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🎤 Chamillionaire, Distillers Tasting & More | This Week in Cheyenne
Plus: Sketchbook Sessions takes place at Botanic Gardens on Thursday.
It’s Monday, May 4th. 🌨️ Moisture Headed our Way.
| Events This Week |
Tuesday, May 5th
Relief Lino Printmaking | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 500 W 15th St, Suite #160 | $30.23 | This beginner-friendly class walks participants through carving and printing their own soft-block lino design.
Wednesday, May 6th
Spring Jazz Showcase | 7:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Head to LCCC for this spring showcase from the college’s music program.
Thursday, May 7th
Thankful Thursday | 4:00 p.m. | 3839 E. Lincolnway | Free to attend | Dinner, games, raffles, and a cash bar are all part of the lineup for this Thankful Thursday event supporting the Cheyenne Shriners.
Sketchbook Sessions | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | This relaxed sketch session is back for another season, giving artists of all skill levels a chance to slow down and draw together in the beautiful Cheyenne Botanic Gardens.
Diamond Painting Ladies Night | 6:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | $19.99 | Part craft night, part girls’ night out, this one brings diamond painting, snacks, a drink together for a low-key evening out.
Knights of the Turntable | 6:00 p.m. | Downtown Vinyl, 1612 Capitol Ave | Free to attend to attend | A night for vinyl lovers to swap favorites, talk music, and spend a little time around fellow record people.
Friday, May 8th
Cheyenne Day of Giving 2026 | 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | This community drive is about showing up for neighbors, with donations supporting local needs like food, hygiene items, medical equipment, and household basics.
Behind the Curtain: Lunch & Learn | 12:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Theatre fans can get a behind-the-scenes look at Legally Blonde: The Musical during this lunchtime talk at the library.
Second Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Various Locations Downtown | Free to attend | This downtown favorite brings another round of local art and food. This month’s featured location is The Cheyenne Arthaus.
Here Comes the Bloom! | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | This hands-on workshop is a sweet Mother’s Day weekend pick for kids and the grown-ups joining them. Participants will create colorful paper flowers and leave with something cheerful to take home.
Live Music: Jessica Herring | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Live acoustic music from this new-to-Cheyenne entertainer.
Capital City Distillers Tasting | 6:00 p.m. | CFD Event Center, 1210 W 8th Ave | $75 | Regional spirits, live music from the Munsick Boys, and a fundraiser for Magic City Enterprises all come together at this tasting event.
Chamillionaire | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | Free to attend | It’s the last show of The Thanks for the Memories series with a Free indoor concert from Chamillionaire.
Live Music: Brian Brooks' Sundown Rising | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch | Free to attend | A little live country music to end the work week.
| Coming Soon |
👠 Legally Blonde The Musical brings the fabulously fun, award-winning musical based on the adored movie to the Mary Godfrey Playhouse for three weekends starting May 15. The musical follows Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal, and proves that being underestimated is basically her superpower. Action-packed and exploding with memorable songs and dynamic dances, this one is so much fun it should be illegal! Get you tickets now! Opening Night: Fri, May 15th, 7:00 p.m., Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd, $21+.
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Saturday, May 8th
Ladies of the Shrine Mother’s Day Craft and Vendor Fair | 10:00 a.m. | Ice & Event Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | If you’re still on the hunt for a gift, this Mother’s Day craft and vendor fair is packed with local makers, giveaways, and plenty to browse.
Mini Signs & Mini Muffins Workshop | 10:00 a.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $25+ | Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with a hands-on DIY workshop for parents and kids.
Mother’s Day Tea Celebration | 1:00 p.m. | Nagle Warren Mansion, 222 E 17th St | $39.95 | A charming way to celebrate Mom with tea and goodies in one of Cheyenne’s prettiest settings.
Plants, Florals & Botanicals | 1:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Artists Guild, 1701 Morrie Ave | Free to attend | The Cheyenne Artists Guild is leaning into spring with a reception featuring a vibrant collection of work inspired by the beauty and detail of the natural world.
Mother’s Day Charcuterie Class | 6:00 p.m. | Olive & Herb Co., 1507 Stillwater Ave G | $150/pair | This Mother’s Day-themed class pairs charcuterie building with a fun night out.
Live Music: Quinlan Valdez | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Relax on a Saturday evening with some live Americana music.
Shanghai Doom | 6:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $31.69 | The heavy bass is headed to The Lincoln for a full night of electronic music.
Live Music: Ten Cent Prophet Live | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch | Free to attend | Head out to Horse Palace Swan Ranch for a live set of a little bit of everything: classic rock, country, and 90s hits.
Sunday, May 9th
Sip. Stretch. Sparkle. Celebrate Mom! | 10:00 a.m. | Wagonhound Wine Co., 1610 Capitol Ave | $25 | This all-levels class is set up for a relaxed morning with movement followed by a flight of mimosas.
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| Need to Know |
🔧 Under the Hood: A new Cheyenne auto shop is aiming to serve people as much as vehicles.
🏗️ Ripple Effect: Hotels, a convention center, and an indoor arena could follow the PRCA.
🚧 Reed Ready: Cheyenne City Council approved $5 million for the Reed Avenue Corridor.
⚡ Growing Resistance: Opposition to Cheyenne data centers is building as the city moves toward adding more of them.
🚂 Brick Boy: A Big Boy 4014 fan is pushing to turn Cheyenne’s legendary locomotive into an official LEGO set.
🔋 Power Play: A guest column argues Wyoming helped power America for the last century and still has a major role to play in the country’s energy future.
🎰 Bet on Growth: New gambling facilities are expected to create jobs and bring more out-of-state dollars into Cheyenne.
🔨 Blitz Build: Habitat for Humanity is looking for volunteers to help with its June Blitz Build.
🚋 On Track: Cheyenne’s 15th Street railcars are getting closer to installation as the downtown project continues moving forward.
| One Last Thing |
Theresa Caputo, best known as the Long Island Medium, is bringing her live show, The Experience, to the Civic Center for an evening of stories and connection. Caputo has spent years sharing her gift with audiences around the country, and this event gives Cheyenne fans a chance to experience her signature mix of warmth, humor, and what Caputo describes as meaningful connections with departed loved ones. Longtime fans, curious skeptics and anyone just wanting to see what the night brings should add this one to the list. Tickets are on sale now. Wed, Oct 14th, 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, $59+.
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