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🚚 Philly Cheesesteak Wars, Comedy Night & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Plus: Comedian Chris D'Elia hits the Cheyenne Civic Center on Friday.

It’s Monday, April 21st. 🌟 Something for Every Schedule!

Comedian Chris D’Elia takes the Cheyenne Civic Center stage on Friday. 📸: Chris D’Elia

Monday, Apr 21st

Corn Bags & Brews | 6:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $7 | Kick off your week with this laid-back weekly corn bags league and compete for bragging rights and prizes.

Tuesday, Apr 22nd

Earth Day Dine | 3:00 p.m. | Texas Roadhouse, 1931 Bluegrass Cir | Varies | Celebrate Earth Day with a meal that helps support Rooted in Cheyenne with 10% of food purchases going to the organization.

Paint Night | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $45 | Grab a drink and paint 'Smokey Mountain Bear' during this guided painting session.

The Jazz Ambassadors of The US Army Field Band | 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | Free to attend | The official touring big band of the United States Army stops in town for a free show featuring a diverse repertoire that includes big band swing, bebop, Latin, contemporary jazz and more!

Wednesday, Apr 23rd

LCCC Rotaract Spikeball Tournament | 4:30 p.m. | Free to attend | Round up a team and head to campus for some spikeball fun hosted by Rotaract & HPS Club of LCCC.

Retiree Paint Night | 5:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $10 | Spend time with the cats during this paint-by-number night.

Lincoln Sound Session: Lioneer | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $18.50 | The Lincoln's exclusive new concert series showcases up-and-coming touring artists in a unique, intimate setting. This week's featured artist is known for his distinctive Cosmic Post-Emo, Pop/Alt/Punk-Rock sound. With support by Shepherd's Call.

Thursday, Apr 24th

Downtown Spring Market Days | 10:00 a.m. | Downtown Businesses | Free to attend | Pop into participating businesses and take advantage of in-store promotions and giveaways.

Water you Waiting For | 4:00 p.m. | The Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | Free to attend | Learn about the latest updates on funding and what's needed to make the new water tank paint project come life.

Block+Ink+Press: Tetra Pak Printing | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | Try your hand at tetra pak printmaking using repurposed materials and your own unique designs.

Trivia Night at the Museum | 5:30 p.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | $40+ | Test your knowledge during this trivia night featuring over $750 in cash prizes.

Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Bring a team and your best guesses for a chance to win prizes.

Live Music: Rhett Haney (Also Fri, Apr 25th - Sat, Apr 26th) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Kick off your weekend with this regional favorite featuring neo-traditional dancy country music with some unexpected 80's twists weaved in.

Friday, Apr 25th

Cheyenne Gaming Convention (Also Sat, Apr 26th - Sun, Apr 27th) | 8:00 a.m. | Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 204 West Fox Farm Rd | $19.99+ | The convention is back! Board games, tournaments and more all weekend long at this celebration of gaming culture.

Cheyenne Youth Short Film Festival | 4:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Learn the requirements to participate in this year's festival for a chance to be featured on the big screen.

Chris D'Elia | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $26-$46 | You've seen his comedy specials on Netflix and now you can see his high-energy, off-the-cuff style in person.

📸: The Lincoln Facebook

🎸 Upcoming: Get ready for a powerhouse night of country and southern rock as CW & Twenty Hands High rolls into town. This high-energy band has racked up over 350,000 streams of their hit single “Back to Wichita,” toured across the West, and earned accolades like 2023 Entertainer of the Year from the Colorado Country Music Hall of Fame. Known for their dancefloor-packing live shows, the band blends originals like “Same Ol’ Star” and “Hillbilly Heart” with covers from legends like Merle Haggard and Lynyrd Skynyrd to modern stars like Cody Johnson and Chris Stapleton. With a loyal online following and a track record of hundreds of shows in the last few years — including openings for acts like Chancey Williams and Pam Tillis — CW & Twenty Hands High is the real deal. Tickets are on sale now! Fri, May 23rd, 8:00 p.m., The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave, $18.50

Saturday, Apr 26th

Easterwood Warm-Up Show | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Saddle Tramps Riding Club, 9141 Yellowstone Rd | Free to attend | Saddle up for this western horse show: western pleasure, western equestrian and reining.

Mother's Day Marketplace | 9:00 a.m. | Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 E Four Mile Rd | Free to attend | Stop in this market to shop decor items, artwork, jewelry and more! And, make a Mother’s Day basket while you’re there.

Mixed Media Painting Workshop: Seasonal Bears | 10:00 a.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | Inspired by Tara Pappas’ “Rooted” bear paintings, in this workshop you'll use mixed media painting and collage techniques to create your own “Rooted” paintings.

Philly Cheesesteak Wars | 12:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | $25 | Vote for Cheyenne's best Philly cheesesteak as local food trucks create their cheesesteak, with a twist.

Rooted in Cheyenne Arbor Day Celebration | 3:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Celebrate Arbor Day in Cheyenne as Rooted partners with FEBC to create "Pain in My Aspen" brew. Giveaways, raffles, swag and more!

Paint N' Sip | 5:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $45 | Paint 'Cat with Flowers' during this guided painting session.

Larry And The Pour Boys | 6:00 p.m. | Westby Edge Brewing, 714 W 20th St | Free to attend | Sing along with this Northern Colorado band that perform 80's and 90's rock and pop, as well as originals.

Spaghetti Wrestling Saucy Showdown | 6:00 p.m. | Redwood Saloon, 2105 E Lincolnway | Free to attend | Cheer on (or join!) the slippery showdown, enter the gun raffle and chance to win other prizes to support CASA of Laramie County.

2025 Alan Kirkbride Annual Poetry Gathering | 6:30 p.m. | LCCC, 1400 E College Dr | $25 | Experience poetry and storytelling through the words of Internationally Acclaimed John Roedel, Western Music Association's "Female Poet of the Year", Susie Knight and others during this annual poetry gathering.

Silent Movie Event: “The Cameraman” (Also Sun, Apr 27 @ 2:00 p.m.) | 7:00 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theater, 211 W Lincolnway | $12 | Live piano accompanies this 1928 Buster Keaton classic in a night of vintage film.

Jason Buchanan & The Short Timers | 7:00 p.m. | The Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | Free to attend | Come together for a night of western soulful music as the band plays the Paramount for its April residency show.

The Ultimate Boxing Night | 7:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $35+, 21+ | Heavy hits, fast footwork and title bouts come to Cheyenne for one night.

Sunday, Apr 27th

Detox Retox | 11:00 a.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | $25 | Start your Sunday with yoga, then reward yourself with a pint.

Live Comedy: Zane Lamprey | 8:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 West 19th St | $25+ | Craft beer and comedy go hand-in-hand as travel host and Amazon Prime comedian Zane Lamprey brings the ANOTHER ROUND! tour to town.

Weather Outlook

Mon, Apr 21st: 🌬️ Windy and mild with gusts up to 45 mph. High of 62°F and a low of 34°F.

Tue, Apr 22nd: ⛅ Partly cloudy with light winds. High of 63°F and a low of 34°F.

Wed, Apr 23rd: 🌦️ Mostly cloudy with scattered afternoon showers and storms. High of 61°F and a low of 40°F.

Thu, Apr 24th: ⛈️ Overcast with scattered thunderstorms. High of 51°F and a low of 35°F.

Fri, Apr 25th: ☁️ Cloudy skies with a slight chance of showers. High of 50°F and a low of 40°F.

Sat, Apr 26th: 🌤️ Partly cloudy and warmer. High of 62°F and a low of 41°F.

Sun, Apr 27th: ⛅ Partly cloudy. High of 58°F and a low of 36°F.

📸: City of Cheyenne

🚂 Track to the Future: 15th Street business owners say rail cars parked downtown will help drive momentum for revitalization and foot traffic.

🗿 Rock Solid Tribute: Cheyenne Frontier Days Volunteer statue that pays homage to its volunteers has officially been moved.

🎤 Red Solo Inductee: Country legend Toby Keith joins the 2025 class of the Cheyenne Frontier Days Hall of Fame.

⚛️ Going Nuclear: UW will launch a nuclear energy certificate program this fall.

🧽 Wiped: Cheyenne City Council has moved to repeal the Downtown Graffiti Abatement Pilot Program.

🪙 Bronze Age: Ever wonder how Cheyenne’s lifelike bronze statues come to be?

🥩 Raising the Steaks: Ranch Eats is expanding into downtown Cheyenne with a new café-style location.

🕵️ Known at Last: Long-unidentified Cheyenne John Doe has been identified, but questions remain.

Depot Jolt: Barrett Creek Coffee is moving into the Cheyenne Depot Plaza.

🌉 Bridge the Gap: WYDOT will host an open house to gather input on the proposed I-25 pedestrian bridge.

📸: Outlaw Saloon Facebook

This isn’t your average Friday night! Brace yourself for a night of fury and full-throttle action as Mountain Force 47 storms the Outlaw Saloon. Expect a packed card of MMA bouts featuring rising stars and regional heavy-hitters, all going head-to-head inside the cage. If you’re a die-hard fight fan or just curious what all the hype is about, here's your chance to experience the energy and intensity of live mixed martial arts right here in Cheyenne. Grab your seat now! Fri, May 16th, 7:00 p.m., Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy, $30+, 21+

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