Places near me Random place
All the United States Colorado Fort Collins The Lyric
AO Edited

The Lyric

This dynamic entertainment venue brings a much-needed funkiness to the region with its bizarre art, eclectic films screenings, and peculiar performance pieces.

Fort Collins, Colorado

Added By
NeverNotTacos
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
The Lyric   NeverNotTacos (Atlas Obscura User)
Been Here
Want to go
Added to list

About

Part movie theater, part live performance venue, and part art gallery, the ever-evolving Lyric’s look is curated by an eclectic owner and an in-house Art Czar. 

Featuring the best outdoor patio views of the mountains in town, the whimsical artwork of the Lyric spills out onto the lawn and becomes a playground for kids and adults. Hosting a variety of events ranging from live music, DJs, stand-up comedy, local food dinners, costume dance parties, and circus performers, the Lyric is a hub for all that is odd in northern Colorado. Weekend mornings at the establishment comes with cartoons and an all-you-can-eat cereal bar.

First established in 2007, the Lyric has held a few spaces in the community, first in a small downtown rental, then temporarily in a Masonic temple, and now on the north end of the town among taco trucks and a bowling alley. With its final move, the Lyric has leaned in hard on its eccentricity and cemented its status as an institution in the town. 

Related Tags

Art Music Venues

Know Before You Go

Climb the jungle gym/stage on the back patio to get the best seats for outdoor movies and watching sunsets.

Community Contributors

Added By

NeverNotTacos

Published

October 5, 2021

Edit this listing

Make an Edit
Add Photos

Nearby Places

Explore the Destination Guide

Related Places

  • Powell, Tennessee

    Ciderville Music Store

    A roadside music shop featuring a confounding series of folk art installations.

  • The entryway guiding your way through.

    Indianapolis, Indiana

    Healer

    This former office building has been transformed into an immersive music venue and art space.

  • These days, performers rock the space where the pulpit once stood.

    Amsterdam, Netherlands

    Paradiso

    Rejoice at Amsterdam's ‘pop temple,’ a former church reborn as a raucous music venue.

  • A heart behind the bar at C-Boy's Heart & Soul.

    Austin, Texas

    C-Boy's Heart & Soul

    This Austin music venue is an homage to a legendary figure in the local blues scene.

  • Surf Ballroom

    Clear Lake, Iowa

    Surf Ballroom

    The last location where Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and J. P. "The Big Bopper" Richardson played before their tragic deaths.

  •

    Jacksonville, Florida

    Friday Musicale

    Established in 1890, this Jacksonville institution is the longest running music venue in the state of Florida.

  • A white suspension bridge across a large river

    Poughkeepsie, New York

    Bridge Music

    This sound-art installation features songs composed using only the Mid-Hudson Bridge as an instrument.

  • A plaque marking the area where Charlie’s Place, a bustling nightclub that attracted both Blacks and whites during the mid-20th century, once stood.

    Myrtle Beach, South Carolina

    Site of Charlie’s Place

    Once a safe haven for Black patrons and performers—including Billie Holiday and Duke Ellington—during the Jim Crow era, portions of this nightclub and motel have been restored to welcome a new kind of visitor.

Aerial image of Vietnam, displaying the picturesque rice terraces, characterized by their layered, verdant fields.
Atlas Obscura Membership

See Fewer Ads

Become an Atlas Obscura member and experience far fewer ads

Become a Member