x 10 is a once-in-a-decade celebration bringing together 60+ artists, live music, tasty eats, and a whole lot of creative energy. Whether you’ve admired these murals from your bike or watched them come to life on downtown walls, this is your chance to meet the artists, celebrate the work, and support future projects.
Here’s what’s goin’ down:
Whether you’re here for the murals, the music, or just the community energy, this is the Thursday night hang you don’t want to miss. 👀 More info + artist lineup → FC Mural Project |
🎨 Mural-Spotting? Here’s 5 to Start With
If you’re heading to the 10x10 mural celebration this week, don’t stop there—Fort Collins is basically an open-air art gallery. Here are 5 must-see murals around town to pair with your stroll:
🖌️ FORT COLLINS Gateway Mural – Giant letters, each designed by a different local artist. Find it, snap it, tag it. ⚡ Transformer Cabinet Murals – Yup, those green utility boxes? Totally decked out in original art. 🛣️ Asphalt Art Installations – Check out painted intersections around Canyon, Magnolia & Sherwood for road art worth the detour. 🎷 Jazz Alley Mural – A cool throwback scene tucked away in Old Town, painted by local legend Terry McNerney. 🎵 Rocky Mountain Records Murals – Massive album covers on the shop’s exterior? Music and murals, what’s not to love? 📸 Go mural-hopping and tag us in your finds! We’re always down to see your favorite local walls. |
🗓 What’s Happenin’ in Fort Collins: Event Listings
🎭 Wednesday, May 14 🎤 Weekly Open Mic Comedy (recurring Wednesday)📍 Slyce Pizza Co. | ⏰ 7:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎲 Bingo Night (recurring Wednesday) 📍 Horsetooth Tavern | ⏰ 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM | 🆓 Free 🎲 Bingo Night at the Goat (recurring Wednesday) 📍 Gilded Goat Brewing | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎥 Wild Card Wednesdays (recurring Wednesday) 📍 The Lyric | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🆓 Free The Garcia Project 📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | 🎟️ GA Conner O’Malley📍 The Comedy Fort | ⏰ 7:00 PM Drag Bingo with Krisa Gonna📍 Breckenridge Brewery | ⏰ 7:00 PM–9:00 PM Books and Brews with Bethany Economos📍 Museum of Art | Fort Collins | ⏰ 6:00 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ $25 Herbal Dreamtime Workshop📍 Golden Poppy Apothecary | ⏰ 6:15 PM–8:00 PM | 🎟️ $35 Mozzarella & Burrata From Scratch📍 Farm Fusion | ⏰ 1:00 PM–3:00 PM Perfect Steak Cooking Class📍 Ginger and Baker | ⏰ 5:30 PM–8:30 PM | 🎟️ $95 | Thursday, May 15 🆓 Free Events 🧠 Thursday Night Trivia (recurring Thursday) 📍 Jessup Farm Barrel House | ⏰ 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM | 🆓 Free 👻 Haunted Pub Tour (recurring Thursday) 📍 Old Town Square | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM | 🎟️ $22 🎶 The Positive Spin: Vinyl Night (recurring Thursday)📍 Mobb Mountain Distillers | ⏰ 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM | 🆓 Free 🎶 Open Bluegrass Jams (recurring Thursday) 📍 Horsetooth Tavern | ⏰ 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM | 🆓 Free ASL Socials at New Belgium📍 New Belgium Brewing | ⏰ Evening | 🎟️ Free The War and Treaty 📍 Aggie Theatre | ⏰ 8:00 PM | Colton Dowling📍 The Comedy Fort | ⏰ 7:30 PM |
🛫 Pedal On, FoCo!
That’s a wrap on your Wednesday wanderings! Whether you’re mural-spotting, trivia-winning, or just patio-sippin’ your way through town, we hope this week brings a splash of color to your spring. —Your What’s Happenin’ Fort Collins crew 💛 🧠 Trivia Answer:C) 70% Yep, Fort Collins produces 70% of Colorado’s craft beer—and that’s not all. We’re also responsible for about 7% of the entire U.S. craft beer production. With over 20 breweries (including heavyweights like Odell and New Belgium), it’s no wonder FoCo is a top destination for beer lovers nationwide. 🍻 |
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