🎸 The Wallflowers, Steak and Whiskey & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, August 11th. 😎 A Fresh Week Awaits.

Monday, August 11th

Game Knight | 6:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Bring your favorites or try something new from the community stash at this game night.

Tuesday, August 12th

Needle Felting for Beginners | 2:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | Learn how to work with the basic tools and materials of needle felting in this beginner-friendly class.

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | Hit up this midweek market to stock up on local produce, baked goods and handmade items.

We Drink & We Know...General Trivia | 6:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Grab a pint (available for purchase) and test your knowledge on all things random.

Wednesday, August 13th

Flashback Cinema: The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Rings | 7:00 p.m. | Capital 16 Theaters, 3410 Concord Rd | $8+ | Return to Middle-earth for the epic beginning of Frodo’s journey to destroy the One Ring.

Thursday, August 14th

Wyoming State Archives Speaker Series: Greeks in Cheyenne | 7:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Archives, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Explore the rich history of the Greek community in Cheyenne with this month's speaker, Patrick Pace.

Micro Mania Midget Wrestling | 8:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $20+ | Get ready for a mix of wrestling and a little comedy during this high-energy wrestling show.

Live Music: Redferrin | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $27+ | This rising country artist has over 400 million streams and gold-certified hits like “Just Like Johnny” & “Jack and Diet Coke”.

Live Music: Shaun Peace Band (Also Fri & Sat) | 9:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Catch this national touring Colorado-based band that has played over 2,000 shows across 43 states since 2013.

Friday, August 15th

Fridays on the Plaza: The Wallflowers | 6:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Grammy-winning rockers take the Plaza stage for final show of the summer concert series.

History & Hauntings Tour (Also Sat) | 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Street Railway Trolley, 121 W 15th St | $15+ | Climb aboard the trolley for chilling tales and ghost stories from Cheyenne’s past.

Saturday, August 16th

Snowy Range Birding Hike | 7:00 a.m. | Lions Park, 600 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | No matter your birding skills, join Cheyenne-High Plains Audubon Society for this birding hike to Libby Lake.

Cheyenne Farmers Market | 7:00 a.m. | CFD Lot, 4317 Hynds Blvd | Free to attend | Support local growers and shop fresh produce, honey, baked goods and more at this Cheyenne favorite.

Cheyenne Habitat Hero Open Gardens | 9:00 a.m. | Multiple Locations, Cheyenne | Free to attend | Tour local gardens designed with native plants that are certified as Habitat Hero Gardens.

Downtown Charity Putt Putt Golf Tournament | 9:30 a.m. & 1:30 p.m. | Paris West, 1719 Central Ave | $25/person | Join this annual putt putt tournament that turns downtown Cheyenne into a pop-up mini golf course, complete with custom holes designed by local shops and venues. Proceeds support the Downtown Development Foundation to improve downtown Cheyenne.

6th Annual Cars, Cigars & Guitars | 3:00 p.m. | Frontier Park, 1312 W 8th Ave | $100 | Support four local charities while enjoying classic cars, cigars and live music. This year's car show will be televised on the Lokar Car Show, featured on Motor Trend TV, Discovery Channels and Velocity.

Sunday, August 17th

5th Annual Blue Car Show | 10:00 a.m. | Blue FCU World Headquarters, 2401 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | See an impressive lineup of classic and custom cars and grab food from local food trucks.

Posture & Pints | 11:00 a.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | $25 | Relax with this all-levels yoga class followed by a refreshing pint.

The Friends of the Cheyenne Botanic Gardens Mini Golf Tournament | 1:00 p.m. | Putt Hutt, 4605 Lions Park Dr | $100/2-person team | Enjoy an afternoon of mini golf at this 3rd Annual Tournament supporting the Botanic Gardens. This year's proceeds will go towards building the Education, Agriculture and Trial (EAT) Garden.

🛴 Rollin’ Back In: Cheyenne is getting ready to welcome back electric scooters with a new vendor system and updated rules.

🏗️ Downtown Dreams: Cheyenne LEADS is exploring a revitalization project for the long-vacant “Hole” and historic Hynds Building downtown.

🎨 Tank You Kindly: Hear from the artist and crew behind Cheyenne’s water tank murals.

🧪 Don’t Dip: Blue-green algae blooms are back at Sloan’s Lake.

🏡 Permit Be Gone: Laramie County Commissioners scrap home business permit requirements.

🚔 Penny for Police: Cheyenne Police Department is asking for $6M in 6th-penny funds to support four new public safety projects.

🏊 End of an Era: Johnson Pool is officially closing after 70+ years.

🎡 Mall Madness: A new amusement spot is opening soon at Frontier Mall.

🔨 Hammer Time: Contractors remind residents to stick with trusted, local help for storm repairs.

🌽 Veggie Vibes: The Summer Farmers Market is back.

🚨 Slow Your Roll: Cheyenne traffic stops are up 20.6% this year.

🚗 Fix-It Frenzy: Auto shops are overwhelmed with hail-damaged cars after Cheyenne’s wild weather.

Back for its 38th year, the Cheyenne Greek Festival is serving up two days of authentic food, live music and rich cultural traditions. What started as a small church fundraiser has grown into one of Cheyenne’s most beloved events, hosted by Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church. Grab a gyro, try classics like moussaka, spanakopita and tiropita, then top it all off with a pastry (or three)! Catch traditional Greek dance performances and live music by the Fasaria Trio on Friday, and browse handcrafted jewelry straight from Europe. Proceeds support this year’s Charity of Choice, the LCCC Foundation. Opa! Add it to your calendar now! Fri, Sept 12th & Sat, Sept 13th, Frontier Park Exhibit Hall, 1230 W 8th Ave, Free to attend.