Moonlight Market: Check out new art, cool food and gift items, and listen to live music. 5-8 p.m. Fridays through Sept. 30. Manitou Art Center, 513 Manitou Ave. Information: www.manitouartcenter.org or 685-1861.

Rocky Railways: Tylan Troyer’s paintings and Maggie Quinn’s ceramics will be displayed for the month of October. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Cañon Ave. Information: commonwheel.com or 685-1008.

Special Events Big Loud Silent Auction: The Big Loud Silent Auction is the Manitou Art Center’s signature fundraising event. Featuring works from local and regional artists (who receive 50 percent of the proceeds of sales), the BLSA is your opportunity to support the MAC and acquire original art. Auction runs through Monday, Oct. 31. Virtual […]

Performing Arts Lovers Reception: Do you love to see students engaged in performing arts? Enjoy live music and refreshments while learning how to support band, orchestra, jazz band, choir and theater in School District 14. Free, but donations accepted. Jacobson house, 631 Manitou Ave. Parking in the back on High Street or on the street […]

First Friday Art Walk: Tour galleries and enjoy art from hundreds of artists, plus food, drink and live entertainment. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Various locations. Information: www.peakradar.com/categories/firstfriday.

First Friday Art Walk: Tour galleries and enjoy art from hundreds of artists, plus food, drink and live entertainment. 5-8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 7. Various locations. Information: www.peakradar.com/categories/firstfriday.

Bad Art Night: All of the fun of making art with none of the pressure. Join the Manitou Springs Library for a night of awful awesomeness. Create the most ridiculous pieces of art you can think of — from painting to collage to sculpture — while enjoying snacks and refreshments. Awards for the most over-the-top […]

Bad Art Night: All of the fun of making art with none of the pressure. Create the most ridiculous pieces of art you can think of in any media. At the end of the night, there will be awards for the most over-the-top bad artwork. All supplies provided. 5-7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 8. Manitou Springs […]

Poetry. Drinks. Music.: The event begins with a poetry workshop, with facilitators covering writing techniques and offering guidance on how to write a spontaneous poem. During the second half of the evening, Becoming // Poetry poets will offer custom typewriter poetry while guests enjoy drinks at the bar and live music. 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. […]

Sign Painting: Join Sandy and Kathy of SK Designs to paint a decorative 12-inch-round sign. All materials provided. Registration only. Noon Saturday, Oct. 22. Manitou Springs Library, 515 Manitou Ave. information: ppld.org/programs or 531-6333, ext. 7004.

RMFI Photo Contest: The Rocky Mountain Field Institute will begin accepting photography submissions for “Nature!” on Tuesday, Nov. 1. Email your entries to contest@rmfi.org. All photo files must be a minimum of 300 dpi. Please indicate which category each of your entries will represent. $10 donation per entry or three entries for $25. Winning works […]

The completed Iggy Igloo mural will be revealed Saturday, Nov. 19. Courtesy image Iggy Igloo Mural Unveiling: Celebrate the late musician at the reveal of this memorial overlooking Fountain Creek. 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19. Memorial Park, 500 block of Manitou Avenue. Funded by the Manitou Arts, Culture, and Heritage initiative and a Pikes […]

“Carnivale — Celebrating 30 Years”: The annual Carnivale parade and related events began 30 years ago as the brainchild of several Commonwheel Artists Co-op members. To celebrate this momentous anniversary, Commonwheel is hosting a juried show. Artwork and other items in the Carnivale spirit are being sought. Applications are available at commonwheel.com/carnivale-30-year-celebration.html. 2023 Manitou Springs […]