🎻 Riverdance, Food Truck Rally & More | This Week in Cheyenne

It's May 29th, Cheyenne. 🇺🇸 Happy Memorial Day!

Events

Monday, May 29th

Bingo Game Night | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Old Chicago, 1734 Meadowland Dr | Free to attend | An interactive spin on the classic game as you use your phone to play along. If you get a bingo your name is entered to win additional prizes. Beer, food, fun and prizes.

Tuesday, May 30th

Shop Talk: Simple T-Shirt Screen Printing and Design | 6:30 p.m. | Laramie County Pubic Library, 2200 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Join the monthly discussion series centered around the world of makers and making. The discussion topic this month will be the upcoming t-shirt screen printing event, what supplies that are being used and more.

Riverdance 25th Anniversary Show | 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th | $25-$90 | Riverdance, as you’ve never seen it before! A powerful and stirring reinvention of this beloved favorite celebrated the world over for its Grammy award-winning score and the thrilling energy and passion of its Irish and international dance.

Wednesday, May 31st

Cheyenne Slow Roll - Kick Off Roll | 6:00 p.m. | Big Boy Steam Engine, Holliday Park | Free to attend | Join the group for a refreshing and laid back Slow Roll bike ride starting in Downtown Cheyenne. The Cheyenne Slow Roll began in the summer of 2015 as a family friendly, weekly bike ride event and is still rolling into summer of 2023.

Country Dance Lesson | 7:00 p.m. | The Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | Free to attend | Get your boots on and get ready to dance the night away with free country dance lessons. Dave will guide you through the steps and techniques of popular dances. Grab a partner or come solo.

Thursday, June 1st

Shoes Cruise to Booze | 6:30 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Join the Cheyenne Running Club for a fun laid back run, followed with a drink or two with friends. The runs are good for everyone at all pace, skill, distance and experience levels.

Friday, June 2nd

Food Truck Rally | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Western Vista Credit Union, 1920 Thomas Ave | Free to attend | Western Vista's unofficial kick-off to summer starts with its Food Truck Rally. Join for food trucks including WyoPhilly, Mile High Fries, Jay's Northwoods BBQ and more.

Cheyenne First Friday Artwalk | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Multiple Businesses, Downtown | Free to attend | Every first Friday of the month, downtown venues and businesses open their doors to showcase unique artists from Cheyenne and the region. Hop from location to location and view work by featured artists. This month's featured venue is Deselms Fine Art with music from Michael Morris, food from Noam's food truck and beverages for sale.

Fridays on the Plaza: Welshly Arms with Elektric Animals | 5:30 p.m. | Depot Plaza, Capitol & W 15th St | Free to attend | The Fridays on the Plaza summer concert series is here! Welshly Arms is known for larger-than-life alt-rock bangers and spine tingling live performances, and is just what is needed to kick-off the summer series. Food & drinks available for purchase with the first band starting at 6:00 p.m.

The Outgoing Tide Benefit Performance | 7:30 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $20 | The production of The Outgoing Tide has earned the extraordinary opportunity to represent our five-state region at the American Association of Community Theatre’s biennial festival for the nation’s community theatres. Help support the cast & crew before they head to Louisville, KY to compete.

Saturday, June 3rd

Tennis Fest | 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Holliday Park Tennis Courts | Free to attend | Hosted by the Cheyenne Tennis Association, Tennis Fest is a great way to try out and learn basics of the game from USTPA tennis professionals. Limited equipment available to borrow + light refreshments will be povided.

Pet Vaccine Clinic | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Black Dog Animal Rescue, 2407 E 9th St | $0-$20 | Ensure the health and well-being of your beloved pets by taking advantage of BDAR's Community Vaccine Clinic. Are you unsure if your cat or dog is up-to-date on their vaccines? Do you need to microchip your furry companion? These are available at the clinic for minimal cost.

Cheyenne Summer Market 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Shrine Club, 224 E Iowa St | Free to attend | Don't miss this opportunity to support local artisans and small businesses during the summer market that will feature fresh foods, sweet treats and unique handmade goods.

Family Day: Oregon Trail | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | The trail left its mark on our history and the real Oregon Trail wagon ruts can even be seen in Wyoming today! Take the family to learn about the 300,000 immigrants that journeyed west.

Gnome Mug Pottery Class | 2:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | This popular class helps you create a fully functional Gnome Mug - facial features fully personalized by you - and enjoy the experience of working with clay. All supplies included.

DIY Porch Planter Workshop | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $95 | Looking to spruce up your front porch or backyard patio? Select a design from the available options and create a beautiful piece with all materials and step-by-step instruction included.

LE CIRQUE | 7:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $100 | Experience a fantastical evening filled with sensational, seductively beautiful performances and wondrous sideshow entertainment, all in support of non-profit Wyoming Equality. Delicious bites, specialty cocktails and auctions.

Sunday, June 4th

3rd Annual Blue Car Show | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Calling car enthusiasts and admirers alike to Blue's 3rd annual car show. Whether you're a fan of vintage classics or cutting-edge modern designs, there will be something for all. Or enter to display your vehicle. All proceeds will go to Blue Foundation, supporting financial education programs in our communities.

Wyoming History Motorcycle Ride | 10:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | High Country Harley-Davidson of Cheyenne, 3320 E Lincolnway | Free to attend | Join for a captivating ride, filled with brief stops at some of the oldest and most breathtaking spots in the region. Covering approximately 250 miles, the adventure is open to all riders.

Paris West Knife Class | 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. | Paris West, 1719 Central Ave | $25 | Unleash your inner chef and learn the essential techniques to handle a knife like a pro, taught by Chef Braeden and Susan Anthony of the Prairie Pantry.

Plant Sale | 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | If you're looking for plants tough enough for Cheyenne's climate, this sale is for you. Shrubs, small trees, shade trees, evergreen trees and more will be available for purchase. All proceeds from the sale benefit the High Plains Arboretum.

Bike Rodeo Roll | 3:00 p.m. | Big Boy Steam Engine, Holliday Park | Free to attend | In collaboration with the Greater Cheyenne Greenway, join Cheyenne Slow Roll for leisurely bike ride along the scenic Greenway, promoting health, wellness and community engagement in preparation for the summer riding season.

Need to Know

📸 Publicity: Taco Johns' “Taco Tuesday” taco war has helped bring publicity to the Cheyenne-based taco chain.

🚴 Safety First: A Kids Bike Safety Rodeo will take place on Sunday to help kids and their parents learn more about their bikes, ensure they are safe and teach important bike safety skills.

🗺️ Sightseeing: Tourism in Cheyenne has continued to grow in 2023 and shows no signs of slowing down.

🌊 Fresh: Where does Cheyenne get its water? A new story map from the Board of Public Utilities offers insight into Cheyenne’s water supply.

🚗 New Perspective: Over 30 “back-in” angle parking spaces have been added in downtown.

💵 Ingenuity: Innovative startups were showcased during Impact 307’s Pitch Night, ending with companies receiving seed funding.

🍲 Unique: A Jamaican food truck is serving up Caribbean food favorites in Cheyenne.

🚂 Choo-Choo: Big Boy 4014 will depart Cheyenne for the College World Series on June 7 as part of its “Home Run Express” tour.

One Last Thing

If you’re looking to spend a day at the museum, Cheyenne has plenty of options for you to consider. Take a journey through time and experience everything from pioneer life and fossilized bones to wildlife exhibits. Whether you're a history enthusiast, art lover or simply curious about the region's past, take some time out of your busy schedule and visit these museums:

Cheyenne Depot Museum | 121 W 15th St | Interactive displays, exhibits and railroad history.

Cheyenne Frontier Days Old West Museum | 4610 Carey Ave | History of Cheyenne Frontier Days, including western artifacts and collection of carriages.

Nelson Museum of the West | 1714 Carey Ave | Exhibits include 19th century weapons, outlaw memorabilia, Indian artifacts and more.

Messenger Museum | 616 Crook Ave | Displays of wildlife mounts, carriages, quilts and more.

Wyoming State Museum | 2301 Central Ave | Collections that represent Wyoming’s heritage, from prehistory to the present day.

Wyoming National Guard Museum | 624 E Pershing Blvd | Preserves and shares the history and legacy of the Wyoming Army and Air National Guard.

Cowgirls of the West Museum | 205 W 17th St | History & legends of our pioneering western women.

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