Thursday, June 15
6:30 p.m. Manitou Springs Summer Concert Series Thursday concerts feature a variety of local folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz and bluegrass. Come join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun. Co-sponsored by Manitou Music Foundation (ManitouMusicFoundation@gmail.com) and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce (685-5089). Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage fund. Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave.
Saturday, June 17
9-10 a.m. Yoga in the Garden Class accessible for beginners to experienced yogis each Saturday. Meet at Chuck Wagon Pavilion in Garden of the Gods. For directions, information and to register go here and click on the date. $10 per person.
Noon-3 p.m. “John Venezia Retrospective: A Life in Color” Celebrating the life and work of the late artist, marking one year since his death. John was a studio artist at the Manitou Art Center for many years and was very active in Manitou Springs. The exhibit includes pencil, pastels, oils, landscapes, still lives, portraits and fabric. Pop-up exhibit at 118 N. Nevada Ave. (across from City Hall), Colorado Springs. Also open by appointment; contact Kathleen@vintagedev.com.
5 p.m. “The Quiet Epidemic” Free community screening of a film directed by Winslow Crane-Murdoch and Lindsay Keys in partnership with the Colorado Tick-Borne Disease Awareness Association. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave.
Monday, June 19
3-4 p.m. Reading Rocks Young explorers ages 2-6 years old and accompanied by an adult are invited to join a new book reading each week with an education specialist and then make a hands-on craft. Space is limited, so registration for the kids is required. For information and to register, call 634-6666 or email programs@gardenofgods.com. Red Rocks Room of the Garden of the Gods Visitor and Nature Center, 1806 N. 30th St.
7 p.m. Sweet Summer Nights Concert Series Monday concerts by the Little London Winds. This concert’s theme is “Music from Around the World.” Come join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun. Co-sponsored by Manitou Music Foundation (ManitouMusicFoundation@gmail.com) and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce (685-5089). Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage fund. Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave.
Tuesday, June 20
Noon-1 p.m. Free Groceries Distribution Care and Share and the city of Manitou Springs host monthly, free grocery distributions at the city’s Pool and Fitness Center, 202 Manitou Ave.
Wednesday, June 21
10:30-11:30 a.m. Kids Storytime Stories and more for young children and their favorite adult in the Manitou Springs Library’s Manitou Classroom. 515 Manitou Ave. Information here https://ppld.librarymarket.com/storytime-978.
6-7:30 p.m. Library Lawn Concert Series Free concerts held outside the Manitou Springs Carnegie Library, 701 Manitou Ave. This week’s featured performer is Academy Jazz Ensemble. Bring your lawn chairs or blankets and enjoy the music al fresco. In case of rain, concerts will move to the Community Congregational Church, 103 Pawnee Ave. Co-sponsored by the Manitou Music Foundation and the Pikes Peak Library District. Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage fund. Information: kswengel@ppld.org or 531-6333, ext. 7004, or ManitouMusicFoundation@gmail.com.
7 p.m. Summer Solstice Concert Eva Cavaillé-Coll and Bob Fausset will celebrate the Summer Solstice through classical, traditional, pop, rock and jazz music on the piano, keyboard, organ and violin. The concert is free; donations welcome and go to the venue, St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave.
Thursday, June 22
6:30 p.m. Manitou Springs Summer Concert Series Thursday concerts feature a variety of local folk, rock, bluegrass, jazz and bluegrass. Come join your neighbors and friends for an evening of fun. Co-sponsored by Manitou Music Foundation (ManitouMusicFoundation@gmail.com) and the Manitou Springs Chamber of Commerce (685-5089). Funded in part by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage Fund. Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave.
Saturday, June 24
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Pollinator Party In recognition of Manitou being among the world’s first Pollinator Districts and for Pollinator Week (June 19-25). Live music by Tenderfoot Bluegrass, food courtesy of Hell’s Kitchen Pizza, and the inaugural HoneyPalooza tasting contest. Information here. Bud Ford Pavilion in Soda Springs Park, 1016 Manitou Ave.
Noon-3 p.m. “John Venezia Retrospective: A Life in Color” Celebrating the life and work of the late artist, marking one year since his death. John was a studio artist at the Manitou Art Center for many years and was very active in Manitou Springs. The exhibit includes pencil, pastels, oils, landscapes, still lives, portraits and fabric. Pop-up exhibit at 118 N. Nevada Ave. (across from City Hall), Colorado Springs. Also open by appointment; contact Kathleen@vintagedev.com.