📘 Used Book Sale, Whiskey and War Stories & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Hey Cheyenne, it’s Monday, February 26th.

Monday, Feb 26th

Roller Derby Bootcamp | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Roller City, 5506 Weaver Rd | Free to attend | Interested in learning roller derby? This boot camp will teach you how to skate, the rules and how to officiate. All gear and knowledge provided.

Tuesday, Feb 27th

Tarot Tuesdays | 3:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Hawthorn Tree, 112 E 17th St | $30 | Gain insight and clarity from Maren, who's been studying the age-old practice of Tarot for 25 years.

Wednesday, Feb 28th

Whiskey and War Stories | 6:00 p.m. | The Executive Lounge at The Office, 1600 Pershing Blvd | $80 | Hear how the original horse soldiers, a group of special armed forces Veterans served our country through countless missions, and then came together to make great bourbon whiskey. Your ticket includes one signed bottle pressed from steel molds created from steel from the World Trade Center, whiskey samples and food pairings.

Harry Potter Trivia | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Grab you friends and test your knowledge of all things Harry Potter.

Thursday, Feb 29th

Beef & Beer Dinner | 6:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $75 | Join this intimate dining experience featuring a brewery & ranch-to-table paired dinner featuring courses showcasing a thoughtfully curated blend of Wyoming craft beer and Wyoming ranch-raised beef.

Friday, Mar 1st

Game Masters Grand Opening | 12:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Game Masters, 1612 Central Ave | Free to attend | The new local gaming store opens its doors with grand opening week happening through March 7th. Buy, sell or trade video games from ALL systems, Magic the Gathering cards and board games or stop in and try out the game space with a free to play board game library, video games and more. Don't miss the specials & events happening all week long.

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 Blue Raven Brewery and will showcase artwork by local artist Danielle Kirby & live music by Jim Wilkinson.

Gene Clemetson | 6:00 p.m. | Black Tooth Brewery, 520 W 19th St | Free to attend | Groove to the sounds of Gene and his band as they perform an eclectic mix of reggae, country, ambient grooves and more.

Lariats-n-Lace | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.| Little America Hotel, 2800 W Lincolnway | $100 | Join the LCCC Rodeo Team for their annual fundraiser which will feature an evening of dinner, raffles and a silent and live auction. All proceeds will benefit scholarships and purchase of equipment and operational expenses for to the team and its student athletes.

Lewis Brice | 7:00 p.m. | Outlaw Saloon, 312 S Greeley Hwy | $20 | Don't miss the vocal powerhouse that has made a career out of a sound found squarely at the intersection of country, southern rock and R&B.

Dorothy in Wonderland (Also Sat, Mar 2nd & Sun, Mar 3rd) | 7:30 p.m. | Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E Pershing Blvd | $16-$26 | Follow Dorothy as she tries to find her way home, meeting many other interesting characters along the way, including Alice, the White Rabbit, Mad Hatter, March Hare, the Cheshire Cat and many more in this whimsical mash-up of Alice in Wonderland and The Wizard of Oz.

🧀 Upcoming: Learn the craft of assembling exquisite charcuterie boards during this Charcuterie Workshop. The Boardroom and Vintages team up to bring you a hands-on workshop where you'll learn how to cut, style and arrange like a pro. While exploring cheese pairings and experimenting with styling techniques, you'll sample a variety of Vintages locally produced wines. You won't want to miss this unique experience. Tickets are on sale now. Sat Mar 9th, 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m., Vintages, 309 N American Rd, $50-$70.

Saturday, Mar 2nd

Delta Kappa Gamma Used Book Sale (Also Sun, Mar 3rd) | 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Former Big Lots Building, 3741 East Lincolnway | Free to attend | A community favorite - the 40th Used Book Sale takes place over two weekends beginning on Saturday. In 2023 an estimated 76,000 items were sold. Proceeds raised help fund educational community projects.

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.

Family Day: Pollinator Party | 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | Learn all about our region’s amazing pollinators while you make beautiful crafts, play games, wear butterfly wings and more!

Terrarium Workshop | 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $50 | Join Director Scott Aker as you learn to create a small plant community of tiny houseplants in a glass jar in this workshop. All materials are included, along with notes that will help you to keep your garden under glass looking great for a long time.

Pruning Workshop | 1:30 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $25 | In this pruning workshop led by Director Scott Aker and Horticulture Supervisor Isaiah Smith, you'll learn how to pick the right equipment, how to use it safely and the ins and outs of pruning.

Western Spirit Art Show Opening Reception | 6:00 p.m. | CFD Old West Museum, 4610 Carey Ave | $55-$65 | Find inspiration at the annual Western Spirit Art Show featuring a hand-selected regional collection of artwork.

Local Comedy Showcase | 7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $5 | Enjoy a night of non-stop laughter as The Lincoln showcases the area’s local comedy talent.

Sunday, Mar 3rd

Brush Up Your Shakespeare | 3:00 p.m. | LCCC Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E College Dr | All the LCCC ensembles team up with the Theatre and Art Departments to bring you an afternoon of music that contributes to works by William Shakespeare.

Need to Know

☕ New Brew: Dutch Bros Coffee is coming to Cheyenne soon.

🔨 Commemorate: Cheyenne company, Schroll Cabinets, celebrates its 50th anniversary.

🚉 Rollin’: A federal passenger rail study of new potential routes includes Cheyenne.

🥩 Meat & Potatoes: A family-owned meat market is opening soon in Cheyenne.

💻 Deal: The Laramie County Library is hosting a Tech/Garage Sale on Monday and Tuesday that will feature lightly used computer towers and laptops that are in great condition.

📱 Digital: The downtown bronze statues are receiving QR codes that will allow for smartphone scanning.

👕 Now Open: A new embroidery store is now open inside of the Frontier Mall.

🚧 Slow Go: Traffic on US 30/Lincolnway in East Cheyenne will shift as construction continues.

👩‍🎓 Ceremony: The 2024 high school graduations will be held at Frontier Park.

One Last Thing

Experience an epic night of live music as The Black Jacket Symphony recreates Journey’s iconic album, Escape, live in its entirety - note for note, and then plays a set of Journey's greatest hits. The group of hand-picked musicians overlook no sonic detail, with the musicians doing whatever it takes to bring Journey’s iconic album to life. Don't stop believin' in classic rock and get your tickets now. Sat Mar 9th, 8:00 p.m., Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W 20th St, $35.

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