Friday, June 27
New Warthog aircraft on display at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum
31001 Magnuson Ave. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, 1-4 p.m. Sunday | The Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum announces the arrival of an iconic A-10A Thunderbolt II, famously known as the “Warthog.” The aircraft arrived last week. The A-10 Thunderbolt II is renowned for its rugged design and close air support capabilities. Having flown sixty-four missions during Operation Desert Storm, this aircraft has earned the respect and gratitude of many veterans who credit the Warthog with saving their lives. It is the only A-10 on display in the state.
Rocky Mountain Street Rod Nationals at Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 8 a.m.- noon Sunday | See hot rods, visit exhibits, check out the swap meet and women's world. Cost is $22 for ages 13 and older, $6.60 for ages 6 through 12, or $49.50 for a family pack . Get tickets at coloradostatefair.com.
Street Rod Parade through Pueblo
Starts at Centennial High School, 2525 Mountview Dr. | 10 a.m. | The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce-led parade will head east on 29th Street, north on North Elizabeth, west on First Street and south on Grand Avenue to Union Avenue. The street rods will then turn left onto Abriendo Avenue, right on Broadway Avenue, left of Berkley Avenue and then right on Summit Avenue before heading west to the Colorado State Fairgrounds, 1001 Beulah Ave.
BBQ and Cruise In at Senior Resource Development
230 N. Union Ave. | 4-10 p.m. | See the classic cars and enjoy pulled pork, chicken, sides and watermelon. Beer, wine and soft drinks will be sold, plus a DJ will be rocking the oldies. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels and other senior programs. Cost ranges from $15-$18 .
Final Friday Art Show at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 5-7:30 p.m. | Check out the final evening for the exhibit by artists Sean Garcia and L. Savas Razo.
Old West Casino Night at Copper River Family Entertainment
395 S. Angus Ave. | 6-10 p.m. | Join the Pueblo West Chamber for a variety of classic casino games. Everyone starts with a stack of chips. Those with the most chips at the end of the night will go home with prize giveaways. The event will include hors d’oeuvres and refreshments, with beverages available from the cash bar. Old West theme attire is suggested and there will be prizes for the best-dressed. Cost is $75 for members or $85 for non-members . Register at business.pwchamber.com/
Freethought Friday Social at First Unitarian Society
110 Calla Ave. | 7 p.m. | Pueblo Humanists, a secular community, will gather for its monthly Freethought Friday social, featuring refreshments and conversation. Members and guests are welcome to bring snacks, soft drinks, or adult beverages to share. The building is handicap accessible . The group also meets on the second Thursday of the month at a different location. For details, email pueblohumanists@ gmail.com or call 720-235.2345.
Saturday, June 28
Greenhorn Valley Days at Greenhorn Meadows Park in Colorado City
7184 State Highway 165 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. with ribbon cutting at 1 p.m. | Help the Greenhorn community celebrate the unveiling of a $2 million revitalization of the park including a brand-new Little League baseball field, a paved walking trail, and modern restroom facilities. The revitalization effort was fully funded by grants and donations raised by anall-volunteer board composed of local parents passionate about creating a better place for families and future generations. The event will feature more than 50 local vendors, food trucks, a giant slip-and-slide, bounce house, and family-friendly fun. All are welcome to attend.
Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West
395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Triple Nickle band for an evening of country music. Admission is free .
Sunday, June 29
Breakfast Fundraiser at Shrine of St. Therese
300 Goodnight Ave. | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | Join the Knights of Columbus for pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $8 and take out is available.
Tip-A-Cop at Chilis
5600 N. Elizabeth | noon-8 p.m. | Dine at Chilis and have local law enforcement and Special Olympics athletes serve you. All tips will benefit Special Olympics Colorado athletes.
"United We Stand Tour" baseball game at Runyon Field
400 Stanton Ave. | 1 p.m. | Watch the U.S. Military WarDogs vs. Spradley Pueblo. Medal of Honor Recipient Drew Dix will throw out the first pitch in a full-circle moment. "The last time I threw a pitch at Runyon it was to catcher, Ray “Red” LeMaster II, back when we played for Centennial High School,” Dix said. The tour brings together a dedicated group of veterans and supporters from across the country who play to raise awareness and show solidarity for veterans dealing with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder.
Summer Concert Series at Pueblo Community College
Outdoor Amphitheater, 900 W. Orman Ave. | 7 p.m. | Join the Pueblo Municipal Band for the fourth of its free summer concerts. In the event of rain, the performances will be moved to the Hoag Theater. Find out more at pueblomunicipalband.org .
Thursday, July 3
Trivia Night at Walter's Brewery
126 Oneida | 7-9 p.m. | Join Walter's every Thursday night as the brewery's very own Malissa puts your smarts to the test.
Friday, July 4
Let Freedom Howl! at CSU Pueblo
2200 Bonforte Blvd. Hasan Ampiteheater and West Lawns | 2-9:30 p.m. | The red, white, and blue Fourth of July celebration features live music, food trucks, and a splash-worthy water fight. Enjoy a special performance by the Pueblo Symphony at 7:30 p.m., then look up for a sensory-friendly drone show at 9 p.m. Parking is available in the lots on the east side of campus, and Arch’s Peditaxi will be running to help with on-campus transportation. The event is free and open to the public.
Fourth of July Celebration at Civic Center Park in Pueblo West
61 E. Civic Center Plaza | 4–9 p.m. | Join the Pueblo West MEtro District for the The Jack Fowler Memorial community celebration featuring a "Water in the Park" water fight, local food trucks, games for all ages, a Bubble Tower and a fireworks show at dusk. Don't forget to bring lawn chairs.
Rollin’ on the Riverwalk at Historic Arkansas Riverwalk of Pueblo
101 S. Union Ave. | 4-10 p.m. | The free family-friendly event will feature more than 60 food and retail vendors, live music including, local favorite, “The Runners” and headliner, “Thumpin’” which is known as ‘Colorado’s Favorite Dance Band,' plus boat rides and a fireworks display. fun, music, and fireworks along the scenic Riverwalk.
"Anniversary Gala" at Steel City Art Works
330 S. Union Ave., the McLaughlin Building | 5-8 p.m. | Celebrate the gallery's 18th anniversary, six months in the new location and the Fourth of July by visiting with the artists and enjoying complimentary refreshments. A total of 36 local artists have work on display at the gallery plus there is a "Summertime in the Whimsical Hollow" display in the back room. The gallery is open free to the public, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Wednesday, July 9
Lit Happens Book Club and Small Batch Trivia at the Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-7 p.m. for the book club, 7-9 p.m. for trivia | Discuss "Everyone in My Family Has Killed Someone" by Benjamin Stevenson, a clever, darkly comic mystery where a crime-writing narrator unpacks a deadly family reunion full of secrets, lies — and murder. Join Geeks who Drink for sober trivia with a limit of six people per team. Wing bar tabs for first- and second-place winners and it's free to play .
Thursday, July 10
Literary Open Mic Night at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Check out the literary open mic event for poetry, short story, and folk tales. No music, no hate speech. This is an all-ages event, so please keep offerings PG.
Trivia Night at Walter's Brewery
126 Oneida | 7-9 p.m. | Join Walter's every Thursday night as the brewery's very own Malissa puts your smarts to the test.
Sam Lewis Band at Brues Alehouse
120 E. Riverwalk | 7-10 p.m. | Check out Sam Lewis, American musician and songwriter, known for weaving tales that capture the ssence of the human experience. Tickets are $15 per person or $40 for VIP entrance for two and are on sale at brues-alehouse-brewing-co.ticketleap.com.
Pueblo Energy Park at Rawlings Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave., Bret Kelly A room | 7 p.m. | Join Jamie Valdez, founder and director of Roots to Resilience, an environmental justice advocacy organization for Pueblo and Southern Colorado, who will speak about the Pueblo Energy Park proposal for the Pueblo Humanists meeting. The park represents a comprehensive strategy for replacing a retiring coal plant with a sustainable, economically beneficial, and reliable energy solution. Valdez will explain the project and answer questions. There is no admission fee, but donations are appreciated . The public is invited, and the venue is handicap accessible. The group also hosts a social on the fourth Friday of the month at another location. For more information, email pueblohumanists@gmail.com .
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