Good morning Colorado Springs! Bundle up because winter is finally coming. Another great weekend ahead of us, hopefully we can make it out to some of these events if the incoming blizzard doesn’t keep us all inside.
In today’s 719 Direct:
✨ The Dinner Detective — True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
🎩 Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
🧠 Upside Down Trivia
❄️ Women’s Snowshoes & Brews
📝 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam
🎶 Live Music
🏈 Sports
⛰️ Trail of the Week
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].
Let’s get to it.
🗓️ Your Weekend in Colorado Springs
1. The Dinner Detective — True Crime Murder Mystery Dinner Show
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Great Wolf Lodge, 9494 Federal Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Price: ~$83.24 (includes dinner)
North America’s largest interactive true-crime dinner mystery experience is in Colorado Springs! Enjoy a plated dinner while solving a hilarious mystery alongside the actors — who mingle incognito among guests. Expect lots of audience participation and twists as you compete to uncover the culprit.
2. Out of Our Minds: Magic and Mind Reading
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Cosmo’s Magic Theater, 1045 Garden of the Gods Rd Unit I, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Price: ~$40–$45
Join Cosmo’s Magic Theater for Out of Our Minds, an interactive magic and mentalism show that blends storytelling, comedy, sleight of hand, and audience participation. Expect to be entertained — and maybe even taught to influence the performance using telekinesis and mind-reading tricks!
3. Upside Down Trivia
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
Red Leg Brewing Company, 2323 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Price: Free
Test your knowledge on your favorite characters from babysitters to superheroes, the antics of one brave group of kids, and the curse that has fallen upon the small town of Hawkins. Expect any topic from seasons 1-4.
4. Women’s Snowshoes & Brews
Saturday, January 10, 2026, 9:00 AM – 1:00 PM
Meet near Mueller State Park / Divide (final location sent to ticket holders)
Price: ~$79 (snowshoe rental included) / ~$59 (bring your own gear)
Our Snowshoes & Brews events are designed to bring women together for snowy adventures, connection, and confidence! Learn the basics of snowshoeing on a 2-3 mile snowshoe hike (all gear included) followed by brunch and brews at a local brewery.
5. 1st Annual Denver vs Colorado Springs Poetry Slam
Thursday, January 8, 2026, 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Lulu’s Downtown, 32 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Price: Varies (tickets available)PeakRadar.com
Experience a high-energy spoken-word showdown as poets from Denver and Colorado Springs compete for the slam crown! Featuring multiple categories and performances blending emotion, style, and culture. This event is perfect for poetry lovers, creative spirits, and cultural explorers
🎶 Live Music
Thursday 1/8/2026
Beers & Beats with Deryk Cunningham at Cerberus Brewing Co. | ~ 6:30 PM (local music / beer vibes)
Friday 1/9/2026
Charlie Worsham at Whiskey Rose | ~ 8:00 PM (country / live concert)
Saturday 1/10/2026
Black Flag at The Black Sheep | ~ 8:00 PM (punk rock / live concert)
William Clark Green at Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers | ~ 8:00 PM (country / live concert)
Jake Worthington at Whiskey Rose | ~ 8:00 PM (honky-tonk / live concert)
Jay Da Killa at Sunshine Studios Live | ~ 7:00 PM (hip-hop / live set)
Sunday 1/11/2026
Bone Thugs N Harmony at The Black Sheep | ~ 7:00 PM (hip-hop legend concert)
🏈 Sports
🏒 Ice Hockey
Air Force Falcons (Men) — Friday, 1/9/2026 — Men’s Hockey vs. Bentley Falcons | Cadet Ice Arena, U.S. Air Force Academy | ~ 7:05 PM (NCAA Division I hockey)
Air Force Falcons (Men) — Saturday, 1/10/2026 — Men’s Hockey vs. Bentley Falcons | Cadet Ice Arena, U.S. Air Force Academy | ~ 5:05 PM (NCAA Division I hockey)
Colorado College Tigers — Friday, 1/9/2026 — Men’s Hockey vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks | Ed Robson Arena, Colorado Springs | ~ 7:00 PM (NCAA Division I hockey)
Colorado College Tigers — Saturday, 1/10/2026 — Men’s Hockey vs. North Dakota Fighting Hawks | Ed Robson Arena, Colorado Springs | ~ 6:00 PM (NCAA Division I hockey)
🏀 Basketball
Air Force Falcons (Men) — Saturday, 1/10/2026 — Men’s Basketball vs. New Mexico Lobos | Clune Arena, U.S. Air Force Academy | ~ 1:00 PM (Division I basketball)
🤸 Other Local Competitive Events
Rocky Mountain Parkour Championships — Sat & Sun — Jan 10–11, 2026 | Kinetic Gymnastics, Colorado Springs | ~ 12:00 PM–7:00 PM Sat / 12:00 PM–4:00 PM Sun (multi-age parkour competition
🏔️ Trail of the Week
🌲 Mt. Esther Trail
📍 Location: Mt. Esther Trailhead, near Cripple Creek / Victor area, Teller County, CO
🛤 Length: ~6.2 miles (out-and-back)
⛰ Elevation Gain: ~1,300 ft
⭐ Difficulty: Moderate
⏱ Estimated Time: ~3 – 4 hrs
🔄 Trail Type: Out & Back
🏞 Best For: Hiking, trail running, wildlife viewing, mountain views, quiet forest scenery
Mt. Esther Trail is a scenic, lightly trafficked hike through forested slopes and open ridgelines in the southern Pikes Peak region. The trail climbs steadily but never feels overly steep, making it a solid moderate option for hikers looking to gain elevation without technical terrain. Along the way, you’ll pass through pine and aspen groves with occasional clearings that offer views toward surrounding mountains and high plains. It’s a peaceful, less-crowded alternative to more popular Front Range hikes—ideal for a calm half-day adventure.
🙏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.