Texas-born and Nashville-based, Sunny Sweeney blends barroom grit with sharp songwriting and hard-earned perspective. Her voice carries equal parts wit, soul, and truth—just as at home in honky-tonks as in quiet listening rooms. Seven albums deep, she’s earned praise from Rolling Stone, NPR, and American Songwriter while building a career on her own terms. Her […]
Bluebook Julie Davis leads Bluebook with upright bass and vocals, joined by Jess Parsons, Hayley Helmericks, and Anna Morsett. The group weaves analog synth, looped percussion, and layered harmonies into slow-motion art songs. “A jewel of an album … superb musicianship, phenomenal vocals.” — Westword “Haunting, holy voice to some of the darkest human truths.” […]
Colorado! Get ready for the Swarm. Happening Thursday, August 7th, the day before King Gizzard plays the Ford Amphitheater, The Artist Meetup is where local and traveling vendors can safely sell and promote their wares, while simultaneously acting as a hub for all King Gizzard fans to socialize, drink, and get excited to see their […]
Not long after crossing beyond the neon into Al’s Tavern, one might catch murmurs drifting up and down the bar during Dean Johnson’s bartending shifts – nudges and whispers that he might just be the best songwriter in town. “Wait ’til you hear him sing. Just don’t ask him to do it, because he won’t. […]
Free family fun hosted by the Balsiger Agency. Join us as we kick off the school year with food, fun, and community support. Saturday, Aug. 9 from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 620 S. Cascade Ave. Free snow cones. Yard games & prizes (while supplies last). Fresh BBQ for the whole family.
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum presents the 2025 lecture series, featuring a wide range of speakers offering diverse perspectives and unique insights on Pikes Peak regional history. Admission is free, but registration is required.
TopHouse was created in 2015 by two Montana music majors, guitarist/songwriter Jesse Davis and violinist William Cook before adding Joseph Larson (lead singer and guitar/banjo player,) and Andy LaFave (piano) in 2017 and 2022 respectively. After being vaulted to local fame in their birthplace of Missoula, with the Missoulian naming TopHouse one of the top […]
Dale Watson is an award-winning hardest working real country musician and producer who has been creating music and performing live for over 40 years. He has shared the stage with such icons as Merle Haggard, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson, just to name a few. He has been seen on David Letterman, Jimmy […]
Three artists from three cities, each reworking the language of folk, rock, and country. Berkley (Portland, OR) headlines the night with a set built on impressionist lyricism and layered instrumentation. His latest LP Vaquero—a meditative, Western-inspired record exploring grief and identity—pulls from Neil Young and Laurel Canyon but lands firmly in its own world. Bob […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
This Variety Show Fundraiser promises to be an unforgettable evening of entertainment, bringing together a diverse lineup of performers, including our own on-air hosts and staff and other local Colorado Springs artists to celebrate the rich tapestry of music and arts in our community. Be prepared to have fun and make a difference— with donations that […]
Local showcase featuring Antivirus and Trepanned with first-ever show by XOD. Doors at 7 p.m., first band on at 8 p.m.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Get an insider’s look at what it’s like to live in the walkable, social, connected neighborhood of Downtown Colorado Springs.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Every Saturday in September join our retailers Downtown for end-of-summer savings! Each participating location will have a table of discounted goods on the sidewalk outside of their storefront. Plus, enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Facilitated by staffers of the Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum, Law & Disorder explores how Colorado Springs officials fought to remain a dry town in wet times; the captivating story of how law enforcement, citizens and the Gazette newspaper worked to run the KKK out of town in the 1920s; and an infamous gun battle with train robbers in the streets of Downtown.
On September’s First Friday Downtown, Sept. 6, 2024 treat yourself to a progressive summer dessert tasting and art walk at a dozen Downtown venues. Present your Popsicle Passport at participating galleries and restaurants to receive summer-themed gourmet treats and be entered to win one of two $50 Downtown Gift Cards.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Every Saturday in September join our retailers Downtown for end-of-summer savings! Each participating location will have a table of discounted goods on the sidewalk outside of their storefront. Plus, enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
An inspiring program with stories of achievements, recognition of Downtown Stars, remarks from Mayor Yemi Mobolade, and an exciting look at what’s next in our city center.
Every Saturday in September join our retailers Downtown for end-of-summer savings! Each participating location will have a table of discounted goods on the sidewalk outside of their storefront. Plus, enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum presents the 2025 lecture series, featuring a wide range of speakers offering diverse perspectives and unique insights on Pikes Peak regional history. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Every Saturday in September join our retailers Downtown for end-of-summer savings! Each participating location will have a table of discounted goods on the sidewalk outside of their storefront. Plus, enjoy live music from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Hear spooky stories from Colorado Springs’ early days in this interactive tour. Some stories are real; some are fake — can you tell which is which? Hear untold stories of historic buildings and get to know the Ghosts of Downtown.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Join us Saturday, Oct. 26 for the Downtown Candy Crawl! From 2 to 5 p.m., participating businesses will fright and delight with candy, treats and maybe even a few tricks. This Downtown trick-or-treating event is open to all ages (kids are welcome but not required!)
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Santa, the Grinch, Elsa, and Buddy the Elf will be out strolling. Take a picture with your favorite character as they stroll Tejon and Bijou streets.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Shop local, make a BIG impact!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs.
Handmade Cards & Gift Tags Learn the art of paper layering and embellishments to make a one of a kind card or gift tags.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Come Downtown to witness nearly 100 captivating entries, each adorned with mesmerizing lights and decorations.
Colorado Springs Youth Symphony Holiday Pops Concert
Colorado Springs Children's Chorale presents 'Tis The Season: A Time To Connect Holiday Concert at Pikes Peak Center on Sunday, December 7, at 3:00pm! Tickets are on sale now and are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office.
Sing Along to Classic Christmas Carols with Live Musical Performance at the Mining Exchange Hotel.
Downtown shops are open late with perfect gifts for the holidays. Enjoy festive holiday lights, strolling musicians, and one-night-only shopping and dining specials.
Plus, Santa himself will be out and about doing a little shopping, listening to wish lists, and posing for photos. Be sure to keep an eye out for the grumpy Grinch gallivanting in and out of shops as well.
Lulu's Karaoke After Dark, free and open to all ages!
Home Free: Let Me Come Home Tour is coming to Pikes Peak Center on Thursday, December 11, 2025, at 7:30pm! Tickets are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office. VIP packages available
The Mother Hips | Heavy Diamond Ring at Lulu's Downtown on December 11, 2025! All Ages, Standing Room Only Doors at 7:30pm Show at 8:00pm San Francisco, CA: The Mother Hips are back with a new album, When We Disappear, a compelling new studio album set for release January 27, 2023 on Blue Rose. Based […]
Handmade Cards & Gift Tags Learn the art of paper layering and embellishments to make a one of a kind card or gift tags.
Love Will Tear Us Apart: A Lulu’s 80’s Dance Party Friday, December 12, 2025 Deep 80’s alternative all night — Psychedelic Furs, Bauhaus, early Cure, Joy Division, Cocteau Twins — mixed with the more upbeat side of the underground like Depeche Mode, New Order, Talking Heads, Erasure, and Echo & the Bunnymen. Dance: 8:00pm Tickets: […]
Sing Along to Classic Christmas Carols with Live Musical Performance at the Mining Exchange Hotel.
Colorado Ballet Society and Colorado Youth Ballet presents A Colorado Nutcracker at Pikes Peak Center for three shows from December 16-17, 2025! Tickets are available online at AXS.com or in person at the Pikes Peak Center box office. Showtimes: Dec. 16, 7 p.m., Dec. 17 3 p.m., Dec. 17 7 p.m.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
It’s that time again! Beers! Bites! Bob! All the good things down at the Payne this Saturday, December 20th, from 12-4 pm. We’ve got the newest barrel-aged brews from Local Relic, paired up against some of the best comfort food Chef Brent can offer. Barrel-aged strong ales and burgers? How about a West Coast Farmhouse […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Make your holiday celebration at the Fine Arts Center even more delightful with a special Sunday Brunch! Join us for an elegant dining experience featuring a delicious chef-prepared buffet—the perfect pairing before an afternoon performance of Mary Poppins. Enjoy a mouthwatering menu including fritatta, crispy bacon, roasted potatoes, tender roasted rosemary chicken, roasted green beans, and […]
Sing Along to Classic Christmas Carols with Live Musical Performance at the Mining Exchange Hotel.
A holiday show with Megan Burtt and Edie Carey on December 21st Doors at 6:30 PM Show at 7:00 PM All Ages, Standing Room and Limited Seating Come cozy up with us at Lulu's for a special and unique holiday set of music with Megan Burtt and her band. A Winter's Eve features Megan’s holiday […]
Make your holiday celebration at the Fine Arts Center even more delightful with a special Sunday Brunch! Join us for an elegant dining experience featuring a delicious chef-prepared buffet—the perfect pairing before an afternoon performance of Mary Poppins. Enjoy a mouthwatering menu including fritatta, crispy bacon, roasted potatoes, tender roasted rosemary chicken, roasted green beans, and […]
Sing Along to Classic Christmas Carols with Live Musical Performance at the Mining Exchange Hotel.
Boogie Nights 70s themed disco dance parties are a fun ride! Get your ‘fits and your tix and round up the homies for a night you won’t forget. Made, designed, and created by artists, we’re more than just a DJ and a dance floor. “Interactivities” include: surprise trinket machine, photo stations, temporary tattoo parlor, custom […]
Live music from the 80s-present..... party of the year at Tony's Bar.
Get ready for a night that dazzles! Our annual New Year’s Eve party brings the vibes with DJ Rocky Ross spinning all night, party favors to keep the celebration going, late-night Mining Meals at 11pm, and a bubbly Moet champagne toast at the stroke of midnight. Step into our courtyard for unbeatable views of the […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
It's going down at @lulusdowntown Jan 8th 7pm the first annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam hosted by Art the Poet with vibes curated by @kevinmiccheck This is where poetry meets culture!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Hannah Berner is a stand-up comedian and New York Times Best-Selling author known for her relatable humor and charismatic crowd work. She rose to prominence with her debut comedy special “We Ride at Dawn” which premiered at #2 on Netflix. Berner hosts two hit podcasts, Giggly Squad alongside Paige DeSorbo and Berner Phone with Des […]
“A band that helped define the sound of 1990s alternative rock with melody, optimism, and atmosphere.” — Boulder Weekly “A devoted fan base and a sound that blends rock, pop, and reggae into something timeless.” — Relix Formed in Boulder in the late 1980s, The Samples built a lasting reputation through melodic songwriting, relentless touring, […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Join us for the first of our 2026 community dinners — where the highlight isn’t just the food, but the fellowship! A super laid back family-style menu, consisting of some of Chef Brent Beaver’s favorite warm, comforting dishes to stave off that winter chill. Plan on chatting with your neighbors across the dinner table, and […]
The monthly Victory Garden Markets at Cottonwood Center for the Arts are an opportunity for you, the local community, to engage with and learn from the CSU Master Gardener Extension Program. Topics presented by the Master Gardener Program will change monthly and are selected to provide applicable information for developing and growing your own green […]
It’s that time again! Beers! Bites! Bob! All the good things down at the Payne on Saturday, January 24th, from 12-4 pm. We’ve got the newest barrel-aged brews from Local Relic, paired up against some of the best comfort food Chef Brent can offer. Barrel-aged cuvees and burgers? How about a Japanese Tea Saison with […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Join us on Friday, February 6, at 12:30 p.m. for the 2026 Milano and Cortina Winter Olympic Games Opening Ceremony Watch Party. Guests are invited to gather at the Museum to watch the live broadcast of the Opening Ceremony, marking the official start of the Games and setting the stage for the days of competition […]
Free and open to the public, First Friday Downtown features new art, live music, and special events on the first Friday of every month from 5-9 p.m. at dozens of galleries, retailers and nonprofits throughout Downtown Colorado Springs. Visit this link for tonight's details.
Colorado Springs Sports Corporation will produce Downtown Winter Fest on February 7, 2026, hosted at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum. Sports Corp has secured the Museum for the entire day to provide free community access, inviting residents and visitors alike to celebrate the kickoff of the Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games together in Olympic City […]
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
Bernard Sandoval, a local sports artist, will be at the Museum throughout the day creating a live painting inspired by the Winter Olympic Games, offering visitors a unique opportunity to watch his artistic process and see the Games interpreted through his work in real time. This event is included with general admission.
Our cocktail scene is hot, and we’re featuring classics along with new seasonal drinks during this luxe happy hour experience. Learn the history behind a prohibition cocktail, watch a demonstration, and revel in four delicious libations paired with appetizers. Take this tour if you’re looking to celebrate, need a unique date night idea, or have a fun-loving group!
This Valentines Day, treat your loved ones to all the best we can offer; a 5 course dinner of Chef Brent’s culinary delights, with specialty beer & wine pairings available. Celebrate your sweetheart The Carter Payne way! 5 course meal $75/person, drink pairings not included. Reservations are required, seating available between 5:30-8:30. Call us at […]
The monthly Victory Garden Markets at Cottonwood Center for the Arts are an opportunity for you, the local community, to engage with and learn from the CSU Master Gardener Extension Program. Topics presented by the Master Gardener Program will change monthly and are selected to provide applicable information for developing and growing your own green […]
Treat yourself to a progressive dessert tasting Downtown during the annual Haute Chocolate Hop! From 2 to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 21, sample chocolatey confections, drinks, cookies and other treats at 13 Downtown venues. Plus, visit every participating venue to be entered to win a $100 Downtown gift card!
Tickets for this event go on sale on Saturday, Feb. 7.
Join us on Sunday, February 22, at 1 p.m. MT to watch the Closing Ceremony live at the Museum. Celebrate the conclusion of the 2026 Winter Olympics, share in the excitement, and experience the memorable finale of the Games together. This event is included with general admission.
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes. We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only […]
The gong resounds, the curtain opens, and fairies emerge from a sea of billowing clouds. Mongolians ride on horseback across grasslands as vast as the sky. Dynasties rise and fall—as ancient legends of love, loss, humor and valor unfold before your eyes. We set out to create a performance so extraordinary, it would not only […]
Brought to life by the Colorado Springs Conservatory's High School Preparatory Program students, Metamorphoses weaves together stories of love, loss, humor, and transformation—told with honesty, artistry, and heart. Metamorphoses is a play based on Ovid’s first-century epic, a poetic collection of Greek myths. Each of the tales – beautiful, strange and often cautionary – comes […]
