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AdAmAn Fireworks

AdAmAn Fireworks: The hardy hikers will fire off five pyrotechnics from the Pikes Peak summit in honor of the “Frozen Five” at 9 p.m. The really big show happens at midnight.

Arts Events: Art Classes

FAB LAB: Make things, fix things and build things. Come and create cool projects. Learn how to use tools, expand your skills and expand your world. Kids younger than 13 should be with a parent. Participants can come to a single class or attend a series. Class sizes are limited to eight. 3:05-5 p.m. Wednesdays. […]

Arts Events: Calls for Artists

Pottery by the Pound: This favorite winter event returns — with a twist. Potters and artists will pre-label their work with a purchase price based on a per-pound cost to minimize handling during the sale. Intake will take place 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 2, and Tuesday, Jan. 3. Commonwheel Artists Co-op, 102 Cañon Ave. […]

Arts Events: Ongoing Art Exhibits

“Manitou Bottles and Bottling Plants”: In the early 1900s, Manitou Springs was the capital of bottled mineral water. Learn about the mystery of the town’s “effervescent and healthful mineral spring waters” and see the world-famous Ute Chief Gusher Bottle and other colorful bottles that helped put Manitou Springs on the world map. Manitou Springs Heritage […]

Community Events — Ongoing

Gold Camp Christmas Headframe Lighting: Giant mine headframes will light up the night sky around Victor and Cripple Creek. Weekend evenings through Jan. 14, weather permitting. The best views are from Highway 67 and Teller County Roads 81 and 83. Information and self-guided tour maps: www.visitcripplecreek.com/event/holiday-headframe-lighting.

Ongoing Community events

Community Manitou Community Church Food Pantry: Everyone is welcome; no vouchers or identification required. Provided by Westside CARES and Manitou Community Church volunteers. 1-3 p.m. Fridays. 103 Pawnee Ave. Information: www.manitouchurch.org or 685-5255. Care and Share Food Pantry: Open to Manitou residents at St. Andrew’s Episcopal Church, 808 Manitou Ave. Food is provided in bags […]

Live Music

Armadillo Ranch, karaoke, 8 p.m. Mother Muff’s, brunch jam, 11 a.m.

Live Music

Armadillo Ranch, Triple Play Jazz Quartet, 6 p.m. CK Comics, open mic, 8 p.m. Thunder and Buttons, open mic, 7 p.m.

Adventures for Little Explorers — Planets and Solar Systems

Space Foundation Discovery Center 4425 Arrowswest Dr,, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Adventures for Little Explorers — Planets and Solar Systems: Small Steps, Giant Leap STEAM adventures engage little space explorers with interactive and creative storytelling. The program strives to celebrate creative engagement and the job of reading. Included in regular admission. 9:30-10:30 a.m. Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive. Information: discoverspace.org or 576-8000.

Live Music

Jives Coffee Lounge, folk jam, 7 p.m. Mother Muff’s, karaoke, 8 p.m. Townhouse Sports Grill, open mic, 9 p.m.

Homeschool Day — Aerodynamics

Space Foundation Discovery Center 4425 Arrowswest Dr,, Colorado Springs, Colorado

Homeschool Day — Aerodynamics: Experience the force of motion by learning aerodynamics with different aircraft and by launching rockets. $5 materials fee in addition to admission. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Space Foundation Discovery Center, 4425 Arrowswest Drive. Information: discoverspace.org or 576-8000.

Live Music

Front Range Barbeque, Railsplitters, 6:30 p.m. Jives, open mic, 5:30 p.m. Kinfolks, open mic, 7:30 p.m.

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