🍝 Pasta Making Class, Kickoff to America's 250th & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, July 7th. 🖼️ From art walks to live shows, let’s get to it!

Monday, July 7th

Summer Yoga in the Park (Also Wed) | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | $5 donation | Ease into your week with fresh air and gentle movement at this all-levels outdoor yoga class.

Tough Trees for Wyoming and Picnic Walk | 10 a.m. | High Plains Arboretum, 8601 Hildreth Rd | $15 | Learn which trees can thrive in Wyoming’s tough climate, then enjoy a scenic picnic among the hardiest of them.

Tuesday, July 8th

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Pick up fresh produce, baked goods and handmade finds at this midweek outdoor market with local vendors.

Sketchbook Sessions: In Their Prime | 5:30 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Bring your sketchbook and get inspired by flowers in full bloom to woody shrubs.

Wednesday, July 9th

Meditation at the Gardens | 12:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Find your calm with this midweek meditation session.

The Fruit Truck: Dark Cherries & Peaches | 12:30 p.m. | Former Big Lots, 3501 E Lincolnway | $45 | Fresh-picked cherries and peaches straight from the orchard while supplies last.

Make Your Own Rock Cactus Garden! | 6:30 p.m. | Paris West, 1719 Central Ave | $35 | Paint and assemble your own 4-rock cactus garden and then "plant" in a cute terracotta pot.

Thursday, July 10th

Book Signing: Lost & Found Cafe | 11:00 a.m. | Wyoming Home, 216 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Meet the author and grab a signed copy of Lost & Found Café, the latest novel in the Sam Dawson Mysteries.

Wyoming’s Kickoff to America’s 250th | 12:00 p.m. | State Capital, 200 W 24th St | Free to attend | Celebrate Wyoming's official kickoff of the nation’s 250th birthday countdown with guided Capitol tours, live entertainment, stories from Wyoming’s past and more!

Alternative Photography: The Van Dyke Brown Process | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $28.52 | Explore an old-school photo printing technique in this hands-on creative workshop.

Flavorful Sourdough Class | 6:00 p.m. | Olive & Herb Co, 1507 Stillwater Avenue G | $60 | Learn the foundation for making classic sourdough bread. You'll take home a loaf, along with written directions.

69th Old Fashioned Melodrama (Also Fri-Sun) | 7:00 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $17+ | Boo the villain and cheer the hero at this Cheyenne theater tradition.

Speaker Series: Mountain Men with Jeremy Thornbrugh | 7:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Dive into frontier history with tales from the era of mountain men with Wyoming State Museum Education Curator Jeremy Thornbrugh.

Friday, July 11th

Second Friday Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. | Downtown Cheyenne | Free to attend | Stroll through downtown and discover local art, live music and gallery events. Previously on the first Friday of each month, the walk will now move to the second Friday of the month.

Fridays on the Plaza: Boys Like Girls | 6:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Throw it back to your early 2000s playlist as pop-punk icons Boys Like Girls hit the Plaza stage.

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 7:00 p.m. | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $32+ | Don't miss live rodeo action and a hearty dinner at one of Cheyenne’s signature summer events.

History & Hauntings Tour | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, 121 W 15th St | $15+ | Hear the haunted tales and untold stories of Cheyenne’s spooky past from the comfort of the trolley.

Jokers and Jesters Comedy Tour | 8:00 p.m. | The Lamp Lounge, 101 W 6th St | Free to attend | Catch these up-and-coming comedians for this free show as they tour the county.

LoCo Country | 9:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to attend | This country band that's nominated for the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame's Newcomer Band of the Year 2025.

Saturday, July 12th

Will Run for Cannoli 5k | 8:00 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 Lions Park Dr | $25 | Lace up for this 11th Annual fun run with a cannoli waiting at the end! All proceeds from this year's race will benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Southeast Wyoming.

Intermediate 3D Printer Class | 9:00 a.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $450 | Skip the YouTube rabbit hole and get personalized support during this intermediate class. At the end, you'll take the printer home with you.

Rhinestone Rodeo Drag Brunch | 9:00 a.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $35 | Dress in your best western drag and enjoy brunch to support Wyoming Equality.

Mr. Critters Reptile Expo | 9:00 a.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $5-$10 | Get up close with snakes, arachnids and other exotic critters at this family-friendly expo.

Dino Day | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Hands-on activities, dino-themed crafts and more during this monthly family day at the museum.

Bonsai Show | 10:00 a.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | Discover the diverse types and styles of these miniature trees with the Cheyenne Bonsai Society.

Pasta Making with Chef Christine | 10:30 a.m. | Olive & Herb Co, 1507 Stillwater Avenue G | $60 | Discover simple and fast recipes that will kickstart your pasta-making journey in this hands-on class designed for families.

Cats on Mats | 11:00 a.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $12 | Stretch, breathe and flow...all while surrounded by adoptable cats.

Live Music: Watchhouse | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $36.57 | Acclaimed Americana duo Watchhouse brings their soul-stirring sound and heartfelt songwriting to The Lincoln.

Sunday, July 13th

Henna, Coffee & Books | 12:00 p.m. | Bonsai Books, 126 Quincy Rd | Varies | Grab a drink, explore the shelves and get yourself a custom henna design.

📺 National Spotlight: ESPN’s SportsCenter will broadcast live from Cheyenne Frontier Days.

💣 Missile Momentum: The $140B Sentinel upgrade at F.E. Warren is moving full speed ahead.

🤝 Sister City: Cheyenne’s Italian sister city shares a love of Western flair.

🧭 Rebrand: City Council held a work session to discuss giving Cheyenne’s brand a fresh new look.

🎉 Block Party: Cheyenne Police reveal Neighborhood Night locations for this year’s citywide celebration.

🎼 Season Unveiled: The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra announces its new season.

💧 Water Smart: BOPU reminds residents to stick to Cheyenne’s annual watering schedule.

🌳 Fall Trees: Applications are open for Rooted in Cheyenne’s 2025 fall planting program.

🔫 Policy Approved: LCSD1 board passes firearms policy following extensive public input and debate.

👩‍🍳 Take a Bow: Wyoming’s own Petrina Peart celebrates Yes, Chef! finale with a star-studded cook-off.

🚂 Rail Rethink: City Council members question key aspects of the 15th Street Rail Experience.

💾 Data Deal Brewing: Wyoming is in the running for a massive new data center tied to Oracle and OpenAI.

With a voice as big as Texas and a name that echoes through country music history, Whey Jennings is bringing his raw, roots-heavy sound to The Lincoln! Grandson of the legendary Waylon Jennings and Jessi Colter, Whey doesn’t shy away from his heritage, but he’s blazing his own path with unfiltered lyrics and a traditional outlaw spirit that’s hard to come by these days. His songs dig deep into redemption, faith and the hard lessons he’s lived through and its reflected on his first full length album, Jekyll & Hyde, that was released last August. If you like your country music rough around the edges, this show is for you. Get your tickets now! Tues, July 22nd, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $31.27