Events

Join us for this unique workshop!

Artists have always been instrumental in envisioning new futures, solving complex challenges, and helping communities imagine what is possible. Engaging in the policymaking process at the local, state, and federal levels is an important way to create lasting, systemic change that supports the arts, culture, and creative industries. Presented by Meredith Badler of the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts (CBCA), this workshop will explore recent developments that have aligned priorities and built momentum for Colorado's arts and culture sector at the state legislature.

Participants will gain an overview of Colorado's Arts Policy Framework, an intentional and inclusive advocacy roadmap designed to advance the state's arts, culture, and creative industries. The session will also provide a recap of the 2026 legislative session, including key policy developments and the passage of legislation creating a new business entity specifically designed for artists. Attendees will leave with a stronger understanding of the current advocacy landscape, opportunities for civic engagement, and ways the arts can continue to contribute to community well being, economic vitality, and quality of life throughout the Pikes Peak region and across Colorado.

This presentation is hosted by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region in partnership with the Colorado Business Committee for the Arts.

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The Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is excited to launch a new exhibit, “The Wall — A Montage of First Amendment Rights.” See this incredible and controversial collection showing hundreds of historical buttons, posters, images and ephemera representing our country’s right to Constitutional protections and expression under the First Amendment.

The exhibit also will include Rhonda S. Van Pelt's photos of Manitou Springs protests.

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Garden of the Gods Park is a part of the Colorado Birding Trail assuring a good location for a wide variety of birds. A crossroads of six different ecosystems helps bring a diversity of possible sightings. We will follow the Gateway Trail to the Central Garden Trail looping back through the Dakota Trail. Optics recommended and binoculars available to borrow. Some possible sightings may include: Woodhouse’s scrub jay, spotted towhee, bushtits, prairie falcons, canyon wrens, magpies, ravens, red-tail hawks, Townsend’s solitaire and many more. Weather dependent.

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For over 70 years, the Flying W Ranch has been welcoming guests of all ages to Colorado Springs’ only Chuckwagon Dinner Show—a Western tradition unlike anything else in the region. Loosen your belt and fill up your tin plate with a hearty cowboy-style barbecue dinner with all the fixins’ – served the classic chuckwagon way. Then get ready for a lively evening of stirring Western music and humorous tall tales from the Flying W Wranglers, the second-oldest Western band in the world. The show this year features a special 150/250 celebration of our State's and Nation's birthday. Arrive early to explore the Western Grounds, meet our friendly ranch animals, try your hand at roping and other cowboy skills, do some shopping, and see vibrant demonstrations by Osage Nation dancers. It’s a night of food, music, and frontier charm your family will never forget.

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Join Pikes Peak Library District as we welcome local author Amy Tordoff to celebrate the release of her new book All We Have is Time. After a moderated discussion with Tordoff, she will answer audience questions and be available for a book signing. Copies of All We Have is Time will be for sale by Poor Richard's Bookstore before and after the event.

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Join us for a series of free concerts at Monument Valley Park (on the lawn to the west of the Fine Arts Center), held every Monday evening in July 2026.

​We encourage everyone to bring a chair or blanket, have a picnic and make a night of it. There will be food trucks on site. Please note that due to road construction, parking in the area is limited, so give yourself extra time.

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Join us for the 18th Annual Green Box Arts Festival, a spectacular celebration coinciding with two historic milestones: America's 250th and Colorado's 150th anniversary!

This year's festival promises an unforgettable fusion of arts and culture as we honor both our nation's semiquincentennial and Colorado's sesquicentennial. Experience 16 days of innovative performances, exhibitions, and community gatherings that reflect on our shared past while imagining our collective future.

Join us in the stunning landscape of Colorado's mountains where Green Mountain Falls will come alive with artists, performers, and audiences from across the region and beyond, creating meaningful connections through the transformative power of the arts.

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Dick Fairley: PhD in Computer Science and Systems Engineering from UCLA. He worked as an engineer, university professor, consultant, and as a jazz disk jockey at KRCC.

Location: Chapel Hills Mall, Suite 847 (enter the north mall entrance between Dillard's and Peak Pickleball off Jamboree Dr. and walk straight ahead)

About PILLAR: PILLAR Institute for Lifelong Learning is a dynamic hub for curious minds seeking intellectual growth and meaningful community connections. Through an array of engaging programs, thought-provoking lectures, and enriching activities, PILLAR fosters a culture of continuous learning for adults of all ages. Our mission is to inspire lifelong learners by providing opportunities to explore diverse topics, cultivate critical thinking, and connect with others who share a passion for discovery. At PILLAR, learning is not just a pursuit—it's a way of life.

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The show is intentionally open to interpretation. Artists were invited to engage with the theme however they choose — historical, patriotic, political, nostalgic, or something more personal. The result is a conversation in many voices about what America means, where we've been, and where we're going.

This exhibition is part of America 250, a city-wide initiative through Peak Radar highlighting events across the Pikes Peak region celebrating this national milestone.

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Line Up A Food Trucks: Cowgirl Kettle Corn & Lemonade, Crepes-N-Go, Down South Louisiana Cooking, Gossip Point COS, Heng Heng Thai Co, High Grade Foods, Lumpia House, The Meltdown, Miggy’s Meltdown, Roc and Ro Sushi on the Go, Sapo Guapo Tacos, Sosa’s Pupuseria

Line Up B Starts Rotating on June 9th: Bowl in the City, Chef Bob’s Lobster Trap, Ciao Down, Courthouse Co Handcrafted Food + Drink (Starting June 23), Creole Roots, Josh & John’s Homemade Ice Cream, Mateo’s, Miami Sandwich Machine, Ricky’s Island Cafe, Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck (Attending on June 9), The Grilled Cheese Food Truck

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Are you smarter than a crow? Is your memory better than a blue jay? Come find out in this family-friendly program exploring the fascinating corvids of Colorado. Participants will have the chance to learn about the many corvids that live in the Garden and compete against them in problem solving competitions. This indoor program meets in the Red Rock Room on the second floor. Please note there are no live animals in this program.

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Auric Gallery is proud to present 4 solo exhibits featuring:
Annaliese Allen - Offcuts
Ramon Aguirre - Wither
Kevin Johnson - Rebirth
Nate Travis - Left to Write

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Enjoy live music, beer and cocktails, fresh lemonade, delicious food from Smokin J's BBQ, and flower picking straight from our fields.

Bring a chair, gather your friends, and settle in for an easy, joy-filled night at the farm.
Music runs from 6:00–8:00 pm, with gates opening at 5:30 pm.

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Music with Struggle Jennings.

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Weekly music 6-8 pm with blues, jazz and rock cover bands rotating each week.

Grab a picnic from your favorite local OCC restaurant and don’t forget your lawn chair or blanket.

Brought to you by Dizzy Charlie’s and Pikes Peak Blues Community, Inc.

June 2
Heavy Devils

June 9
Stevie P and the Hard Road

June 16
Treo

June 23
Hurricane Dave and the Stormchasers

June 30
Ute Pass Playboys

July 7
Johnny Long

July 14
High Drive Bluegrass

July 21
StoneFish

July 28
The Truth Project Band

August 4
Dina Baker and the King Stan Band

August 11
el paso county outlaw band

August 18
Hoodoo Honey

August 25
Randy Stephens & the Groovemakers

Sept 1
Deep End

Sept 8
Grapefuit Moon

Sept 15
UTurn Brass

Sept 22
PPJASS

Sept 29
Runners Band

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The 7th Continent: Explore Antarctica - An Evening of Adventure and Discovery

An Evening of Adventure & Discovery with guest speaker: Kent Taylor

Join us for an unforgettable presentation as world traveler and Antarctica expert Kent Taylor shares breathtaking photography, incredible wildlife encounters, and firsthand stories from one of the most remote and awe-inspiring places on Earth—Antarctica.

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Monthly classes are available for children ages 6-14, teens and adults at Front Range Fencing Club.

Students need only wear gym pants, gym shoes, and a t-shirt. Equipment use in class is provided.

Note that class size is limited and usually fills early.

Intermediate and advanced on-going classes and competitive lessons are offered.

The Manitou Chamber Music Festival opens its 2026 season with an evening of chamber music performed by our acclaimed faculty artists. The program features Malipiero's Rispetti e Strambotti, Ives's Intermezzo from "The Celestial Country," and the beloved Brahms Clarinet Quintet.

The Manitou Chamber Music Festival is a dual-faceted performance and education community held each July with the Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association. Faculty artists mentor advanced 9th to 12th grade student musicians in small groups as they explore the world of chamber music, and students share the stage with faculty at the final concert. Now in its 13th season, the festival presents four concerts at the Broadmoor Community Church

About CSYSA: The Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Association (CSYSA) inspires young musicians through exceptional training, diverse musical experiences, and performances that connect our community. With ten ensembles and students from more than 60 schools, CSYSA prepares the next generation of artists and leaders while sharing the power of music across the Pikes Peak region and beyond.

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"If this is any indication of what Old Crow Medicine Show still has in store so many recordings in its career, we should count ourselves lucky.” – NPR Music

Old Crow Medicine Show got their start busking on street corners in 1998, from New York state and up through Canada, winning audiences along the way with their boundless energy and spirit. They eventually found themselves in Boone, North Carolina where they caught the attention of folk icon Doc Watson while playing in front of a pharmacy. He invited the band to play at his festival, MerleFest, and the rest is history. It’s been over twenty years since these humble beginnings. The band has gone on to receive the honor of being inducted as members of the Grand Ole Opry and have won two Grammy Awards: “Best Folk Album” for Remedy (2014) and “Best Long Form Music Video” for Big Easy Express (2013). Additionally, their classic single, “Wagon Wheel”, received the RIAA’s Double-Platinum certification in 2019 for selling over 2,000,000 copies while the band’s debut album O.C.M.S. has been certified Gold (500,000 copies). The band’s latest Grammy nominated album ‘Jubilee’ (Aug 2023) released via ATO Records.

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Join in these open air, all-level practices. Each class will feature dynamic sequences of postures that build strength, flexibility, and balance.  Guided by the rhythm of your breath, you will leave feeling grounded, refreshed and connected to the beauty around you.  Enjoy the fresh air, natural surroundings, and a chance to move with intention in a peaceful outdoor setting. Three different yoga instructors will provide hour-long morning sessions throughout the Festival.

Vanessa Nassif (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
For over two decades, Vanessa has been a dedicated full-time educator, supporting individuals, training programs, and corporations through the lens of yoga and anatomy.  As the former Co-Director of Education for Bhakti Barn’s teacher training, she spent eight years developing comprehensive 200 and 300-hour certification programs with a multi-disciplinary faculty. Vanessa’s commitment to healing was forged at age 20.  While a student at NYU, a life-altering medical crisis shifted her path from theater to wellness.  Emerging with deep wisdom and a devotion to service, she now channels that resilience into her work as an advisor and educator.  After 23 years in the NYC metro, Vanessa and her husband are grateful for a new chapter in Manitou Springs.

Rebecca Burdick (Fridays)
A E-RYT 500 yoga teacher, Rebecca is a native of east Tennessee, but currently resides in Colorado Springs where she teaches public yoga classes and teacher training programs with Cambio Yoga, a popular and award winning donation based studio in the heart of the Springs.  She also teaches mindfulness and wellness for the global non-profit Center for Creative Leadership.  Rebecca has worked extensively in the Pikes Peak Region as a yoga teacher for a decade, and as an actor/singer/educator for twice as long.

Lora Lantz (Saturdays & Sundays)
Excited to return for her second year teaching yoga with Green Box, Lora is a certified yoga instructor and yoga therapist with more than 22 years of teaching experience. Based at Cambio Yoga, she also serves on the teacher training faculty and mentors emerging instructors. Lora’s alignment-based vinyasa classes integrate mindful movement, breath awareness, and thoughtful sequencing to create a practice that is both grounding and energizing. She also works as a wellness facilitator with the Center for Creative Leadership, bringing mindfulness and movement practices into leadership development. Her classes invite students to slow down, connect with their breath, and experience the clarity and balance that yoga can bring, especially when practiced outdoors in nature.

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Experience the Park’s natural beauty and unique features by joining this expanded guided nature walk. Participants will enjoy an introduction along Gateway Trail to the Central Garden’s most remarkable sights. The walk will cover about one mile over smooth, paved trails and will typically last around 90 minutes. Upon arrival at the Central Garden, participants may continue with the guide for further exploration, or continue to explore independently. Those who prefer can also return to the Visitor Center with the guide. Weather dependent.

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