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
Our Spacious Skies: Join the Conversation on the Arts with Regional Experts
Please join us for a free event featuring a panel discussion on the future of arts and culture in the
Artist Mixer with Featured Artist Jean Gumpper
Calling all artists, arts appreciators, and collectors! Join COPPR and Auric Gallery at the Cultural Office to spend time with
Neuromingle: Creative Connections
Thursday, August 13th | 5:30 PM- 7:00 PM Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region | 287 Fountain Blvd. #100.
Creatively Engaged: Arts Policy & Legislative Recap
Monday, July 13th | 10:00 AM- 11:00 AM with optional Q&A talkback session thru 11:30 AM Pikes Peak Library District’s
Inspired in Trinidad: Creativity Strengthening Community
COPPR at 2026 Creative Industries Summit The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region was proud to join creative leaders,
Building Our Cultural Destination Through Strategic Storytelling
Alongside partners at Bee Vradenburg Foundation and Amy Triandiflou PR, the Cultural Office continues to build our cultural destination’s reputation
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS
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Thu, Mar 19 @ 10:30 am
Thu, Mar 19 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Mar 19 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Mar 20 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Mar 21 @ 5:00 pm
Mar 14, 2026
Paddy's Rave
Presented by The Black Sheep at The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
Find the greenest clothes you have Bring the PLUR vibes, shamrock-shake that butt and find the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. U2 will get lucky! 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 14, 2026
Emo Revival Night
Presented by Sunshine Studios Live at Sunshine Studios Live Colorado Springs, CO
Hear your favorite emo hits in a curated playlist all night long- Discover live music from the latest and greatest bands inspired by the genre we all love- Wear your favorite band tees and scene-kid attire- Emo's not dead! Come party and scream your lungs out to a playlist of some of your favorite songs from bands like: Yellowcard, My Chemical Romance, Paramore, Twenty One Pilots, Panic at the Disco, Bowling for Soup, Blink 182, Green Day, Fall Out Boy 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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Victory Garden Market: Seed Starting
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
The main galleries open at 11am with offerings from local artisans ranging from pickles to fresh baked sourdough bread to orchids, garden stakes, and more--there is a little something for everyone. At 12:30, join Master Gardener Anna Marie Campbell in the back gallery to learn the do's and don'ts of starting flowers and vegetables from seed. Come prepared to be a little messy as we will be getting some hands-on practice planting in 3" starter pots to take home. 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 Mar 16, 2026
A Musical Trip Around the World
Presented by Little London Winds at General William J. Palmer High School Colorado Springs, CO
The Little London Winds will be performing selections inspired by different cultures and places, including Santa Fe Saga by Morton Gould, Fanfare Hayabusa by Satoshi Yagisawa, Ye Banks and Braes O' Bonnie Doon by Percy Grainger, Albanian Dance by Shelly Hanson 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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Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Who doesn’t love a birthday party? This year, Colorado is turning 150, and America is turning 250! The Little Learners: Pikes Peak Wonders Series is for children (ages 3-5) and their favorite grownup. Learn and celebrate the whole year through games, crafts, songs, and history challenges. These programs are designed to help young learners discover and practice essential development skills, all while exploring history! This month we'll dive into the Colorado Early Learning & Development Guidelines for Mathematics Knowledge and explore counting, grouping, and sorting. 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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Maroon Vibes: Maroon 5 Experience
Presented by Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers Colorado Springs, CO
Maroon Vibes delivers the ultimate Maroon 5 tribute, recreating the energy and excitement of a live Maroon 5 show from start to finish. From Adam Levine–style falsetto vocals to the band’s signature grooves, every detail is crafted to feel authentic and high-energy. Drawing inspiration from real live performances, Maroon Vibes captures the look, sound, and feel fans expect—while adding subtle twists that keep the experience fresh. Whether you’re a longtime fan or just love hit-packed pop shows, Maroon Vibes brings the songs you know with the live-show punch you want. 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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Palmer Lake Historical Society presents: Julie Haverluk "Silver Fox Farming in El Paso County, CO 1920s—1950s"
Presented by Palmer Lake Historical Society at Palmer Lake Town Hall Palmer Lake, CO
Palmer Lake Historical Society presents: JULIE HAVERLUK Silver Fox Farming in El Paso County, CO "1920s—1950s" The Palmer Lake Historical Society is pleased to present local resident Julie Haverluk, who will share the history of silver fox farming in the Palmer Divide area. Many people are familiar with the picturesque mountain man period of Colorado history, but few people realize that in the 1920s fur once again became an important part of the Colorado economy, based not on the beaver but on the silver fox. Julie will share her research about the history of the silver fox farming and the rise and fall of the fur industry in El Paso County. Julie is a geologist by training with longtime interest in history and archaeology. She worked for eight years as a tour guide and 15 years as a translator and educator at the Academy International Elementary School. An interest the fur trade period was expanded by Marlene Brown, President of Friends of Fox Run Park, whose grandfather raised silver foxes on a farm near Monument in the 1940s and 50s. Please bring a friend and stay afterwards for light refreshments. FREE and open to the public. In case of inclement weather we follow School District #38 for weather closures. Newcomers to the area welcome. The Palmer Lake Historical Society is an educational 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization serving the Palmer Divide area since 1956. FREE Tri-Lakes Historical Calendars will be available. Help celebrate Colorado's 150 Anniversary. Lucretia Vaile Museum …
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Mar 19, 2026
The Lowdown Drifters
Presented by The Black Sheep at The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
The Lowdown Drifters are a hard living, hard loving and hard leaving group of Ft. Worth based musicians blending country, rock and Americana into a sound of their own; the epitome of a rock band with a fiddle problem. With heartfelt and sincere melodies crafted by their accurately named frontman Big John Cannon, the Drifters live show is a high energy experience, highlighting their songs that capture the highs and lows of the human experience. The Drifters have been propelled to over 500,000 monthly listeners and 50 million total streams by their wildly successful album Last Call for Dreamers which has led them to share the stage with artists including Randy Rogers, Koe Wetzel, LeAnn Rimes and Zach Bryan. The Lowdown Drifters look forward to a packed 2024 with several singles currently in production and a full album to follow with Grammy Award nominated producer Wes Sharon (Turnpike Troubadours, American Aquarium, John Fulbright) and Malcolm Springer (Matchbox 20, Collective Soul) as well as a national supporting tour to follow. 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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Tune Titans Musical Improv Show
Presented by Stick Horses in Pants at Peak Improv Theater Colorado Springs, CO
Tune Titans: A Fully Improvised Broadway-Style Musical Experience Get ready for a night of show-stopping laughs, spontaneous songs, and musical mayhem with Tune Titans, Peak Improv Theater’s brand-new musical improv team! Each performance is a one-of-a-kind theatrical event where everything—from the dialogue to the choreography to the big finale—is made up on the spot, inspired entirely by your suggestions. With the help of live musical accompaniment, the Tune Titans take audience prompts and transform them into toe-tapping, side-splitting scenes and songs worthy of the Great White Way. From hilarious character arcs to heartfelt ballads and over-the-top ensemble numbers, no two shows are ever the same. If you're a fan of Broadway, musical theater, or fast-paced comedy, this is the show for you. Come ready to laugh, shout out ideas, and witness the magic of unscripted musical storytelling. 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 20, 2026
Kellen Smith
Presented by The Black Sheep at The Black Sheep Colorado Springs, CO
Kellen Smith is a singer/songwriter from Gillette Wyoming. He is a University of Wyoming graduate, and a fifth-generation cattle rancher. He began playing guitar and writing while in college at Laramie, WY. Smith's devotion to crafting songs wrapped in western stories and imagery offers a unique perception for the listener to enjoy. Kellen makes his home on the Daly Ranch. The Daly Ranch was established in 1894, by John T. Daly, and has been run for the last 125 years as a working cattle ranch. John T. Daly is the great, great, grandfather Kellen Smith. In that 125 years, the Daly Ranch has grown to its current size. Currently, Kellen Smith lives on the ranch with his wife and three children, they are the sixth generation of family members to live on the ranch. 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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PopUp Choir - 'America the Beautiful'
Presented by Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum at Colorado Springs Pioneers Museum Colorado Springs, CO
Members of the community are invited to perform as part of a patriotic PopUp Choir, to commemorate the America 250/Colorado 150 anniversaries. In the summer of 1893, Katharine Lee Bates was in Colorado Springs teaching English at the Colorado Summer School at Colorado College. Along with a group of colleagues, she made the trip to the top of Pikes Peak, where she would create the first draft of her poem "America the Beautiful." Celebrate and reflect on Bates' words through this immersive musical experience, hosted by the Colorado Springs Youth Choir. For the March 21, “America the Beautiful PopUp Choir,” YOU are the choir! Participants of all ages and abilities are welcome to this free event. Register in advance to secure your spot and receive the music ahead of time. The 90-minute event includes vocal warm-ups, practicing the song by parts, and a final group performance. This immersive musical experience will commemorate Katharine Lee Bates’ poem turned beloved patriotic hymn. Time to sing your heart out! 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 21, 2026
Mad Hatter Saturday
Presented by Historic Old Colorado City at Old Colorado City Colorado Springs, CO
Groove to live music, capture magical moments at the photo booths, enjoy bubbles and interactive games, and have a cup of tea! Embrace the magic of Wonderland and join us for an unforgettable day of fun, creativity, & adventure in Old Colorado City! Embrace the whimsy, dress the part, and experience Mad Hatter Saturday! Wonderland Character Meet & Greets: Meet your favorite Alice in Wonderland characters throughout Old Colorado City. Mad Hatter Tea Party at Bancroft Park Live Entertainment Costume Contest: Dress as your favorite Wonderland character for a chance to win prizes. Mad Hatter Tea Party: Enjoy delightful teas & treats in a fantastical setting. Hat Decorating Station: Get creative and design your own Mad Hatter hat. Photo Booth: Capture magical moments with themed backdrops. The Queen’s Court Rock Climbing Wall Face Painting Transform into a Wonderland character with vibrant face painting. Bohemian Flea Market & Wonderland Vendor Booth Paint the Roses Red Craft Station Photo Booth Capture magical moments with themed backdrops 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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