Good morning, Colorado Springs.

The Buffalo, N.Y.-based Dave Matthews Tribute Band will honor the original group with a live performance Saturday at 8 p.m. at Vultures (2100 E.

Platte Ave.) with tickets costing $33.72.

Carol Leonnig, a five-time Pulitzer winner, will speak and sign copies of her new book at Poor Richard’s bookstore’s Rico’s Cafe and Wine Bar Tuesday from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. The free event is open to the public in Colorado Springs.

The tourism industry in the Pikes Peak region suffered a drop last year because of fewer international visitors and high gas prices linked to war (a 15% decline recorded), but local leaders expect events like America 250 and Colorado 150 to draw more road trippers this summer.

The CU Buffs and CSU Rams women's basketball teams reached the NCAA Tournament as the Buffs, in their 17th appearance, will play 10th-seeded Illinois at 7:30 p.m. Saturday while the Rams, making their 6th appearance since 2016 after winning the Mountain West Conference over Air Force, will face 5th-seeded Michigan State at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Colorado Paralympians competed in the Winter Paralympic Games in Milan this weekend.

Athletes earned top-10 finishes in para alpine skiing and para snowboarding while Malik Jones from Aurora led the sled hockey team to gold (6 to 2 win over Canada).

Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC beat Las Vegas Lights FC three to two at Weidner Field today after key second-half plays secured their win, and they will host Azteca FC at 6 p.m. tomorrow.

Air Force women’s basketball earned a spot in the 48-team WNIT with a surprise run in the Mountain West tournament, setting their first-round game for March 19-21 in Las Vegas.

Colorado women's basketball team earned the No. 10 seed in Regional 1 on Sunday under coach JR Payne and will face the No. 7 Illinois team in Nashville on Saturday.

The Buffs finished the season 22-11 and are making their 17th NCAA Tournament appearance.

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.

Family Day Art Class

2-3:30 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — $25-$27 per person — Unleash your creativity with a fun-filled class suitable for all ages.

Mellow Mondays Coloring Night

4-9 p.m. — Goat Patch Brewing Company - Northgate — Free entry — Unwind with a beer and unleash your creativity with coloring pages for all ages.

Sweet T's Rude Blues Jam

6-9 p.m. — PEAK 31 @ Union Station — Free entry — Enjoy a night of soulful blues performances at this spirited jam session.

Boots & Brews Featuring Kylie Morgan

6 p.m. — Phil Long Music Hall at Bourbon Brothers — Cheap drinks — Enjoy great tunes with Oklahoma’s own Kylie Morgan at a lively boots and brews event.

Ivalas Quartet Concert

7:30-9 p.m. — Ent Center for the Arts — $ — Experience a captivating performance by the Ivalas Quartet featuring works by Haydn and Coleridge-Taylor with a unique Q&A session.