Pueblo weekend events: Steel City Music Showcase, Wings & Wheels Car Show and more

Friday, April 11

Fish Fry for Lent at Christ the King Church

1708 Horseshoe Drive | 4-6:30 p.m. | Join the Knights of Columbus for a fish dinner including fried or baked fish with homemade tartar sauce, baked potato, coleslaw, veggies, a roll and dessert. Dine in or take out. Cost is $13 for adults or $8 for children 12 and younger. A bake sale will raise funds for the Capuchin Poor Clare Sisters in Pueblo.

Steel City Music Showcase in downtown Pueblo

Five stages on Union Avenue | 5-11 p.m. Friday and again 5-11 p.m. Saturday, April 12 | The second annual Steel City Music Showcase is set to bring more than 40 artists to five stages downtown. Headlining the event will be Pueblo West's own country music sensation Cody Cozz. Other performers will showcase everything from folk and mariachi music to rock, indie and heavy metal. Tickets are on sale at Fuel & Iron Food Hall, 400 S. Union Ave. Cost is $28.01 a day or $49.13 for a weekend pass. See the full lineup or get tickets online at steelcitymusicshowcase.org.

Pueblo Community Taizé Candlelight Service at Ascension Preschool

1800 N. Greenwood St., St. James Chapel | 6 p.m. | Join in on an ecumenical candlelight service of sung prayers and silent meditation.

Writers' Workshop at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave.  | 7-9 p.m. | Take part in a writers' workshop. Pay what you can on arrival, pre-registration is appreciated at ethospueblo.com/tickets.

Black Cat Paint-n-Sip Fundraiser at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 8-10 p.m. | Paintings will be black cat themed. Tickets include: canvas, paint, tools, and one signature drink per person. Tickets are $55 each and are available online ethospueblo.com/tickets/ until noon April 9.

Saturday, April 12

Wings & Wheels Car Show at Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum

31001 Magnuson Ave. | 9 a.m.-3 p.m. | Check out classic cars and awe-inspiring aircraft. Admission is $10.

Tour a Truck event at Colorado State Fairgrounds

1001 Beulah Ave. | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | Join the Junior League of Pueblo for an event where kids can get to explore big rigs, fire engines, police cars, construction trucks and more while interacting with hometown heroes. Cost is $5 per person or $20 per family.

Comedy Night at El Nopal's Blue Cactus Room

1435 E. Evans Ave. | Dinner 5-7 p.m., Show 7:30 p.m. | Have a Mexican food dinner and enjoy the comedy of star Donelle Prado with Jose Macall, Dylan Kantor and Matt Greenwaldt. Tickets cost $16.78 and are available at eventbrite.com.

Night of Champions at Pueblo Convention Center

320 Central Main St. | 5 p.m. | Join the Greater Pueblo Fellowship of Christian Athletes for a fundraising banquet featuring guest speaker Randy Gradishar, a hall-of-fame Denver Bronco linebacker. Cost is $60 and tickets are available online at greaterpueblofca.org.

Second Saturday Karaoke at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave | 6-11 p.m. | Karaoke with KJs Treble and Harmony every Second Saturday of the month. This is a free event.

Easter Egg Wonderland Craft Night at Walter's Brewery

126 Oneida | 7-9 p.m. | Join in on a German tradition of decorating a paper mache Easter egg ornament. Decorate a hollow paper shell egg and create a mini mystical scene for your vintage-inspired paper bunny. Limited space available. Cost is $15 and includes one 16-ounce drink. Tickets are available at waltersbeer.com.

Jeffrey Alan Band concert at Copper River in Pueblo West

395 S. Angus Ave. | 7-10 p.m. | The Jeffrey Alan Band will perform original, classic and Top 40 country tunes with a bit of classic rock. Admission is free.

Deadline to Register for Candles in the Dark

Center for Inner Peace, 740 W. 15th St. | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. April 19 | Register for the April 19 collage-vision board event designed for those distressed by events occurring in the U.S. and stymied by a fitting response. Facilitators Leia Marie and Ksenya O'Banion will lead a morning collage-creating session followed by an afternoon ceremony and small group sharing. Cost is $110 per person and includes materials and snacks. Discounts are available. To register email Leia@in-awe.net

Sunday, April 13

The Sleeping Beauty Ballet at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | 6 p.m. | Experience the enchanting tale of Sleeping Beauty brought to life by the State Ballet Theatre of Ukraine. The production features lavish sets, hand-painted scenery, exquisite costumes designed by Ukrainian artists, and Tchaikovsky's iconic score. The performance runs for two hours with an intermission between acts. Cost ranges from $25-85 and tickets are available online at etix.com/ticket/p/99065560.

Wednesday, April 16

1921 Flood program at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave., Hoag Theater | 11 a.m. | Join the Pueblo County Historical Society's Peggy Willcox for the Pueblo History Speaker Series focusing on the 1921 flood that devastated downtown Pueblo. The event is free and open to the public.

Nerd Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-10 p.m. | Check out all the favorites from tabletop games, giant games, and a variety of one-shot, role-playing games. Teachers will help you learn new games. This is an all-ages, free event.

Thursday, April 17

Public comment hearing on replacement of Xcel Energy's coal plant

CSU Pueblo, 2200 Bonforte Blvd., Hoag Recital Hall | 4-6 p.m. | The Public Utilities Commission will hear comment on Xcel Energy's "Just Transition Solicitation," which addresses replacement resources to make up for the 2030 retirement of Unit 3 generation facilities in Pueblo. Light refreshments and a children's play area will be available.

Third Thursday Karaoke at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-11 p.m. | Karaoke with KJs Treble and Harmony who run the most eclectic karaoke room in town. Held every third Thursday of the month. This is an all-ages, free event.

Illusionist Leon Etienne at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | From America's Got Talent, illusionist Leon Etienne brings his jaw-dropping show, "Magic Rocks!" to Pueblo. The family-friendly spectacular features illusions, sleight of hand, and hilarious comedy. Cost ranges from $38-59 and tickets are available at pueblomemorialhall.com.

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, April 18

Christian Jaquez concert at The Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | Doors open at 5 p.m., concert from 6-8 p.m. | Join Christian Jaquez for an indoor house concert. Drinks will be available for purchase in the "Bentley Bar" with cash or card payment options. Tickets are $15.38 and are available online at theabriendoinn.com or by calling 719-626-9676.

Andrea Flanagan concert at the Analogue

216 N. Main St. | 7-9 p.m. | Join singer-songwriter Andrea Flanagan for a journey through the evolution of rock and roll during an intimate acoustic performance. The unplugged tribute will celebrate the most influential rock artists, with dynamic storytelling and soulful vocals bringing the songs to life in a stripped-down format. The event is free.

Cult Classic Movie Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7:30-10 p.m. | Just in time for 4/20, see a marijuana-themed movie musical that's a cautionary tale about cautionary tales. Come early and purchase an ashtray to decorate during the film. The film is free, ashtrays range from $10-45.

Saturday, April 19

One Act Play Festival at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe | 8 a.m.-6 p.m. | The third annual One-Act Play Competition features local high school students from the community showcasing their theatrical talents. Concession stands will be available throughout the day. Tickets are $10 for adults or $5 for students. Get tickets at my.sdc-arts.org/oneact25.

Children's Easter Egg Hunt at Rosemount Historical Museum

419 W. 14th St. | 11 a.m. | Children can meet the Easter Bunny and hunt for eggs by age in three separate categories. Cost is $6 per child.

Easter Eggstravaganza at Majestic Baptist Church

494 E. Hemlock Dr., Pueblo West | 11 a.m.-1 p.m. | Children of all ages are invited to bring an Easter basket to hunt for eggs and play games. Lunch will be provided. There will be hunts in seven age categories spread out over the two-hour event. For details go to majesticchurch.org.

Easter Train Rides at Pueblo Railway Museum

Pueblo Union Depot, 132 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | The Pueblo Railway Museum will kick off the 2025 season with the Easter Bunny Express. Train ride tickets are $15 for a ride in the engine, or $10 for a ride in one of the cabooses. Children 2 and younger ride the train free. Bring cash or check only, please. Trains depart from behind the depot every 20 minutes, so there will be multiple opportunities to ride the train. The special circus train also will be on display, in cooperation with the Pueblo Downtown Association. There is no admission fee to attend the event itself, the charge is only for the train ride.

Adult Coloring Book Night and Seed Starter Event at the Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5-10 p.m. for the adult coloring and 7-11 p.m. for the seed starter event | Bring a coloring book or use the pages provided. Some colored pencils, crayons, markers and other coloring implements will be provided for the free coloring event. Join the Pueblo Food Project for spring planting instructions, materials, and a seed library. Get everything you need to sprout your own vegetable or herb garden. Cost is $15 per person for the seed starter event.

Comedy on the Riverwalk at 1129 Spirits & Eatery

115 E Riverwalk #100 | 8:30 p.m. | Join Pueblo Pfunny for a comedy show hosted by ventriloquist act Pam & Otis, headliner Rosa Mariposa and featuring Leslie Fox. Admission is $15 plus there is a two-order minimum from the bar or kitchen.

Sunday, April 20

Easter Sunday Services at Majestic Baptist Church

494 E. Hemlock Dr., Pueblo West | 8:15 a.m. and 10 a.m. | The church will host two Easter services. A nursery will be available at both services. Children's Church will be offered during the 10 a.m. service.

Activism Talk at First Unitarian Society

110 Calla Ave. | 10:30 a.m. | Join Heidi Reynolds-Stenson, associate professor of sociology and criminology at Colorado State University Pueblo, for a talk on activism. Stenson will discuss findings in her book, "Cultures of Resistance: Collective Action and Rationality in the Anti-Terror Age," which provides new insight on a long-standing question: whether government efforts to repress social movements produce a chilling effect on dissent or backfire and spur greater mobilization. Her books will be available for purchase at a discount. The public is welcome and the facility is handicap accessible.

Monday, April 21

Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave., Thurston Meeting Room | 1- 3 p.m. | The meeting will focus on what you should do if you inherit a stamp collection. Stamps from Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Gibraltar, Gilbert & Ellice Islands, Gold Coast, Greece, Greenland, Grenada, Grenada-Grenadines, Guadeloupe, Guatemala. Guinee, Guine-Bissau, and Guyana will be brought for show and trade. The meeting is free and open to the public. All ages are welcome.

Tuesday, April 22

John Fielder's photo exhibit opens at El Pueblo History Museum

301 N. Union Ave. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday | See REVEALED: John Fielder's Favorite Place as the late photographer's work paints a picture of his love for Colorado. Fielder, Colorado's most celebrated nature photographer, helped curate the exhibit prior to his death in 2023. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors or free for children.

Renewable Energy Owners Coalition meeting at CSU Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Blvd., Hasan School of Business auditorium | 6 p.m. | Renewable Energy Owners Coalition is set to host Allen Best of BigPivots for "How Does Pueblo Fit In Colorado’s Energy Transition?” There will be tables for other energy projects of interest, including a renewable energy park in Pueblo and a DC power transmission line.

Wednesday, April 23

A Regular Night of Pool at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 4:30-11 p.m. | Come out and play pool. Game rules decided by players, 4 quarters per game, $3 non-alcoholic beer, and $2 off any two bar snacks all night.

Temptations Tribute Musical at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | The Broadway musical "Ain’t Too Proud – The Life and Times of The Temptations" follows The Temptations’ extraordinary journey from the streets of Detroit to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. With their signature dance moves and silky-smooth harmonies, they rose to the top of the charts, creating 42 Top Ten Hits with 14 of them reaching number one. Cost ranges from $40 to $112. Tickets are available at pueblomemorialhall.com.

Thursday, April 24

Nikki Z concert at The Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | Doors open at 5 p.m., concert from 6-8 p.m. | Join Nikki Z for an indoor house concert. Drinks will be available for purchase in the "Bentley Bar" with cash or card payment options. Tickets are $15.38 and are available online at theabriendoinn.com or by calling 719-626-9676.

Silent Book Club at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. | The first rule of the club is to tell everyone you know who likes to read in peace about Silent Book Club. There will be time to chat and buy food and drinks from 6-6:30 p.m., silent reading from 6:30-7:30 p.m., and optional socializing or continued reading time during the final half hour.

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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