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🎶 Blind Melon, Summer on the Streets & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Capital City Whiskey Tasting takes place on Friday.

It’s Monday, June 16th. 🍉 Hello, Summer!

Blind Melon hits The Lincoln stage on Tuesday. 📸: Blind Melon Facebook

Monday, June 16th

Summer Yoga in the Park | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | $5 donation | Start your week grounded and refreshed with this all-levels outdoor yoga session.

Copper Plate Etching | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $40 | Learn about the 500-year old process, create your own copper plate, etch the plate and make your own prints during this two-part workshop.

Tasting Menu with Chef Petrina | 7:00 p.m. | Brownie's Tasting Bar, 516 S Greeley Hwy | $100 | NBC’s Yes, Chef! star Petrina Pert brings her signature flair to a three-course dinner inspired by the show. A special guest will be on hand for the event: Ajay from the Yes, Chef! After dinner, stick around to watch the latest episode of the show. Get tickets here.

Tuesday, June 17th

Stroll Among the Bronzes | 10:00 a.m. | State Capital, 200 W 24th St | Free to attend | Discover the Capitol Avenue bronze project on this stroll guided by Harvey Deselms, a Cheyenne gallerist and lifelong advocate of art in public places, who originally conceived the idea for the project.

Sweet Georgia Peaches | 12:30 p.m. | Former Big Lots Parking Lot, 3501 E Lincolnway | $45 | My Fruit Truck swings through town with sweet Georgia peaches and more!

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Load up on fresh produce, handmade goods and sweet treats from local vendors at this midweek summer market staple.

Civic Chat: Today's Superheroes Guiding Tomorrow's Changemakers | 5:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library (Cottonwood Room), 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Local young people will lead inspiring and energizing conversations with four Civic Superheroes who will share their experiences, give advice and explore the countless ways we can all unleash our Civic Superpowers.

Blind Melon | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $34.50 | ’90s alt-rock icons Blind Melon bring their signature sound (and yes, that song) to The Lincoln.

Cheyenne Civic Concert Band Concert | 7:00 p.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Bring a lawn chair and enjoy this summer tradition as the Cheyenne Civic Concert Band fills the park with TV hits from the 70s, 80s and 90s.

Wednesday, June 18th

Happy Hour Yoga | 6:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $20 | Unwind with a fun yoga flow followed by your favorite adult beverage.

Thursday, June 19th

A Slice of History: Unity in Action | 6:30 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Pizza meets powerful storytelling in this evening of local civil rights history. Hear from Rev. Dr. Hilton McClendon Sr. and former state legislator Jim Byrd, and come early to test your trivia chops for a chance to win a $50 gift card.

Big Ivory Ticklers: Dueling Pianos | 7:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $20.52+ | This isn’t your average piano bar show. It’s a high-energy, all-request, comedy-fueled experience where the crowd calls the shots and no two shows are ever the same.

Screen on the Green | 7:15 p.m. | Civic Commons Park, 510 W 20th St | Free to attend | Bring a blanket and settle in for a movie under the stars. Cheyenne’s outdoor summer movie series is back in the heart of West Edge. (Movie starts at 8:15 p.m.)

Live Music: Ain't From Here (Also Sat & Sun) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | The "fellas from 'round the way" have dubbed their sound "American Blue Dirt" and use heartfelt lyrics to tell stories of living, loving and leaving.

Friday, June 20th

Cheyenne Summer Home, Garden & Craft Show | 10:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Ice & Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Freshen up your home decor with some new pieces, talk to local experts about home remodeling, painting, fencing, new windows, roof repairs and more!

Capital City Whiskey Tasting | 6:00 p.m. | Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E Pershing Blvd | $75 | Enjoy an evening of sampling as some of Wyoming’s best craft distillers come together at Blue FCU to help support Magic City Enterprises and their work supporting individuals with disabilities to live successfully. Live music, heavy hors d’oeuvres and a silent auction.

Fridays on the Plaza: Chingy | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Yup—that Chingy. Fridays on the Plaza keeps the summer party going with throwback hip-hop hits, drinks, food and fun!

Live Music: Andy Frasco & The U.N. | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $31.50 | High-energy rock, blues and funk with a frontman who never stops moving. This one’s gonna be wild, in the best way.

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $27+ | One of Cheyenne’s favorite summer rodeos rolls ahead! Grab a ticket for the chuck wagon dinner and stay for the show.

History & Hauntings Tour (Also Sat) | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, 121 W 15th St | $15+ | Hop on the trolley for a spooky ride through Cheyenne’s haunted hot spots.

📸: Fabulous Thunderbirds Facebook

🎸 Coming Soon: They’ve shared the stage with the greats like The Rolling Stones and Eric Clapton, and now The Fabulous Thunderbirds will bring their blues, grit and rock ’n’ roll swagger to The Lincoln's stage. Formed in 1974 by front man Kim Wilson, the band shot to fame with hits like “Tuff Enuff” and “Wrap It Up”, with the album 'Tuff Enuff' going platinum, selling more than one million copies. Wilson has been nominated for Grammy Awards six times and for Blues Music Awards more than 20 times. Muddy Waters called Wilson his favorite vocalist and the greatest harmonica player since Little Walter. Touring in support of their latest album, "Struck Down", the band will mix in classic hits with brand new material. Tickets are available now! Sat, June 28th, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $36+.

Saturday, June 21st

Caffeine, Hydration & Classics Car Show | 9:00 a.m. | Nutrition Company of Cheyenne, 1802 Dell Range Blvd Ste 7 | Free to attend | Catch local food trucks, baked goods and music as you check out the classic cars.

Summer On The Streets | 10:00 a.m. | Downtown Businesses | Free to attend | Downtown’s biggest summer kickoff is here! Enjoy live music, games, local vendors and sales. Don’t miss signature events like the BBQ Rib Cookoff, Cake Picnic and Adult Olympics—some activities require advance registration, so be sure to sign up early.

Spill The Tea Relay Race | 10:00 a.m. | The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | Free to attend ($80/team) | Team up for this chaotic relay where the goal is simple: don’t spill the tea. All proceeds go to benefit Needs, Inc.

Pride Cheyenne Street Fest | 12:00 p.m. | 15th St & Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | A full afternoon of celebration, live music, vendors and the puppy pageant (with Cheyenne Animal Shelter).

Paint & Sip | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $40 | Flydragon Art Studio teams up with Black Tooth to bring you a night of painting and pints.

Sunday, June 22nd

Posture & Pints | 11:00 a.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 W 18th St | $25 | Start your Sunday with a relaxing yoga class and stay for a cold pint with friends.

Pottery Painting | 1:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $22+ | Pick your piece and paint your masterpiece during this workshop with Graffitos.

Live Music: Overtime | 7:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $28 (21+) | Montana-based rapper Overtime brings gritty country rap and blue-collar anthems to the Outlaw stage.

Weather Outlook

Mon, June 16: ⛅ Partly sunny and mild. High of 82°F and a low of 53°F.

Tue, June 17: 🌩️ Overcast with a chance of thunderstorms; cooler. High of 70°F and a low of 48°F.

Wed, June 18: ☀️ Mostly sunny and pleasant. High of 79°F and a low of 53°F.

Thu, June 19: ☀️ Sunny and warmer. High of 88°F and a low of 55°F.

Fri, June 20: ☀️ Very warm with plenty of sunshine. High of 90°F and a low of 54°F.

Sat, June 21: ☀️ Mostly sunny and hot. High of 89°F and a low of 58°F.

Sun, June 22: 🌤️ Sunny to partly cloudy and warm. High of 90°F and a low of 58°F.

📸: U.S. Air Force

🎉 Blast from the Past: Fort D.A. Russell Days open house returns in July.

🦓 Cow Safari: Scientists say painting zebra stripes on Wyoming cows could help keep flies away.

🅿️ Garage Gone Wild: A motorcyclist slammed into a concrete wall at the downtown Cheyenne parking garage.

🎖️ Full-Circle: Col. Galbert’s time at F.E. Warren comes to an end.

🛵 Ride Safe: Cheyenne Motorsports and police are teaming up for a safety-focused web series.

🕊️ Fowl Fines: Cheyenne is considering citywide fines for feeding seagulls.

🎧 Digital Rodeo: A new virtual reality app brings Cheyenne Frontier Days to life through a headset experience.

🎶 Groove Revival: The Lincoln is working to reignite Cheyenne’s live music scene.

🚰 Bill Boost: Cheyenne BOPU announces upcoming increases to water and sewer service fees.

🎭 Atlas Overhaul: Renovation work to begin on the Historic Atlas Theatre in downtown Cheyenne.

🚦 Street Smarts: Cheyenne’s Traffic Control Program Committee designates Central Ave for increased traffic enforcement.

📸: Cheyenne Parks & Recreation Facebook

Superday returns at the end of this month to Lions Park, and it's the ultimate community outdoor celebration to kick off summer! Hosted by the City of Cheyenne’s Community Recreation & Events Department, this annual event promotes the greater awareness of the value and availability of local recreation and leisure activities. This year's festivities include booths, live music, food trucks, a Kidzone packed with games, water activitiesand more. Feeling active? Sign up for the Tour de Prairie bike ride or the 5K Fun Run. There's something for everyone at this year's Superday! Sat, June 28th, 10 a.m., South Lions Park, Free to attend.

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