Pueblo events and things to do: Live music, an '80s bash, a Cinderella musical and more
- Studio Art Exhibit in Pueblo West
- Dano Weston Concert at The Abriendo Inn
- Bottoms Up Fest at Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
- Cruel Summer 80's Bash at The Ethos
- Writer's Workshop at the Ethos
- Mouse Powell concert at Brues Alehouse
- Arkansas River and Trail cleanup at Corona Trailhead
- Inclusion Day celebration at the Pueblo Zoo
- Cinderella Summer Musical at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
- Get Up, Get Down Tour at Pueblo Convention Center
- Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West
- Kyle Smith Concert at Brues Alehouse
- Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos
- Summer Concert Series at Pueblo Community College
- Women of the Borderlands talk at El Pueblo History Museum
- Nerd Night at The Ethos
- A Walk Through Time at Pueblo Heritage Museum
- Carlos and the Boys Concert at The Abriendo Inn
- Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos
- Trivia Night at Walter's Brewery
- Titanic & The Supernatural Program at Giodone Library
- Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
- Third Friday Karaoke at The Ethos
- Native American Cultural Presentation at Grupo Folklorico Studio
- Comedy Night at El Nopal
- Sareth Fest Music and Comedy Festival at The Ethos
- Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West
- Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library
- Slime Fest at The Ethos
- Doctor Fine Concert at The Abriendo Inn
- Trivia Night at Walter's Brewery
Friday, July 11
Studio Art Exhibit in Pueblo West
379 Liberty Point Place | 3-8 p.m. July 11 and again from noon-8 p.m. July 12 | Join painter Frances Dodd and photographer Allan McConnell for a sale featuring reduced prices on prints, plein aire easels, frames and more. Call 719-568-1900 for details.

The Dano Weston Band
Dano Weston Concert at The Abriendo Inn
300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 5-9:30 p.m. | Join Dano Weston with warmup band John "Woog" Johnson. Food and drinks available with cash or card payment options. Cost ranges from $15-$25. Get tickets at theabriendoinn.com/concerts.
Bottoms Up Fest at Historic Arkansas Riverwalk
101 N. Union Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | The festival will feature food, music and hundreds of drinks to sample. Join Big Bear Wine and Liquor in supporting the HARP Authority to enrich the infrastructure on the riverwalk. Cost is $38 and tickets are on sale at bigbearwine.com/pages/bottoms-up.
Cruel Summer 80's Bash at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Enjoy your favorite '80s classics with DJ Thriller and dance your heart out. Cost is $5 online or $10 at the door. Ages 15 and younger must have adult supervision after 9 p.m.
Writer's Workshop at the Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-9 p.m. | Join the writer's workshop. Cost is $30, but pay what you can on arrival. Pre-registration is appreciated.
Mouse Powell concert at Brues Alehouse
120 E. Riverwalk | 7-10:30 p.m. | Join Mouse Powell with The Irie and Native Leaves for hip-hop and reggae music. Powell, from Phoenix, Arizona, is well-known for the distinctive alternative hip-hop he creates by fusing jazz, soul, and funk components. Cost ranges from $25 per person to $80 for VIP admission for two. Tickets are on sale at brues-alehouse-brewing-co.ticketleap.com.
Saturday, July 12
Arkansas River and Trail cleanup at Corona Trailhead
Meet at Main Street and Corona | 9-11 a.m. | The Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River will be hosting a river and trail cleanup along the Arkansas River. Bags, buckets and grabbers will be provided. Bring gloves and water. Contact Corinne Koehler at cor_koehler@yahoo with any questions.
Inclusion Day celebration at the Pueblo Zoo
3455 Nuckolls Ave. | 11 a.m. | Join Visit Pueblo and Pueblo Diversified Industries to celebrate Pueblo's “Destination Verified” status by Wheel the World following the conclusion of the Colorado Tourism Office’s inaugural Accessible Travel program. Pueblo's 23 certified handicap-accessible tourism sites will be awarded Accessible Travel verifications, highlighting the city's commitment to accessibility and inclusive adventure.
Cinderella Summer Musical at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe | 2 p.m. July 12 and 13, and again at 7 p.m. July 14-17 | Pueblo School District 60 & City of Pueblo Parks and Recreation Department presents the 65th Annual Pueblo Summer Musical: "Rodger's + Hammerstein's Cinderella." Cost is $20 and tickets are on sale at sdc-arts.org.

Miriah Avila is set to headline the Get Up, Get Down Tour at the Pueblo Convention Center July 12.
Get Up, Get Down Tour at Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main St. | 6-11:30 p.m. | This souldies music event features live performances of songs created in the spirit of Chicano oldies, harkening back to the era of the 1950s, '60s and '70s. The event will feature modern soul singer and recording artist Miriah Avila and Latin soul singer Pepe Marquez, both of California. Also on stage will be Joey Cota, Johnny David and the Nandos. Cost ranges from $23-$55 and tickets are on sale at familiapueblopromotions.com.

Copper River Family Entertainment & Events is located at 395 S. Angus Ave. in Pueblo West.
Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West
395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Winchester Road for an evening of country music. Admission is free.
Kyle Smith Concert at Brues Alehouse
120 E. Riverwalk | 7-10:30 p.m. | Join Kyle Smith and special guest Ghost.Wav for a reggae concert. Smith, from Ventura, California, offers a blend of Cali-Reggae influenced by ska, hip-hop and punk rock. His self-titled debut EP gives a glimpse of the life he endured with songs like “Dope Fiend,” and “Jaded,” all the while keeping an uplifting spirit and tempo. Cost ranges from $20 to $100 for a meet-and-greet session. Tickets are on sale at brues-alehouse-brewing-co.ticketleap.com.
Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Karaoke with KJs Treble and Harmony every second Saturday of the month. This is a free event.
Sunday, July 13
Summer Concert Series at Pueblo Community College
Outdoor Amphitheater, 900 W. Orman Ave. | 6:30 p.m. | Join the Pueblo Municipal Band for the fifth 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.
Tuesday, July 15
Women of the Borderlands talk at El Pueblo History Museum
301 N. Union Ave. | 5:30-7 p.m. | Join Director of the El Pueblo History Museum Dianne Archuleta as she presents stories of resilience from women of the Borderlands in southern Colorado. She has been integral to the creation of several projects with History Colorado, including Borderlands of Southern Colorado in Pueblo, Trinidad and Fort Garland. Cost is $8 for seniors or $10 for adults. Register at historycolorado.org.
Nerd Night at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-10 p.m. | Check out the tabletop games available along with a teacher to help you learn new games, giant games, and a variety of one-shot, role-playing games. This is an all-ages, free event.
Wednesday, July 16
A Walk Through Time at Pueblo Heritage Museum
201 W. B St. | 5-8 p.m. | The special evening showcases the Pueblo County Historical Society's “Exhibit on the Go” program, which features hands-on history designed for pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students. It’s ideal to book for classrooms, libraries, and youth events. Explore engaging educational trunks, meet living history figures like Zebulon and Clarissa Pike, and more. This is an opportunity for teachers and educators to preview what’s available for their classrooms.
Thursday, July 17
Carlos and the Boys Concert at The Abriendo Inn
300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 5-9:30 p.m. | Join Carlos and the Boys with MiDi opening the show. Food and drinks available with cash or card payment options. Cost ranges from $15-25. Get tickets at theabriendoinn.com/concerts.
Third Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6 p.m. sign up, 6:30-9 p.m. performances | Join in on an all-ages open mic night with music, poetry and spoken word welcome. Keep offerings PG. This is a free event.
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 18
Titanic & The Supernatural Program at Giodone Library
24655 U.S. Highway 50 East | 2-3:30 p.m. | Join Professor Thomas Mattarocci to learn about the Spiritualist Movement, premonitions of the Titanic disaster, and representations of the tragedy in horror fiction.

The Martini Shot is set to perform in Pueblo West Aug. 26.
Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe | Gates open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Party Band Night kicks things off with southern Colorado’s go-to party band, Martini Shot. Martini Shot fuses original tunes and lively nostalgic covers with horns delivering an unmistakable flair. There will be drinks and food trucks available. Participants should bring a blanket or lawn chair as seating is limited. Cost is $10 in advance or $15 at the door. For tickets, go to sdc-arts.org/festival-fridays.
Third Friday Karaoke at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Karaoke with KJs Treble and Harmony every third Friday of the month. This is a free event.
Saturday, July 19
Native American Cultural Presentation at Grupo Folklorico Studio
405 E. Grant | 1:30-2:30 p.m. | Check out the presentation on Native American Language Revitalization by Tonio Le Febre. This interactive presentation is open free to the public. Concessions will be available to purchase. Find out more at gfdelpueblo.org.

Anthony Crawford
Comedy Night at El Nopal
Blue Cactus Room, 1435 E. Evans Ave. | 5-7 p.m. dinner and 7:30 p.m. show | Celebrate three years of comedy with Anthony Crawford, Kari Stern, Will Frank and Donna Shannon on the stage. Tickets are $16.78 and are available online at eventbrite.com.
Sareth Fest Music and Comedy Festival at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5-10 p.m. | Check out the final date of the 12th annual Sareth-Fest Music and Comedy Festival. The free event features music and stand-up comedy.
Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West
395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join the Chad Cooke Band and the Eli Howard Band for an evening of country music. Admission is free.
Monday, July 21
Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave., Thurston Meeting Room | 1-3 p.m. | The meeting will focus on Vatican City stamps which were initially issued by Italy on Feb.11, 1929, and later by the Vatican City’s own postal service in August of that same year. Stamps depicting Pope Leo XIV (Robert Francis Prevost from the United States) have become available for purchase and will be shown. Other Vatican City stamps will be brought for show or trade. The meeting is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.
Wednesday, July 23
Slime Fest at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6:30-10 p.m. July 23 for comedy horror films and again 6:30-10 p.m. July 24 for classic horror films | Each night will have a hair-raising feature film and a bunch of scary short films, as well as a variety of spooky vendors to fulfill all your horrifying needs. Two days of horror will cool off the summer with a chill up your spine. This is a free event.
Thursday, July 24
Doctor Fine Concert at The Abriendo Inn
300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 5-9:30 p.m. | Join Doctor Fine Rhythm & Blues Revue as the band takes the stage at 6 p.m. Food and drinks available with cash or card payment options. Cost ranges from $15-$25. Get tickets at theabriendoinn.com/concerts.
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.
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