🍻Downtown Oktoberfest, Heirlooms and Blooms Harvest Market & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It’s Monday, September 16th. 🍂 Fall arrives this week!

Events

Monday, Sept 16th

Will Read for Beer | 6:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Join this fun, informal gathering where book lovers and beer enthusiasts come together.

Tuesday, Sept 17th

Intro to Wheel Throwing | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | This beginner-friendly pottery class introduces you to the art of wheel throwing, where you will learn how to shape clay on a pottery wheel. Perfect for those wanting a hands-on creative experience, with all materials provided.

Wednesday, Sept 18th

Wine Down Wednesday | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $45 | Enjoy a relaxing evening of wine and creativity while painting in the company of adoptable cats.

Alli and I | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Enjoy a live acoustic performance by the duo "Alli and I" as you sip on craft brews in a relaxed atmosphere.

Thursday, Sept 19th

Trivia Night | 7:00 p.m. | Little America Hotel & Resort (Hathaway Lounge), 2800 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Test your knowledge across various categories while enjoying food and drinks (available for purchase).

Edgar Allan Poe Speakeasy (Also Fri, Sept 20th) | 10:00 p.m. | The Louise Event Venue, 110 E 17th St | $45 | Step into a 19th-century speakeasy atmosphere and immerse yourself in the eerie world of Edgar Allan Poe. Featuring themed cocktails as you listen to Edgar Allan Poe's work reimagined, as told by the Poe historians.

Friday, Sept 20th

Pottery Class- Harvest Pumpkins | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $50 | Learn hand-building techniques while crafting your own ceramic pumpkin in this fun and festive pottery class.

Rocky Mountain Pro Wrestling | 6:00 p.m. | Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $5+ | This all-age professional wrestling show brings charismatic performers and intense, high-energy matches to Cheyenne.

Camelot (Also Sat, Sept 21st & Sun, Sept 22nd) | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $21-$31 | It's the opening weekend of Lerner and Loewe’s Camelot, the musical retelling of the story of King Arthur.

Saturday, Sept 21st

2024 Great Bison Shuffle | 7:30 a.m. | Terry Bison Ranch, 51 I-25 Service Rd | $10-$75 | Help raise funds for the Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Foundation as you enjoy the scenery. Chose your distance and get out to run or walk for a good cause.

Heirlooms & Blooms Harvest Market | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park | Free to attend | Shop a variety of regionally handcrafted gifts from artists and craftsmen as you get a head start on your holiday shopping, or just pick up some new fall decor!

No-bake Recipes | 10:00 a.m. | Wyoming Historic Governors' Mansion, 300 E 21st St | Free to attend | No-bake recipes have graced kitchens like the Historic Governors' Mansion throughout history. Here's your chance to learn about and create your own confections.

Downtown Discovery Day | 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Downtown Cheyenne | Free to attend | Explore the over 30 participating businesses in downtown and have a chance win 14 door prizes by collecting points on the digital passport as you explore.

Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | The 6th annual Downtown Cheyenne Oktoberfest is back to take over of the Historic Depot Plaza! The fundraising event supports the Cheyenne Depot Museum will feature traditional and contemporary craft beers, popular local food trucks, local vendors and a variety of musical acts.

Live Music: El Loco Fandango | 8:30 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $10, In-advance | Grab tickets early for a night of live music featuring an authentic ZZ Top tribute band.

Live Music on the Patio | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Unwind with good food, drinks and tunes by local artist Bruce Simmerman.

Sunday, Sept 22nd

Sunday Funday Game Day | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $15 | Spend your Sunday afternoon playing board games and socializing with friendly, adoptable cats.

LCCC Music Faculty Showcase Concert | 3:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | LCCC Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E College Dr | Free to attend | Enjoy a live performance showcasing the talented music faculty of LCCC.

Need to Know

🍩 Now Open: Dunkin’ has opened a new restaurant in Cheyenne.

🚗 Community: A Cheyenne man generously donated his own tires to a fellow corvette owner.

📑 Compliance: The U.S. Department of Labor is pursuing a court order against a Cheyenne restaurant for withholding records.

🚧 Resurfaced: A portion of Dell Range Blvd is back open after months of construction.

🎆 Called Off: The upcoming Cheyenne New Year's Eve Ball drop has been canceled, but could return in the future.

📧 Beware: A new email scam is targeting Cheyenne residents.

🏙️ History: A new bronze statue located downtown honors a historic figure ahead of the upcoming election.

📱 Danger: The 988 hotline is now routing text messages to Wyoming call centers.

One Last Thing

Remember the days of playing an album from start to finish? You can relive that experience with a one-of-a-kind live concert as The Black Jacket Symphony perfectly recreates Elton John's iconic 'Madman Across the Water' in its entirety—note for note, sound for sound. They'll then play a full set of Elton's greatest hits for an unforgettable musical evening. The band is made up of hand-picked musicians based upon the album that is being performed to be sure no sonic detail is overlooked. With songs like Tiny Dancer, Madman Across the Water, Your Song, Rocket Man and more, you won't want to miss this epic musical journey. Tickets are on sale now! Sat, Nov 9th, 8:00 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, $35-$40.

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