🎻 Symphony at Sunset, Celtic Festival & More | This Week in Cheyenne

We’ve made it to June! ⛱️ It’s Monday, June 3rd.

Events

Monday, June 3rd

Game Knight | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend | Head to Blue Raven to relax with a pint and games. Play shuffleboard, chess, cards, cornhole or board games provided by the brewery or bring your own.

Tuesday, June 4th

Pottery Class- Father's Day Beer Stein | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Silver Sage Ceramics, 3110 Old Faithful Rd | $55 | This hands-on workshop will guide you through the process of crafting a beautiful and functional mug that is perfect for a pint of beer or morning cup of coffee.

Cheyenne City Band Concert: Strike Up the Band | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Lions Park Amphitheater, Carey Ave at 8th Ave | Free to attend | The Cheyenne Civic Concert Band is back for another summer season of music in the park!

Wednesday, June 5th

Zig-Zag Journal | 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $25 | This class will immerse you in the art of journal making, starting with the magical process of dyeing papers using coffee, tea, salt and vibrant fabric dyes; and then adorn the soft canvas cover of your journal, infusing it with your unique style and personality.

Charles Wesley Godwin | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $35 | Godwin is known for his deep, piercing voice and his ability to paint portraits of human experiences, similar to artists like Zach Bryan, Tyler Childers and Sturgill Simpson. Godwin signed his first major record label deal and opened for Zach Bryan in 2023, and is spending 2024 headlining shows around the US while also supporting Luke Combs on several dates and playing festivals like Stagecoach, Bonnaroo and Under the Big Sky.

Thursday, June 6th

Arboretum Spring Walk | 1:00 p.m. - 2:30 p.m. | High Plains Arboretum, 8601 Hildreth Rd | $10 | See some of the wonderful spring-blooming trees and shrubs on the grounds as Horticulturalist and High Plains Arboretum author, Jessica Friis and Director Scott Aker, highlight the decades of research that was conducted on the site.

Murder at the Juice Joint | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $75 | Step into the secret speakeasy with vintage props and the sweet sound of jazz coming from the music box. You'll dig into some Italian grub, while you sip on martinis, and old-fashioned whiskey drinks. And then it's time to solve the crime! Don't forget to dress to impress as mobsters, detectives or flappers from the Roaring Twenties.

Vino & Vinysa | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Vintages, 309 N American Rd Unit 11 | $30 | Transport yourself to Italy as you practice yoga surrounded by barrels of wine in a quaint, quiet space. You'll enjoy a one hour Vinyasa Flow and a glass of wine.

Friday, June 7th

Food Truck Rally | 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Western Vista Credit Union, 1920 Thomes Ave | Free to attend | Join Western Vista as they hosts the 4th Annual Food Truck Rally as the unofficial kickoff to summer in downtown.

Cheyenne Art Walk | 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Multiple Locations, 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. Visit each location and view work by featured artists. This months featured venue is Deselms Fine Art and will showcase beautiful artwork by local artists, small sweet treats and Show Reception for the Cheyenne ArthHaus.

Fridays on the Plaza: Hot Chelle Rae | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | The first show of the season! The band shot to fame with their 2011 triple platinum single "Tonight, Tonight," which soared to #1 on Top 40 radio and sold over 3 million copies. Support from Harpoon, the Whale.

Hell on Wheels Rodeo and Chuck Wagon Dinner | 5:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m | Laramie County Fair Complex at Archer, 3801 Archer Pkwy | $25-$75 | Hell on Wheels is back! The evening starts with the award-winning 3LazyR Chuck Wagon cookin' up a rustic meal featuring brisket and beans, garlic roasted baby potatoes and warm cobbler. It's then time for the action as you cheer on your favorite cowboys and cowgirls competing in all your favorite events.

Pride Karaoke Kick-off Party | 7:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 215 E 18th St | Free to attend | Sing your heart out as you celebrate the official kick-off party for Pride Month.

Symphony Underground | 8:30 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $38-$50 | Join Maestro William Intriligator and the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra as they hit the stage at The Lincoln for Symphony Underground, featuring the high-energy funk-rock band Float Like a Buffalo.

Saturday, June 8th

52nd Annual Cheyenne Rods & Customs Rod Round Up | 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Tyrrell Chevrolet, 2142 W Lincolnway | Free to attend | Check out the custom rods and enjoy food for purchase from the food truck on site.

Cheyenne Celtic Festival (Also Sun, June 9th) | 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Lions Park (Dunbar Softball Field), 408 S Lions Park Dr | Free to attend | The 19th Annual Cheyenne Celtic Festival will feature nine Scottish Highland Games, the clan row, vendors, beer, traditional Celtic food, Celtic music and Celtic breed dogs.

5th Annual Cornhole Tournament & Block Party | 10:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Blue Raven Brewery, 209 E 18th St | Free to attend, $75/team | Head to the 5th Annual Cornhole Tournament + Block Party to help raise funds for Black Dog Animal Rescue and enjoy games, raffles, food trucks and delicious drinks.

Veterans and Military Celebration on the Plaza | 5:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association WY 36-2 invites you to celebrate our Veterans and Military. Live music by Black White & Blues Band and Ryan Chrys & the Rough Cuts as well as beer sales, food trucks, raffles and more.

Silent Movie Event (Also Sun, June 8th at 2:00 p.m.) | 7:00 p.m. | Historic Atlas Theatre, 211 W Lincolnway | $12 | Take in Charlie Chapman's "The Kid" with live accompaniment by Dave Neimann.

Live Music: Bruce Simmerman | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Live music on the patio is never a bad idea. Enjoy a beverage and be entertained by local artist Bruce Simmerman.

Sunday, June 9th

4th Annual Car Show | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Frontier Trampoline Park, 3501 E Lincolnway Ste B | Free to attend | The 4th Annual Car show at FTP will feature food trucks, live music and local vendors.

Symphony at Sunset | 6:30 p.m. | Lions Park Amphitheater, Carey Ave at 8th Ave | Free to attend | Celebrate Summer with this concert by the Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra. Bring your own lawn chairs, blankets and snacks and enjoy the show!

Need to Know

👮 Community: The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is preparing to host its 2nd Annual National Night Out in August.

🗳️ Knowledge: The Wyoming State Museum will host five Civic Season events in June.

🚗 Value: What do the county numbers on Wyoming's license plates really mean?

🎤 Upcoming: Three Pride-related events will return this June with a street fair, karaoke night and pub crawl

🐴 Hotel: The historic C.B. Irwin Barn in Cheyenne once stabled Steamboat.

🍻 Cheers: This certified beer judge from Cheyenne travels up and down the Front Range tasting beers for homebrew competitions, brewfests and festivals.

🚂 Town Near You: A crew is preparing Wyoming’s iconic Big Boy locomotive for its summer 2024 tour.

🌊 Splash: The opening of Johnson Pool for the summer has been delayed, but will open by June 21st.

🎰 Attraction: The new 30,000-square-foot Horse Palace, located south of Cheyenne, will employ a celebrity chef who used to cook for Oprah Winfrey.

One Last Thing

Little Lotus Yoga and Central Café collaborate to bring you Summer Yoga & Happy Hour. Start your weekend off with a 45-minute Vinyasa FriYay Flow led by Theresa from Little Lotus Yoga and then head over to Central Café (where you'll find wine, beer and exceptional cocktails on Friday evenings) for Happy Hour and receive Buy 1 Get 1 50% off of your libation of choice. Bring a yoga mat and dress for the outdoors! Friday, June 21st, July 12th, August 23rd, Lion's Park (Southeast Corner), $12.

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