Good morning and Happy Thanksgiving Colorado Springs! Thanksgiving weekend is bringing a cozy mix of community gatherings, festive performances, and live music all around town. Whether you’re looking for a laid-back potluck, a holiday ballet, or a night out with dueling pianos, there’s plenty to enjoy between the turkey and the leftovers.
In today’s 719 Direct:
🥧 Thanksgiving potluck + jam session
🩰 A full Nutcracker production
🎨 Holiday art show with local makers
🍀 An Irish Christmas concert
🎹 Dueling pianos + Wild Turkey Night
🍽️ New fine-dining restaurant in town
🎶 Live music for the holiday weekend
Let’s get to it.
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🗓️ Your Weekend in Colorado Springs
1. Thanksgiving Pie and Jam
Thursday, November 27 2025, Potluck 3:00 pm; Jam 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort, 2 El Paso Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Price: Free.
A community Thanksgiving potluck followed by a live jam session with the Colorado Springs All Star Jam — bring a dessert or pie to share, park at the back of the property, and enjoy local music in a relaxed, friendly setting.
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2. The Nutcracker (Rachael’s School of Dance)
Saturday, November 29 2025, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Ent Center for the Arts, 5225 N. Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Price: $15–$69.
Full-length Nutcracker ballet performed by 70+ local dancers with a bonus pre-show featurette of Frozen — a family-friendly holiday classic.
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3. Mountain Artists Holiday Show and Sale
Saturday, November 29 2025, 9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Ute Pass Cultural Center, 210 E. Midland Ave, Woodland Park, CO 80863
Price: Free.
Annual holiday art show and sale featuring original works by members of the Mountain Artists of Teller County. Santa appears from noon–2:00 pm — great for unique, local gifts and family visits.
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4. Irish Christmas in America
Friday, November 28 2025, Doors 6:00 pm — Show 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center, 10 S. Parkside Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Price: $30 + $3.00 ticketing fee.
Featuring top Irish traditional musicians, award-winning singers and world class dancers, this enchanting show blends vibrant tunes, stirring ballads, lively instrumentals and rich cultural story telling.
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5. Dueling Pianos — Wild Turkey Night
Friday, November 28 2025, Doors 6:00 pm — Show 7:30 pm
Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers, 13071 Bass Pro Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Price: $29 – $39. Ages 14+ (21+ receive one complimentary Wild Turkey shot).
Experience the thrill of our talented piano players, taking requests and filling the room with unforgettable tunes. Pair that with the smooth, rich flavor of Wild Turkey Bourbon, and you've got the perfect recipe for an unforgettable night.
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🏔️ What’s New in the 719
🍽️ Roth’s Sea and Steak is a new fine-dining restaurant in Colorado Springs, located along the edge of the Ford Amphitheater with stage and mountain views. The restaurant is part of VENU’s $44.5 million investment, featuring a dining hall and cocktail lounge on the north side of the campus.
General Manager Jeroen Erens emphasizes the restaurant’s commitment to local sourcing, including American Wagyu from Fort Collins. Located at 13010 Spectrum Sun View, Roth’s Sea and Steak officially opened on Nov. 8, offering an upscale, locally focused dining experience.
🎶 Live Music
Friday 11/28
My Blue Sky (Allman Brothers tribute) at Lulu's Downtown (32 S Tejon St) | Doors 7:30 PM, show 8:00 PM.
Joe Sciallo & The Deep End at Summa (817 W Colorado Ave)
Saturday 11/29
John Morgan at The Whiskey Rose (5781 N Academy Blvd) | 8:00 PM.
Nico Colucci at Summa (817 W Colorado Ave)
🙏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.