🥃 Whiskey Tasting, Yoga at Sunset & More | This Week in Cheyenne

Summer officially arrives this week! ⛱️ It’s Monday, June 17th.

Events

Monday, June 17th

Fresh Georgia Peaches & Pecans | 12:15 p.m. | Big Lots, 3501 E Lincolnway | $15-$45 | The Fruit Truck makes a stop in Cheyenne with peaches and pecans available.

Will Read for Beer | 6:30 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | Free to attend | Join this club of beer and book lovers as you kick back and enjoy a pint from FEBC.

Tuesday, June 18th

Summer Yoga in the Park | 6:45 a.m. | Lions Park, Carey Ave & 8th Ave | $5 | Get out and enjoy a beautiful morning in the park with Little Lotus Yoga and then and head over to Central Café for a discount on your drink.

Southeast Wyoming Farm & Grain Trail (Also Wed, June 19th) | 10:00 a.m. | Multiple Locations, Eastern Laramie County | $150 | An exclusive, hands-on exploration of Wyoming's rich agricultural and distilling heritage through a 6-hour journey that offers a glimpse into the daily lives and innovations of local farmers and distillers.

Tuesday Farmers Market | 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. | JCPenny Parking Lot, 1400 Dell Range Blvd | Free to attend | The Tuesday Farmers Market showcases local vendors including: local raised fruits and vegetables, breads, pastries, salsas, Wyoming honey and much more!

Air Pint Terrariums | 6:00 p.m. | Freedom's Edge Brewing Company, 1509 Pioneer Ave | $30 | Sunshine Plant Company and Freedom's Edge collaborate to bring you this workshop that will have you making air pint terrariums with tiny flamingoes inside Freedom's Edge glasses.

Paint & Sip | 6:00 p.m. | Dazbog Coffee, 3911 E Pershing Blvd | $39 | Paint a patriotic gnome during this class with Flydragon Art Studio as you sip on your favorite Dazbog drink.

Concert in the Park | 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Lions Park Amphitheater, Carey Ave & 8th Ave | Free to attend | Bring your chair and pack a picnic dinner to enjoy this summer concert in the park.

Wednesday, June 19th

Catz & Paint | 5:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 E 20th St | $44 | Grab a friend and head to Catz to paint a patriotic birdhouse to get ready for the 4th.

Monthly Open Studio | 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Creativity Center, 1620 Thomes Ave | $5 suggested donation | This open-studio style workshop is a great opportunity to draw from the props or a model, or just to work on a piece of your own. Local artist Steve Knox will be on hand to answer questions and offer suggestions.

Win'e'd Down Wednesday | 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | $20 | Unwind from your busy week during this hour-long Vinyasa Flow yoga practice and then stick around for a glass of wine or mocktail.

Charley Crockett | 8:00 p.m. | The Lincoln, 1615 Central Ave | $71+ | The Wall Street Journal describes the Americana performer as "Mr. Crockett’s unique vocal style is one third Ernest Tubb honky-tonk with clipped-word diction, one third Bill Withers low-key, soulful crooning, and one third jazzy French Quarter second-line swagger.” Support from Noeline Hofmann.

Thursday, June 20th

Plant Shop Tarot Night | 6:00 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | $30 | Sit down with local psychic medium, Jill Grund, to see what messages are awaiting you from the other side.

Cocktail Making Experience | 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Railspur, 707 W Lincolnway | $75 | Beverage aficionado, Chef Juan Coronado, will guide you through mastering the art of making the: Classic Margarita, Timeless Old Fashioned, Energetic Espresso Martini and Cosmopolitan.

Yoga @ Sunset | 8:00 p.m. | Granite Dam (Curt Gowdy State Park), 1264 Granite Springs Rd | $7 Vehicle Day Fee | Join Little Lotus Yoga for a celebration of the changing of seasons during this yoga session during the golden hour surrounded by the natural beauty of Curt Gowdy State Park.

Evening Dining in the Tropics | 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S Lions Park Dr | $350/couple | Join Chef Patrina as she serves a 3-course meal on the 3rd-floor balcony inside the Shane Smith Grand Conservatory.

Democracy Under Construction: The Game | 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Wyoming State Museum, 2301 Central Ave | Free to attend | The Wyoming State Museum helps you learn about history and current issues impacting democracy in the U.S., with emphasis on how journalism shapes our nation’s democratic state; all with a game of Jenga.

Friday, June 21st

Summer Happy Hour | 3:15 p.m. | Lions Park, Southeast Corner | $12 | 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 for Happy Hour and receive Buy 1 Get 1 50% off of your libation of choice.

Fridays on the Plaza: Marc Broussard | 5:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Depot Plaza, 121 W 15th St | Free to attend | Broussard has the unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms. Early in his career the success of his song "Home" catapulted him onto the national touring stage. Support from local singer/songwriter Mason McTell.

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.

Capital City Whiskey Tasting | 6:00 p.m. | Blue World Headquarters, 2401 E Pershing Blvd | $50 | The 4th annual fundraising event for Magic City will feature tastings from Wyoming distillers, live auction, silent auction, food catered by Girls Gone Gourmet, a cash bar by Vino's and live music from Jim Wilkinson.

Meet Us In The Arena! | 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. | Cheyenne Frontiers Days Event Center, 1230 W 8th Ave | $150 | Chef Juan Coronado of Railspur and Katbird Studio team up to bring you an exclusive Farm-to-Table Epicurean Experience. The evening will take your taste buds for an extraordinary journey as you enjoy the meticulously crafted menu that celebrates local ingredients, sustainability, and creativity.

Solstice Paint & Sip | 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. | Vintages, 309 N American Rd | $20 | Make your own succulent garden in an up-cycled Vintages wine bottle and sip on local wine as Vintages teams up with Sunshine Plant Company for this workshop.

Saturday, June 22nd

Superday 2024 | 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Lions Park, Carey Ave at 8th Ave | Free to attend | Hosted by the City of Cheyenne Community Recreation & Events Department, Superday promotes awareness of the value and availability of local recreation and leisure activities. The day will be full of events such as: Tour de Prairie, 5k Fun Run, pickleball tournament, cornhole tournament, water sports activities, vendor booths & exhibits, music, food trucks and much more!

DIY Porch Planter Workshop | 1:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. | Board & Brush, 1719 Pioneer Ave | $95 | Spruce up your front porch or backyard patio by making your own planter during this DIY Porch Planter Workshop. All the materials and step-by-step instructions are included.

Cats & Plants: Edible Gardens | 5:00 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. | Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W 20th St | $35 | Hang with the adorable, adoptable kitties as you create some edible gardens for your kitty friends with cat grass and catnip. A portion of your ticket fee goes back to the café to help take care of the kitties.

Live Music on the Patio | 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. | The Office Bar & Grill, 1600 E Pershing Blvd | Free to attend | Summertime and live music...makes for a perfect combination.

Sunday, June 23rd

Sunshine Market | 12:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | Free to attend | Sunshine Plant Company, 600 W 17th St | Free to attend | Check out a new lineup of local artists, makers, bakers and more at each market this summer.

Need to Know

🗳️ Candidate: An artificial intelligence candidate known as VIC is OK to run for election according to Cheyenne's City Clerk.

🏎️ Slow Down: An ordinance the Cheyenne City Council is considering would allow for the doubling of traffic fines in neighborhoods where speeding is a problem.

🎻 Upcoming: The Cheyenne Symphony Orchestra will celebrate its 70th concert season; with season tickets on sale now.

🚗 Hangin’ Around: The Cheyenne Police are cracking down on loitering at the parking garage downtown.

🗿 Formations: Have you seen the Faces of Vedauwoo?

👮 Prevention: Local law enforcement officers assigned to 'Operation Shattered Glass' were recognized recently for their work on a 15-month investigation into a multi-state drug ring operation.

🖼️ Creative: The annual Book Arts Show is now on display at the Laramie County Library.

🏙️ Increase: The growing business sector is the reason for Cheyenne's recent growth according to the Cheyenne Mayor.

🌊 Rise: The City of Cheyenne water and sewer rates are set to increase in 2025.

One Last Thing

Extraordinary performances to jaw-dropping stunts will be on display as the Do-Portugal Circus stops in Cheyenne for multiple shows starting on Friday. The 5th generation traditional traveling circus is operated by the Portugal family and originated in Mexico over 30 years ago. It has performed in Costa Rica, Panama, Honduras and many other South-American countries. The circus doesn't have animals in the show but showcases dancers, magicians, jugglers, clowns and daredevils. The one hour and forty-five minute family-friendly show will leave you gasping in awe at the death-defying acts and grinning from start to finish with the funniest clowns around. Tickets are available now! June 21-June 30, Frontier Mall, 1400 Dell Range Blvd, $15.38-$35.88.

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