From Yo-Yo Ma's cello under the summer sky to the roar of engines at the Pikes Peak International Hill Climb, this June and July bring something for every kind of Pikes Peak region resident. Here's what's on the calendar.
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The Original Colorado Springs Food Tour
Downtown Colorado Springs
Enjoy interactive storytelling about Pikes Peak history while discovering hidden culinary gems and artisan food shops.
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Alex Warren
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
Fans can expect an emotional, high-energy performance featuring viral hits like "Ordinary" and "Cigarettes" from this social media star.
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Gifts that Shape Us
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 80903
This exhibition highlights masterworks and the generous donors who helped define the museum's unique Southwest and avant-garde artistic vision.
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Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 80903
This showcase features more than 30 works by artists including Donald Judd, examining how everyday outdoor spaces and materials can be transformed into powerful art.
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Stars and Stripes
Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., 80918
A patriotic musical celebration honoring American heritage through stirring anthems and classic favorites, this is perfect for a spirited summer evening.
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Fishing With Dad Excursion
Staybridge Suites – Colorado Springs North, 7130 Commerce Center Dr., 80919
A four-day/three-night luxury retreat featuring queen suites, a private Jeep tour of Garden of the Gods and guided fishing at Rampart Range Reservoir.
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Neil deGrasse Tyson
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
From the mysteries of the stars to our place in the galaxy, it's an evening of science, wit and wonder you won't want to miss.
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First Friday Art Party
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 80903
Enjoy a free evening of art and community, featuring exhibition tours and creative activities.
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The Elders
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
Experience a high-energy performance from this beloved Irish-American folk-rock band, blending traditional Celtic sounds with modern rock.
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Charlibean
Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., 80918
This vibrant production showcases local talent through a unique blend of storytelling and music, offering an intimate and creative performance.
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Yo-Yo Ma
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
Experience this legendary cellist's profound and soulful performance that spans classical masterpieces and contemporary global sounds.
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Goya
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
Dive into a night of captivating music with powerful vocals and evocative songwriting creating a rich, immersive atmosphere for fans of indie-alternative sounds.
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Manitou Springs Colorado Wine Festival
Memorial Park, 502 Manitou Ave., 80829
Toast the start of summer with local pours and stunning mountain views in the heart of Manitou Springs.
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Marking Time
Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, 215 S. Tejon St., 80903
Enjoy this guided tour exploring the local history and evolution of Colorado Springs through the museum's significant collection and stories.
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Colorado College Summer Music Festival
Colorado College, 825 N. Cascade Ave., 80903
A three-week celebration of classical music featuring elite faculty and rising-star fellows in vibrant chamber and orchestral concert settings.
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Late Night Catechism
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
An interactive comedy starring an assertive nun who leads an adult catechism class, involving the audience in hilarious classroom-style banter.
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The Garbologists
Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave., 80918
An offbeat comedy following two polar-opposite sanitation workers who discover unexpected common ground while collecting the city's discarded stories.
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El Loco Fandango & Creedence Colorado Revival
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
Enjoy authentic performances of ZZ Top's gritty blues-rock swagger alongside the soulful, swampy "roots" rhythms of Creedence Clearwater Revival.
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Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Anniversary
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd., 80904
Celebrate a decade of this unique "bikelotel" with a lively anniversary bash. It's the perfect mix of boutique lodging, cycling culture and great local company.
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Pikes Peak Apex Mountain Bike Race
Penrose House, 1661 Mesa Ave., 80906
Catch the action at this high-profile mountain bike race. Elite riders take on the region's toughest trails in a multi-day showcase of world-class skill and grit.
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Mamma Mia
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
Experience the ultimate feel-good party. This smash-hit musical uses ABBA's iconic hits to tell a sun-drenched tale of love, family, and friendship on a Greek island.
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Molly Tuttle & Golden Highway
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Catch the Grammy-winning bluegrass sensation and her virtuosic band for an evening of lightning-fast picking and soulful modern folk.
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O.A.R. Three Decades Tour with Gavin DeGraw
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
Celebrate 30 years of chart-topping rock hits and soulful pop anthems during this massive summer tour stop under the stars.
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Young Dubliners
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Experience a high-energy fusion of traditional Irish tunes and hard-hitting rock from one of the world's leading Celtic bands.
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Colorado Floyd
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
Relive the psychedelic magic of classic rock through an immersive tribute performance featuring iconic hits and spectacular visual effects.
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38th Annual Pikes Peak Supercross
Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 80905
Experience high-flying motorcycle racing, amateur competitions and a massive car, truck and bike show at this thrilling 38th annual tradition.
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Juneteenth Festival
Norris Penrose Event Center, 945 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 80905
This cultural festival honors freedom with live music from national artists, a car show, fashion show, local food vendors and family activities.
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Pikes Peak International Hill Climb
5089 Pikes Peak Hwy., 80809
Experience the "Race to the Clouds" as world-class drivers tackle 156 turns up this iconic 14,115-foot mountain track.
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Boots & Brews featuring Larry Fleet
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Enjoy an evening of soulful country melodies and cold drinks during this high-energy outdoor concert performance.
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The Wallflowers
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
Soak in this Grammy-winning alt-rock band's soulful performance of roots-rock classics and newer hits.
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Los Lobos
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Legendary Chicano rock pioneers blend blues, country and folk for an electric night of genre-defying music and soulful storytelling.
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The Purple Mountain Throwdown
Norris Penrose Event Center, 945 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 80905
A sunrise-to-sunset functional fitness challenge pushing athletes to their limits in a high-energy, community-driven competition atmosphere.
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AJR
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
The indie-pop trio brings its massive "Maybe Man" tour to life with theatrical visuals and high-octane, radio-ready anthems.
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Five for Fighting
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter John Ondrasik delivers an intimate evening of piano-driven melodies and poignant orchestral arrangements.
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Dierks Bentley
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
The multi-platinum country superstar delivers a high-energy performance packed with bluegrass roots, modern hits and undeniable stage presence.
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Star-Spangled Symphony
Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, 80921
This patriotic Independence Day celebration features soaring orchestral classics, community spirit and a spectacular tribute to the American spirit.
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Green Box Arts Festival
Green Box Arts, 6990 Lake St., 80819
This festival in the scenic town of Green Mountain Falls combines natural beauty with high-concept art installations, classes and performances.
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Taste of Pikes Peak
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
This is the region's premier food and drink showcase featuring top-tier chefs, brewers and distillers.
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BoDeans
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Celebrate four decades of rock and roots hits during this high-energy anniversary tour performance.
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Old Crow Medicine Show
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
Experience the Grammy-winning string band's mastery featuring high-octane bluegrass and the iconic anthem "Wagon Wheel" live on stage.
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Pioneer Rodeo Demolition Derby
Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 80905
Witness adrenaline-fueled chaos as drivers smash and crash their way to victory in this thrilling motorized showdown.
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Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo
Norris Penrose Event Center, 1045 Lower Gold Camp Rd., 80905
Enjoy world-class western action featuring elite athletes competing in steer wrestling, barrel racing and legendary bull riding.
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Tig Notaro
Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts, 190 S. Pikes Peak Ave., 80903
Experience an evening of deadpan humor and masterful storytelling as this iconic comedian delivers her signature observational wit.
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Dotsero
Stargazers Theatre and Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Dr., 80910
Experience a total sensory thrill ride with Colorado's veteran contemporary jazz ensemble as they blend funk, soul and high-energy showmanship.
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Jamestown Revival
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Enjoy an evening of harmony-laden Americana and southern rock as this talented duo brings their soulful, grassroots sound to life.
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Drake White
Phil Long Music Hall, 13071 Bass Pro Dr., 80921
Experience an energetic performance of soulful country music infused with rock and blues from this powerhouse singer and his band.
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Curious George: The Golden Meatball
Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College, 30 W. Dale St., 80903
Take the whole family to this fun-filled musical adventure where everyone's favorite monkey enters a cooking competition to save the day.