Happy Thursday, Colorado Springs! We have got a fantastic weekend ahead, with everything from an iconic bike race up Pikes Peak to a Queen tribute show, a Shakespeare comedy under the stars in Manitou Springs, and two full days of mountain art in Woodland Park. Whether you are looking for live music, a laugh, or a reason to get outside, this weekend delivers. Let’s get into it.
Stick Horses Improv Show
Colorado Springs’ longest running improv team brings a pay-what-you-want night of silly, family-friendly comedy featuring games, scenes, and songs, plus a short-form set from Friends of the Pilot. All ages are welcome.
- Day/Time: Friday, August 7, 7:00 PM – 8:30 PM (doors 6:30 PM)
- Location: Peak Improv Theater, 3440 N Carefree Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
- Price: Pay what you want
- Link: peakimprov.com
The MAT!ch Game
The Millibo Art Theatre revives the classic 1970s game show with host Bob Morsch, a panel of local actors, comedians, and broadcasters, and audience contestants trying to match wits for a community donated prize.
- Day/Time: Friday, August 7, 7:30 PM
- Location: Millibo Art Theatre, 1626 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Price: $16
- Link: themat.org
Steve Earle with Channing Wilson
Americana and country rock legend Steve Earle brings his songwriting and storytelling to an intimate Colorado Springs stage, with support from Channing Wilson.
- Day/Time: Friday, August 7, 7:30 PM
- Location: Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Price: Tickets from $121
- Link: phillongmusichall.com
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Dog Days
Bring your well behaved, leashed pup along for a day at the zoo. Regular zoo admission applies for people, and a limited number of dog tickets are available in advance.
- Day/Time: Friday, August 7, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Location: Cheyenne Mountain Zoo, 4250 Cheyenne Mountain Zoo Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Price: Regular zoo admission, plus limited dog tickets (advance purchase recommended)
- Link: cmzoo.org
As You Like It
Star Bar Players brings Shakespeare outdoors for its annual Shakespeare at Onaledge series, staging this beloved romantic comedy on the grounds of the historic Onaledge House at Smokebrush Farm.
- Day/Time: Friday, August 7 at 7:00 PM, Saturday, August 8 at 7:00 PM, and Sunday, August 9 at 4:00 PM (running through August 30)
- Location: Onaledge House at Smokebrush Farm, 336 El Paso Blvd, Manitou Springs, CO 80829
- Price: $15-$25
- Link: starbarplayers.org
The Broadmoor Cycle to the Summit
Watch or ride in this iconic USA Cycling sanctioned hill climb, also serving as the 2026 Colorado Hill Climb State Championship. Cyclists tackle over 156 turns and more than 4,700 feet of climbing on the way to the 14,115 foot summit of Pikes Peak.
- Day/Time: Saturday, August 8, race starts 6:13 AM
- Location: Pikes Peak Highway, Cascade, CO 80809
- Price: Free to watch, registration required to race
- Link: coloradospringssports.org/events/cycletothesummit
41st Annual Mountain Arts Festival
Head up to Woodland Park for two full days of fine art from up to 100 artists working in painting, jewelry, metal sculpture, and pottery, plus food trucks and live music in a beautiful mountain setting that runs about ten degrees cooler than the Springs.
- Day/Time: Saturday, August 8 and Sunday, August 9, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
- Location: Memorial Park, 200 N Park St, Woodland Park, CO 80863
- Price: Free admission
- Link: visitcos.com
All Elite Wrestling presents Collision
AEW brings its television taping to Colorado Springs for a night of live professional wrestling action at the Broadmoor World Arena.
- Day/Time: Saturday, August 8, 7:30 PM
- Location: Broadmoor World Arena, 3185 Venetucci Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Price: Tickets from $49
- Link: broadmoorworldarena.com
Lindsey Stirling: Duality Untamed Tour with PVRIS
Violinist and dancer Lindsey Stirling brings her genre-blending show to Ford Amphitheater, with support from PVRIS. A portion of ticket proceeds benefits Lindsey’s Upside Fund.
- Day/Time: Saturday, August 8, doors 6:30 PM
- Location: Ford Amphitheater, 95 Spectrum Loop, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Price: Tickets from $50
- Link: fordamphitheater.live
One Night of Queen
Gary Mullen and The Works deliver an acclaimed tribute to Queen’s legendary sound and stage presence, honoring the band’s final “Magic Tour” with Freddie Mercury, which never played the United States.
- Day/Time: Saturday, August 8, 7:00 PM
- Location: Pikes Peak Center, 190 S Cascade Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Price: Tickets from $78
- Link: pikespeakcenter.com
Whatever you decide to do this weekend, get out there and enjoy everything that makes Colorado Springs such a great place to call home. And if you or anyone you know is thinking about buying or selling a home in the Springs, I would love to talk. Reach out anytime at dan@hayespg.com.
