Good morning, Colorado Springs.

At the Broadmoor Hotel, the annual Space Symposium opens Monday for over 200 vendors and dozens of speakers to discuss the future of space with top leaders from government, military, commercial and civic sectors.

The event runs through Thursday following last Friday’s successful Artemis II splashdown.

Mountain Mike’s Pizza opened its second location on April 1 at the Shiloh Mesa retail center in eastern Colorado Springs.

The new 2,444 sqft restaurant offers a kids’ arcade, an all-you-can-eat lunch bar, and five big-screen televisions for sports fans while a grand celebration is planned later this spring.

Crossfire Ministries opened a larger thrift store at 4609 Austin Bluffs Parkway to fund its no-cost grocery store (serving 600 to 800 families) and has arranged the space to help shoppers find affordable items; it is open Tuesday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The Colorado Springs Philharmonic will launch America@250, a multi-concert series at Pikes Peak Center + renowned violinist Itzhak Perlman is set to perform at the opening show on April 18, with additional concerts scheduled for May and July.

Rotary Club presented a plan on Monday morning to restore the historic Acacia Park bandstand before the city council.

The project, estimated at $900,000, will add a new canopy, expanded stage, grass seating and public bathroom, with contractor estimates coming soon and work expected by summer-2027.

Peak Improv Theater in Colorado Springs offers improv shows, with Stick Horses in Pants hosting free & pay-what-you-can performances on first Fridays and Felty & Friends Puppetprov featuring puppet and human improv on second Fridays.

Manitou Springs enacted Level 1 Water Restrictions after recording its lowest historic snowpack.

Even-numbered properties may water on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Sundays while odd-numbered ones on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, with outdoor watering allowed for 20 minutes per zone during morning or evening time windows.

Lockheed Martin + other Colorado firms have been tapped by NASA to develop next-generation technology for the Habitable Worlds Observatory, which will be highlighted at the Space Symposium at The Broadmoor; the project aims to capture direct images of distant planets and search for signs of life in coming years.

Colorado Springs Utilities may need to move the Horizon Power Plant — a project designed to produce 400 megawatts — after a plume study raised light-sport aircraft safety concerns near the airport; work on the 100-megawatt battery storage proceeds at the current site.

Air Force hockey lost its leading scorer Will Dawson as he entered the transfer portal Monday amid more than 250 players moving this season.

Dawson, who scored 10 points as a rookie and 25 points last season, played a key role on the team.

On Monday, April 20, the National Football Foundation Colorado Chapter will honor top amateur football players at the Air Force Academy's Kucera Legacy Center at 6 p.m., featuring awards, special recognitions, and a fireside chat with noted contributors to the sport.

Just Between Friends Spring Sale

11 AM – 1 PM — Colorado Springs Event Center — Check event page for entry fee — Spring sale event showcasing a variety of items for families.

Pikes Peak at Dusk | Add Glitter!

5-7 p.m. — Painting with a Twist — Participation fee required — Unleash your creativity in a guided painting session while enjoying beverages and snacks.

Victory Garden Market

11 a.m. - 3 p.m. — Cottonwood Center for the Arts — Free entry — Learn from Master Gardeners and shop local artisan goods at this vibrant community market.

Hoodoo Honey Blues Night

6:00 – 9:30 PM — Louie Louie's Piano Bar — Cost info not provided — Experience soulful blues with a touch of funk from Hoodoo Honey and Teri Senior.

Eric Thorin: Lyons Jam - Open Bluegrass Jam

6-10 p.m. — Oskar Blues Grill & Brew — Free entry — Immerse yourself in a vibrant bluegrass jam led by renowned bassist Eric Thorin.

Moms Group Meeting

4-6 p.m. — Church For All Nations — Free entry — Connect with fellow moms and share experiences in a welcoming environment.

Open Bar: Live Comedy Recording

7:30-9 p.m. — Loonees Comedy Corner — General Admission and VIP options available — Experience comedy specials filmed live featuring top headliners.

Igor and Red Elvises Concert

8-11 p.m. — Vultures — Tickets starting at $28.05 — Experience a lively mix of Siberian Surf Rock and humorous lyrics from the celebrated Red Elvises.

Pikes Punks Comedy Show Featuring Ben Bryant

8-9:30 p.m. — The Public House at The Alexander — Early Bird tickets available — Experience top-notch comedy in an intimate setting with acclaimed acts from Comedy Central, Netflix, and HBO.

Use It On Monday Veterinary CE Symposium

7 AM – 1 PM — DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Colorado Springs — Registration required — A dynamic symposium delivering immediate, practical veterinary insights and networking opportunities.