🎪 Jordan World Circus, Derby Parties & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, April 28th. 🌸 Swinging into May!

Monday, Apr 28th

Rooted Happy Hour | 5:30 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Join Rooted in Cheyenne for a happy hour filled with tree talk and special cocktails (available for purchase).

Tuesday, Apr 29th

Live Music: Celia Farran | 5:00 p.m. | Bonsai Books, 126 Quincy Rd | $20 | The singer/songwriter/looping & recording artist makes a stop in Cheyenne to play music and maybe bring a little comedy to your week.

Paper Pop-Ups | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $20 | Bring a sketchbook and learn how to make some simple but effective pop-ups.

Tacos, Non-Profits & Tequila | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Eat a great meal while helping raise funds for Montessori School of Cheyenne, as Railspur will be donating 100% of tips collected during the event.

Sushi Go Party | 6:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Join this evening of fun, strategy and friendly competition during Sushi Go Party Game Night.

Wednesday, Apr 30th

Flashback Cinema: Happy Gilmore | 2:00 p.m., 7:15 p.m. | Capital 16 Theaters, 3410 Concord Rd | $8-$11 | Get your golf swing (and your laugh) on with Adam Sandler’s classic sports comedy back on the big screen.

Thursday, May 1st

Thankful Thursday | 4:00 p.m. | Lincolnway Event Center, 3839 E Lincolnway | Free to attend, 21+ | Enjoy an evening of raffles, auctions and drink specials all while supporting this week's featured nonprofit: CASA of Laramie County.

Ladies Diamond Painting Night | 5:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | $24.99 | Create your very own diamond painting coaster masterpiece.

The One With The Trivia Theme Night | 6:00 p.m. | Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, 1064 Happy Jack Rd | Free to attend | Could this BE any more fun? Put your Friends knowledge to the test and dress as your favorite character for bonus points!

Live Music: Trent Hughes (Also Fri, May 2nd) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Singer-songwriter Trent Hughes is quickly becoming known for his hard-edge country style.

Friday, May 2nd

First Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Multiple Locations, Downtown | Free to attend | Stroll through downtown and support creative talent as Cheyenne’s art scene comes alive with gallery openings and local artists showcasing their best work. This month's featured venues are Blue Door Arts and Art @ The Hynds.

United Way Benefit Gala | 5:30 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 204 W Fox Farm Rd | $200+ | Inspired by Van Gogh's Starry Night, the 3rd annual Benefit Gala will feature live entertainment, dinner, silent and live auctions.

Live Music: May Flowers | 6:00 p.m. | Little Bear Inn, 1700 I-25 Service Rd | Free to attend | Listen to some of the greatest music ever written as it was performed by some of the greatest entertainers in history: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Doris Day and more.

Jordan World Circus (Also Sat, May 3rd) | 6:30 p.m. | LCCC Arena, 1400 E College Dr | $10+ | Don't miss this ultimate entertainment experience featuring jaw-dropping performances, gravity-defying stunts and non-stop thrills, perfect for the whole family.

Murder on the Orient Express | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $19-$29 | Opening weekend kicks off with twists, turns and plenty of intrigue in this stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved mystery.

Saturday, May 3rd

Winter Farmers' Market | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | It's the last market of the season! Support local farmers and artisans at this indoor market and stock up on baked goods and unique handmade items.

Burns Star Market | 9:00 a.m. | South Gym, 327 Main St (Burns) | Free to attend | Join the Ladies of the Burns Chapter 47 Order of the Eastern Star for a unique shopping experience featuring local Wyoming vendors.

Family Day: Military Appreciation | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Join the museum as they host local military personnel to give families an opportunity to learn, play and say thank you!

Cinco De Mayo Celebration | 10:00 a.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Celebrate the 5th at the Frontier Mall with a car show, churro eating contest, food trucks, local vendors and more!

Kentucky Derby Party | 2:00 p.m. | Derby Club, 1510 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Wear your best Kentucky Derby gear to celebrate the derby and have a chance to win prizes and more.

Turtle Mania | 10:30 a.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | Celebrate World Turtle Day with the Botanic Gardens and create a unique and fun piece of Zentangle-inspired Art.

Black Tooth Derby | 4:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Dress to the nines and watch the 'Run for the Roses' with Black Tooth and enjoy beer specials and prizes.

Family Bingo Night | 5:00 p.m. | VFW Post 1881, 2816 E 7th St | $8 | Bring the whole crew for a night of classic bingo, pizza, silent auction and cash prizes!

Live Music: Michael Morrow and The Culprits | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | This local favorite returns to the Outlaw with their brand of Rock 'n Roll featuring songs like Blue Skies, Rambler and Cherry Blossom. Stevie Rave On and The Second Coming, a premier Stevie Ray Vaughan tribute, opens.

Live Music: Sugar Britches | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | Get your dancing boots ready for this band that brings a blend of mischievous lyrics and rocking honky tonk.

Sunday, May 4th

Trucker Hat Takeover | 11:00 a.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $50 | Wild J Trading and The Office team up for this build-your-own-trucker-hat session.

It's a Party | 7:00 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | The LCCC Chamber Orchestra and Wind Ensemble take the stage for a evening of music featuring special guest Daniel Watt: Lecturer, Trombone and Euphonium Professor at the University of Wyoming.

🎖️ Freedom Rising: Plans are underway for Freedom Point, a new memorial honoring veterans and first responders at Lions Park.

🚗 Garage Gripes: Downtown business owners say the downtown parking garage is more pain than parking solution.

🍽️ Closed for Good: A Cheyenne eatery has closed its doors.

🕊️ A Monumental First: A statue of Wyoming trailblazer Liz Byrd has been unveiled in downtown.

✈️ Tanker Takeoff: Cheyenne's Air National Guard will host a new fleet of C-130J aircraft.

👩‍🍳 Serving Stardom: Cheyenne’s own celebrity chef joins Martha Stewart’s new TV cooking competition.

🌡️ Don’t Sweat It: Meteorologist Don Day warns Wyomingites not to trust those too-good-to-be-true April temps.

🍹 Sippin’ North: Beach Please Drink Co. teases a second Cheyenne location—this time on the north side of town.

All aboard for one of Cheyenne’s favorite weekends! Depot Days is back with two full days of train-themed fun, including rare access to the UP Steam Shop — home of the legendary Big Boy 4014 — and the Heritage Collection at the Roundhouse. Explore the Cheyenne Depot Museum’s impressive model railroads, catch a ride on the trolleys running between the Depot and the Steam Shop and check out local train landmarks like Big Boy 4004 and Old Sadie. If you’re a railroad enthusiast (or just love a good slice of Cheyenne history), you won’t want to miss it. Get your tickets now! Sat, May 17th & Sun, May 18th, 9:00 a.m., Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St, $10-$20.