Spring fun in Pueblo: Easter events, comedy, ballet and Michael Jackson tributes

Friday, March 29

Easter Egg Hunt at Rocky Mountain SER Empowerment Center

330 Lake Ave. | noon | The Easter Egg Hunt starts at 12:30 p.m. for children up to age 7 and 1 p.m. for children ages 8 and older.

Sober Sip-n-Paint at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7 p.m. | This traditional sip-n-paint features non-alcoholic drinks. Taught by Kat Gonzo. Limited seating class costs $35 and makes a great date night.

Emo Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Emo night features DJ Escapism spinning the tunes to help you dance into oblivion. Cost is a $5 cover and ages 16 or older only after 9 p.m.

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.

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.

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.

Spring into Laughter Comedy Show at The Ethos

615 E Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Underground Improv presents a hilarious night of comedy. Cost is $12 in advance online or $15 at the door. The event has a PG-13 rating.

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.

Tuesday, April 2

Southern Colorado Astronomical Society Club meeting at CSU Pueblo

2200 Bonforte Physics/Math building | 6:30 p.m. | The April 8 Solar Eclipse will be the focus of the talk by Professor William Brown. After this one, no other solar eclipse will happen in Colorado until 2044. William Brown will be giving the talk on what to expect in Pueblo and what happens at areas where the solar eclipse will be total. Open to the public.

Wednesday, April 3

Table Top Game Night at The Ethos

615 E Mesa Ave. | 5-9 p.m. | Bring some friends, or fly solo and join up with other gamers for a night of traditional table top fun. The game library is free to use in house. All ages event.

June Star band at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6 p.m. | Americana band June Star will share thoughtful lyrics, guitar and heartfelt harmonies.

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.

First Thursday Open Mic at The Ethos

615 E Mesa Ave. | 6:30 p.m. sign up, performances 7-9 p.m. | All ages invited to share music, poetry or spoken word pieces. PG offerings only. Free event.

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.

Friday, April 5

'Traveling to the Top' at Steel City Art Works

216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | The First Friday Art Walk opening reception will feature local art by landscape artist Elissa Ball, potter Lori Hannan, textile artist Deb Howard and jewelry artist Colleen Kuckleman. Complimentary refreshments and music by Coyote Jack on Native American flute will be included. Author Charissa Fryberger also will be on hand to sign copies of her book "A Breath of Fresh God."

Turkey Hunting 101 at Hunter Education Building

2600 W. Mesa Ave. | 5 p.m. | Colorado Parks and Wildlife Officer Gretchen Holschuh and Wildlife Technician Bill Velarde will host a free, three-hour class. Students will learn from longtime turkey hunting professionals the behaviors and biology of the wild turkey.

Comedian Steve Treviño at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors 7 p.m., show 8 p.m. | Treviño brings his "Good Life Tour" to Pueblo. He has a relatable approach as one of the country's fastest-rising comics who has headlined specials for Amazon, Netflix, Showtime and more. Cost ranges from $37.50 to $57.50 and tickets are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com. Recommended age for the show is 12 and older.

Saturday, April 6

Asleep at the Wheel concert at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. | The country/swing band Asleep at the Wheel will perform with special guest Shawn Hess. Tickets range from $39.50 to $79.50 and are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.

Sunday, April 7

Bel Canto Children's Choir Spring Concert at Sacred Heart Cathedral

414 W. 11th St. | 3 p.m. | The choir will perform under the direction of Christine Reed, conductor with accompaniment by Kathryn Ward.

Tuesday, April 9

First Pitch Ceremony at Hobbs Field

Runyon Sports Complex, 400 Stanton Ave. | 4 p.m. local high school baseball games begin | 6 p.m. ribbon cutting | The Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce will host the ribbon cutting and first pitch ceremony to pay tribute to the new and improved Hobbs Field following a $2 million renovation funded by Pueblo County. The facility dates back to 1938 when it hosted an exhibition game played by Babe Ruth.  The event is free and open to the public.

Radeaux show at BloBack Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6 p.m. | Pueblo Friends of the Arkansas River will celebrate Pueblo's own field ornithologist and gifted artist Radeaux during an exploration of art, nature and local history. Radeaux has illustrated two editions of the Colorado Breeding Bird Atlas and he became an avid observer of birds following a formative trip to the Monte Vista National Wildlife Refuge. Cost is $5 for non members or free to Pueblo Friends members.

Thursday, April 11

Double Legends: Selena and Michael Jackson tribute artists at Pueblo Memorial Hall

1 City Hall Place | Doors 6:30 p.m., show 7:30 p.m. | Karla Perez as Selena and Justin Dean as MJ Dejavu co-headline the tribute show. The impersonators perform the classic songs and mimic Selena Quintanilla and Michael Jackson. Cost is $28 and tickets are on sale at pueblomemorialhall.com.

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