Friday, August 23
The Colorado State Fair begins at the fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave. | Daily through Monday, Sept. 2 | The State Fair kicks off with free attractions, free and featured concerts, special events, agricultural education for children, food, rodeos, a carnival, and features and exhibits featuring the best from art to beer and pantry items to quilts. For the full schedule, visit coloradostatefair.com/things-to-do/. Buy tickets online.
Raminator Monster Truck at the Colorado State Fairgrounds
1001 Beulah Ave. | Friday-Sunday 11am-10pm | Monday-Thursday 3pm-10pm and 11am-10pm, Labor Day, September 2 | Try the Ram Truck Territory track, a unique 20,000-square-foot, truck-focused, interactive off-road ride where you can experience the power of Ram trucks. Climb into the Raminator Monster Truck to take photos, take a test drive, and get a chance to enter a sweepstakes. For more information, visit ramtrucks.com.
Night of electronic dance music at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7pm-11pm | Join us on a journey through the decades of electronic dance music and listen to classics and new favorites you won’t hear anywhere else with DJ B-Alex. The cost is $5 for admission and participants must be at least 16 years old after 9 p.m.
Performances of the play “Trap” at the Impossible Playhouse
1201 N. Main St. | Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | The community theater group’s 58th season begins with “Trap,” the story of an unbelievable event in which all but one of the audience members at a high school theater are knocked unconscious. Using interviews with witnesses, relatives, first responders and investigators, a theater ensemble brings the story of this strange event to life. The play is rated for ages 13 and up. The cost is between 13 and 18 US dollars Tickets are available at the door. Reservations may be made at 719-542-6969.
Saturday, August 24
Gothic night at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7pm-11pm | Stomp your heart out to your favorite songs, old school industrial, retro 80’s music, electronic dance music and more with DJ B-Alex. The cost is $5 for admission and participants must be at least 16 years old after 9 p.m.
Sunday, August 25
Fundraising breakfast at the Shrine of Saint Therese
300 Goodnight Ave. | 8:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus serve pancakes, eggs, sausages, coffee and orange juice. The cost is $8 and take-away is possible.
Retro Dragtacular at Darkness Boutique
2113 W. Northern Ave. | 2:00 p.m. doors and brunch, 3:00 p.m. show | Hosted by Tiara Latrice, this retro glamour performance event showcases the talents of Arachnophobia, Leia Trillz Latrice, Rebecca Alize Latrice and Vanessa Latrice. The cost of the show and brunch is $25 per person and tickets must be purchased by August 23rd.Costs for only the The show costs $10 online or $15 at the box office.. Tickets are available at darknessboutique.com or by calling 719-225-8617.
Tuesday, August 27
Two Can Tuesday at the Colorado State Fair
1001 Beulah Ave. | 3pm-10pm | Bring two cans of food to the State Fair and get in free. The event benefits the Care and Share Food Bank, which distributes 5 million pounds of food annually in Pueblo County.
Open rehearsal of Sweet Adelines at First Presbyterian Church
220 W. 10th St. | 7:00 p.m. | Join the Sweet Adelines for an evening of four-part a cappella singing.
Wednesday, August 28
A regular billiards evening at Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 4:30 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. | Come out and play pool. The rules of the game are set by the players. 4 quarters per game$3 off non-alcoholic beer and $2 off any two bar snacks.
Thursday, August 29
Silent Book Club at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6pm-8pm | The first rule of the Silent Book Club is to tell everyone who enjoys quiet reading about the Silent Book Club. All ages are welcome to this free monthly event.
Friday, August 30
Punk concert at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | Doors open at 4pm, show at 5pm | Canadian punk legends DayGlo Abortions will perform their only show in Southern Colorado. Performances by The Brothels, Clusterfux, PID, Diskount Vodka and Kobra. Tickets are $15 in advance at innocentsinners.com or $20 day of the show. All ages are welcome.
Saturday, August 31
Tickets on sale now for Sharon Ross Wade’s performance in Beulah
Goodpasture Barn, 7970 Colorado Highway 78 West | Checks due August 31, show 3:00 p.m. Sunday, September 8 | Sharon Ross Wade, who sang background music for Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, has gathered other musicians to offer “soul food, an afternoon of gospel and jazz,” as well as light meals and spirits. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a corporate table.. Seating is limited and reservations can be made by sending a check to Ross Wade Entertainment, Attention Jan Lewis, PO Box 19755, Colorado City, CO 81019. Checks must be received by August 31Call 719-569-9551.
Furry fundraiser for Little Paws Matter at Walter’s Brewery & Taproom
126 Oneida St. | 7pm-11pm | Enjoy live music from Pueblo-based Rebel Kitty, featuring reggae, pop and punk covers from the 1990s and 2000s. Rebel Kitty offers a Garbage/No Doubt/Green Day inspired atmosphere. Tickets cost $17.85 and are available at eventbrite.com.
Monday, September 2
Puppies in the pool at City Park Pool
221 S. Parkside Lane | 9 a.m.–2 p.m. | Bring your four-legged friend along for a swim and have fun before city staff drain the pool. The cost is $5 per dog, admission is free for people..
Labor Day Party at The Rides in City Park
3425 Nuckolls Ave. | 5pm-9pm | End the summer with a ride at City Park in honor of Labor Day. The cost is 25 cents per trip.
Tuesday, September 3
Comedy play “Prima’s Guide to Funerals” at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 7:00 p.m. | Creede Repertory Theatre presents the comedy of funerals with a fast-paced and hilarious play set on the banks of the Rio Grande in southern Colorado’s San Luis Valley. It’s a story about family, laughter, grief, love and finding yourself alongside those who know you best.Tickets are $30 for non-members and $25 for members. and are available online at tickets.sdc-arts.org.
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