across our community.
The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region (a.k.a. COPPR) is the nonprofit local arts agency that serves the City of Colorado Springs and the greater Pikes Peak region (El Paso and Teller Counties) in Colorado. We work to ensure that the creative sector grows in economic vitality and depth of impact, that creative workers can thrive in our community, and that the arts are leveraged to positively address regional economic development, education, cultural tourism, and quality of life.
Beyond the Cultural Office's regional leadership & advocacy,
our programs focus on:
Our Mission
We champion our diverse creative community as a vital part of the region’s identity and economy through service, connection, and advocacy.
RECENT NEWS
Arts Education Symposium
Tuesday, June 2nd from 9:00am-4:00pm The Penrose House 1661 Mesa Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 Registration: $75 Space is Limited: Register Today For school-based arts teachers,
Space Sharing for Creative Meetings/Classes
We believe that the Cultural Office should be, in many ways, a home and crossroads for the creative community. We designed the 1,000 sq. ft.
Creative Flight Plan Workshop
The Cultural Office has partnered with executive coach JB Bolton of Bolton Co. to offer a first-of-its-kind, in-depth workshop for creative leaders in the Pikes
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
Events for April 2026
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'Romeo & Juliet'
Apr 28 - May 03
Thu, Apr 2 @ 6:00 am
Sun, Apr 5 @ 6:00 am
Tue, Apr 7 @ 6:00 am
Thu, Apr 9 @ 6:00 am
Sun, Apr 12 @ 6:00 am
Tue, Apr 14 @ 6:00 am
Thu, Apr 16 @ 6:00 am
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Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
Apr 28 - May 30
Fri, Feb 27 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 7 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 12 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 28 @ 7:00 pm
Tue, Mar 31 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Apr 2 @ 7:00 pm
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Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
Apr 28 - Dec 29
Tue, Mar 3 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 7 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 10 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 14 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 17 @ 1:30 pm
Sat, Mar 21 @ 11:00 am
Tue, Mar 24 @ 1:30 pm
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'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Apr 29 - Jul 25
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am
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Thu, Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm
Random Acts of Magic!
Apr 30 - May 30
Thu, Feb 26 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar 6 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 14 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar 27 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Apr 4 @ 7:00 pm
Thu, Apr 9 @ 7:00 pm
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Thu, Apr 30 @ 7:00 pm
'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Apr 30 - Jul 25
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 11 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 13 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 14 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 18 @ 10:00 am
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Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 12 @ 10:00 am
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Apr 28, 2026 - May 03, 2026
'Romeo & Juliet'
Presented by Ent Center for the Arts at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Romeo & Juliet Written by William Shakespeare and Directed by Max Shulman. These violent delights have violent ends. In his first production as Theatreworks’ Artistic Director, Max Shulman (An Iliad, Free-for-All: Pericles, Henry IV & V) returns to the Bard with a bold new vision of Romeo & Juliet. This fresh take on Shakespeare’s iconic tragedy marks a full-circle moment—honoring Theatreworks’ very first Shakespeare production in 1976. Passion, violence, and poetry collide in this electric staging, proving that the tale of star-crossed lovers is as urgent, dangerous, and heartbreaking as ever. UCCS students are always free. Contact the box office in person or by phone with your student ID to reserve seats. This production contains violence, suicide, and themes of intergenerational trauma. As each audience member is different, we don't make age recommendations, but if you have questions about the material or wish to read a copy of the work in advance, please email theatreworks@uccs.edu. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 28, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
Presented by Cosmo's Magic Theater at Cosmo's Magic Theater Colorado Springs, CO
"Out of Our Minds" was written and designed to encourage audience input which affects the outcome for the evening. Continuing in our tradition of storytelling, light and fun presentation and comedy, this show includes brand new, original material created specifically for this performance. The audience will even be "taught" and participate in telekinesis (moving objects with your mind) during the performance! "Out of Our Minds" opened to sellout crowds for several weeks starting in June of 2022 to rave reviews! This show is subtitled, "The show that can't be done without you".
Get Tickets Apr 28, 2026 - Dec 29, 2026
Marking Time: Commemorating the Past in the Pikes Peak Region
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Throughout 2026, join the CSPM in the commemoration of America 250 - Colorado 150 - anniversaries observing the signing of the Declaration of Independence and Colorado’s entrance into the Union. Join a knowledgeable guide on this 1-hour tour, exploring how we have "marked time" throughout the history of Colorado Springs. Consider different regional anniversaries through objects and stories, and reflect on your own memories and observations of important events and dates. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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Apr 28, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
'Mrs. Doubtfire'
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Colorado Springs in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 29, 2026 - Apr 30, 2026
'Mrs. Doubtfire'
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Everyone’s favorite Scottish nanny is headed to Colorado Springs in this internationally acclaimed hit musical critics call “wonderful, heart-warming, and laugh-out-loud funny” (Manchester Evening News) and “a feel-good, family-friendly comedy that delivers” (The Hollywood Reporter). Based on the beloved film, 'Mrs. Doubtfire' tells the hysterical and heartfelt story of an out-of-work actor who will do anything for his kids. It’s “the lovable, big-hearted musical comedy we need right now,” raves the Chicago Tribune – one that proves we’re better together. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 29, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. Building upon existing scholarship on Yard Art, artwork created to exist in the transitional space between the home and wider world, artist and art historian Josh T Franco examines the lineage of this robust American art form. Featuring over 30 works, the exhibition spotlights both community and academically taught artists over the past five decades including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, revealing connections across communities in creative world-building with what is available. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard was originally produced by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was made possible by the Katherine and Keith L. Sachs Guest Curator Program, and is supported at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard is curated by artist and art historian Josh T Franco in partnership with Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. The curatorial concept was developed by artist and art historian Josh T Franco and Hallie Ringle, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, Chief Curator for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. Explore Our Free Digital Guide Explore the Fine Arts Center’s museum with our free digital guide! Our guide offers digital access to works in our collection, including exclusive audio from curators, suggested tours, and more. Browse the guide…
Get Tickets Apr 30, 2026
The Broken Hearts: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers
Presented by Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at Phil Long Music Hall Colorado Springs, CO
The Broken Hearts: A Tribute to Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers brings the timeless music of Tom Petty and his legendary band to life on stage. With heartfelt performances and spot-on renditions of classics like Free Fallin’, American Girl, and Refugee, this tribute band captures the spirit, energy, and authenticity of Petty’s iconic sound. Featuring seasoned musicians dedicated to honoring his legacy, The Broken Hearts deliver a concert experience that feels both nostalgic and electrifying, making every show a must-see for fans of all ages. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 30, 2026 - May 30, 2026
Random Acts of Magic!
Presented by Cosmo's Magic Theater at Cosmo's Magic Theater Colorado Springs, CO
Enjoy world-class sleight of hand right under your nose, performed by one of the world's top sleight of hand artists. After 20 years in Los Angeles and Las Vegas, native Coloradan Cosmo Solano returned home, opening "Cosmo's Magic Theater LLC" in 2017, to rave reviews! Enjoy a fun and elegant evening of comedy and magic, in a beautiful Victorian parlour setting. We offer light desserts and refreshments before the show. Spend a little time with the performer(s) before and after the show. Taking pictures is encouraged! The show is presented with a short intermission approximately half way through. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 30, 2026
The Jeremy Facknitz Band with Hakken Krax Howl
Presented by Loft Music Venue and Theater at The Loft Music Venue and Theater Colorado Springs, CO
Jeremy Facknitz has been delighting audiences with his brand of high-energy theatrical folk-rock-jazz for nearly 30 years. He's a 3-time finalist in the prestigious Kerrville New Folk Songwriting Competition at Kerrville Folk Festival (Lyle Lovett, Steve Earle and Nanci Griffith are TWO time finalists), and he's been able to make performing his "day-job" for the last 10 years by taking his show on the road in the U.S. and Canada. Heavily influenced by Billy Joel, James Taylor, Elvis Costello and Ben Folds, his music is a "throwback" to when singer-songwriters weren't afraid to turn it up loud, look you in the eye and play more than the same tired four chords. He embodies the soul of an old-time troubadour, bitten by a radioactive rockstar. Tonight is a rare chance to hear his music with the full 6 piece band consisting of David Siegel (violin, Grass It Up), Ricky Sweum (sax), Mike Kimlicko (bass, Treo), Brad Plesz (drums, Treo) and John Standish (keys). Jeremy quips, "It's like tying my songs to the front of a runaway freight train." John Apice of American Highways says "This is all far above the ordinary... A good time is guaranteed for all" while John Barlass writes "Jeremy Facknitz is, indeed, a major talent – and, I can guarantee, like nothing you’ll have ever heard before." Hakken Krax Howl is a husband-and-wife acoustic duo who just really love making music that feels like something. Their sound is rooted in raw nostalgia, heartfelt harmonies, and the kind…
Get Tickets Apr 30, 2026 - Jul 25, 2026
'Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard celebrates the foundational role of yards in shaping contemporary art in America. Building upon existing scholarship on Yard Art, artwork created to exist in the transitional space between the home and wider world, artist and art historian Josh T Franco examines the lineage of this robust American art form. Featuring over 30 works, the exhibition spotlights both community and academically taught artists over the past five decades including David Driskell, vanessa german, Donald Judd, and Finnegan Shannon, revealing connections across communities in creative world-building with what is available. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard was originally produced by the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. The exhibition was made possible by the Katherine and Keith L. Sachs Guest Curator Program, and is supported at the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. Where I Learned to Look: Art from the Yard is curated by artist and art historian Josh T Franco in partnership with Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. The curatorial concept was developed by artist and art historian Josh T Franco and Hallie Ringle, Daniel and Brett Sundheim, Chief Curator for the Institute of Contemporary Art, University of Pennsylvania. Explore Our Free Digital Guide Explore the Fine Arts Center’s museum with our free digital guide! Our guide offers digital access to works in our collection, including exclusive audio from curators, suggested tours, and more. Browse the guide…
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Apr 30, 2026
Homeschool Day
Presented by City of Colorado Springs Parks, Recreation & Cultural Services at Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center Colorado Springs, CO
Join us at the Garden of the Gods for our Homeschool Day event! Hosted at the Garden of the Gods Visitor & Nature Center, this special event is designed with homeschool families in mind. It offers personalized nature walks, hands-on geology and history activities, and live animals! Explore towering red rock formations, discover fascinating wildlife, and connect with other homeschool families in a fun, engaging environment. Advanced Registration Includes: One Geo-Trekker movie ticket. A 60-minute guided nature walk with a Park Naturalist (nature walk topics can be customized to your group’s interest!) Free Event Activities Include (no registration required): Meet live animals with Nature’s Educators. Explore Rock Types and Processes with Hands-on Geology. Learn about the History of the Pike’s Peak Region with Hands-on History. And more! This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
Get Tickets Apr 30, 2026 - Jun 20, 2026
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound: Sofía Gallisa Muriente: Lluvia con nieve
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound Lane West Gallery In Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound, each of the featured artists grapples with the possibilities and shortcomings contained in the official records of history. Currently on view, Sofía Gallisa Muriente’s Lluvia con nieve (2014) uses archival footage from 1955 of a US plane landing in Puerto Rico carrying two tons of snow. About Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound is dedicated to a rotating selection of contemporary film, video, and sound works and is curated by Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. Support is generously provided by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. This calendar listing is brought to you by Peak Radar, the Pikes Peak region's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region.
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