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.
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LOCAL ARTS EVENTS











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'Clamour'
Mar 12 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
May 01 - May 03
Fri, Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Apr 25 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, May 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 3 @ 4:00 pm
'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
Apr 26 - May 03
Fri, Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Apr 25 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, May 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 3 @ 4:00 pm
'Clamour'
Mar 19 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
Apr 24 - May 03
Fri, Apr 24 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Apr 25 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Apr 26 @ 4:00 pm
Fri, May 1 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, May 2 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, May 3 @ 4:00 pm
'Clamour'
Mar 13 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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'Clamour'
Mar 14 - Apr 04
Thu, Feb 26 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Feb 27 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Feb 28 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Mar 4 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Mar 5 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Mar 6 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Mar 7 @ 10:00 am
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Mar 12, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
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: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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May 01, 2026 - May 03, 2026
'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre and Dance Program at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" 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 26, 2026 - May 03, 2026
'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre and Dance Program at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" 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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Mar 19, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
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: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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Apr 24, 2026 - May 03, 2026
'Picasso at the Lapin Agile'
Presented by UCCS Visual and Performing Arts: Theatre and Dance Program at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
UCCS Theatre Company Presents: "Picasso at the Lapin Agile" 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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Mar 13, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
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: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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Mar 14, 2026 - Apr 04, 2026
'Clamour'
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: Maria Gaspar: "Clamour" In summer of 2021, the Cook County Department of Corrections began the demolition of two jail dormitories. The buildings, perhaps best known for housing the likes of Al Capone, were more than a hundred years old. The artist Maria Gaspar, who grew up in Little Village, the same neighborhood where the jail is located, documented the demolition and site restoration over the course of two years. She positioned her camera across the street from the project, fixing its view on the long concrete wall that marks the border between the jail and the residential neighborhood. The result is Clamour, which is sixty hours and twenty minutes in duration and captures one section of the building block being torn down, from start to finish. The extended run time of the video — which makes it effectively impossible to view in a single sitting — creates a tension between the persistence of carceral architecture and the possibility of resisting the logic it sustains. This tension is amplified by the scale of the institution itself. To this day, Cook County Jail remains the largest single-site jail in the United States, with an average daily population of approximately 9,000 people. The work’s collapsing of nine months of demolition, and a history that spans generations, offers a way to imagine the dismantling of structures that have shaped the lives of people both inside and outside the jail’s walls. As part of the exhibition, the public is invited to…
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May 01, 2026
Paradise Cove
Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Set sail into spring with Paradise Cove, the ultimate Yacht Rock Spring Dance Party at Stargazers Theatre in Colorado Springs! Paradise Cove delivers all your favorite yacht rock classics—silky harmonies, irresistible hooks, and feel-good hits from the late ’70s and early ’80s. Think cool breezes, smooth rhythms, and songs that make you want to move, sing along, and forget the everyday grind. Whether you’re a longtime fan of yacht rock or just looking for a fun night out, this spring dance party is your ticket to escape. Dress nautical, dress retro, or just dress to dance—Paradise Cove is all about good vibes and great music. What to expect: High-energy live yacht rock favorites A packed dance floor and laid-back coastal atmosphere A perfect spring night out with friends So grab your crew, channel your inner captain, and cruise into a night of smooth sailing and unforgettable music. Paradise Cove awaits! 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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May 01, 2026
Robb Casseday
Presented by Hunter-Wolff Gallery at Hunter-Wolff Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
We are unveiling a new exhibit of scratchboard paintings by award-winning Colorado artist Robb Casseday. Explore Hunter-Wolff Gallery and its 40 artists in Colorado Springs’ growing Arts District located in Old Colorado City. Hunter-Wolff Gallery is excited to offer this unique and stunning collection of wildlife paintings by Robb Casseday during Opening night. Stop in for an introduction and let your imagination soar. Live music provided by Audrey Eldridge, aka “Ukulady”. 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. 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 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…
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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.
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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.
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