🩰 Shen Yun, Winter Farmers Market & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, March 30th. 🌱 April is Here!

Monday, March 30th

45th Annual Western Spirit Juried Art Show (Thru April 19th) | 9:00 a.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | $5 | From watercolor to bronze, this remarkable collection of over 200 works of art showcases the season’s finest artistry.

Tuesday, March 31st

Beginner Belly Dance | 5:30 p.m. | 507 W 28th, Knights of Columbus | $90 (6-week class) | Learn basic technique, history and rhythms during this beginners series.

Taproom Bingo | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Grab a beer and settle in for a casual round of bingo.

Shen Yun (Also Wed) | 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $90+ | Experience the traditions of ancient China with this sweeping night of dance, music and visual storytelling. Be sure to select the correct night when purchasing tickets. Find Tuesday tickets here, and Wednesday tickets here.

Wednesday, April 1st

Trivia Night | 6:30 p.m. | Paramount Ballroom, 1609 Capitol Ave | Free to attend | Round up your friends and head downtown for this night of trivia.

A Night of Gospel and Testimony with Juliette Angelo | 7:00 p.m. | Frontier United Methodist Church, 1888 E Four Mile Rd | Free to attend (Donations accepted) | Juliette Angelo, best known for her roles on Shameless, NCIS and ABC’s Malibu Country, began her acting career at age 8 and quickly learned the corruption of the acting world, leading her down the wrong path. Her recovery from alcoholism and addiction led to the decision to give her life to Christ.

Thursday, April 2nd

Thankful Thursday | 4:00 p.m. | Lincolnway Event Hall, 3839 E Lincolnway | Free to attend, 21+ | Support local nonprofits while enjoying dinner, games, raffles, auction items and more. This week's featured nonprofit is Cheyenne Greenway Foundation.

Ladies Night: Ceramic Succulent Planters | 6:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | $25 | Gather your friends and celebrate Spring by painting your own ceramic succulent planters (succulent included!). Drinks and snacks provided.

East High School Theatre Presents: Disney's Descendants The Musical (Also Fri 7:00 p.m. & Sat 1:00 p.m. | 7:00 p.m. | East High School Performance Hall, 2800 E Pershing Blvd | $10 | There's three opportunities to catch East High Theatre's Spring production of Disney's Descendants The Musical.

Friday, April 3rd

April Tree Topics | 3:30 p.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Join Rooted in Cheyenne stewards for discussion about irrigation, Arbor Day and more, during the final presentation of the season.

Sound Embodiment: Tibetan Bowl & Gong Sound Bath | 6:30 p.m. | Blossom Yoga, 810 W 21st St | $40 | Be guided through a series of seated listening and breathing techniques designed for significantly reducing stress, during this all-levels class.

1984 (Also Sat & Sun) | 7:00 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $19+ | This multi-award winning adaptation of George Orwell’s ultimate dystopian novel is back for weekend 2 at the MGP.

Saturday, April 4th

Cheyenne Winter Farmers Market | 9:00 a.m. | Cheyenne Depot, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Shop local favorites and new finds inside the Historic Depot.

Annual Easter Egg Hunt | 9:00 a.m. | Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion, 300 E 21st St | Free to attend | Arrive early and be ready for this annual favorite Easter egg hunt on the grounds of the historic mansion.

Family Day: Space Day | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Bring the family to learn about our solar system and the moon, use a solar telescope and check out the space rocks!

Foster Pop-Up | 12:00 p.m. | Beach Please Drink Company, 200 E 17th St | Free to attend | Meet with BDAR and learn how to make a life-saving difference by fostering cats and dogs.

Wine & Henna | 4:00 p.m. | Wagonhound Wine Co., 1610 Capitol Ave | Varies | Wine and henna come together for a laid-back afternoon at Wagonhound.

Holotropic Breathing | 6:45 p.m. | The Still Point Collective, 810A W 21st St | Free to attend | Experience an ancient practice renewed for modern healing during this free class.

Live Music: Jim Wilkinson | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 510 W 19th St | Free to attend | Enjoy a relaxed evening at the brewery with live music from this local artist.

Live Music: The Koffin Kats | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $24.37 | Psychobilly trio The Koffin Kats bring their high-energy sound to The Lincoln, with Carrie Nation & The Speakeasy supporting.

Sunday, April 5th

Easter Brunch at the Shrine Club | 9:30 a.m. | Shrine Club, 224 E Iowa St | $12-$18 | Join the Shrine Club Easter morning for brunch including made-to-order omelets, pancakes, fruit salad and more!

🌸 Early Bloom: Trees across Cheyenne begin blooming more than a month earlier than usual.

💧 Watering Shift: Cheyenne’s seasonal watering schedule changes April 1.

🐱 Kitten Countdown: The Cheyenne Animal Shelter gears up for kitten season.

🗳️ Senate Run: Cheyenne City Councilor Mark Rinne enters the race for Wyoming Senate District 7.

🥫 Pantry Support: A free pantry in Cheyenne helps families keep up with growing need.

🌧️ Fee Repeal: Cheyenne City Council repeals the stormwater fee after legislative pressure.

⚖️ Court Wins: Cheyenne police win two lawsuits on the same day under different judges.

🎓 Classroom Exit: A Cheyenne teacher seen in a video involving a student is removed from the classroom.

🗿 Baron Backstory: A new look back tells how a runaway slave becomes Cheyenne’s “Black Baron.”

🚂 Train Charge: A Union Pacific engineer is charged with being on drugs while operating a hazmat-loaded train.

🚔 Youth Concern: Cheyenne police say youth violence remains a problem, even as fentanyl trafficking declines.

Cheyenne Restaurant Week returns in April, putting the capital city's local food scene front and center. Restaurants, breweries, specialty shops and food trucks across town will roll out special menus and pricing, making it a good excuse to finally try that place you’ve been meaning to get to, or revisit an old favorite with a little extra incentive. Sign up for the Restaurant Week Pass to check in at participating spots, unlock special offers, vote in the Golden Fork Award competition and enter for a chance to win a $100 Visa gift card. Sign up for the pass and see participating businesses here! April 5-11, Participating Cheyenne Restaurants, Prices Vary.