CALENDAR

July 11

Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo Giddyap to the Norris Penrose Event Center, where contestants vie for championships in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping and more. Arrive early for family-friendly attractions, food and Western shopping—and stay afterward for live music and dancing. See website for times.

1045 Lower Gold Camp Road | $25-$55 | pikespeakorbust.org | 719-635-8881

July 11

Detox 101 of the Springs and Opera Theatre of the Rockies at Colorado College’s Armstrong Hall.

7 p.m. | 14 E. Cache La Poudre St. | $30 | operatheatreoftherockies.org | 719-570-1950

July 14

The Doctor Fine Rhythm & Blues Revue

It’s a dance party with oldies you won’t want to miss at Stargazers! Groove to plenty of great ’50s, ’60s and ’70s soul music: Motown, Stax, Muscle Shoals, Philadelphia and more!

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $15 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

July 18

Paul Cauthen

When Cauthen takes the Pikes Peak Center Stage with “Willie’s phrasing and Waylon’s baritone,” you’ll hear a sound all his own. He was a fire-breathing truth-teller with the acclaimed roots rock band Sons of Fathers before going solo.

8-11 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $35-$60 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

July 20

Mitch McVicker

9 a.m.-2 p.m. | 1626 S. Tejon St. | $10 | ivywildcos@gmail.com

July 22

Outdoor Craft & Gift Festival

Get some fresh air, bring your loved ones and come to the Masonic Center for live music, food trucks and 50+ local handmade vendors.

9 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1150 Panorama Drive | Free | sonshineshows.com | 719-632-8994

July 27

Leave No Trace Awareness Workshop

Should you detox? If so, how? Come to Library 21c to discover how an effective detox addresses your exposure to toxins and supports your body’s daily detox functions. Registration is required.

July 15

BUS Band

2 p.m. | 1175 Chapel Hills Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

July 12

Pump up the Flavor: Spices & Herbs

Connect with area resources and learn tips for aging safely in free workshops and information sessions at the Antlers Hotel. Enjoy complimentary snacks, visit with more than 80 local service providers and receive free promotional items. Use the parking garage or call 719-884-2380 to schedule a ride in advance.

“Healthy” and “bland” don’t need to be synonymous. Learn how to add spices and herbs as you cook a meal together. Achieve delicious flavor without extra sodium for hearthealthy meals.

Nobody sings harmony like Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young, but these guys come close! Will they sing “Suite: Judy Blue Eyes,” “Southern Cross,” “Our House” or another fave? Come to Stargazers and find out!

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $18 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

July 16

Goat Yoga

Catch this concert at Covenant Presbyterian Church—it’s Mark Twain meets MacGyver! McVicker’s inventive approach includes insightful song lyrics, quirky “instruments” like toys and profound storytelling. He cowrote “My Deliverer” with his friend Rich Mullins.

7 p.m. | 2845 Parliament Drive | Free | covenant-pres.org | 719-598-0800

July 21

Alastair Greene

This masterful blues rocker just released “Alive in the New World” and plays at Stargazers! He’s toured with the Alan Parsons Project and is a multi-charting Top 10 Billboard artist.

Let’s keep the Springs’ outdoor playground pristine! Join a city park ranger for this fun and interactive workshop at Pinion Valley Park on outdoor skills and ethics, minimizing our impact and enjoying the outdoors responsibly. Registration is required.

10:45 a.m. | 5585 Mule Deer Drive | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

July 27

Taste of Pikes Peak

8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 4 S. Cascade Ave. | Free | silverkey.org | 719-884-2300

4-6 p.m. | 12 North Meade Ave. | $25 | uchealth.org | 719-365-8061

July 13

Paleontology in the Pikes Peak Region

Colorado is a paleontological wonderland! Come learn about the diverse prehistoric landscapes, ecosystems and wildlife in this 2.5-mile guided hike in Red Rock Canyon. Registration is required.

9 a.m. | 3550 W. High St. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

July 14

Opera and social justice converge in the stories of six people wrongfully convicted, then freed by the Ohio Innocence Project. Hear this collaboration of the Chamber Orchestra

Perfect your downward-facing goat and love on these cuddly creatures at Goat Patch Brewing Company! Each of three time slots includes a 45-minute lesson followed by a 15-minute decompression with photo opps galore.

8 a.m.-1 p.m. | 2727 N. Cascade Ave. #123 | Call for pricing | goatpatch brewing.com | 719-471-4628

July 18

Senior Day at the Fair

Enjoy games, contests, music and splurge-worthy fair food at the El Paso County Fair. On Senior Day, adults 55 and older can join the fun for a reduced $3 entrance fee and two special free events: brunch at 11 a.m. and pie at 3 p.m. in Swink Hall. All other days, it’s $6 for a senior day pass or $17 for a season pass. See website for full event schedule. Various times | 366 10th St., Calhan | $3 | elpasocountyfair.com | 719-520-7880

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $15 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

July 21-23

Vintage Market Days

Shop this upscale vintage-inspired indoor/outdoor market at the Norris Penrose Event Center featuring original art, antiques, clothing, jewelry, handmade treasures, home décor, outdoor furnishings, consumable yummies, seasonal plantings and more.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road | $7-15 | vintagemarket days.com | 719-635-1101

July 22

IGATE

Go to the Millibo Art Theatre and grab a map! The Ivywild Garden Art Toure (IGATE) is back, with a knight confronting a dragon, goats bleating greetings and a raven standing sentry over a secret workshop.

Hey, foodies! Follow the aromas to Park Union downtown, in front of the Olympic & Paralympic Museum, where unlimited samples of sumptuous tastes from 60+ local restaurants and breweries await! Includes a concert by local favorites the SofaKillers.

6-9 p.m. | 200 S. Sierra Madre | $60 | tasteofpikespeak.com

July 27

Paleo Cooking Workshop

Achieve wellness through nutrition that helps manage inflammation for those with an autoimmune disorder. Please RSVP by July 6 at wellness@ lifewithoutlupus.life with your full name, telephone and number attending, and to learn the location.

11 a.m. | Free | lifewithoutlupus.life | 719-380-8330

July 28

1864 rules! See America’s Pastime as it was played in the Colorado Territory over 150 years ago. It’s the Colorado Vintage Baseball Association vs. the Manitou Springers at Roger Maestas Field.

11:05 a.m. | 60 Beckers Lane, Manitou Springs | Free | manitousprings heritagecenter.org | 719-685-1454

July 29

Life-size Games

El Loco Fandango

These three ZZ Top aficionados rock the beards, but they rock musically too, with renditions of “Gimmee All Your Lovin,” “Sharp Dressed Man” and other hits. See them live at Stargazers. 7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $15 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

July 28-29

Bronc Day

Green Mountain Falls has got it going on! There’s a barn dance, pancake breakfast, vendor booths, food, live music, mobile earth and space observatory, free swimming, bounce house and water slide, a magician, face painting and a parade.

7-9 p.m. Friday, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday | 6970 Lake St., Green Mountain Falls | Free | broncdayfestival.org | broncday@gmail.com

July 29

Cat Fest

Fancy felines? You’re the purr-fect purr-son for this Colorado Springs Event Center gathering with a cat video café, the Mystical Egyptian Cat Oasis, a memory wall, creation station cat crafts, the Hiss-tory of Cats, Cattitude game and adoptions.

10 a.m. | 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. | $20 | catfestco.com

July 29

Vintage Baseball Game

Come cheer or have a good laugh over a vintage baseball game using

Bring the whole family to the Ruth Holley Library and play games with a giant twist! Choose from life-size Candyland, Battleship and Clue. Team up by age or mix it up intergenerationally.

2-5 p.m. | 685 N. Murray Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

July 29

Rocky Mountain Flower Fest

Feast your senses on a music festival with a farm full of flowers! Hear bands, snap photos and enjoy food trucks, whiskey tasting, an artisan market, line dancing and more at the historic Venetucci Farm.

2-6 p.m. | 5210 S. U.S. Highway 8587 | $25-$50 | gathermountain blooms.com | 719-322-1750

July 29

Los Lonely Boys

Bring on the bluesy Texican rock ‘n roll! The Boys bring their Brotherhood Tour to the Pikes Peak Center. Their number-one single, “Heaven,” earned them a Grammy. They’ve toured with The Who and recorded with Carlos Santana.

7:30-10:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $46-$86 | loslonelyboys.com | 719-477-2100

July 29-30

Pikes Peak Whittler Show

It’s amazing what emerges from a block of wood by a capable whittler! This event is also a sale and competition, so you may purchase a carved masterpiece or enter one you’ve created at The Shrine Club in Old Colorado City.

10 a.m.-4 p.m. | 6 South 33rd St. | $4 | pikespeakwhittlers.com | goodwood@comcast.net ■ by John Glore | by Chris Medina & Jackson Hurford-Reynolds

The musical told through the timeless music of QUEEN tells the story of a group of Bohemians who struggle to restore the free exchange of thought, fashion and live music in the distant future where everyone dresses, thinks and acts the same.

This is a collection of twisted, humorous parodies of famous children’s stories and fairy tales, such as “Little Red Riding Hood,” “The Ugly Duckling” and “The Gingerbread Man.”

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