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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
Celebrate Arts Month 2025
ARTS MONTH IS HERE! This October marks 12 years of Arts Month in our community! It has grown into a tradition that invites everyone to explore, connect, and celebrate our shared creativity. Each October, hundreds of local events remind us that the arts aren’t just
COPPR is on the move!
On behalf of the Board and Staff of The Cultural Office of the Pikes Peak Region, I am pleased to finally share with you some of our nonprofit’s biggest news in our 19-year history: we have purchased a permanent home for the Cultural Office! Our new, vibrant space at the
Congratulations & Best Wishes to Staff Member, Dylan Craddock
The Cultural Office’s Program Manager of Creative Economy, Dylan Craddock, has been accepted to the prestigious London School of Economics’ Masters program in Local Economic Development. Her last full day on staff at the Cultural Office will be August 29th. Since June 2023, Dylan has
LOCAL ARTS EVENTS


Disability Awareness Open Mic Ft. Jordan Robinson (Poetry719 Festival)
10-17-2025 - 10-17-2025
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Practically Perfect in Every Medium: Mary Poppins from Page to Screen to Stage
10-17-2025 - 10-17-2025
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'Brigadoon'
Oct 18 - Oct 26
Fri, Oct 17 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 18 @ 2:30 pm
Sun, Oct 19 @ 2:30 pm
Fri, Oct 24 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Oct 25 @ 2:30 pm
Sun, Oct 26 @ 2:30 pm

Three Nights of Horror Film Festival
Oct 18 - Oct 19
Fri, Oct 17 @ 6:00 pm
Sat, Oct 18 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Oct 19 @ 12:00 pm

'Creased'
Oct 18 - Nov 03
Sat, Oct 18 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Oct 19 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Oct 20 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Oct 21 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Oct 22 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Oct 23 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Oct 24 @ 10:00 am
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Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 23, 2025
'Golden Serenity'
Presented by Anita Marie Fine Art at Anita Marie Fine Art Colorado Springs, CO
Anita Marie Fine Art is the premier fine art gallery in Colorado Springs, for exhibition and art classes. "Golden Serenity" is an exhibition unrivalled in quality for traditional fine art. Two renowned master artists, Richard Dahlquist and Chuck Mardosz, offer this collection of original oil paintings, on display, and a Virtual Gallery of many more. These exquisite paintings bring awe to anyone that views them. 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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Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 26, 2025
'Brigadoon'
Presented by First Company Theatre at First United Methodist Church Colorado Springs, CO
First Company Theatre proudly presents, “Brigadoon!” An intriguing musical where two American men accidentally stumble upon a small Scottish town. The iconic musical team of Lerner and Lowe, (My Fair Lady), created the score which has enchanted audiences for over seventy-five years. “Waitin’ For My Dearie” and “Almost Like Being in Love,” are just two of the delightful numbers that weave this magical story, complete with beautiful singing and poetic choreography. We can’t wait to share this phenomenal show with you! 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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Oct 18, 2025 - Oct 19, 2025
Three Nights of Horror Film Festival
Presented by Independent Film Society of Colorado (IFSOC) at Ivywild School Colorado Springs, CO
Join us inside the creaky floors of the Ivywild School auditorium for multiple horror films, special guests, artists and giveaways! 10th annual Three Nights of Horror. Tickets and passes on sale now. Highlights include: Live piano by Mark Arnest to silent NOSFERATU (1922), an in-person Q&A with TERRIFIER 2 producer Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton, talk-back film is the hilariously bad HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND (1960), original art from Phil Lear on display, door prizes from Beyond Killer Games, multiple short films, and ending the weekend will be the classic THE LOST BOYS. Buy a festival pass to get access to ALL films and you get a custom locally-made ceramic mug. Full film guide: https://horror.eventive.org/films NOSFERATU (1922) - live piano score NOSFERATU (2024) TERRIFER 2 (2022) - and stay afterwards for an on-stage Q&A with producer Steve "Uncle Creepy" Barton HORRORS OF SPIDER ISLAND (1960) - talk-back film THE ABOMINABLE DR. PHIBES (1971) DEMONS (1985) THEY LIVE (1988) THE LOST BOYS (1987) plus multiple independent short films! Tickets, festival passes, and ticket packages are on sale now: https://horror.eventive.org The first night, Friday Oct 17th, will be THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW with two screenings. Tickets sold separately. 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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Oct 18, 2025 - Nov 03, 2025
'Creased'
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Creased is a group show featuring art made on and from paper. Featuring artwork by Amy Kerr, Paige Carley, Carrie Dunlap and Summit Scribes. 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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Oct 18, 2025
Concrete Couchella
Presented by Concrete Couch at Concrete Coyote Community Park Colorado Springs, CO
Beloved nonprofit, Concrete Couch, welcomes friends, family, visitors, strangers and all other community from past present and future to celebrate at its almost 8 acre park near downtown Colorado Springs. Other Performances, Activities & Details Kids' Talent Show Since August, The Couch has been hosting kids talent shows every Sunday at 11:30 am at Coyote Park. Unsurprisingly, kids are surprisingly talented :). We have seen amazing, dancers, singers, poets, gymnasts, comics and more. COUCHELLA 2025 will start off with 1 hour of Talent Show performance from 2pm - 3 pm (sign up at 1:45 pm). Each participant is welcome to perform for up to 5 minutes. Donations/tickets for contest entry are accepted. Dancelympics Dancelympics is the debut of the newest Concrete Couch program, which is funded by Colorado Springs Health Foundation with the goal of creating sustainable health habits involving prolonged heart-rate-elevating activity for community-members of all ages. (Keep an eye out for the 40 upcoming dates throughout 2025 and 2026 at CONCRETECOUCH.ORG). Everyone is encouraged to participate. Contest entry is one ticket per sesh. To join the contest, just find a judge (they will be dressed distinctively), give them a carnival ticket for each sesh you want to support. They will give you a racing bib (if you don’t already have one), and write down your bib # on the clipboard for each sesh you’ve signed up for. NOTE: You can sign up at any point. You don’t need to participate for an entire session to be considered. During each sesh,…
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Oct 18, 2025
Fresh Brew Poetry Writing (Poetry719 Festival)
Presented by Poetry 719 at Rohr Coffee Colorado Springs, CO
Join Poetry 719 for a Saturday morning writing at Rohr Coffee. We will have writing prompts, an opportunity for feedback on your work, and ways to improve in your performance which will be optional per your request. This will be a great space to ask questions, learn about writing styles, and sharpen your writing skills. Enjoy amazing, tea, coffee, and pastries from the Rohr Coffee staff. 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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Oct 18, 2025
My Own Summer Halloween Party
Presented by Stargazers Theatre & Event Center at Stargazers Theatre & Event Center Colorado Springs, CO
Halloween comes early at Stargazers Theatre on Friday, October 18th. We’re throwing a party filled with riffs, fog, and plenty of spooky energy as three Colorado Springs favorites take the stage: My Own Summer, Vitamin Red, and Shotgun Opera. These alternative cover bands will bring a night of heavy grooves, high-energy rock, and the kind of anthems you can’t help but shout along to. The theatre will be transformed into haunted haven for music fans ready to kick off Halloween the right way. Vitamin Red – A Tribute to Chevelle Based in Colorado Springs, Vitamin Red delivers a powerful and faithful tribute to Chevelle. With tight musicianship, driving energy, and a deep respect for the band’s catalog, they bring hits like “The Red,” “Send the Pain Below,” and more to life on stage. More than a cover band, Vitamin Red recreates the intensity and emotion fans expect, raw, loud, and unapologetically real. My Own Summer: A Tribute to Deftones Formed in 2012 by diehard Deftones fans from Denver, Colorado Springs, and Boulder, My Own Summer was built on a shared mission: to perform Deftones music with precision, passion, and respect. Over the years, we’ve shared the stage with national and world-class acts including American Head Charge, Motograter, Crazy Town, Soulfly, and Nile. One of our most memorable moments was having MTV’s Headbangers Ball host Riki Rachtman emcee a show for us at Denver’s legendary Herman’s Hideaway. Named one of Denver Westword’s Top 8 Tribute Bands of 2018, My Own Summer…
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Oct 18, 2025
Leonid & Friends
Presented by Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts at Pikes Peak Center for the Performing Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Leonid & Friends have blown the minds of legions of fans with their uncanny ability to capture the spirit, musicality, and fire of American supergroup Chicago. Leonid Vorobyev's goal was a studio project in dedication to Chicago under the motto “musicians for musicians”. Their first video went viral, but they really gained traction when Chicago itself published the video on its official website. They have since expanded their repertoire to include Earth Wind & Fire, Blood Sweat & Tears, Ides of March, Stevie Wonder, Steely Dan, Deep Purple, and new original material. This incredible 11-piece band now has over 1,000,000 followers across social media, an astonishing 250 million+ video views, and over 300 successful US shows under their belt. The future is only looking up for Leonid & Friends. 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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Oct 18, 2025
Pikes Peak Zine Fest 2025!
Presented by Pikes Peak Zine Fest at UCCS - Berger Hall Colorado Springs, CO
Pikes Peak Zine Fest 2025 Free Anthology! The theme is: Resistance. You can get a copy for free at our Zine Fest. Contributors will be mailed a copy after the event. Zine Club! We also now host a free monthly Zine Club on the 2nd Saturday of each month at a PPLD location (usually Penrose Library) from 1-3 pm. 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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Oct 18, 2025
Whimsicult Improv Show
Presented by Stick Horses in Pants at Peak Improv Theater Colorado Springs, CO
They may look like your average improv troupe—but don’t be fooled. Underneath the friendly smiles and quick wit lies something far more… twisted. Welcome to Whimsicult, the weirdest, wildest, and most hilarious comedy cult you’ve never heard of. Blending short form games with long form absurdity, this offbeat ensemble conjures up unscripted scenes full of surreal storytelling, chaotic energy, and moments that defy explanation. One minute you’re laughing at a talking raccoon lawyer, the next you're questioning the true meaning of toast. And yes—there might be a completely voluntary human sacrifice or two (kidding... probably). Whether you’re a longtime fan of improv or brand new to the world of spontaneous comedy, this show promises something fresh, fearless, and completely unforgettable. 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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Oct 18, 2025
Fall Fun Fest
Presented by First & Main Town Center at First & Main Town Center Colorado Springs, CO
Kick off autumn with the 2025 Fall Fun Fest, a family-friendly celebration packed with seasonal activities and entertainment. From inflatable obstacle courses and carnival games to pumpkin painting, food trucks, and the Cheyenne Mountain ZOOmobile, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Stroll through vendor booths, savor fall treats, and soak in the festive atmosphere at First & Main Town Center. 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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Oct 18, 2025
Gateways: Opening Doors to the Choral Art
Presented by Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble at Grace and St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Colorado Springs, CO
Works by Orlando Gibbons, Ola Gjeilo, Marek Raczynski, Eriks Esenvalds, and more. About Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble: Colorado Vocal Arts Ensemble (CVAE) was founded in 1992. Under the direction of Deborah Jenkins Teske, the Ensemble has garnered praise for “flawless sound” and “courageous programming.” Now in its 4th decade of steadfast commitment to artistic excellence and community involvement, CVAE believes that art thrives where it is planted. 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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