Things to do in Pueblo this weekend include live music, barbecue and a beer festival

Friday, July 28

Festival Fridays at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave.| 6 p.m. | Latin Sol, a high-energy band from Denver, will perform old school and new school rhythm and blues, funk and Latin tunes. Tickets are $8 in advance at sdc-arts.org or $10 at the door. Seating is limited, so the audience is encouraged to bring a chair or blanket to sit on.

'ThankBrew' Brewfest at Colorado State University Pueblo

ThunderBowl Leomiti Warrior Center rooftop on Troy Avenue | 6 p.m. | The event will honor members of the Young President's Club. Local brews will be provided by Walter’s Brewing, Shamrock Pub, Keg 1 Distributor and Pepsi, plus barbecue fare will be served by Toler Brothers Catering. Tickets are $20 for alumni or $30 for the general public and are on sale at csupueblo.edu.

Free movie at Mineral Palace Park

1500-2100 N. Santa Fe Ave. | Activities at 6:30 p.m., movie at dusk | The Pueblo Parks and Recreation department will show the movie "Elvis" which is rated PG-13. Bring the whole family and a blanket or chair to sit on. There will be food trucks on site to purchase something to eat.

Saturday, July 29

Greenhorn Valley Days in Colorado City

Greenhorn Meadows Park, Colorado Highway 165 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The event will feature coed softball, horseshoe and cornhole tournaments as well as kids' activities, food trucks, live music and vendors. Register for events at valley-first.org.

Christmas in July Small Business Vendor Show at Pueblo Community College

900 W. Orman Ave., outdoor courtyard | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The Southern Colorado Small Business Development Center event features 50 small businesses selling products such as jewelry, makeup, candles, treats, arts, crafts, clothing and more. The event is free to the public and will include food vendors, a bounce house, a face painter, the PCC Panther mascot and entertainment.

Blues & BBQ at Pueblo West Civic Center Park

61 E. Civic Center Plaza | Event starts at 4 p.m., music with Rhythm Kings Trio at 6:30 p.m. | Local barbecue food trucks will compete for the honor of the Pueblo West People's Choice award. Participants pay $10 to get a 3-ounce sample from each competitor so they can vote for their favorite. Cost for the concert is $5. Admission is required for those attending the splash pad's extended hours from 4 to 6 p.m., while the splash pad is free from noon to 3:30 p.m. Proceeds benefit the Pueblo West Parks and Recreation holiday food drives and future events.

Noche de Fiesta at Pueblo Convention Center

320 Central Main St. | 5-11:30 p.m. | The Colorado State Fair Fiesta Committee scholarship fundraising event will feature Tex-Mex and Tejano music of The Homeboyz and Pueblo's own Bits and Pieces plus DJ Habitz. Advance tickets are $20 at the Latino Chamber, 215 S. Victoria Ave., or $25 at the door. A margarita bar will run from 5-7 p.m. For more info, call 719-248-6662.

Rock Show at the Red Barn

3320 Arena Road | Doors open at 5 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Music by Sabbatar and Decades, plus there will be a fashion show and food and drinks available for purchase. Cost is $10 in advance at sabbatar.rocks or $12 at the door.

Sunday, July 30

Breakfast Fundraiser at Shrine of St. Therese

300 Goodnight Ave. | 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus will serve scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, pancakes, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $8 and take out is available.

Pinball Babes at Flip-A-Coin Arcade Bar/Bite Me Cake Company

223 S. Union Ave. | 1 p.m. | The women's pinball tournament will feature 11 strikes. Cost to enter is $10.

Wednesday, Aug. 2

Ladies Night at Flip-A-Coin Arcade Bar/Bite Me Cake Company

223 S. Union Ave. | 6:30-9 p.m. | The women's only pinball tournament will feature prizes and giveaways from sponsor Voodoo Ranger.

Thursday, Aug. 3

Music, Malt & Mead at Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Carlos Crull on tenor sax will perform jazz tunes for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be beer, wine and food trucks on site.

Community Conversation with Pueblo West Metro at 3 Margaritas

177 S. Purcell Blvd. | 7 p.m. | Pueblo West Metro Board Director Joe Mahaney will be on hand to discuss topics of concern with the community. Chips and salsa will be served.

Friday, Aug. 4

Rocky Mountain Art at Steel City Art Works

216 S. Union Ave. | 5-8 p.m. | Celebrate First Friday Art Walk with local artists. "Rocky Mountain Art" and "Toasting Creativity" shows will run all month. The Gallery is open free to the public 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.

First Friday reception and concert at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 5-8 p.m., followed by a concert at 8 p.m. | The event features the "Handkind" exhibit by Tom and Jean Latka and the "Illuminated" work of L Savas Razo. The concert features Jeffrey Dallet, acoustic musician from Denver. Suggested concert admission is $5-$10.

Square Dance Festival at Red Barn Hall

3320 Arena Road | 6:30-10 p.m. Friday and Saturday and again from 9:30-11:30 a.m. and 12:30-2:30 p.m. Sunday | The Hi Country Square Dance event will feature national callers Joe Saltel from Texas and Mike Hogan from Nebraska and national cuers Peter and Chama Gomez from Denver thanks to sponsor Southeast Area Square Dance Council. For details on square dance lessons beginning in September email pueblopeppersteppersdanceclub@gmail.com or call 719-242-5568.

Saturday, August 5

Zumbathon school supplies fundraiser at El Centro del Quinto Sol

609 E. 10th St. | 10 a.m.-noon | Donate new school supplies and enjoy two hours of free Zumba. School supply donations also are accepted from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays through Aug. 11 at the Pueblo Parks and Recreation Administration Office, 800 Goodnight Ave.

Backpack Giveaway at Halfway Home Pueblo

803 W. Fourth St. parking lot | 11 a.m. | The nonprofit youth resource center dedicated to educating and mentoring children will host a backpack giveaway. Donations are still being accepted and needed items include pens, pencils, art supplies, pencil cases, glue, notebooks, calculators and backpacks. For more info, call William Wright at 719-334-0010.

Astronomical Society Club Picnic at Delores Huerta school park

2727 W. 18th St. | 3-7 p.m. | The Southern Colorado Astronomical Society picnic is open to all who are interested in the wonders of the sky. The park is located across from the Delores Huerta Preparatory High School. Since food and drink will be provided, participants should notify the club about numbers of participants by emailing qmmechanicer@gmail.com. Participants should bring their own chairs.

Cody Cozz concert at Pueblo Ice Arena

100 N. Grand Ave. | Doors open at 6 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. | Cozz, a Nashville-based country artist originally from Pueblo, will perform with Dan Marshall. Cost is $30-$40 and tickets are on sale at tickets.pueblobullshockey.com.

Spyderland Concert at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6:30 p.m. | Spyderland will perform along with Church Fire and Mecha Mache. Cost is $10. All ages are welcome.

Thursday, Aug. 10

Music, Malt & Mead at Abriendo Inn

300 W. Abriendo Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Dr. Fine will perform oldies tunes for the summer concert series in the garden. Tickets are $15 and available at abriendoinn.com/events. Walk-ins are welcome. There will be beer, wine and food trucks on site.

Life Drawing at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | 6-9 p.m. | This life drawing session is open to artists ages 18 and older. Bring your own supplies. Cost is $15.

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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Activities in Pueblo July 28-Aug. 10: art shows, music, dancing and beer