Easter events, Sonny G. performance among things to do in Pueblo from March 22-April 4

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Friday, March 22

Role-Playing Game Night and Resin Pouring Class at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 5:30-10 p.m. for RPG, 6-7:30 p.m. for resin pouring class | There will be four different tabletop role-playing games in one location, so participants can play a full adventure in one night. Free to play. Advance sign-up is recommended at ethospueblo.com/contact-us. Participants can make their own unique resin plaque during the beginners resin-pouring class. Plaques are available in 24 hours. Cost is $30.

Women's Mini Conference at Rawlings Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave. | 6:30 p.m., and continuing at 2:30 p.m. March 23 | See the "Ovarian Psycos" documentary about a new generation of fierce, unapologetic and feminist women of color from the Eastside of Los Angeles who confront injustice, build community, and redefine identity. A community bike ride will follow the film screening from the Rawlings Library to El Pueblo History Museum and back. Donations for pads, tampons, menstrual cups, and other menstrual products will be accepted for local homeless shelters, and for library patrons who need them. The March 23 event will feature speakers Velia Rincon of Servicios de la Raza and Dianne Archuleta of El Pueblo History Museum, who will share their inspiring stories and wisdom. All registered participants will have a chance to share their stories as part of an oral history collection that reflects the women of Pueblo. Register at the library's website, pueblolibrary.org, or call 719-562-5600.

Argentina Portugal hangs by her hair during a Paranormal Cirque performance.
Argentina Portugal hangs by her hair during a Paranormal Cirque performance.

Paranormal Cirque at the Pueblo Mall

3429 Dillon Drive, the white and black big top tent in the parking lot | 7:30 p.m. March 22, 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. March 23, and 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. March 24 | The Paranormal Cirque will expose you to a unique creation combining theater, circus, and cabaret with a new European-style flare. Cirque Italia's brand-new show is for a mature audience. The innovative horror story features different shades of sexy and an incomparable storyline that brings the unexpected. Tickets range from $15-$60 and are available online at paranormalcirque.com.

Saturday, March 23

Sports Card Show at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave. in the ballroom | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | The Rare Elements Sports Cards Podcast is hosting a sports card show featuring free admission, 50 vendors from throughout Colorado and New Mexico who will buy, sell and trade sports cards, Star Wars and Pokémon cards as well as autographed memorabilia and more. For vendor information, email rareelements719@gmail.com.

Screening of "You Can't Take it With You" at Impossible Playhouse

1201 N. Main St. | 6 p.m. | The screening of the 1938 film staring James Stewart, Lionel Barrymore and Jean Arthur is a fundraiser to promote local and live theater. Cost is $5 and snacks will be available for purchase.

Goth Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Come stomp your heart out to your favorites, old school industrial, '80s throwbacks, electronic dance music and more featuring DJ B-Alex Cost is a $5 cover. Must be 16 years or older to stay after 9 p.m.

Monday, March 25

Pueblo Stamp Club Meeting at Rawlings Library

100 E. Abriendo Ave., Thurston Meeting Room | 1-3 p.m. | Identifying and Collecting Lost or Dead Countries on Stamps which were issued for a short period of time only will be the topic. The meeting is free and open to the public.  All ages are welcome. Donations of U.S. and foreign stamps for free distribution at club meetings are welcome.

The Pueblo Railway Museum will kick off its 2024 train ride season March 30 with a special visit from the Easter Bunny.
The Pueblo Railway Museum will kick off its 2024 train ride season March 30 with a special visit from the Easter Bunny.

Saturday, March 30

Easter Bunny Express at Pueblo Railway Museum

Pueblo Union Depot, 200 W. B St. | 11 a.m.-3 p.m., with rides departing every 20 minutes | The Pueblo Railway Museum will kick off its 2024 train ride season. The event will feature a free Easter-themed "Bunny Hutch" and special circus train display. Cost to ride on the train is $15 in the engine or $10 in one of the cabooses, while children younger than 2 ride free. Tickets can be purchased by cash or check only at the gift shop in the converted caboose behind the Depot.

Children's Easter Egg Hunt at Rosemount Museum

419 W. 14th St. | 11 a.m. | Children will hunt for eggs by age group in three separate age categories. Tickets are $6 per child and must be purchased in advance at the museum office in the basement. Tickets are not available the day of the egg hunt. A prize Easter basket is awarded in each age group and a prize will be awarded to the child who is closest to guessing the number of jelly beans in a jar.

Easter Celebration at El Centro del Quinto Sol

609 E. 6th Street | noon-2 p.m. | Join Pueblo Parks and Recreation staff for this free celebration. The event will include games, Easter basket raffles, crafts and other outdoor activities for children of all ages. Get your picture taken with the Easter Bunny and learn about the other free programs and activities offered at El Centro del Quinto Sol.

Pueblo native Sonny "G" Gonzalez will bring his national Invicible Tour dedicated to the music of Michael Jackson to Pueblo March 30.
Pueblo native Sonny "G" Gonzalez will bring his national Invicible Tour dedicated to the music of Michael Jackson to Pueblo March 30.

Invincible Tour: A Tribute to the King of Pop at Sangre De Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe | Doors open 6 p.m., show from 7-9 p.m. | Pueblo native Sonny "G" Gonzalez will bring his national tour to his hometown, presenting an authentic theatrical Michael Jackson Tribute featuring special effects, lighting, video, props and surprises. The two hour stage production with intermission spans from the Jackson 5 era to Jackson's solo career. With spot-on dance moves and choreography, Gonzalez incorporates more than 25 iconic Jackson outfits into the production. Those who attend are encouraged to wear '80s attire or Jackson attire. Tickets range from $25-$55 and are available online at tickets.sdc-arts.org.

The indie rock duo VOLORES will perform at Brues Alehouse March 30.
The indie rock duo VOLORES will perform at Brues Alehouse March 30.

Joey Harkum with VOLORES at Brues Alehouse

120 Riverwalk Place | 7-10 p.m. | Join singer/songwriter Joey Harkum to hear his heartfelt songs of love, happiness, loss and sadness and the indie rock duo VOLORES. Cost is $18 and tickets are on sale at bruesalehouse.com/live-music-events.

Sunday, March 31

Easter Brunch at Pueblo Convention Center

320 Central Main St. | Seatings at 10 a.m. or 1 p.m. | The Easter Brunch will feature a breakfast buffet, lunch buffet, salad bar and a variety of dessert options. Cost is $40 for adults, $34 for seniors ages 62 and older, or $27 for children ages 6-12, while children 5 and younger are free. Call 719-583-4961 to purchase tickets.

Thursday, April 4

Pride City Quilt Guild show at El Pueblo History Museum

301 N. Union Ave. | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Saturday through April 13 | The Pride City Quilt Guild invites residents to see the 14th annual quilt show showcasing stellar stitching at its finest. The event is free.

Silent Book Club and TAB Talks at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for book club, 7-11 p.m. for talks | Read in peace during the free silent book club for all ages. The Abstract Bar (TAB) Talks event is like "TED Talks," just shorter, with more random topics and presenters from the community. Free event, email events@ethospueblo.com to participate.

Grand Kyiv Ballet's Giselle at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Giselle is a French ballet hit, that focuses on a dramatic tale of love. The world premiere took place in 1842 in Paris. Since then, this classical ballet has been an ornament in the repertoire of almost all the world’s major theaters. Tickets range from $33 to $81 and are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.

Muslim and Jewish Webinar at Center for Inner Peace

740 W. 15th St. | 7 p.m. | Islamic Networks Group Founder Maha Elgenaidi will join Rabbi Melanie Aron to discuss Islamophobia and anti-Semitism in a webinar hosted by the Center for Inner Peace. This Muslim-Jewish panel will begin with the speakers discussing Muslim and Jewish identities and providing definitions of Islamophobia and anti-Semitism. The panel will end with calls to action on what attendees can do as Americans to counter these and other forms of bigotry. The Center for Inner Peace welcomes community citizens of all ethnicities and faiths as well as faith leaders from throughout southern Colorado. The interactive format will allow for questions and small group discussions from attendees. The event is free, but suggested donations of $10 are welcome.

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