Lights, Lariats, and Local Talent this Weekend in Cheyenne
LCCC Rodeo Team Lariats-n-Lace Benefit Auction and Dinner – Event Center at Archer
Feb. 27 | 6 p.m. | $75
This is an annual fundraising event that benefits the LCCC rodeo team. Event Center at Archer, 3801 Archer Parkway.
Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Ladies Night Out - Laramie County Community College
Feb. 27 | 5:00 - 9:00 p.m. | $30
This is your chance to enjoy a lively evening with women who love the outdoors, support conservation, and believe in our hunting heritage. Expect great prizes, plenty of laughs, and a purpose behind every ticket.
True Troupe Theatre: "Adults" – Double H Home Loans & Wagonhound Wine Co.
Feb. 27-28 | 6:30 p.m.
A comedic show about sisterhood, growing up and growing old after two sisters face challenges after their mother passes away. Double H Home Loans, 114 E. 20th St., and Wagonhound Wine Co., 1610 Capitol Ave., respectively. Visit True Troupe on Facebook for more details.
CLTP: "Almost, Maine" – Mary Godfrey Playhouse
Feb. 27, 28 and March 1 | 7 p.m. (Sun. 2 p.m.) | $19-29
One cold, clear winter night, as the Northern Lights hover in the star-filled sky above, the residents of Almost, Maine, find themselves falling in and out of love in unexpected and hilarious ways. Mary Godfrey Playhouse, 2706 E. Pershing Blvd.
Greenhouse Tour: Behind the Scenes - Cheyenne Botanic Gardens
Feb. 28 | 10 a.m. | $5
Get a tour of the greenhouse from Interior Horticulturist Aria Jones, and learn about pest management, plant care strategies, innovative growing techniques and daily routines that keep gardens flourishing. Cheyenne Botanic Gardens, 710 S. Lions Park Drive.
Freedom's Edge 14th Anniversary Party - Freedom's Edge Brewing
Feb. 28 | 12:00 - 11:00 p.m. | FREE
Special Edition Bottle release. Raffle items, Cask tapping, Brew day experience auction, Live music, Fritzzeria Pizza, Double Dub's Wing Truck. Come and celebrate 14 years.
The Black Excellence Project – The Louise Event Venue
Feb. 28 | Noon-3 p.m. | FREE
The Black Excellence Project is an annual, high-end gallery-style photography exhibition celebrating local Black business owners, artists and community leaders. The event is designed to elevate visibility, foster connection, and showcase excellence through professional portraiture and storytelling. The Louise Event Venue, 110 E. 17th St. 307-220-1474
African American Genealogy Research Basics – Laramie County Library
Feb. 28 | 2-3:30 p.m.
This class gives you hints about where to search beyond standard genealogy resources for your African American ancestors. Laramie County Library, Sunflower Room, 2200 Pioneer Ave. 307-634-3561
LCCC Faculty Showcase – Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium
Feb. 28 | 3 p.m.
The faculty at the LCCC College of Music will showcase their skills in this bi-yearly showcase. Laramie County Community College, Surbrugg Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E. College Drive.
Dance the Blues Away Sockhop - En Avant Dance Studio
Feb. 28 | 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. | $20
Come jump, jive an’ wail at a winter sock hop! Learn how to jitterbug, jive and lindy hop at classes leading up to the big dance. Class offered before the sock hop as well for a quick review! Call to register today! Space is limited.
Poetry Reading – Clay Paper Scissors Gallery
Feb. 28 | 7 p.m. | FREE
David Romtvedt will be reading from his new book of poems, "No Way: An American Tao Te Ching." Clay Paper Scissors Gallery, 1513 Carey Ave.
Poetry Ourselves State Finals Competition – Laramie County Library
March 1 | 2-4 p.m. | FREE
Poetry Ourselves is a Wyoming-specific program that recognizes literary achievement among students in grades 9-12 attending public, private or home schools. The competition includes spoken and written word categories featuring original student work. Laramie County Library’s Cottonwood Room, 2200 Pioneer Ave.
Music is Magic Concert – Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium
March 1 | 3 p.m. | FREE
This annual concert is a collaboration between the music, art and theater departments at LCCC. This year’s concert explores how different artistic disciplines interpret and respond to the same ideas, offering audiences multiple ways to engage with the material. Laramie County Community College, Surbrugg/Prentice Auditorium, 1400 E. College Drive.
March Book Club Meeting – Catz N Coffee Connections
March 1 | 4-6 p.m. | FREE
Attendees will be reading "I Who Have Never Known Men" by Jacqueline Harpman. People are expected to have already read the book so they can be prepared to discuss. Copies are available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, E-Reader and at the Laramie County Library. This is the last event before the Cat Cafe closes. Catz N Coffee Connections, 615 W. 20th St. Catzncoffeeconnect.com
Gary Owen Comedy Show – Cheyenne Civic Center
March 1 | 7:30 p.m. | $49+
Gary Owen is a stand-up comedian and actor who's currently starring in the BET docuseries “The Gary Owen Show,” which chronicles his dynamic and interracial family life with his wife and children in small-town Ohio. He's also made appearances in "Ride Along" (2014), "Think Like a Man" (2012), "Daddy Day Care" (2003) and many of his own comedy specials. Cheyenne Civic Center, 510 W. 20th St. 307-637-6363