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28 hot things to do this weekend!
• Opening Ceremony of Rocky Mountain State Games
When: Friday, July 30, 7pm
Where: World Arena
Why: American Idol performer Kimberly Caldwell will kick off the Rocky Mountain State Games! ACRODUNK, the acrobatic extreme slam-dunk crew will perform. There will be a parade of athletes and the Official Torch Ceremony, lit by Olympian Steve Holcomb, who took gold in Vancouver for bobsledding.
How Much: $7 adults, $5 seniors and youth
• 3rd Annual Buses at the Brewery
When: Saturday July 31, 12:00pm
Where: Bristol Brewing Company
Why: Vintage VW buses, Bristol brew, and Edelweiss food. Retro yum!
When: Saturday July 31 and Sunday August 1, 10am
Where: Larkspur, CO
Why: It’s the final weekend! If you haven’t seen the jousts, the pirates, the knights, the royal court, eaten turkey legs, Scotch eggs, pretzels, pickles, the roasted nuts, had your hair braided or your face painted, this is your last chance!
How Much: $18.95 for adults, $8 for children ages 5-12, free for children younger than 5
When: Friday July 30 8am, Saturday July 31 8:30am, Sunday August 1 8:30am
Where: Calhan, CO
Why: Cheaper than a movie and so much more to do! Saturday is Senior Day with seniors getting in for $3, extreme truck racing and mud drag and Latigo will play. Sunday is American Heroes Day. All military, police, and firefighters get $1 off admission for each member of their party, demolition derby, tug of war, and The McRae concert.
How Much: $3-$7/free kids 2 and younger
• Local Road Tour feat. Big Bill Morganfield
When: Saturday, July 31, 11am
Where: Whole Foods Market, 7635 N. Academy Blvd.
Why: Meet the farmers who supply us with the food on our tables! There will be a Local BBQ (with local food!), chefs competition, kids corner, and more! Big Bill Morganfield, Muddy Waters’ son, will play. Proceeds from the Local BBQ go to KRCC.
How Much: FREE
• Big Bill Morganfield in Crystola
When: Saturday, July 31, 8pm
Where: Crystola Roadhouse
Why: If you can’t get enough Big Bill, head up to Crystola to see the son of legendary blues man Muddy Waters. VIP ticket includes a prime rib dinner and reserved seat.
How Much: $18 in advance, $23 day of show, $38 for VIP ticket
• Ice Cream Theatre: Big Bubble Circus
When: Friday July 30 7pm, Saturday July 31 7pm
Where: Manitou Art Theater
Why: Art Guffaw brings his soapy mix of bubbles and mayhem to the stage for this week’s Ice Cream Theatre! Shows are appropriate for kids of all ages. Following the show, participate in art activities and ice cream sundaes.
How Much: $9.50
When: Friday, July 30 8pm
Where: Stargazers Theatre and Event Center
Why: Jam with the ultimate jamband A New Brain for Arnie! Bassist Kim Stone (of Spyro Gyra) leads the band as they completely improvise their concerts.
How Much: $10
When: Friday, July 30 9pm
Where: Jack Quinn Pub
Why: Matt Clark Band is World Rock! They blend together rock, blues, reggae, funk, and R&B in a new way, but above all, it’s positive and inspiring.
How Much: Free
When: Friday, July 30 8pm
Where: The Rocket Room
Why: Ever hear of catchy horror punk? The Lurking Corpses are known for their dark horror lyrics with a touch of humor and sarcasm. They also leave it all on the stage with energetic and theatrical performances.
How Much: Free
When: Friday, July 30 8pm
Where: The Loft
Why: Jared Anderson is the complete opposite of The Lurking Corpses musically. He’s been uplifting audiences with his positive, inspirational Christian music. The Loft is an intimate setting and seating is limited.
How Much: $10
• In Harmony Pikes Peak International Music Festival: Through Music We Are One Concert
When: Saturday, July 31 7pm
Where: Pikes Peak Center
Why: The Pikes Peak International Music Festival ends in style with the closing ceremony: Through Music We Are One, featuring all 300 festival participants.
How Much: $8 adults/$5 for children
When: Friday, July 30 9pm
Where: Triple Nickel Tavern
Why: Punk group The Asbestos Tampons bring their show to the Triple Nickel. They say some people get their music. Some don’t. They don’t really care. That’s the essence of punk, my friends.
How Much: Free
• Pineross
When: Friday, July 30 7:30pm
Where: Front Range BBQ, Old Colorado City
Why: One man band Pineross returns to Colorado Springs! Pineross can play up to 4 instruments at a time, “channeling the musical ghosts of old, weird America into the surreal.”
How Much: Free
• First and Main Concert Series: Arch Hooks
When: Friday, July 30 5pm
Where: First & Main Town Center
Why: Piano man Arch Hooks lets loose on the keys Friday under the summer sunset. It’s the last First and Main summer concert of the season!
How Much: Free
When: Friday, July 30 6pm
Where: Gloss Boutique
Why: You don’t have to don the suit or evening dress for Gloss’ Wine Extravaganza! Just show up (with a ticket of course) and have fun! There will be wine (of course), live music, and hors d’oeuvres.
How Much: $12
When: Saturday July 31, 10am
Where: The Salvation Army Corps Church, 908 Yuma St.
Why: Free food, games and prizes for all ages!
How Much: Free
When: Saturday July 31, 8pm
Where: TBA 24 hours prior to show. Check Funky Fresh’s Facebook page for updates
Why: Bigg Topp Circuits is a high energy dance party with some techno stars from around the country including Jen Lasher and Jackal and Hyde!
How Much: $20 now, higher at the door (wherever it may be)
When: Saturday July 31, 7pm
Where: Tinseltown
Why: Unfortunately, this fight isn’t actually here, but this is the next best thing! The big screen of Tinseltown will show the rematch between Manuel “Dinamita” Marquez and Juan “Baby Bull” Diaz.
How Much: $15
When: Saturday July 31, 8pm
Where: The Black Sheep
Why: Metal crew from Oakland rocks the stage Saturday night. Spin calls them “a beast of a band.” That’s what you want to hear from your metal bands.
How Much: $12 in advance, $15 day of show
When: Saturday July 31, 6:30pm
Where: Stargazers
Why: The all female band out of San Francisco is “a little more indie, a little less country, and a little more brainy” than the Dixie Chicks. Hosted by the Women’s Resource Agency.
How Much: $20 general admission, $40 VIP
• Purple Stride Pikes Peak 2010
When: Saturday July 31, 7pm
Where: Goose Gossage Sports Complex
Why: Purple Stride is a walk and fundraiser for pancreas cancer. Support the pancreatic cancer action network for their important cause.
How Much: Adults age 13 and older - $15 (Registration is $25 on event day); Youth age 12 and under - $5 (Registration is $15 on event day)
When: Saturday July 31, 1pm
Where: Chapel Hills Mall
Why: Shop Til you Rock is a music-inspired mall tour which empowers teens through concerts, teen activities, and special mall offers and giveaways. Sky Fox will perform at 4pm.
How Much: Free
When: Saturday July 31, 1pm
Where: Pikes Peak (yes, the mountain)
Why: Dashboard Confessional frontman Chris Carrabba will sing on the summit of our beloved Pikes Peak to benefit global cancer care and nationwide bone marrow registration campaign to save lives.
How Much: Free
• Chautauqua Speaker Series: Isabella Bird
When: Saturday July 31, 6pm
Where: Soda Springs Park, Manitou Springs
Why: Lynne Swanson portrays Isabella Bird, an English woman who rode alone by horseback in 1873 through the Rockies. She speaks on issues that concerned the pioneers and ties it to the concerns of today.
How Much: Free
When: Sunday, August 1, 5pm
Where: The Black Sheep
Why: The Black Sheep hosts all stars including Drop Dead Gorgeous, From First to Last, Attila, Sleeping with Sirens, Abandon All Ships, For All Those Sleeping, Woe is Me, and Scarlett O’Hara!
How Much: $15
• Fundraiser at Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center
When: Sunday, August 1, 7pm
Where: Colorado Wolf and Wildlife Center, Divide, CO
Why: The Wolf and Wildlife center just up Ute Pass is holding a BBQ and campfire fundraiser to help pets affected by the oil disaster in the Gulf of Mexico.
How Much: $20 adults, $10 kids 12 and under
When: Saturday, July 31, noon
Where: Union Reservoir, Longmont, CO
Why: It’s not in Colorado Springs, but more than 70 Christian bands will rotate through seven stages at Heaven Fest. Go to heavenfest.com for more info.
How Much: $35
