CALENDAR

September 1-3

A Night of Edgar Allan Poe

Funky kicks off fall with a bang! Labor Day weekend is your chance to catch a unique staging of Mr. Poe’s most curious works at the beautiful Butte Theater. Four performances only!

1 or 7 p.m. | 139 E. Bennett Ave., Cripple Creek | $16 | funkylittle theater.org | 719-689-6402

September 2

Great American Solar Eclipses in 2023 & 2024

Come to the East Library to learn what solar eclipses are, their role in society, the science behind them and where to (safely) see these exciting celestial events. Eclipse viewers will be handed out.

4-5 p.m. | 5550 N. Union Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

September 2-4 the environment. See the newly completed AdAmAn Alley honoring the igniters of New Year’s fireworks on Pikes Peak since 1922.

10-11:30 a.m. | 115 E. Pikes Peak Ave. | $5 | give.cspm.org/history stroll | 719-385-5633

September 3

Monu-palooza 7.0

Head north to Monument’s Limbach Park to eat great food and hear live music from top-shelf local bands Ashtonz, Missy & The Dirty Secrets, Skin & Bones, WireWood Station and Mojo Filter.

1-8 p.m. | 151 Front St., Monument | $15-$25 | monupalooza2023. eventbrite.com | 719-649-0058

September 5

“Into the Spiderverse” concert Experience the synergy of sight, sound and superhero at the Pikes Peak Center! This live concert pairs a screening of the movie with a performance of its symphonic- and hip-hop-themed soundtrack by live musicians and a DJ scratcher.

7 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $30$60 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

September 5 & 16

Penrose Event Center. Gates open 2 ½ hours before each performance. Meet and greet rodeo celebrity Amberley Snyder. Fireworks follow the championship round! See website for schedule.

1045 Lower Gold Camp Road | $14$63 | triplejrodeo.com | 719-237-3505

September 8

Curiosity Unlimited

Be a lifelong learner! UCCS professors lecture on a variety of topics at Ent Center for the Arts. This month it’s “Reimagining the Academic Library Through Storytelling.” Dues are $35 per year.

10 a.m. | 5225 N. Nevada Ave. | Free | uccs.edu/curiosity | 719-470-1230.

September 8

Little River Band

If the soundtrack of your ’70s and ’80s included chart-topping hits like “Reminiscing,” “Cool Change,” “Lady” and “Lonesome Loser,” don’t miss this concert at the Pikes Peak Center. You’ll fall in love with LRB’s songs all over again!

7 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $49$99 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

Commonwheel Artists

Labor Day Art Festival

You’ll be inspired by this celebration of creativity at Manitou’s Memorial Park—the 49th annual juried event! Savor specialty food items as you enjoy original art from potters, jewelers, painters, sculptors, photographers, glass artists and more, plus talented local musicians.

10 a.m.-5 p.m. | 502 Manitou Ave., Manitou Springs | Free | manitousprings.org | 719-685-5089

September 2 & 23

The Great Outdoors & AdAmAn Alley

It’s your last chance to join this ¾-mile downtown walking tour! A Pioneers Museum guide examines the community’s relationship with

Genealogy Basics (Virtual) Learn strategies, including getting started, organizing research and searching for records.

10 a.m. Tuesday & 2 p.m. Saturday | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

September 5-30

Americans and the Holocaust: A Traveling

Exhibit

This exhibit, on loan from the American Library Association and the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum, provides a historical context and explores how Americans reacted to the Holocaust. There’s a workshop for educators, a reception and special presentations. Self-guided tours run through October 11.

5550 N. Union Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | exhibit@ppld.org

September 7-9

Colorado Springs Stampede

Don’t horse around—head to this first-ever event at the Norris

September 8-10

Briarfest

Celebrate “Unity in Community” with carnival rides, kids games, a beer tent, concerts, market expo, car show, cornhole, hunger walk, silent auction, food vendors and more outside St. Gabriel the Archangel Church. See website for times and events.

8755 Scarborough Drive | Free | briarfest.com | 719-528-8407

September 9

Yesterday

Paul McCartney approves and you will too! This Beatles tribute at Stargazers encompasses all eras of the Fab Four with authentic costumes, film clips and on-point instrumentation and vocals.

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $25 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

September 9

Three Dog Night

It’s “Joy to the World” when the Pikes Peak Center rings with the sound of this ’70s rock band.

7:30-10:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $44-$129 | pikespeakcenter. com | 719-477-2100

September 11

Silent Night at the Zoo

Enjoy the zoo with only animal noises breaking the stillness. Whispering and silencing your devices maintain the human hush. Feed the giraffes and budgies and savor a low-noise meal at The Grizzly Grill. A designated noise-friendly space is available

5:30-7:30 p.m. | 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Road | $16-$18 | cmzoo.org | 719-633-9925

September 13

Cheyenne Mountain Newcomers Club

Welcome back, ladies! The summer hiatus is over for this women’s social club that meets monthly at Broadmoor Community Church. Enjoy refreshments, mix and mingle, sign up for activities through the year and enjoy an entertaining or informative program.

9 a.m. | 315 Lake Ave. | $40 annual dues | cmnccos.org

September 9, 16 & 19

Blue Moon Lawrence

Listen to Lawrence Yoshito Shiroma play the oldies on guitar and trombone at three locations: JAKs Taproom (7715 Dublin Blvd.) at 6 p.m. on the 9th; Mission Coffee Company (11641 Ridgeline Drive) at 8:30 a.m. on the 16th and Downtown YMCA (207 N. Nevada Ave.) at 1:30 p.m. on the 19th. All are free.

September 13

Bonnie Raitt

There’s absolutely “Something to Talk About” when Raitt brings her Just Like That… tour to the Pikes Peak Center! With her powerful bluesy vocals, she was voted one of the 100 Greatest Singers of All Time. Roy Rogers guests.

7:30-10:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $240-$1,000 | pikespeak center.com | 719-477-2100

September 14

Elton Dan & the Rocket Band

Get your ’70s on at Stagazers! Hear crowd favorite Elton John hits like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Pinball Wizard,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road,” “Levon” and more, with special guest Cherished performing Cher’s music.

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $20 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

September 15

Michael Carbonaro

Looking for a show that appeals to all ages? The star of “The Carbonaro Effect” TV show brings his humor, charisma and magic to the Pikes Peak Center. His inventive illusions and absurd, matter-of-fact explana-

September 15-17

The Springs Home Show

Don’t even think of tackling a home improvement project without getting ideas and talking with the pros at the Colorado Springs Event Center! See what’s new and who’s who as you meet with local contractors and remodeling experts.

12-6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday | 3960 Palmer Park Blvd. | Free | thespringshomeshow.com | 303-867-0808 tions bewilder and delight!

7:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $40-$70 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

September 15

Night of Indigenous Comedy

From Netflix and Amazon specials to NBC Peacock’s “Rutherford Falls,” Adrianne Chalepah (Kiowa) brings her Native take on the world to the Fine Arts Center. Emcee and opener is Joshua Emerson (Dine’/Navajo). Jordan Jayi (Muscogee [Creek], Choctaw and Mississippi Choctaw) guests.

7:30-9:30 p.m. | 30 W. Dale St. | $47 | fac.coloradocollege.edu | 719-634-5581

September 16

Event Center and take a dog-friendly shuttle to Bear Creek Park.

9 a.m.-3 p.m. | 1045 Lower Gold Camp Road | $50+ | hsppr.org | 719-473-1741

September 16

Bines and Brews Beer Fest and Libations

Enjoy food and beer, gin, wine, spirits and moonshine in Monument’s Limbach Park while listening to upbeat contemporary music from New Vintage Jazz. Tickets include a commemorative glass and unlimited two-ounce tastings.

1-5 p.m. | 151 Front St., Monument | $25 | trilakeschamber.com | 719-481-3282

September 16

Flash Cadillac

This Boulder-based retro rock band will fill you with ’50s nostalgia at Stargazers! They were featured in the movie “American Graffiti” and TV shows “Happy Days” and “American Bandstand.” Don’t miss out!

7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $35 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200

September 16-17

Fiestas Patrias Hispanic Heritage Festival a.m.-12:30 p.m. Sunday | 510 Bennett Ave. | $15 | goldcampvictorian society.org

September 17

Race for Ovarian Cancer Awareness

Be “ovary aware” at America the Beautiful Park! Proceeds from this 5K run/3K walk on a flat course along Fountain Creek benefit Southern Colorado women with gynecologic cancer diagnoses. You’ll get a T-shirt, snacks and runners’ bag. Packet pickup: 7 a.m.

8:30 a.m. | 126 Cimino Drive | $35$40 | suesgift.org

September 17

Walk to End Epilepsy

Lace up your shoes and raise funds at Memorial Park for the 1 in 26 people who will be diagnosed with epilepsy. There are prizes, a vendor fair, giveaways and music. Registration is at 9 a.m.

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. | Free | epilepsycolorado wyoming.org

September 21

The Legend of Sleepy Hollow

Best of the West Wing Fest

Who has the best wings in the Springs? Come to the Western Museum of Mining & Industry, sample the chicken wings and cast your vote! There’s music, eating competitions and entertainment too. Includes one wing from each participating restaurant.

1-6 p.m. | 225 North Gate Blvd. | $60 | bestofthewestwingfest. com | 719-203-2633

September 16

Pawtoberfest

Dogs are welcome at this benefit for the Humane Society featuring craft brew tastings, a two-mile dog walk, vendors, music, pet contests, family activities and scrumptious food trucks! Park at Norris Penrose

Celebrate Mexican independence from Spain at this two-day patriotic family festival—Mexico’s Fourth of July—in the heart of downtown, with a cultural Hispanic flavor to every aspect. There’s live music, Mexican wrestling, a car show, dancing, vendors, ethnic food and entertainment.

12 p.m. | 111 S. Tejon St., Unit 703 | Free | fiestaspatriascolorado.com | 719-385-5990

September 16 & 17

Mt. Pisgah Speaks

Don’t miss the 23rd annual cemetery walk, “where the spirits come to life.” Tours leave the Cripple Creek District Museum every 30 minutes on the historical trolley.

9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Saturday, 10

Stop by the Westside Community Center for this one-nightonly production of Washington Irving’s classic tale as a one-man show—a marvelous new adaptation full of great humor and charismatic storytelling. Perfect for the whole family.

Time 7 p.m. | 1628 W. Bijou St. | Ticket price $19 | funkylittle theater.org | 719-654-3312

September 21

European Jewish Refugees and U.S. Immigration Policies: Before, During and After

World War II

Join this historical presentation at the East Library by Dr. Frances T. Pilch, Professor Emeritus of Political Science at the Air Force Academy, in conjunction with the traveling Holocaust exhibit. Registration is required.

6 p.m. | 5550 N. Union Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333 collective.org | 719-385-5969

September 22

Carrying the Cross of Fear and Loss

Learn how to cope with fear by relying on grace at this retreat by One Simple Voice at the Penrose House. Lunch is included in the cost.

9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. | 1661 Mesa Ave. | $15 | onesimplevoice.org | 719-507-9255

September 22

GoodMarket and Festival

Give back to the community while shopping from one-of-a-kind or handmade merchandise. It’s stocked with homemade goodies, garden produce, arts and crafts and more by Goodwill’s Possibilities and Voyages program. Listen to live music and have lunch while you shop!

10 a.m.-1 p.m. | 1460 Garden of the Gods Road | Free | goodwillcolora do.org | 719-412-2140

September 22

Center! Their hits include “Low Rider,” “The World Is a Ghetto,” “The Cisco Kid” and “Why Can’t We Be Friends?”

7:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $30-$85 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

September 22-23

Storymoot

Don’t miss this unique interactive event at Holy Trinity Anglican Church that explores the “you in God’s story and the story in you” with challenging keynote speakers, stimulating interaction, hands-on workshops, the YouStory workbook and a soul-stirring closing concert.

3 p.m. | 13990 Gleneagle Drive | $74, $29 for additional family members | anselmsociety.org | 719-505-8021

September 23

Fall Festival

September 21

My Medicare Community

Get your questions answered about government health care at the Downtown YMCA. Parking is free and right next door for easy access.

1:30-3:30 p.m. | 207 N. Nevada Ave. | Free | journeycarecoordinating.com | 520-647-6768

September 21

Long-Term Care Insurance

Learn what long-term care insurance is, how it works and the best time to purchase it, plus alternative options from the PPACG Area Agency on Aging—State Health Insurance Program (SHIP). A Q & A follows.

3-4 p.m. | 2420 E. Pikes Peak Ave. | Free | uchealth.org | 719-365-8061

September 21

City Aud Eats: A Foodie’s Dream

Tantalize your palate with great food while enjoying local artists and performers! It features the culinary and hospitality workforce program, Shovel Ready.

6:30-10:30 p.m. | 221 E. Kiowa St. | $163-$270 | communitycultural

Crossroads Ministries Dinner & Concert

This delicious dinner and gospel concert fundraiser at Focus on the Family commemorates Crossroads Ministries’ 20th anniversary. If paying by the table, a full table (8 people) is $400 and a half table (4 people) is $200.

5:30 | 8605 Explorer Drive | $50 | rebecca@crossroadsusa.org | 719-635-5767

September 22 War

See and hear the soul of the ’70s when War visits the Pikes Peak

September 22-24

Pueblo Chile and Frijoles Festival

Spice up your summer by paying homage to Pueblo’s best-loved crops! Enjoy live entertainment, balloon fest, chili and salsa showdown, street vendors, magic shows, the chihuahua parade, jalapeño-eating contest, farmer’s market and roasting chilies.

Bring your lawn chair and enjoy Hicabee (variety rock) and Harry Mo & The Cru (reggae) at Gold Hill Mesa’s Community Center! Nosh from food trucks and check out children’s activities, local vendors and a beer and wine tent.

11 a.m.-5 p.m. | 142 S. Raven Mine Drive, Suite 200 | Free | goldhill mesa.com | 719-633-2202

September 23

Patty & Craig: Songs and Stories

Don’t miss this lively performance of acoustic music with national touring artists Patty Stevenson and Craig Siemsen at Library 21c! They’re known for their gorgeous harmonies, impeccable musicianship, playful stage humor and jewel-like original songs.

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

September 23-24

Brick Fest Live

Treat little Lego lovers to a million bricks on display and ready to play at the Colorado Springs Event Center! There’s a giant brick pit, Minecraft zone, glow zone, graffiti wall, mosaic gallery, derby races, floor mural and more!

9 a.m. | 3960 Palmer Park Blvd.| $17$38 | universe.com | 719-637-3960

September 24

Taste of OCC

Grab your friends and family for an afternoon of eating, drinking and entertainment at this street festival in Bancroft Park! It promises 20+ restaurant and beverage vendors plus live music.

12-4 p.m. | 2408 W. Colorado Ave. | $40-$55 | occpartnership. org

September 25

Tig Notaro

Yuk it up with this award-winning comedian, writer, radio contributor and actor who has appeared on “Ellen,” “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” and “Conan.” Rolling Stone named her one of the “50 best stand-up comics of all time.”

7:30 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $44-$64 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-477-2100

September 26

Women Air Service Pilots of World War II

Local author and historian Sarah Byrn Rickman visits the Cheyenne Mountain Library to share the remarkable stories of the Women

Airforce Service Pilots (WASPs) of World War II, who aided the United States war effort in the skies.

10:30 a.m. | 1785 S. 8th St. #100 | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

September 29

Dead Man’s Brewfest

Try hand-selected beers, liquors and wine at Weidner Field. Explore new Brewfest neighborhoods like Pumpkin Patch Brewery, Hard Cider Town and Amber Hall. Proceeds go to St. Judes Children’s Research Hospital.

6-10 p.m. | 111 W. Cimarron St. | $35 | weidnerfield.com | 719-368-8480

September 29

The Doctor Fine Rhythm & Blues Revue

The oldies are the goodies! Enjoy plenty of great ’50s, ’60s and ’70s soul music, including Motown, STAX, Muscle Shoals, Philadelphia and more at Stargazers!

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

September 29-30

Colorado Springs OktoberFest

Ach ja! Join the revelry with live music and dancing, brats and schnitzel, Dachshund Dash, German costume, yodeling and stein-hoisting con- tests and Warsteiner beer and wine tastings at the Western Museum of Mining and Industry. Continues through October 1.

5-11 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday | 225 North Gate Blvd. | Free ($15 parking) | csoktoberfest.com | 719-635-8803, ext. 2

September 30

FamilyFest

Bring the family to SoccerHaus for bubbles, a beanbag toss, a toddler crawling race, the ZOOMobile, competitive robotics, forecasting weather before a green screen, demos from Olympic hopefuls, face painting, story time and more!

12-6 p.m. | 4845 List Drive | $5-$19, kids free | familyfests.com | 303400-3470

September 30

Blues on the Mesa

Bring a lawn chair to Gold Hill Mesa and enjoy food and adult beverage vendors, artisans, raffles, a health fair, a silent auction and live blues with Scott “Shack” Hackler, Austin Young Band, Tim “Too Slim“ Langford and others.

11 a.m.-6:30 p.m. | 142 S. Raven Mine Drive | $40 | bluesonthemesa. org | 719-633-2202

September 30

The 1936 Olympic Games

Stop by the East Library to learn about the Berlin 1936 Olympic Games when Nazi fascism was on the rise. The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Museum will display artifacts from the 1936 Olympics and answer questions. Registration is required.

1 p.m. | 5550 N. Union Blvd. | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

September 30

Walk to End Alzheimer’s

Come out to Prospect Lake at Memorial Park for a 1.5-mile walk to support the six million Americans with Alzheimer’s. Proceeds fund research and finding a cure. Registration is at 8:30 a.m., and the Flower Ceremony starts at 10 a.m. 10 a.m. | 1605 E. Pikes Peak Ave. | Free | act.alz.org | 719-651-3584 contributed to science.

2:30 p.m. | 8010 Severy Road, Cascade | Free | ppld.org | 719-531-6333

September 30

Brahms

Luxuriate in these masterpieces from the Romantic Era at the Pikes Peak Center: Verdi’s “Overture” to “Nabucco,” his first great operatic triumph; Max Bruch’s lyrically rich “Violin Concerto No. 1” and Brahms’ beloved pastoral “Symphony No. 2.”

7:30-9 p.m. | 190 S. Cascade Ave. | $28-$84 | pikespeakcenter.com | 719-575-9632 ■

September 30

The Long Run

Chase that “Peaceful Easy Feeling” all the way to Stargazers! This Front Range-based band pays tribute to the Eagles, faithfully recreating the ’70s sound of America’s best-selling rock band. 7 p.m. | 10 S. Parkside Drive | $25 | stargazerstheatre.com | 719-476-2200x

September 30

What Galileo Saw

Hear about Galileo Galilei at the Ute Pass Library and how he first pointed a telescope at celestial objects in 1609. With that history in mind, learn how astronomical observations have changed over time and