Things to Do in Pueblo this weekend: Shake your groove thing, get scared, honor the fallen
Friday, May 24
Deadline to sign up for Memorial Day run at Imperial Memorial Gardens Cemetery
5450 Colorado Highway 78 West | noon May 24 is registration deadline, race is 8 a.m. May 27 | The 5-kilometer Fun Run & Walk will honor our fallen heroes while supporting victims of domestic violence. Registration is absolutely free. Donations of clothing or other items to support victims of domestic violence will be accepted. Each participant will receive a finisher medal, plus families with children will find plenty of entertainment options, including a bounce house and various food trucks. Sign up at runscore.runsignup.com.
Mexican Dinner Fiesta at Shrine of St. Therese
300 Goodnight Ave, parish hall | 4-7 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus dinner will feature cheese enchiladas, tamales and combination plates served with beans and rice. A variety of baked goods and drinks also are included. Cost is $10 and take-out is available.
Community Contra Dance and 1 Year Celebration at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. for the dance, 6-10 p.m. for the celebration | Enjoy partner dancing with free lessons. No experience required, just wear comfortable shoes. Partners are provided. Donations encouraged. Celebrate the sober bar's first anniversary with gifts of paper. Leave a note with your favorite Ethos experience, and help fold 1,000 paper cranes to wish for safety and prosperity for the community. The anniversary event is free.
MaiTanz Dance Event at Pueblo Elks 90
426 N. Santa Fe Ave., use the side entrance on Fifth Ave. | 7-10:30 p.m. | The Pueblo German American Club is hosting the German May Dance celebration featuring polka beats by Rick Borger and the Average German Band. Grab your lederhosen or dirndl, and come dressed to impress in your best Bavarian attire. Cost is $15 and children 16 and younger are free. A cash bar, including mocktails, will be available.
Gruesome Playground Injuries Play at Impossible Playhouse
1201 N. Main St. | 7:30 p.m. May 24-25| Join Director Craig Smith and the Impossible Players for "Gruesome Playground Injuries" by Rajiv Joseph. The show is R-rated. All tickets are $10. Reservations can be made by calling 719-542-6969 and tickets are sold online.
Saturday, May 25
Laura's Park Dedication at former Starlite Park
103 Starlite Drive, corner of Starlite Drive and Surfwood Lane | noon-2 p.m. | FBI Special Agent Laura Schwartzenberger will be remembered for her life and legacy during a special dedication ceremony at the park. Schwartzenberger was killed Feb. 2, 2021, along with fellow FBI agent Daniel Alfin while serving an arrest warrant for child exploitation in Sunrise, Florida. She was a 1996 graduate of Pueblo South High School. The event will include food and fun for the whole family.
Out There Avant Festival at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | noon-9 p.m. | The event celebrates performance and sound art and all things avant. Performers from all over the country will be participating and visitors can see the exhibit, "Bob Marsh celebrates 80 Years in the arts."Donations are accepted.
Past Obsession Exchange at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-9 p.m. | Have an obsession that has lost its appeal? Come out to the exchange and bring all the old supplies for it. Meet up with other, like-minded folk and exchange supplies. This is an all-ages, free event. Keep supplies PG.
Sunday, May 26
Breakfast Fundraiser at Shine of St. Therese
300 Goodnight Ave. | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | The Knights of Columbus Breakfast Fundraiser features pancakes, eggs, sausage, coffee and orange juice. Cost is $8 and take-out is available.
Monday, May 27
Butch Chavez Memorial Day Ruck at Roselawn Memorial Gardens
1706 Roselawn Road | 7 a.m. registration, 8 a.m. walk, run and ruck | Veterans Overcoming Obstacles and Roselawn are sponsoring this year's event, which is dedicated to World War II Veteran Bill Barrett. Cost is $22 and tickets are sold at eventbrite.com.
Memorial Day Service at Roselawn Cemetery
1706 Roselawn Road | 10 a.m. | A mass will be held in front of the Bishops' Mausoleum plus Knights of Columbus members will escort a procession to the military section for a blessing of the graves of fallen military members and their spouses. A firing of volleys and "Taps" will conclude the ceremony. Participants are welcome to bring chairs.
Memorial Day Open House at Center for American Values
101 S. Main St. | noon-3 p.m. | A featured message will be provided at 1 p.m. by Medal of Honor Recipient Major Drew Dix speaking about, "A day to honor our servicemen and women who died on the battlefield." Refreshments will be served.
Wednesday, May 29
Pueblo Entertainment Industry Mixer at Pueblo Convention Center
320 Central Main St. | 6-8 p.m. | The convention center staff and Mountain Star Management are hosting the event to provide networking opportunities for individuals in the local entertainment industry. Artists, venue representatives, event coordinators, studio professionals, or entertainment company reps can expand their network and explore potential partnerships. There will be a local talent showcase, hors d'oeuvres and refreshments plus a gift card drawing. Free tickets for the mixer are available at PuebloEntMixer.eventbrite.com. Space is limited, so reservations are required.
TAB Talks at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. | The Abstract Bar (TAB) Talks are like "TED Talks," just shorter, with more random topics, and feature presenters from the community. The event is free. Send an email to events@ethospueblo.com to participate.
Thursday, May 30
Silent Book Club at The Ethos
615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. | Tell everyone who likes to read in peace about Silent Book Club. All ages welcome for the free, monthly event.
Friday, May 31
Summer Reading Kickoff at Rawlings Public Library
100 E. Abriendo Ave., mobility plaza | 3-6 p.m. | Join library staff for fun, food and festivities to kick off the summer reading program. All ages are welcome.
All Nations Festival at St. Francis Xavier Church
1725 Spruce | 6-11 p.m. Friday May 31, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, June 1 and noon-6 p.m. Sunday, June 2 | Friday's concert features Grupo Herencia of Albuquerque, New Mexico. Saturday's concert features Severo Y Grupo Fuego of Albuquerque, New Mexico and Sunday's concert features the Bessemer Belaires of Pueblo. The event will include food, family fun and entertainment.
Saturday, June 1
Safety Jam at Lake Minnequa Veterans Memorial Park
3005 Lakeshore Drive | 9 a.m. registration, 10 a.m. exhibits open | The American Medical Response Safety Jam is a free event featuring, helicopters, fire trucks, police vehicles bike giveaways, a free slice of pizza and a chance to win a custom disability trike for those who qualify. Meet Denver Broncos Orange Crush Legend Randy Gradishar. Also on tap is live music in the Mariposa entertainment tent, magicians, games and more than 60 booths with health and safety information and more. Find out more on the AMR Safety Jam Pueblo Facebook page.
Summer Reading Kickoff Campout at Greenhorn Valley Library
4801 Cibola Drive in Colorado City | 3-10 p.m. | Celebrate the beginning of summer reading with food, games, and fun. Be sure to bring your camping gear. All minor participants must be accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required, but participation waivers must be signed before the campout.
Tuesday, June 4
Pop-Avant performance at Blo Back Gallery
131 Spring St. | Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 7 p.m. | Cellist and singer, Ian Cooke will perform. All ages welcome. Donations appreciated.
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This article originally appeared on The Pueblo Chieftain: Top events and things to do in Pueblo, Colorado through June 4
