Good morning, Colorado Springs.

Downtown Colorado Springs will go green for the 42nd Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Saturday at noon, following the Leprechaun scavenger hunt and 5K race and featuring firefighters (honoring 9/11).

Pre-parade events begin Friday with a free sports expo and a breakfast supporting local veterans.

A Colorado Springs law firm will reimburse qualifying Lyft or Uber riders up to $20 during its Holiday Rideshare program from March 14 to March 17 to reduce impaired driving.

The offer applies to one-way metro rides home only.

A new grocery store named Warehouse Urban Grocer is set to occupy renovated space connected to the Warehouse Restaurant on W.

Cimarron Street (near Weidner Field) downtown, with permits already approved. It will open in the spring.

A free Mostly Mozart concert by Soli Deo Gloria Choir plays this Saturday from 3-5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, while Rence Fest features over 15 bands on Friday and Saturday and a jazz showcase celebrates Women’s History Month this Saturday at Summa.

Nikola Tesla conducted his famous experiments with lightning in Colorado Springs in 1899, and a replica Tesla coil at Bristol Brewery along with a plaque in Memorial Park now keep his legacy alive — a nod to his groundbreaking work in the city.

Colorado Springs offers authentic Irish pub experiences featuring hearty food, live music and community events.

Local favorites like Jack Quinn’s, Alchemy, Abby’s, Rilea’s, Golden Bee and The Brit Pub showcase old-world charm — updated for 2026.

UCCS Visual and Performing Arts presents August Strindberg's play The Ghost Sonata at the Ent Center for the Arts.

The production opens Thursday at 7:30 p.m. and runs through March 22, with live chamber music before each show and a post-performance talk (tickets $22.75, free for students).

Mitchell High School upgraded its 1960s planetarium with a new digital system during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, Mar.

9 in Colorado Springs School District 11. The $467,000 renovation now offers interactive astronomy lessons using Xbox controllers (designed to spark student interest).

Fort Carson soldier Sgt. Benjamin N.

Pennington died on March 8 from wounds sustained during an attack, and his remains were transferred on Monday evening at Dover Air Force Base (where military leaders paid tribute) before he is posthumously promoted to staff sergeant.

Cookie Dough and Sugar Cookie (a bonded pair of 1-year-old guinea pigs) are available for adoption at the Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region because they thrive on companionship and do well with children; their fee is $35.

Jax Fish House at 11 S.

Tejon St. celebrates Oyster Month in March with a 1994 Happy Hour on March 31 offering 50-cent oysters for the first 100 guests, while Broadmoor at 1 Lake Ave. and Susanna's Comfort Cuisine at 124 N. Nevada Ave. host milestone menus and spring events.

Colorado College hockey coach Kris Mayotte agreed to a 5-year extension through the 2030-31 season, with Athletic Director Lesley Irvine saying his leadership brings stability to the program in Colorado Springs + setting the stage for continued on-ice success.

SoCo REIA Colorado Springs Chapter Meeting

6-8 p.m. — 1175 Kelly Johnson Blvd — Free entry — Explore renovation financing options for uninhabitable properties and connect with local investors and professionals.

$4 Happy Hour Drinks and Painting Party

$4 Happy Hour Drinks — 5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $40-$48 per person — Enjoy a guided painting session with affordable drinks and all supplies included.

Comedy Night Fundraiser

6-8 p.m. — Bristol Brewing Company — Enjoy pints while supporting Safe Place for Pets at a night of laughter.

Colorado Springs Remodeling Expo

10 AM – 5 PM — Norris Penrose Event Center — Free parking — Connect with local experts to explore the latest in home design and renovation.

Lip Appreciation Day Celebration

3-5 p.m. — Strata Spa at Garden of the Gods Resort — Public event — Celebrate the art of lip care and beauty in a vibrant spa setting.

Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam

6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Immerse in a lively evening of blues music at this local jam session.

Moms Group Meeting

4-6 p.m. — Church For All Nations — Free to attend — Connect with fellow moms for support and community bonding.

Jazz Thursdays

5-8 p.m. — The Mining Exchange — No cover charge — Enjoy live jazz as brushed-brass grooves melt away the workday.

Sam Tallent Live Comedy Show

7:30 p.m.–12:45 a.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP seating available — Enjoy a night of laughs with comedian Sam Tallent and special guests Nathan Lund and Russell Keller.

Saturday Bike Ride

6-8 p.m. — Buffalo Lodge Bicycle Resort — Free entry — Enjoy scenic routes and camaraderie with fellow cyclists on a special ride to Glen Eyrie Castle.