🥣 Chili Challenge, Paint and Java & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, January 15th. 🌴 Think Warm Thoughts.

Monday, Jan 15th

Will Read for Beer | 6:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Enjoy craft beer and reading books? Then join in on this book club that shares conversation, beer and a love for reading.

Gentle Yoga & Nidra | 6:30 p.m. | Through the Woods Wellness, 623 W 20th St | Free to attend | Join Jasmine from GROW Movement and Mindfulness to focus on your breath, body and slowing down with 30 minutes of gentle movement and then 30 minutes of guided meditation that relaxes the body and mind.

Tuesday, Jan 16th

Tipsy Tuesday | 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Co., 1509 Pioneer Ave | $45 | Make your own bio-active terrarium, complete with springtails during this workshop. All materials and one beverage included (non-alcoholic options are available).

Paint & Java | 6:15 p.m. | Dazbog, 3911 E Pershing Blvd | $39 | Unleash your creativity while enjoying a warm drink during this painting session that will have you painting on a 16X20 inch canvas. All materials included.

Wednesday, Jan 17th

Monthly Open Studio | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | Free to attend, suggested donation $5 | Local artist Steve Knox will lead this drop-in style workshop that is a great opportunity to hone your skills with practice from the props provided, which sometimes includes a live model. Bring your own materials.

Friends Trivia Night | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | What are the names of Ross and Monica's parents? Jack & Judy, of course. It's not Central Perk, but grab your friends and head to Black Tooth for Friends Trivia.

Thursday, Jan 18th

Functional Strength Yoga Series | 6:45 p.m. - 8:15 p.m. | Blossom Yoga, 810A W 21st St | $30 | Explore ways to build strength in this four-part workshop series running through early February. Each session will include a discussion in anatomy followed by a yoga practice that incorporates focused strength training.

Friday, Jan 19th

Yappy Hour | 4:00 p.m. | Paris West, 109 E 18th St | Free to attend | Take your four-legged friends to Yappy Hour for drink and app specials.

15th Annual Chili Challenge | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $5-$25 | Join the Boys & Girls Club of Cheyenne for an evening of “Space-Tacular Chili Voyage,” featuring all you can eat chili, beer, soft drinks, music, family-friendly entertainment and more!

Kiwanis Kasino Night | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Red Lion Hotel & Conference Center, 204 West Fox Farm Rd | $100 | Help support the Cheyenne Kiwanis Club as the Red Lion Hotel transforms into a Las Vegas-like casino including amazing food and incredible prizes.

Mason McTell | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Enjoy cold craft beer and live music from a local singer/songwriter.

The Mashup Live | 8:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | Alf's Pub, 1622 E 19th St | Free to attend | Groove with The Mashup, featuring an eclectic mix of reggae, country and more.

👕 Upcoming: Get your hippie on with Tie Dyes & Brews! Transform a plain t-shirt into a wearable work of art as your create your own tie dye t-shirt with Black Tooth Brewery. All dye supplies and 2 beers are included with this workshop. Sign-up closes on Tues. January 23rd, so head to Black Tooth and reserve your spot now. Sat., Jan 27th, 6:00 p.m., Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St, $45.

Saturday, Jan 20th

Concept Forge Workshop | 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | LCCC, Rm CT 119, 1400 E College Dr | $50 | Get hands-on experience creating personalized organizing devices using state-of-the-art 3D printers and laser engraver systems.

Winter Farmers’ Market | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Depot Lobby, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Shop the experience that celebrates our community's finest foods and crafts. You'll discover local goodies like: farm fresh eggs and salsa to cookies and pastries; all while staying warm inside the historic depot.

Cats on Mats Yoga | 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $20 | All levels are welcome to this beginner class hosted by Toni Brennan RYT from Blossom Yoga. All proceeds go towards helping the cats.

Dry January Concert | 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | The Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | Free to attend | Enjoy teas, mocktails and adaptogenic drink specials while being entertained by singer/songwriters Mason McTell and Ocean Plains. Donations will help support Cheyenne Comea House and Resource Center.

Rebel Wind | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill - Executive Cigar Lounge, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Kick back to some live music from Rebel Wind during their stop in Cheyenne as they tour the region.

Sunday, Jan 21st

Knitting Class | 2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $20 | Geralyn of Kitting & Purrling helps you grow your knitting skills during this drop-in style session. All skill levels are welcome and all proceeds go towards helping the cats.

Need to Know

🏨 New Build: A Hampton Inn is being built at the former location of the Atlas Motel.

🏇 No Deal: Cheyenne Frontier Days has decided not to pursue a proposal to host parimutuel horse racing at Frontier Park.

🍻 Beer:30: Meet Wyoming's newest master brewer, located right here in Cheyenne.

🐈 Pet Friendly: Cheyenne's Meals on Wheels AniMEALS program delivered over 18,000 pounds of pet food and supplies during its first year.

🐴 Retired: A Cheyenne couple has turned their ranch into a horse refuge.

🐶 Community: The Cheyenne Animal Shelter has announced the theme of it's 2024 Furball annual fundraiser: P.E.T. - The Pet Extraterrestrial. Tickets are on sale now.

🌲 Formation: The City of Cheyenne has received nearly $500K in ARPA grant funds for the Belvoir Ranch Trailhead.

📘 Re-enter: The Laramie County Sheriff’s Office will begin offering in-person programs for inmates.

One Last Thing

Be transported to the medieval era at the upcoming Winter Knights of Cheyenne. The event will feature a weekend of noble feasts and daring feats with knights in shining armor engaging in full-contact jousting tournaments, followed by a nobles' feast in the feasting hall. Don't miss the medieval market and entertainment including: aerialists, birds of prey, magician and more! It all happens over two days, February 17th and 18th at the Archer Event Center. Tickets are available now.

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