Here’s Your Laramie Weekend Lineup for May 6-8

It's looking to be a gorgeous weekend in SE Wyoming, with Laramie estimated to have highs in or near the sixties Friday through Sunday. If you're looking for ways to enjoy your weekend, Laramie has plenty to offer. Check out this weekend's event lineup below.

Friday, May 6th

Astrology - University of Wyoming Planetarium

Explore the origins of astrology and why we don't rely on it today.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: N. 10th St. & E. Fremont St. Laramie, WY 82072
• Cost: $5 for the public, $3 for UW students, staff, faculty, veterans, first responders, and children. Children under 5 are free.
• More Info: Click here.

Union Fest - University of Wyoming

Join University of Wyoming students in celebrating the end of the school year. The event features free food, fun activities, games, and live music by the Indie Rock band Echosmith.

• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 8 p.m.
• Location: The University of Wyoming, Simpson's Plaza
• Cost: FREE
• More Info: Click here.

Live Music at the Ruffed Up Duck

Featuring the music of Jay Martin, Bad Daddy Bill, and Jon Gardzewleski.

• Time: 8 p.m.
• Location: The Ruffed Up Duck
• Cost: $5
• More Info: Click here.

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Saturday, May 7th

Kentucky Derby Fundraiser

Featuring a "family-friendly Kentucky Derby party to experience traditional Derby foods and drinks, fun games and activities with prizes, a great silent auction, and to have the opportunity to learn more about the historical, annual Kentucky Derby. This will also be the chance to live-view “the most exciting 2 minutes in sports”, all while supporting a mission trip to Zambia to work with some deserving deaf folks!" - Susan Gunderson

• Time: 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
• Location: 2130 E. Garfield St. Laramie, WY 82070
• Cost: FREE, donations encouraged.
• More Info: Call 307.399.3734

Cinco de Mayo Car Show at the Lincoln Center

Muscle cars, pinatas, and dancing - what else could you want? Oh yeah, food and bouncy houses - they'll have those too.

• Time: 11:00 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• Location: Lincoln Community Center
• Cost: FREE
• More Info: Click here.

Cinco de Mayo & Live Music At Lovejoy's Bar & Grill

Featuring the music of DJ PATO, plus beer and cocktail specials.

• Time: 9:30 p.m.
• Location: Lovejoy's Bar & Grill
• Cost: FREE
• More Info: Click here.

Europe to the Stars - University of Wyoming Planetarium

Explore space through the work of the European Southern Observatory.

• Time: 2:00 p.m
• Location: N. 10th St. & E. Fremont St. Laramie, WY 82070
• Cost: $5 for the public, $3 for UW students, staff, faculty, veterans, first responders, and children. Children under 5 are free.
• More Info: Click here.

La Grande Fleur

La Grande Fluer is a Black Tie fundraiser for the Ivinson Memorial Hospital featuring a silent auction, social activities, and dinner. This year's theme is: “Laissez Les Bön Temps Rouler,” or, Let The Good Times Roll.

• Time: 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
• Location: 255 N. 30th St. Laramie, WY 82072
• Cost: Varies
• More Info: Click here.

Liquid Sky: Indie Rock - University of Wyoming Planetarium

Watch vibrant color displays and dazzling patterns to the sound of Indie Rock music.

• Time: 8:00 p.m
• Location: N. 10th St. & E. Fremont St. Laramie, WY 82070
• Cost: $5 for the public, $3 for UW students, staff, faculty, veterans, first responders, and children. Children under 5 are free.
• More Info: Click here.

Spring Art and Music

Enjoy art, music, and food at the Laramie Depot.

• Time: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
• Location: Historic Laramie Union Pacific Train Depot
• Cost: FREE
• More Info: Click here.

Live Music at the Cowboy Saloon

Featuring the music of Third Rail.

• Time: 9:00 p.m.
• Location: The Cowboy Saloon
• Cost: Possible Cover Charge
• More Info: Click here.

Sunday, May 8th

Happy Hour Bingo at Alibi's

Bingo and drink specials. 10% of Bingo funds go to charity.

• Time: 4:00 to 6 p.m.
• Location:
• Cost: $2 a card, $5 for three cards.
• More Info: Click here.

Mother's Day Activities

Laramie has plenty of Mother's Day events going on this weekend, both on Sunday and earlier in the weekend. Check out a list of options here.