🎤 Moms Unhinged Comedy, CHISPA Festival & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, September 7th. 🏈 Settling into September.

Monday, September 7th

Live Music: Jim Wilkinson | 1:00 p.m. | Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, 1064 Happy Jack Rd | Free to Attend | The Bunkhouse wraps up its Summer Blues & Brews lineup with Jim Wilkinson on the patio for an afternoon of live music.

Tuesday, September 8th

Cheyenne Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.| 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to Attend | Make a Tuesday market run for local produce, baked goods, flowers, meats, and more!

Adult Craft: Bad Art Night Drop-In | 3:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | Leave perfection at the door and make something weird, or gloriously bad with a mix of random art supplies.

Taproom Bingo | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Grab a beer and settle in for a few rounds of bingo, with prizes up for grabs.

Wednesday, September 9th

Mary Oliver: Saved by the Beauty of the World | 5:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | Spend the evening with a new PBS American Masters documentary on Pulitzer Prize-winning poet Mary Oliver, featuring archival footage, personal photos, notebook pages and interviews exploring the people and places that shaped her work.

The Legend Dinner Club – September | 6:00 p.m. | Restaurant Revealed Morning Of | $15.99 + Pay your own meal & drinks | Take the quiz, save your seat and get matched with five others for dinner somewhere in Cheyenne. You’ll get the restaurant the morning of, plus the optional after-party location during dinner.

Cocktails and Trivia | 6:30 p.m. | The Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | Free to Attend | Grab a few friends, order a cocktail, and put your random knowledge to work during this weekly trivia night.

Thursday, September 10th

Thankful Thursday | 4:00 p.m. | East Lincolnway Event Hall, 3839 E Lincolnway | Free to Attend | This week’s Thankful Thursday supports United Way of Laramie County, with raffles, games, a live auction, and an opportunity to help a local cause while hanging out for the evening.

Comedy Night featuring Crux Crawford | 7:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $20 Advance / $30 Door | Crux Crawford brings his sharp, relatable stand-up to Black Tooth, pulling from life as a dad, an aging millennial, and the chaos of balancing family life with the comedy circuit.

Open Jam Night | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to Attend | Musicians can jump in and play, or you can just grab a spot and see who takes the stage. Free for both performers and spectators.

Friday, September 11th

Behind the Curtain: Lunch & Learn | 12:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne Little Theatre Players’ production of Shrek: The Musical, with cast and crew sharing how the show comes together from rehearsal to stage.

2026 Cheyenne Parade of Homes (Also Sat & Sun) | 3:00 p.m. | Multiple Locations Around Cheyenne | Free to Attend | Tour new homes from local builders, see the latest ideas in design and construction, and get an up-close look at what’s happening in homebuilding around Southeast Wyoming.

September Second Friday Artwalk | 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | Free to Attend | Spend Friday evening checking out local art, live music, and featured work at the Civic Center, then use it as a starting point for other Artwalk stops around downtown.

Live Music: Jessi Laine | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Jessi Laine takes over the taproom for a Friday evening set of live music.

Tacos, Non-Profits & Tequila | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur | Free to Attend | Tacos, tequila, and a good cause come together at Railspur, with a portion of proceeds benefiting CHISPA.

Live Music: Larry and the Pour Boys | 8:00 p.m. | Alf’s Pub and Package | Free to Attend | Larry and the Pour Boys bring the full band to Alf’s for a Friday night set.

Saturday, September 12th

Tamale Fun Run or Walk | 8:30 a.m. | Depot Plaza | $10 Adults / $5 Youth | Kick off CHISPA Festival day with a one-mile run or walk around downtown, then stick around for tamales, cash prizes, and costume contest.

Harvest Festival | 10:00 a.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | The library’s sixth annual Harvest Festival brings a couple hours of fall-themed games, crafts, treats, and family-friendly fun.

Cheyenne Studio Tour | 10:00 a.m. | Multiple Locations Around Cheyenne & Laramie County | Free to Attend | Go behind the scenes with local artists during this free, self-guided studio tour featuring demonstrations, creative spaces, and work ranging from painting and jewelry to sculpture, fiber, music, and more.

Heroes Fall Extravaganza | 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Ice & Events Center, 1530 W Lincolnway | Free to Attend | Shop from 90+ local artists and makers, browse fall décor and handmade goods, and get a head start on holiday shopping during this one-day fall market.

Ride With a Ranger | 10:00 a.m. | Curt Gowdy State Park, 1264 Granite Springs Rd | Regular Day-Use Fees Apply | Join Curt Gowdy’s law enforcement rangers for a guided mountain bike ride through the park. Routes will be split by skill level, so both newer riders and more experienced cyclists can join in. Registration is required and space is limited.

Candy Jar Pumpkin Zentangle | 10:30 a.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $26.50 | Get a little fall decorating done early with this hands-on Zentangle workshop, where you’ll decorate a glass pumpkin that can double as a candy jar.

Free Community Baby Shower | 11:00 a.m. |Storey Gym, 2811 House Ave | Free to Attend | Expectant parents and families with newborns can stop by for food, door prizes, raffles and connections with nearly 20 local organizations offering resources for pregnancy, babies, and new parents.

CHISPA Festival 2026 | 11:00 a.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to Attend | Spend the day celebrating Hispanic and Latino culture with live music, folklórico dancing, food, vendors, cultural displays, and family activities.

68th Annual Gala | 5:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort, 2800 W Lincolnway | $125 | The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra kicks off its 2026–27 season with a 007-themed gala featuring a champagne reception, three-course dinner, live entertainment, and silent & live auctions. Black tie or themed attire is optional.

One Jar. Lots of Flowers | 5:30 p.m. | Paul Smith Children’s Village at the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 616 S Lions Park Dr | $11.20 | Spend part of Saturday evening putting together a colorful flower arrangement in a jar during this hands-on workshop.

Live Music: Wooster and Allen | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Wooster and Allen are on stage Saturday night with a live set to go along with the heavy pours.

Sunday, September 13th

Moms Unhinged Standup Comedy | 7:00 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $25 | Moms Unhinged brings a no-filter night of stand-up to the Atlas, with comics taking on motherhood, marriage, dating, divorce, online dating, and all the chaos in between. 18+

☕ Another 7 Brew: A second 7 Brew location is planned for E Lincolnway.

📸 History in the Trash: Around 50,000 glass negatives documenting early Cheyenne once ended up in the dump.

🏇 Track on Track: Wyoming’s first one-mile horse track is aiming for an October opening in Cheyenne.

💨 Wind Project Moves: A scaled-down Laramie Range wind project got the green light after a two-day hearing.

☕ Expansion: The Boardroom is expanding into the old City Drug space, adding more room to its downtown cafe.

🗑️ Dirty Work: One Cheyenne man is making extra cash cleaning garbage bins, including the really nasty ones.

🏗️ On-Deck: Google is hosting a community meeting Sept. 9 about its $50 billion Project Tembo data center.

🇬🇷 Closed Down: Cheyenne Greek restaurant Renzio’s has permanently closed.

🤠 Now Returning: Bit-O-Wyo Ranch has received county approval for a phased return.

🚐 Vehicle Rules: New Cheyenne oversize parking restrictions take effect Sept. 12.

Want to hear Thriller the way it sounded on the record? The Black Jacket Symphony just announced it’s bringing Michael Jackson’s iconic album to the Cheyenne Civic Center next March, with a note-for-note, sound-for-sound performance of the full record! No sonic detail is overlooked, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to reproduce the album. After that, they’ll keep things going with a second set of Jackson’s biggest hits. It’s a full night of Michael Jackson favorites, with a visual show built to match the music. Don’t miss this one, get your tickets now! Sun, March 21st, 4:00 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, $37+.