Looking for things to do in Pueblo? Try art walk events, Paranormal Cirque and more
Friday, June 2
Summer reading program kickoff events at local libraries
Greenhorn Valley Library, 4801 Cibola Drive in Colorado City, noon to 4 p.m. Friday | Rawlings Library, 100 E. Abriendo Ave., 4-7 p.m. Friday | The event will feature food, fun and a special meet and greet with the popular cartoon character Bluey in Pueblo. A bounce house, snow cones and activities are planned in Colorado City. Both events are free and open to all ages. For details, visit pueblolibrary.org.
Summer Kickoff BBQ at El Centro del Quinto Sol
609 E. Sixth St. | noon to 2 p.m., swimming at Mineral Palace Park Pool, 3-5 p.m. | This family-fun kickoff to the summer season will feature a hotdog meal while supplies last, rock painting and a rededication of the rock garden, plus swimming at Mineral Palace Park Pool. The first 25 children age 17 and younger get in free. Swimming permission slips must be filled out by a parent/guardian prior to the swim trip. For details, email jplascencia@pueblo.us.
'Wedded to Art' at Steel City Art Works
216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | This First Friday Art Walk event will feature a "Wedded to Art" opening reception with complimentary refreshments, a three-dimensional mixed media art show in the back room and a book signing with "A Breath of Fresh God" author Charissa Fryberger. The exhibits will be on display all month.
First Friday Art Walk at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Carol Bivins presents her latest work, "Colorphrenia," involving mediums unfamiliar to her such as acrylic paint and canvas. Celeste Santistevan presents "Pretty Ugly," featuring sassy portraits along with work from her friends.
Havana Night anniversary gala at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center
210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | Cocktails at 6 p.m., dinner at 7:30 p.m. | The 51st annual anniversary gala will celebrate inspiration, education and creativity as key components of Pueblo's cultural and economic vitality. The event also will include a gallery preview, auction and dancing. Cost is $150 per person. For tickets, call 719-295-7200 or go online to sdc-arts.org/gala#Tickets.
Paranormal Cirque at Pueblo Mall
3429 Dillon Drive, in the black-and-white big top tent | 7:30 p.m. Friday; 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. Saturday; 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. Sunday | Additional shows each day June 8-11 | An innovative horror story features different shades of sexy, an incomparable storyline and adrenaline-filled performances. Acts include the jaw-dropping Wheel of Death, mystifying MAGIC and more. Show is suggested for a mature audience, and anyone under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Tickets start at $10. The box office opens on site at 10 a.m. daily. For more, visit paranormalcirque.com.
Saturday, June 3
AMR's Safety Jam at Lake Minnequa Veteran's Memorial Park
3005 Lakeshore Drive | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Bring the whole family for this free community event featuring community resources, prizes, celebrity guests, free pizza, a bike rodeo and more.
All Nations Festival at St. Francis Xavier Church
1725 Spruce St. | 5-11 p.m. June 3, and again from noon to 10 p.m., June 4 | The festival will feature music, family fun and food. Severo y Grupo Fuego will perform from 7 to 11 p.m. Saturday, and New Mexico's Gonzalo will perform from 6-10 p.m. Sunday.
Colorado Natives Animal Ambassador Visit at Pueblo West Library
298 S. Joe Martinez Blvd. | 10 a.m. to noon | Nature's Educators will give an hourlong presentation with Colorado native animal ambassadors, including a raptor, rabbit, snake, salamander and tarantula. There will be snow cones, face painting, balloon animals and crafts. Participants can receive an animal-themed Early Literacy Kit2go while supplies last. This event is free. Find out more at pueblolibrary.org
Joe Gatto's Night of Comedy at Pueblo Memorial Hall
1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Joe Gatto, comedian, actor and producer best known for the hit TV shows “Impractical Jokers” and “The Misery Index," will present his live comedy show. The cohost for the “Two Cool Moms” podcast is father to two children and an ever-growing pack of rescue dogs affectionately known as the “Gatto Pups.” Tickets range from $39.75 to $114.75 and are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.
Thursday, June 8
Life drawing at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | A live model will be on site. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $15.
Friday, June 9
Punk show blow-out at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6-10 p.m. Friday and 7-11 p.m. Saturday | Friday's performers will be Radio Fry, Brown Noise, Sun Dog, Punch Your Boss and P.I.D, and cost is $5 at the door or online at Innocentsinners.com. Saturday's performers include Cleanse the Destroyer opening for Used Up as well as Glass Helix, Hate Season, and MUSUJI, and cost is $10. Both shows open to all ages.
Saturday, June 10
Pueblo Levee Walk at Midtown Shopping Center
1000 W. Sixth St. | 7-11 a.m., food trucks | 7:20 a.m., walk and run | 9 a.m., Zumba class | The Pueblo Downtown Association is sponsoring the event. A free shuttle will transport attendees from the shopping center to the Arkansas River Trail access point. Water stations will be available. Proceeds from the event’s sponsorships will go toward supporting the Downtown Streetscape Program, including flowers, lighting, safety and security. Find out more at pueblodowntown.com.
Car Show at Walter's Brewing Company
126 Oneida St. | noon-4 p.m. | The second annual car show will feature a car competition, Bierocks Potatoes & More, Rock Ya Belly and Puff Puffette Pass food trucks, beer specials, Walter's swag giveaways and live music by Mark's Midnight Carnival Show. Admission is free and door prizes will be awarded. People's choice awards are presented at 4 p.m.: $150 for first place, $75 for second place and $50 for third. Entry cost is $50 per car or $60 after June 8. Registration is accepted at the taproom or via phone at 719-542-0766.
Wednesday, June 14
Flag Retirement Ceremony at Bank of the San Juans
68 N. MucCulloch Blvd., Pueblo West | 8:30 p.m. | The American Legion, VFW and local Boy Scouts will host a flag retirement ceremony for American flags that have become tattered or soiled in honor of Flag Day. Residents can bring flags for disposal at any Pueblo or Pueblo West Bank of the San Juans through Friday, June 9.
Thursday, June 15
Open Mic Night at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | 6:30-9 p.m. | Sign up at 6 p.m. | Refreshments and food are available. Event is free.
Saturday, June 17
Bus to Cripple Creek departing from North Side Kmart
3415 N. Elizabeth | 8:30 a.m. | The Armijo Family Reunion Committee will sponsor the Cripple Creek fundraiser bus trip. The bus will leave the North Side Kmart parking lot at 8:30 a.m. and depart Cripple Creek at 4 p.m. There will be a 50/50 raffle, bingo, drinks, snacks and small prize giveaways. Cost is $35 per person. To register, call and leave a message or text Steve Cruz at 719-994-8194.
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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Things to do in Pueblo June 2-15: Summer fun, art and Paranormal Cirque
