Good morning Colorado Springs! Apologies for the past couple of weeks of radio silence. My “real job” had the audacity to make me travel and temporarily interfere with my very important role of posting things here. I hope you’re all able to enjoy some of the fun activities going on around town this weekend!
Do you know of any artists, eateries, or local happenings that deserve a spotlight in The 719 Direct? Send them my way at [email protected].
In today’s 719 Direct:
🎶 Bandeoke with Catchpenny
🚀 Counterfeit Cowboy Grand Opening
🎧 Sploinky Rave
🛍 4/4 Paradox Spring Market
🎭 Myths, Mops, & Mischief
🍺 Lost Friend Brewing Company expansion
🎶 Live Music
🏈 Local Sports
⛰️ Trail of the Week
Let’s jump on in
-Eric Saul
🗓️ Your Weekend in Colorado Springs
1. Bandeoke with Catchpenny
Thursday, April 2, 2026 — 7:30 PM
Good Company Restaurant & Bar, 7625 N Union Blvd
Price: Free
Bandeoke is live band karaoke — you bring the voice, Catchpenny brings the band. Step up to the mic and perform your favorite songs backed by a full live band. It's karaoke cranked up to eleven.
2. Counterfeit Cowboy Grand Opening
Friday, April 3, 2026 — 4:00 PM
Counterfeit Cowboy • 28A S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: Free
Celebrate the Grand Opening of Counterfeit Cowboy, a new cowboy bar in Downtown Colorado Springs. Where the whiskey is real and the cowboys might not be. This new hangout brings western-inspired vibes, strong drinks, and a laid-back atmosphere to the heart of the city. There will be live music, drink specials, and food specials. Saddle up and ride on down for a night of boots, brews, and good times!
3. Sploinky Rave
Saturday, April 4, 2026 — Doors 9:00 PM | Show 9:30 PM
Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers • 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Price: $38+
Touring nationwide, Sploinky Rave delivers electrifying DJ sets from top-tier talent, pushing the boundaries of sound and energy. Get ready to feel the bass in your chest and lose yourself in a night of immersive lights, unforgettable vibes, and face-melting music. Join the movement and experience the ultimate bass music party sweeping across the US!
4. 4/4 Paradox Spring Market
Saturday, April 4, 2026 — 12:00 PM
Paradox Beer Company
Price: Free
A spring market happening on 4/4 — browse local vendors and celebrate the season.
5. 'Myths, Mops, & Mischief’
Saturday, April 4 – Sunday, April 12, 2026 — Multiple showtimes (11:00 AM & 2:00 PM Saturdays; 1:00 PM & 3:00 PM Sundays)
Millibo Art Theatre • 1626 South Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Price: $15 per person; $50 Family Four Pack
Rufus, the museum's long-time custodian, invites you to the newest exhibit. Through innovative puppetry and hilarious storytelling, Rufus brings action-packed Greek Myths to life using only his janitor's cart and cleaning supplies. Is that Medusa in a mop? Does the Minotaur have plungers for legs? Don't miss this one-of-a-kind Millibo creation perfect for family audiences.
🏔️ What’s New in the 719
🍺 Lost Friend Brewing Company is expanding into an adjacent space in the Montebello Square shopping center with the goal of accommodating more people while preserving its identity as a laid-back, community-focused brewery. The expansion will roll out in phases through 2026, starting with the new space before renovating the original taproom. The upgraded space will include more seating, increased brewing capacity, and a full bar with nonalcoholic options, along with a more permanent food presence through an in-house barbecue partner.
🎶 Live Music
Thursday 4/2/2026
Jazz Thursdays: Kyle Cervantes — Cosmo's Magic Theater — ~5:00 PM
KMAX — The Black Sheep — ~7:00 PM
Friday 4/3/2026
OhGeesy — ~7:00 PM — The Black Sheep
Prayers — ~9:00 PM — The Black Sheep
Dizzy Wright + Stevie Stone + Kutt Calhoun — ~8:00 PM — Sunshine Studios Live
Saturday 4/4/2026
My Life With The Thrill Kill Kult — The Black Sheep — ~7:00 PM
Stone Techno Festival — Sunshine Studios Live — ~3:00 PM
Sploinky Rave — Boot Barn Hall at Bourbon Brothers — ~9:30 PM
Live Music & Dancing — The Whiskey Rose — ~8:00 PM
Live Music & Dancing — Copperhead Road Honkey Tonk Saloon — ~8:00 PM
Sunday 4/5/2026
Magnolia Park — The Black Sheep — ~7:30 PM
Live Music & Dancing — The Whiskey Rose — ~7:00 PM
🏈 Sports
🏃♂️ Soccer (Pro / USL)
Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC — Saturday, April 4, 2026 — vs. Spokane Velocity FC | Weidner Field, Colorado Springs, CO | ~3:00 PM (US Open Cup)
🤸♂️ Special Sports Event
Special Olympics Project ALL STAR Fitness Testing — Saturday, April 4, 2026 — Colorado State University Moby Complex | 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
🏔️ Trail of the Week
🌲 Mays Peak from Bear Creek
📍 Location: Bear Creek Cañon Park (near Manitou Springs / Colorado Springs, CO)
🛤 Length: ~6.1 miles round-trip
⛰ Elevation Gain: ~1,627 ft
⭐ Difficulty: Moderate
⏱ Estimated Time: ~3 hr 25 min
🔄 Trail Type: Out & Back
🏞 Best For: Hiking, trail running, mountain biking, creekside scenery, mountain views
A scenic and moderately challenging route starting near Bear Creek Cañon Park, this trail follows forested paths and creekside sections before climbing steadily toward Mays Peak in the Cheyenne Mountain area. Hikers pass through mixed terrain including shaded woodland and exposed ridges with views of Tenney Crags and the surrounding foothills. The trail is popular for hiking, running, and mountain biking, and is open year-round, though dogs must be kept on leash. Portions of Bear Creek Trail (#666) are currently closed for cutthroat trout habitat restoration until 2027, so hikers should turn around at the mapped endpoint where the trail approaches private property.
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🙏Thank you!
Thanks for tuning in everyone, hope you have a great time checking out some of these events. I’ll see you back here next week with more of Colorado Springs’ best happenings. Contact me at [email protected] if you have an event that you think would be perfect for this publication.