Festival Fridays, goth yoga among things to do in Pueblo through the end of July

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.

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

Women on Target Clinic Registration at BamBam Firearms

2031 Columbia Drive | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 19 and again 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 2 | Southern Colorado Women on Target volunteers will be on hand to talk about twice-yearly women's clinics and learn what the clinics are all about. Registration for the Sept. 13th clinic can be made in person at either event or by mail. Find out more at facebook.com/WOTSoCo

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.

Mrs. Roper Romp at Walter's Brewery

126 S. Oneida | 7-10:30 p.m. | Dress like Mrs. Roper from Three's Company with your grooviest caftan and red wig for a night of music, beer, food, and a costume competition. Enjoy live music from Gypsy Groove. Cost ranges from $15-25 and advance tickets are on sale at a $5 savings at waltersbeer.com/events/mrs-roper-romp.

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.

Sunday, July 20

Summer Concert Series at Pueblo Community College

Outdoor Amphitheater, 900 W. Orman Ave. | 6:30 p.m. | Join the Pueblo Municipal Band for the sixth 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.

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.

Lake Clara at Mineral Palace Park on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024.

Friday, July 25

Christmas in July at Mineral Palace Park

1602 N. Santa Fe. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Check out the small business vendor showcase complete with music, a farmer's market, food trucks, shopping and a chance to meet "Summer Santa." The event is free to attend.

Queer-Led Community Event at The Ethos

615 E.Mesa Ave. | 4:30-9:30 p.m. | Check out the eighth Gay-Rage queer led community garage sale. There will be lots of local vendors selling their gently used wares, handmade art and gifts.

Gypsy Groove Concert at The Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 5-9:00 p.m. | Join Gypsy Groove as the band takes the stage to perform Stevie Nicks, Elton John and all things '80s music 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.

Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe | Gates open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Country Music Night features local favorites the Triple Nickel Band playing recent top 40 country covers and their Americana-Country originals. 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.

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 for 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 [email protected], or call 720-235-2345.

Saturday, July 26

Steel City Arkansas River Festival at Pillar Park and Waterworks Park

Free shuttles from downtown parking garage | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Watch or enter the Build-Your-Own-Boat race, freestyle river surf competition, paddle and bike parade, and rubber duck race. Check out the food trucks on the levee, live music, vendors, mural artist talks, demonstrations and more. Visit pueblo.us/SCARF for details.

Emergency Preparedness Fair at Stake Center

4720 Surfwood Lane | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Join the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints for the family-friendly fair featuring booths offering tips on everything from food storage and first aid to water purification, car maintenance and more. There will be children's activities and classes. Donations of small toiletry items, bug wipes, sunscreen and adhesive bandages will be accepted for Pueblo's homeless.

Country Music Concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | Join Mystic 7 for an evening of country music. Admission is free.

Goth Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Stomp your heart out to your favorites like old school industrial, '80s throwbacks, Electronic Dance Music and more with DJ Garnet. Cost is $5 online or $10 at the door. Ages 16 and older only after 9 p.m.

Wednesday, July 30

Goth Yoga and Polyam Meet-Up events at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for the meet up, 8-9 p.m. for Goth Yoga | The Polyamorous Meet-Up night is held the last Wednesday of every month. All polycules and poly singles are welcome for the free event to mingle with like-minded folk, play a board game, or chat over a tasty beverage. For ages 18 and older. The yoga is an immersive night of movement and bone-chilling music. Bring a yoga mat and towel. Cost is $10 per person.

Thursday, July 31

Silent Book Club and Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for book club, 7:30-10 p.m. for the movie | The first rule of Silent Book Club is to tell everyone who likes to read in peace about the club. All ages are welcome for the free monthly event. This month's Cult Classic Movie is, in a word, "inconceivable." Join Inigo, Fezzik, Buttercup, Westly, and more on this grand adventure with daring sword fights, a battle of wits, a miracle, and just a little kissing. The movie also 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.

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