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🎶 Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band, Plant Sale & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Catch the Spring Home Show at the Cheyenne Ice & Events Center.

Feliz Cinco! It’s Monday, May 5th.

The Kenny Wayne Shepard Band and Bobby Rush play the Cheyenne Civic Center on Sunday. 📸: Kenny Wayne Shepard Facebook

Monday, May 5th

EYEHATEGOD | 7:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $21.50 | The New Orleans metal legends bring their signature sludge sound to The Lincoln. With support from Prophet's Tomb & Violent Testimony.

Tuesday, May 6th

Yin Yoga | 10:00 a.m. | The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | $15 | Slow down with a gentle yin yoga session focused on long-held stretches and quiet reflection.

Wednesday, May 7th

Noon Meditation Series | 12:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Take a mindful pause in the middle of your week with this free guided meditation.

Flashback Cinema: Scream | 7:00 p.m. | Capital Cinema 16, 3410 Concord Rd | $8-$11 | Catch Wes Craven's iconic slasher on the big screen!

Thursday, May 8th

Welcome to the World of Watercolors | 2:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $160 | This four-week class is perfect for beginners looking to dive into the world of watercolor painting and techniques.

WSA Speaker Series: High Plains Arboretum | 7:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Archives, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Join Cheyenne Bontanic Gardens' Jessica Friis as she discusses the history and importance of the High Plains Arboretum.

Open Jam Night | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Bring an instrument to play or sit back and listen to Cheyenne's talent.

Murder on Orient Express | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $15 | Twists, turns and plenty of intrigue in this stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s beloved mystery. Catch the show for $15 on Thrifty Thursday.

Live Music: Ten Cent Prophet (Also Fri, May 9th - Sat, May 10th) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Get your weekend started early with this Fort Collins band playing rock and country hits from the 90s and 00s.

Friday, May 9th

Cheyenne Day of Giving | 8:00 a.m. | Kiwanis Community House, 4603 Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Support local nonprofits by donating items, giving blood or simply learning more about how you can help.

Spring Home Show (Also Sat, May 10th and Sun, May 11th)| 12:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Ice and Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Explore home improvement vendors, talk to the pros and find inspiration for your next project.

Classic Conversations: Lunch & Learn | 12:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Gain musical insights about Saturdays Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra concert.

📸: Cheyenne Presents Facebook

🎸 Just Announced: Cheyenne’s biggest summer tradition is back, and it's bigger than ever. Fridays on the Plaza returns June 6 through August 15 with a stacked lineup of 23 artists to celebrate its 20th anniversary in style. The schedule is already generating plenty of excitement, featuring platinum-selling headliners and local gems, with each Friday night spotlighting a different musical era—think ’70s soul, ’90s rock and early 2000s pop. Big names like Gym Class Heroes, Hoobastank, The Wallflowers and Chingy will take the Depot Plaza stage alongside fan favorites like Midnight Star and Digital Underground. Shows start at 6 p.m. with openers, followed by headliners at 7:30. And don’t miss the special “Fridays Extended” bonus concert on Cheyenne Day, Wednesday, July 23. Best of all, every concert is FREE. See the full lineup here! Fri, Jun 6th, 6:00 p.m., Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St, Free to attend.

Saturday, May 10th

Annual Plant Sale | 8:00 a.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Head to Archer early for the best selection of flowers and garden goodies, hosted by the Laramie County Master Gardeners.

Muffins with Mom Crunch Time Workshop | 10:00 a.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $25-$35 | Share this fun DIY experience with your kids as you each create your own mini wooden piece.

Cats on Mats | 11:00 a.m. | Catz N' Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $12 | Catz teams up with GROW Movement for this fun and laid-back yoga class.

Still The Same: Bob Seger Tribute | 6:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $18 | Turn the page with a night of Seger classics from this tribute band. Support by 10 Cent Prophet.

Fortune & Glory | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $11.50-$53 | The Cheyenne Symphony closes out the 70th season with Till Eulenspiegel’s Merry Pranks by Strauss and Orff’s Carmina Burana.

Sunday, May 11th

Soulful Sunday | 11:00 a.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $25 | Join Little Lotus Yoga for Mother's Day edition featuring an hour long guided Vinyasa Yoga Flow along with bottomless mimosas.

Live Music: Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band | 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $34-$89 | Blues-rock powerhouse Kenny Wayne Shepherd brings his iconic guitar work and chart-topping hits to the Civic Center for one night only. With Bobby Rush.

Weather Outlook

Mon, May 5: ⛈️ Breezy and cooler with sun turning to clouds; strong afternoon storms possible. High of 57°F and a low of 35°F.

Tue, May 6: 🌧️ Chilly and breezy with steady rain throughout the day. High of 40°F and a low of 35°F.

Wed, May 7: 🌫️ Morning drizzle with low clouds lingering into a warmer afternoon. High of 56°F and a low of 36°F.

Thu, May 8: 🌦️ A chance of morning showers, then partly sunny and milder. High of 63°F and a low of 38°F.

Fri, May 9: ☀️ Bright and sunny from start to finish. High of 66°F and a low of 39°F.

Sat, May 10: 🌤️ Mostly sunny with a few passing clouds. High of 69°F and a low of 43°F.

Sun, May 11: 🌞 Sunshine filters through thin high clouds. High of 71°F and a low of 45°F.

Mother’s Day

💐 Treat Mom to something special this Mother’s Day from one of these Cheyenne standouts:

Mother's Day Buffet | 8:00 a.m. | Omelet House Cafe

Mother’s Day Brunch | 9:00 a.m. | Paris West

Mother’s Day Brunch | 10:00 a.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort 

Mother’s Day Brunch | 10:00 a.m. | The Metropolitan Downtown 

Mother’s Day Menu | 11:00 a.m. | Rib & Chop House

🍽️ Dishin' Up: A new restaurant is set to open in downtown.

🚰 Pump Up: The city is eyeing a $4 million restoration of the 133-year-old pumphouse.

🏘️ Home Truths: Officials are calling for local action to address Wyoming’s growing housing shortage.

🌉 Cross Talk: Residents share input on a proposed I-25 pedestrian bridge connecting to Frontier Park.

🌵 Sharp Choice: This plant is gaining ground as a hardy, low-maintenance landscaping pick across the state.

💾 Data Draw: Wyoming’s wide-open spaces are ideal for data centers, but most still cluster in Cheyenne.

✈️ Take Flight: This iconic aerial team returns to Cheyenne Frontier Days, on a new day.

🚗 Show Time: Cars, Cigars & Guitars roars back into town for a good cause this summer.

🔨 Home Stretch: Plans are underway to build 122 new affordable homes in Cheyenne.

Multi-platinum rapper Wiz Khalifa rolls through town for a rare underplay show at The Lincoln, swapping stadiums for a more intimate stage where fans can experience his music up close and personal. Expect a mix of new tracks from his just-dropped Kush + Orange Juice 2 album alongside the hits that put him on the map. This special show features longtime collaborators Chevy Woods, Fredd the God and DJ Bonics, making it a stacked lineup from start to finish. If you’ve been waiting to catch Wiz live without the massive festival crowds, this is your chance! Get your tickets now! Wed, June 4th, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $60+.

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