🪕 The Dead South, Wyoming Brewers Fest & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, June 15th. ☀️ Summer begins on Sunday!

Monday, June 15th

Sketchbook Sessions | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $5 Suggested Donation | Bring your sketchbook and settle in for a mostly self-guided drawing session in the gardens.

Will Read for Beer: Homegoing By Yaa Gyasi | 6:30 p.m. | Freedom’s Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | Brewery book club brings readers together over a pint for a relaxed discussion of Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi.

Tuesday, June 16th

Summer Yoga in the Park | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park | $5 Suggested Donation | Start the morning outside with a 45-minute yoga flow focused on movement, mindfulness, and fresh air.

Visit the Snowy Elk Basecamp | 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Snowy Elk Coffee Co., 6002 US-30 Unit B | Free to Attend | Get a behind-the-scenes look at Cheyenne’s coffee roastery with roasting demos, tours, and samples.

Poetry Workshop | 11:00 a.m. | Presenza Variety Store, 311 W 18th St | By Donation | Explore poetry in a welcoming workshop built for all experience levels, with guided exercises and space to find your voice on the page.

Cheyenne Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to Attend | Fresh produce, baked goods, plants, and plenty more await you.

Taproom Bingo | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Black Tooth turns Tuesday into bingo night with prizes, food trucks, and cold beer.

June Silent Book Club Tuesdays | 6:00 p.m. | Wagonhound Wine Co., 1610 Capitol Ave | Free to Attend | Bring your own book, grab a glass of wine, and settle in for a quiet night of reading with a little social time mixed in.

American Jazz Concert | 7:00 p.m. | Lions Park | Free to Attend | The Cheyenne Civic Concert Band performs American jazz favorites at this free summer concert in the park.

Wednesday, June 17th

Hat or Hobo Bag Burning Workshop | 5:00 p.m. | REMAX Capitol Properties, 4000 Central Ave | $75+ | Western Border and Co. leads a hands-on workshop where you’ll create a custom burned hat or bag to take home.

Blackberry Smoke | 7:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $43.09+ | Catch the band as they bring their Southern rock sound to The Lincoln on the Rattle, Ramble and Roll Tour.

Thursday, June 18th

Tarot Meet-Up | 5:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 500 W 15th St, Suite 160 | $9.78 | Learn the language of tarot in a relaxed meet-up with guided practice, quiet reflection, and space to ask questions.

Watercolor Bouquet Workshop (Also Sat @ 2 p.m.) | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $36.70 | Build your own watercolor bouquet with layered textures, collage techniques, and a one-of-a-kind finished piece.

Trivia Thursday with The Unpaid Intern | 6:00 p.m. | The Bunkhouse Bar & Grill, 1064 Happy Jack Rd | Free to attend | The Unpaid Intern hosts trivia at The Bunkhouse with a free-to-play night for anyone ready to test their random knowledge.

Live Music: Gregory Alan Isakov | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St | $46+ | South African-born, Colorado-based singer-songwriter Gregory Alan Isakov takes the Civic Center stage with atmospheric indie-folk.

Friday, June 19th

Wyoming Brewers Festival (Also Sat) | 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Museum | $45+ | The Wyoming Brewers Festival celebrates 30 years with craft beer and live music.

Live Music: Scott Rupe | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Start your Friday night with cold beer and acoustic tunes.

Live Music: Shotgun Opera | 6:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza | Free to Attend | This Colorado band takes over downtown for a high-energy Linkin Park tribute night at Fridays on the Plaza.

Live Music: Waylon Willies | 7:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to Attend | Outlaw country takes over the Horse Palace Swan Ranch for a Friday night with drinks and dancing.

Saturday, June 20th

Spring Into Green 5K and Fun Run | 8:00 a.m. | Boys & Girls Club, 515 W Jefferson Rd | $35 | Run or walk the Cheyenne Greenway during this community 5K and fun run supporting Greenway Foundation.

HealthWorks Community Market on 17th Street | 9:00 a.m. | HealthWorks, 506 W 17th St | Free to Attend | HealthWorks hosts its weekly community market with fresh local goods and wellness resources.

Living History @ the Library | 10:00 a.m. | Laramie County Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to Attend | Step back in time at the library with performances, demonstrations, hands-on activities, and living history from Wyoming and U.S. history.

Southwest Pottery-Inspired Zentangle | 10:30 a.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | Explore Zentangle patterns in a relaxing class inspired by Southwest pottery designs, with supplies and instruction included.

Steel & Smoke Truck Show | 11:00 a.m. | Oasis Car Wash, 3007 E Nationway | Free to Attend | Trucks and good people come together for a laid-back show celebrating Cheyenne’s truck scene.

Fathers Day Tea Party | 1:00 p.m. | Nagle Warren Mansion Bed and Breakfast, 222 E 17th St | $39.95 | Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with tea, treats, and a relaxed afternoon at the Nagle Warren Mansion.

Live Music: Mike Morris | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Enjoy some live music for a laid-back Saturday night at the brewery.

Live Music: Creedence Colorado Revival | 7:00 p.m. | Horse Palace Swan Ranch, 5640 High Plains Rd | Free to Attend | Creedence Colorado Revival brings the CCR hits to Horse Palace Swan Ranch.

Sunday, June 21st

Wiener Fest | 12:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to Attend | Black Tooth celebrates National Dachshund Day with dachshund races, a best dressed wien contest, and food trucks.

The Dead South with Amigo the Devil | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $47.33 | The Dead South hits The Lincoln with its gritty folk, dark storytelling, banjos, and harmonies.

🐐 Goat Crew: Cheyenne brings back goats to help clear creek beds around town.

⚾ Summer Swing: Cheyenne welcomes the Cap City Aviators for a season of summer baseball.

🖥️ Data Debate: City officials and experts address public concerns over data center growth during a weekend panel.

🧢 Bobblehead Nod: The Texas Rangers honor Wyoming’s Brandon Nimmo with his own bobblehead night.

🇺🇸 Wall Watch: Cheyenne moves closer to buying a Vietnam War Memorial Wall replica planned for Lions Park.

🧬 Cold Case: A Cheyenne woman says she did not abandon her newborn son to die 38 years ago.

🏛️ Annexation Angst: Cheyenne weighs a record Microsoft annexation during an emotional City Council meeting.

⚡ Power Pitch: Cheyenne leaders and industry officials say data centers could help lower electricity costs.

🖥️ Jade Moves On: A partner pulls out, but the massive Project Jade data center near Cheyenne keeps moving forward.

🎆 Big Birthday: Wyoming’s Capital City plans fireworks, parades, and more for the 250th U.S. birthday celebration.

🏦 Credit Union Build: Meridian Trust Federal Credit Union prepares to break ground on a new Cheyenne location.

The Wyoming International Film Festival brings indie film to Cheyenne in July with four days of movies, filmmaker Q&As, live music, art, photography, nightly parties, and a full slate of stories from around the world. Hosted at Laramie County Community College, WyoIFF is built for film lovers and filmmakers alike, with everything from feature films and shorts to documentaries, narratives, web series, and genre-bending projects you might not find anywhere else. The festival also gives visitors a little Wyoming flavor along the way, mixing screenings and networking with western experiences and an awards ceremony to close it out. Discover a new favorite filmmaker and support independent art right here in Cheyenne. Tickets are on sale now! July 8-12th, multiple times, Laramie County Community College, 1400 E College Dr, $10+.