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
Events for December 2025
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Holiday Roll and Stroll
Dec 11 - Dec 31
Thu, Dec 11 @ 5:00 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 5:00 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 5:00 pm
Sun, Dec 14 @ 5:00 pm
Mon, Dec 15 @ 5:00 pm
Tue, Dec 16 @ 5:00 pm
Wed, Dec 17 @ 5:00 pm
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'Just Desserts'
Dec 11 - Dec 20
Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am
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Yule Be Naughty...Of Course!
Dec 11 - Dec 20
Yule Be Naughty...Of Course!
Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre
Dec 11 - Dec 20
Thu, Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm
Thu, Dec 18 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm
'The Importance of Being Earnest'
Dec 11 - Dec 21
Thu, Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 7:00 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 2:00 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 7:00 pm
Sun, Dec 14 @ 4:00 pm
Thu, Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Dec 19 @ 7:00 pm
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Holiday Market
Dec 11 - Dec 28
Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am
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'Mary Poppins'
Dec 11 - Dec 28
Thu, Dec 11 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm
Thu, Dec 18 @ 7:00 pm
Fri, Dec 19 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 20 @ 7:30 pm
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Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Dec 11 - Dec 31
Thu, Dec 11 @ 12:00 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 12:00 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 12:00 pm
Sun, Dec 14 @ 12:00 pm
Mon, Dec 15 @ 12:00 pm
Tue, Dec 16 @ 12:00 pm
Wed, Dec 17 @ 12:00 pm
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Thu, Dec 11 @ 7:30 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 7:30 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 7:30 pm
Sun, Dec 14 @ 2:00 pm
'Between the Land and Sky'
Dec 11 - Dec 13
Thu, Dec 11 @ 3:30 pm
Fri, Dec 12 @ 3:30 pm
Sat, Dec 13 @ 3:30 pm
Mosaics and Collages by Patti Bryant
Dec 11 - Dec 31
Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am
Sun, Dec 14 @ 10:00 am
Mon, Dec 15 @ 10:00 am
Tue, Dec 16 @ 10:00 am
Wed, Dec 17 @ 10:00 am
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Thu, Dec 11 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 12 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Dec 13 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Dec 18 @ 10:00 am
Fri, Dec 19 @ 10:00 am
Sat, Dec 20 @ 10:00 am
Thu, Dec 25 @ 10:00 am
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Dec 11, 2025
Free Improv Jam
Presented by Stick Horses in Pants at Peak Improv Theater Colorado Springs, CO
Free Improv Jam – A Night of Spontaneous Fun for Everyone! Come laugh, play, and connect at our Free Improv Jam, an open and welcoming night of unscripted fun! Whether you're brand new to improv or a seasoned performer, this is your chance to jump onstage, try something new, and embrace the joy of saying “yes, and!” Each jam is filled with easy-to-follow games and playful prompts that make it simple to join in—no preparation or performance experience needed. Just bring your curiosity, your sense of humor, and a willingness to take creative risks in a safe, supportive space. You'll meet new people, stretch your imagination, and maybe even surprise yourself with how much fun you have. Run by experienced facilitators from Peak Improv Theater, our jams are designed to help you shake off the day, build confidence, and experience the magic of improv—no pressure, no judgment, just joyful play. You can participate as much or as little as you’d like, and you’re always welcome to watch and cheer others on. So come alone or bring a friend, and let’s turn Thursday night into your favorite night of the week. 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Holiday Roll and Stroll
Presented by Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort at Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort Colorado Springs, CO
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort lights up for the holiday season beginning November 29 with our nightly Roll & Stroll. Walk, bike, or drive through our property to enjoy our dazzling holiday light display. This event runs every evening from sunset to 9 p.m. Stop inside the Lodge to sip a cozy beverage from our seasonal menu, then stroll or roll through the twinkling lights and cheerful atmosphere. We are proud to partner with local businesses who help us bring this magical experience to life for our community! 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
'Just Desserts'
Presented by Cottonwood Center for the Arts at Cottonwood Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Humans love sugar, and therefore, like everything else we love, we idolize it, fetishize it, celebrate it, and adoringly immortalize it in art. This call asked artists to call to our lust, our fondness, our sweet tooth for dessert. Of course we are reminded of Wayne Thiebaud’s iconic elegies to the pastries he was denied in his youth, but don’t forget that frosting can be weaponized as a reminder of cultural disparity such as in the works of Yvette Mayorga. However dessert inspires you, we asked artists to submit works that address this passionate affair. All mediums were considered. Photo credit: Jessica Jones - Marie Antoinette 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 20, 2025
Yule Be Naughty...Of Course!
Presented by Millibo Art Theatre at Millibo Art Theatre Colorado Springs, CO
Similar title, whole new show. Millibo’s annual Holiday Cabaret returns to the stage with its irreverent celebration of all things December. Join Jim Jackson and an all-star cast of Millibo Favorites for our very unique Holiday Cabaret, featuring breathtaking circus, fantastic singing, and hilarious mayhem that pokes fun at the trials and tribulations of this most Merry Season. Definitely for the grown-ups. 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 21, 2025
'The Importance of Being Earnest'
Presented by Ent Center for the Arts at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Written by Oscar Wilde and Directed by Kathryn Walsh. Wit, romance, and mistaken identities take center stage in The Importance of Being Earnest, Oscar Wilde’s sharpest and most sparkling comedy. When Jack and Algernon invent alter egos to escape social obligations, they soon find themselves tangled in secret romances, imaginary relatives, and cucumber sandwich etiquette. This “trivial comedy for serious people” was last performed by Theatreworks in 2006 and returns in a production bursting with charm and linguistic brilliance. Directed by Kathryn Walsh (Twelfth Night, Little Women) and featuring longtime collaborator Birgitta DePree (Othello, Taming of the Shrew) as the formidable Lady Bracknell, Wilde’s beloved farce reminds us that the truth is rarely as fashionable as a well-timed lie. 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
Holiday Market
Presented by Commonwheel Artists Co-op at Commonwheel Artists Co-op Manitou Springs, CO
Our spectacular holiday market features handmade gifts for everyone on your list! Shoppers will find artwork and artisan gifts from Colorado artists with an incredible array of handmade gifts including cards, ornaments, candles, soaps, jewelry, original artwork, photography, functional pottery, and so much more! Graphic by Kathy Sullivan 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 28, 2025
'Mary Poppins'
Presented by Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College at Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center at Colorado College Colorado Springs, CO
Mainstage Original Music and Lyrics by Robert B. Sherman | Book by Julian Fellows New Songs and Additional Lyrics by George Stiles and Anthony Drewe Mr. Banks is a joyless workaholic. Mrs. Banks feels useless and unfulfilled. The children have scared off yet another nanny with their wild ways. Their need for help is heard by a hero, who comes wielding an umbrella and doesn’t need a cape. This classic tale of a struggling family brought back together by a special nanny and a “spoonful of sugar” will bring extra cheer to your holiday season! 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary
Presented by Manitou Springs Heritage Museum at Manitou Springs Heritage Museum Manitou Springs, CO
Known as “America’s Ultimate Challenge” the Pikes Peak Marathon is a race like no other. With a 7,800-foot vertical climb, the course takes runners from Manitou Springs, Colorado, along Barr Trail to the summit of Pikes Peak at 14,115 feet —and back— for a total of 26.2 grueling mountain miles. For seven decades, dedicated runners have competed in this Ultimate Challenge, meaning that September 2025 marks the 70th anniversary of the Pikes Peak Marathon. In partnership with the Pikes Pike Marathon & Ascent organization, the Manitou Springs Heritage Museum is hosting “Pikes Peak Marathon 70th Anniversary,” an informative exhibit that will provide historical highlights of each decade as the race evolved and will feature some legendary runners throughout the years. 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 14, 2025
Laughing on the Edge: Staging the Short Plays of Christopher Durang
Presented by Colorado College Drama and Dance Department at Studio A at Colorado College - Edith Kinney Gaylord Cornerstone Arts Center Colorado Springs, CO
Laughing on the Edge brings together three of Christopher Durang’s sharpest, wittiest, and most delightfully unhinged short plays, with each a glimpse into the chaos, comedy, and tenderness of being human. Durang, an acclaimed American playwright known for his biting satire and absurd humor, mastered the art of finding truth in madness. Laughing on the Edge celebrates that spirit – with wit, warmth, and wild imagination, directed by Shannon R. Davis. 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 Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 13, 2025
'Between the Land and Sky'
Presented by UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art at Ent Center for the Arts Colorado Springs, CO
Between the Land and Sky Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S Artist Reflecting on past works, García reimagine a landscape composed of recycled ceramic grasses, concrete blocks, and terra cotta cacti sculptures. The glazed surfaces of the cacti evoke a starry night sky embedded in their forms, drawing connections between the cosmos and sacred land. This body of work merges myth and material. García continue her reflections on the exiled desert goddess Malinalxochitl and the poetry of Sor Juana Inés de la Cruz—voices that shape stories across time and space. In this terrain, the cacti become sacred beings, and the grasses act as connective tissue: linking the land beneath to ourselves, to the sky above. García’s process remains grounded in traditional hand-building techniques, yet the forms appear to shrink, expand, and shift like breath or memory. Through these gestures, she invite viewers to pause and consider the landscape not as backdrop, but as a living record of resilience, transformation, and sacred connection. VACS: Karla García 2025 F.E.A.R.S. Artist Description Karla García is the 2025 Female Emerging Artists Residency Series (F.E.A.R.S.) artist. This residency series is an experimental program that invites artists early in their professional careers to UCCS to participate in a residency, solo-exhibition, and academic classes. F.E.A.R.S. is now a collaborative initiative between the UCCS Visual Arts Department (VAPA) and GOCA. Karla García (1977, Juárez, Chihuahua, Mexico) is a Texas-based artist originally from Mexico. Her ceramic sculptural installations are rooted in her Mexican heritage and informed by personal and cultural memory, historical…
Get Tickets Dec 11, 2025 - Dec 31, 2025
Mosaics and Collages by Patti Bryant
Presented by Green Horse Gallery at Green Horse Gallery Colorado Springs, CO
Green Horse Gallery is featuring the work of Patti Bryant in December. Many of her pieces are mosaics, which she feels give life to ordinary objects. Bryant works with shapes of colored tiles and found objects on birdhouses and vases. She also constructs collages using paper on wood. Her art is spontaneous, colorful, playful and happy. They bring a smile to people who see 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.
Get Tickets Dec 11, 2025 - Jun 20, 2026
Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound: Sofía Gallisa Muriente: Lluvia con nieve
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 Lane West Gallery In Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound, each of the featured artists grapples with the possibilities and shortcomings contained in the official records of history. Currently on view, Sofía Gallisa Muriente’s Lluvia con nieve (2014) uses archival footage from 1955 of a US plane landing in Puerto Rico carrying two tons of snow. About Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound Contemporary Film, Video, and Sound is dedicated to a rotating selection of contemporary film, video, and sound works and is curated by Katja Rivera, Curator of Contemporary Art. Support is generously provided by the Catharine and Bart Holaday Endowment for Interactive Art. 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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