🎨 Paint Night, 2nd Friday Art Walk & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Hello, 2026. 👋 It’s Monday, January 5th.

Monday, January 5th

Artist Reset Session | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Join this 60-minute guided reset session with Lincoln crew member Keith Howard. The wellness series is designed to support the mental, emotional and creative health of musicians, artists and cultural workers.

Tuesday, January 6th

Brushes & Bites: Abstract Self-Portraits | 1:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | This session will guide you in creating an abstract self-portrait using simple shapes and exploring how colors express emotion.

DIY Doormat Workshop | 6:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $40 | Choose your design, grab a brush and head home with something handmade for your entryway.

Black Tooth Bingo | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Grab a pint, snag a card and get in on this game of bingo for a chance to win prizes.

Wednesday, January 7th

Introduction to Knitting | 6:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Learn the knit stitch and how to read beginner patterns in this session.

Flashback Cinema: Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom | 6:55 p.m. | Capitol 16 Cinema, 3410 Concord Rd | $8+ | Indy returns to the big screen for a throwback night worth revisiting.

Thursday, January 8th

Paint Night: Blue Peacock | 6:00 p.m. | Flydragon Art Studio, 3151 Nationway K6 | $40 | Follow step-by-step instruction to paint a bold, elegant peacock during this guide painting workshop.

Open Jam Night | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | Free to attend | Bring an instrument to join in on the jam or stop in to enjoy a drink (available for purchase) and check out some of Cheyenne's musicians.

Friday, January 9th

Cheyenne Home Show (Also Sat & Sun) | 12:00 p.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | Free to attend | Visit with local and national vendors face to face and find inspiration for your upcoming projects.

2nd Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Various Downtown Locations | Free to attend | Stroll downtown galleries and studios as you look at art and opportunity to purchase food at the featured venue.

TGIF Pick Your Project | 6:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $73 | Choose your design and create a unique wood project.

Live Music: Barely Gettin' By | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | Start the year with some live country music.

Saturday, January 10th

Ice Fishing Tournament | 7:00 a.m. | Curt Gowdy State Park | $45 | Bundle up and head out early for a competitive day on the ice.

The Winters Farmers Market | 10:00 a.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Shop this indoor market filled with local goods, fresh foods and handmade creations.

New Year, New Brew | 1:00 p.m. | Nagle Warren Mansion, 222 E 17th St | $39.95 | Enjoy tea and goodies with friends or family at the Mansion.

Live Music: Jim Hurst | 5:00 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | The Cheyenne Guitar Society presents a full day of music with an afternoon educational workshop followed by an evening concert from award-winning guitarist Jim Hurst.

Live Music: Ten Cent Prophet | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | End your Saturday with this band playing rock hits from the 80s, 90s, 00s and more.

Sunday, January 11th

Soulful Sunday: Get Mindful Over Mimosas | 11:00 a.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $25 | This all-levels yoga class with Little Lotus Yoga blends mindful movement with a social atmosphere. Enjoy bottomless mimosas after the session.

🚘 Plate Power: New Wyoming specialty license plates aim to support local heroes and rodeo traditions.

👶 Right on Time: Cheyenne’s first baby of 2026 arrives two minutes after midnight on New Year’s Day.

🐧 Penguin Problem: Little America’s long-forgotten plan to keep a live penguin in Wyoming was never going to work.

🚗 Engines & Riffs: The Cars, Cigars & Guitars car show is officially rolling back into Cheyenne next year.

👮 New Recruits: Cheyenne Police Department welcomes three newly sworn-in officers to the force.

🗳️ House Run: Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray announces a bid for the state’s U.S. House seat.

⚡ Plugged In: Wyoming’s new EV charging tax begins in 2026.

🏈 Top of the List: Josh Allen’s jersey retirement is voted Laramie County’s top sports story of 2025.

🌌 Eyes to the Sky: Wyoming is gearing up for a standout year of stargazing in 2026.

🎭 Still Building: Construction continues at the historic Atlas Theatre, with a possible opening next month.

Sequins, harmonies and pure disco-era joy are headed back to Cheyenne when Mania: The ABBA Tribute lights up the Cheyenne Civic Center. Featuring an extraordinary cast of musicians and performers, this production delivers an authentic, high-energy celebration of the legendary Swedish band that’s captured generations of fans. From Dancing Queen and Waterloo to Mamma Mia, the show pairs note-perfect performances with stunning visuals and electrifying stage presence, transporting the audience straight back to ABBA’s golden era. Don't wait to grab your tickets, on sale now! Sun, Feb 15th, 7:30 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, $34+.