Colorado Springs/ Fun & Entertainment
Published on April 29, 2019
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Looking for something to do this week? From a bridal show to the screening of a documentary, here are the best options to help you get social around town.

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Beyond Columbine: Colorado Springs - A Community Conversation with RMPBS

From the event description:

The Rocky Mountain Public Broadcast System is hosting a facilitated conversation, where we seek to humanize and illuminate the ways in which our community and state have been impacted in the last 20 years. Utilizing video excerpts from the upcoming series “Beyond Columbine,” multiple locations in the state will partake in a conversation, sharing personal stories in the time since Columbine.

When: Tuesday, April 30, 6-8:30 p.m.
Where: Tim Gill Center for Public Media, 315 E. Costilla St.
Admission: Free

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DNMO

From the event description:

The Social 719 is hosting Electronic Dance Music artist DNMO on Friday, along with two special guests. The 17-year-old British DJ released a new single, "Sick of You," in February. 

When: Friday, May 3, 9 p.m.-2 a.m.
Where: The Social 719, 3506 N. Academy Blvd.
Admission: $27.50

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B.E.N. Literacy Festival

From the event description:

The sixth Annual Black Educator’s Network Literacy Festival integrates literacy, leadership, science, technology, engineering, art, math, music and movement to provide interactive activities and sessions for the entire family. Secondary students may attend the college literacy tour of the campus and residential housing. Free books, raffles for door prizes and a continental breakfast are available.  

When: Saturday, May 4, 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Where: UCCS Dwire Hall, 1420 Austin Bluffs Parkway
Admission: Free

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Colorado Bridal Show

From the event description:

Plan your wedding in one day at the Boutique Bridal Show at the Hotel Elegante Conference and Event Center. Sample wedding cake and food from caterers, shop from wedding vendors, win great prizes and more. 

When: Sunday, May 5, noon-4 p.m.
Where: Hotel Elegante Conference & Event Center, 2886 S. Circle Drive
Admission: $2

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Screening of film 'Big Sonia" 

From the event description:

The Richard F. Celeste Theatre In the Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College is hosting a free screening of the documentary "Big Sonia" on Sunday. The 2016 film is about the life of Sonia Warshawski, a 94-year old survivor of the concentration camps at Auschwitz and Bergen-Belsen. This film is a poignant story of generational trauma and healing with moments of humor and humanity that demonstrate the power of love to triumph over bigotry and the power of truth telling to heal us all.  

When: Sunday, May 5, 4-7 p.m.
Where: Richard F. Celeste Theatre, in the Cornerstone Arts Center at Colorado College, 825 N. Cascade Ave.
Admission: Free

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