Pueblo homes, art, food and music highlight weekend activities

Tracy Harmon, The Pueblo Chieftain
Updated ·8 min read

Friday, July 7

Parade of Homes in Sunnyheights

Starting at 952 Peachcrest Drive | noon to 3 p.m. Friday, July 7 and again Saturday, July 8 | The Domega Homes Parade of Homes will feature eight to 10 homes including both new construction and resale homes. Door prizes will be awarded and food trucks will be on site.

Deb Howard's "The Art Show" will be among art on display July 7 at Steel City Art Works during the First Friday Art Walk in Pueblo.
Deb Howard's "The Art Show" will be among art on display July 7 at Steel City Art Works during the First Friday Art Walk in Pueblo.

First Friday Artwalk at Steel City Art Works

216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Steel City Art Works is set to host an opening reception for its "Artistic Freedom" art show and celebrate 16 years in business, with complimentary refreshments and cake. In addition, a special show, “Women,” will be on display in the Back Room Gallery. The shows are free to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sundays throughout July.

Retrospective art show at Liminal Space Gallery

107 S. Grand Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The First Friday Art Opening will feature the “David R. Edwards: A Retrospective” exhibit. The exhibit is a celebration of 50-plus years of work for Edwards, who was the Fine Arts Department chair at Pueblo Community College until he retired in 2018. He is proficient in several mediums including jewelry, sculpture, photography and painting. Complimentary refreshments and light hors d’oeuvres will be served.

Rhonda Garcia's Medusa-inspired artwork will be among pieces on display during First Friday at Pueblo Heritage Museum July 7.
Rhonda Garcia's Medusa-inspired artwork will be among pieces on display during First Friday at Pueblo Heritage Museum July 7.

Eclectic Art Celebration at Pueblo Heritage Museum

201 W. B St. | 5-8 p.m. | The "First Friday - Eclectic Celebration with Rhonda Garcia" will celebrate a Pueblo artist who has worked in diverse art styles from painting and sculpture to mixed media. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness the evolution of her artistic journey. Attendees also can explore the museum's permanent collection, which highlights Pueblo's rich cultural heritage. Admission is free.

Truth exhibit and punk show at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 5-8 p.m. for opening reception, 8-10 p.m. for punk show | The opening reception for the "Truth" exhibit will feature works from 35 local and regional artists that explore the meaning of truth. The exhibit is juried and is set to run through July 31. The punk show will feature Innocent Sinners, No Consent, P.I.D. and Scrotus. Cost is $8 at the door. All ages welcome.

Creative Corridor Jazz Cafe at Pueblo Arts Alliance

107 S. Grand Ave. | 7-9 p.m. | The First Friday Creative Corridor Jazz Café will feature the music of the Sam Pannunzio Trio: including Sam Pannunzio, Scott Webring and Aavalajn Wiggins; with special guest artists Genie Walker and Julie Wiggins. Food trucks will include Papa Mario’s Grilled Cheese, Sam’s Street Tacos, Nana’s Tacos and Paradise Shaved Ice. Tickets are $15 in advance at Eventbrite.com, $20 at the door, or $12 for Pueblo Arts Alliance members. Enjoy complimentary refreshments and catch the Van Gogh Van to visit other galleries in the First Friday Art Walk of Pueblo.

Saturday, July 8

Nuclear Free Pueblo Day of Action at Pueblo County Courthouse

215 W. 10th St. | 4 p.m. rally | The Nuclear Free Pueblo Coalition day of action will include a neighborhood canvass starting at 11 a.m., during which literature will be handed out to inform residents how a nuclear power plant could impact the community. The rally will follow and feature guest speakers. The event is open to the public. For more details contact Michael Wenzl at 719-250-8181.

Concert at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6 p.m., show from 7-9 p.m. | Pueblo band Strainer takes to the stage to celebrate the release of its new record "Cold Front." The band will be joined by Bruha, Manny and Lost in Woods. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased online at Blobackgallery.com.

Free movie at City Park

800 Goodnight Ave. | 6:30 p.m. with movie at dusk | Pueblo Parks and Recreation will screen the movie "The Lorax" which is rated PG. Bring the whole family and a blanket or chair to sit on. The big screen will be set up in City Park in the grassy area near The Rides at City Park and the playground. There will be concessions and food trucks on site for snack purchases. The movie is free.

Monday, July 10

Vacation Bible School at Central Christian Church

1902 N. Hudson Ave. | 9 a.m. to noon, July 10-14 | Children ages 3 years to sixth grade are invited to participate in the "Stellar" Vacation Bible School featuring music, recreation, crafts, snacks, Bible study and adventure time. To register, call 719-544-9822, or sign up on the first day.

Tuesday, July 11

Kids' Week at Mercy & Peace Gospel Mission Church

714 W. Arroyo | 9-11 a.m. daily July 11-14 | Children ages 5-16 are invited to Kids' Week for Bible lessons, Bible games and snacks. Space is limited. Register by calling 719-543-5694.

Brian Hildebrandt, 7, speeds down the slide at the Mineral Palace Park pool on Friday, June 2, 2023.
Brian Hildebrandt, 7, speeds down the slide at the Mineral Palace Park pool on Friday, June 2, 2023.

Wednesday, July 12

Free pool day at Mineral Palace Park and Mitchell Park pools

1600 N. Santa Fe and 1040 N. LaCrosse Ave. | noon to 5:30 p.m. at Mineral Palace and noon to 5 p.m. at Mitchell Park | Both pools will be open free of charge.

Garden to Kitchen Program Series at Rocky Mountain SER

330 Lake Ave. | 5-7 p.m. | Classes also set for July 14, 19 and 21 | Garden to Kitchen is a Colorado State University Cooperative Extension program providing information and tools on how to grow food and cook healthy, easy and tasty recipes for the whole family. It is open to bilingual families and communities. The classes promote an inclusive environment where participants can experiment with sowing and cooking and learn by participating. The classes are free but families should register online.

Thursday, July 13

Music, Malt & Mead at Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | The Barnburners Variety Dance Band will perform country and rock tunes for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome.

Life Drawing at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Life Drawing session with live model. Cost is $15. Bring your own supplies.

Festival Fridays will kick off with The Martini Shot performing at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center July 14.
Festival Fridays will kick off with The Martini Shot performing at the Sangre de Cristo Arts Center July 14.

Friday, July 14

Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe | 6 p.m. | The Martini Shot, a local six-piece, horn-powered band will perform pop and rock covers as well as originals. Tickets are $8 in advance at sdc-arts.org or $10 at the door. A $24 ticket covers all three Festival Fridays, which continue July 21 and 28. Seating is limited, so the audience is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

The Pueblo Zoo, home to red pandas Mogwai and Priya, will host a family dollar day July 15.
The Pueblo Zoo, home to red pandas Mogwai and Priya, will host a family dollar day July 15.

Saturday, July 15

Dollar Day at the Pueblo Zoo

3455 Nuckolls Ave. | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bridges Child Placement Agency has partnered with Pueblo Zoo to present Dollar Day at the Zoo. Families can visit the zoo for $1. Full price admission applies after 1 p.m. Bridges Child Placement Agency recruits and trains foster parents to provide foster care to children in Colorado. Bridges seeks to partner with others in the Pueblo community to make a difference serving families throughout Colorado. There may be wait times at entry due to the popularity of this event. Overflow parking is available throughout City Park, at the tennis courts and at the City Park pool. Plan 30 minutes for parking, as volume will be high. Due to the large numbers of expected guests and to reduce the stress on the animals the rainforest area will be closed.

Comedy Night at the Blue Cactus Room

1435 E. Evans Ave. | Dinner 5-7 p.m., show at 7:30 | Jonathan Flanagan, Matt Gabriel and Garrett Waller will present their stand-up comedy shows with host Julia Foodman. Cost is $12 and tickets are available at eventbrite.com.

Concert at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 5:30-9 p.m. with show starting at 6:30 p.m. | Mineral Palace, SPELLS, and Audio Visceral will perform. The event is open to all ages. Cost is $10 and tickets are available at blobackgallery.com.

Fight Night at Pueblo Convention Center

320 Central Main St. | Doors open at 4:45 p.m., fights start at 6 p.m. | The Battle Mixed Martial Arts Championships will feature several cage fight competitions. Cost is $40 for general admission or $80 for VIP seating. Tickets are available online at etix.com.

The Abriendo Inn, 300 W. Abriendo Ave., is hosting Music, Malt & Mead events this summer.
The Abriendo Inn, 300 W. Abriendo Ave., is hosting Music, Malt & Mead events this summer.

Thursday, July 20

Music, Malt & Mead at Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Gypsy-Solo will perform classic rock tunes for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome.

Open Mic Night at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | Sign up at 6 p.m. and show starts at 6:30 p.m. The event is free, but refreshments and food will be available for purchase.

Want us to include your event in this calendar? Send details by email, with "Things to Do" in the subject line, to tharmon@chieftain.com. The calendar is available online and in print every Friday.

This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Pueblo homes, art, food, music highlight weekend activities July 7-9