Things to Do in Pueblo: The Colorado State Fair, Impossible Playhouse performance and more

Friday, Aug. 23

Colorado State Fair kicks off at the fairgrounds

1001 Beulah Ave. | Daily through Monday, Sept. 2 | The state fair launches with free attractions, free and headliner concerts, special events, children's agriculture education, food, rodeos, a carnival, plus entries and exhibits featuring the best of everything from art to beer and pantry items to quilts. See a complete schedule and buy tickets online at coloradostatefair.com/things-to-do/ .

Raminator Monster Truck at Colorado State Fairgrounds

1001 Beulah Ave. | 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays through Sundays | 3-10 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 11 a.m. -10 p.m. Labor Day Sept. 2 | Try the Ram Truck Territory track, a 20,000-square-foot unique truck-focused interactive off-road ride to experience the power of Ram trucks. Climb inside the Raminator Monster Truck for photo opportunities. Take a test ride for a chance to enter the sweepstakes. Find out more at ramtrucks.com .

Electronic Dance Music Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Come Journey through the decades of electronic dance music and hear classics and the new favorite you won't hear anywhere else, featuring DJ B-Alex. Cost is a $5 cover and participants must be 16 or older after 9 p.m.

"Trap" play performances at Impossible Playhouse

1201 N. Main St. | 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday | The 58th season for the community theater group kicks off with, "Trap," the story of an incomprehensible event when every person in the audience of a high school play falls unconscious, except one. Using interviews with witnesses, loved ones, first responders, and investigators, a theatre ensemble brings the story of this strange event to life. The play is rated PG-13. Cost ranges from $13-18 and tickets are available at the door. Call 719-542-6969 for reservations.

Saturday, Aug. 24

Goth Night at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 7-11 p.m. | Stomp your heart out to your favorites, old school industrial, 80's throwbacks, electronic dance music and more featuring DJ B-Alex. Cost is a $5 cover and participants must be 16 or older after 9 p.m.

Sunday, Aug. 25

Breakfast Fundraiser at Shrine of St. Therese

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

Retro Dragtacular at Darkness Boutique

2113 W. Northern Ave. | 2 p.m. doors and brunch, 3 p.m. show | Hosted by Tiara Latrice, this retro glamour performance event features the talents of Arachnophobia, Leia Trillz Latrice, Rebecca Alize Latrice, and Vanessa Latrice. Cost for the show and brunch is $25 per person and tickets must be purchased by Aug. 23 . Cost for just the show is $10 online or $15 at the door . Tickets are on sale at darknessboutique.com or by calling 719-225-8617.

Tuesday, Aug. 27

Two Can Tuesday at The Colorado State Fair

1001 Beulah Ave. | 3-10 p.m. | Bring two cans of food to the state fair and get free admission. The drive benefits Care and Share Food Bank which distributes 5 million pounds of food in Pueblo County annually.

Sweet Adelines Open Rehearsal at First Presbyterian Church

220 W. 10th St. | 7 p.m. | Join the Sweet Adelines for an evening of singing four-part acapella harmony.

Wednesday, Aug. 28

A Regular Night of Pool at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 4:30-11 p.m. | Come out and play pool. Game rules decided by players, 4 quarters per game , $3 for non-alcoholic beer, and $2 off any two bar snacks.

Thursday, Aug. 29

Silent Book Club at The Ethos

615 E. Mesa Ave. | 6-8 p.m. | The first rule of Silent Book Club is to tell everyone who likes to read in peace about Silent Book Club. All ages welcome for the free, monthly event.

Friday, Aug. 30

Punk Concert at Blo Back Gallery

131 Spring St. | Doors open at 4 p.m., show at 5 p.m. | Canadian punk legends DayGlo Abortions will perform the band's only Southern Colorado show. Performances by The Brothels, Clusterfux, P.I.D, Diskount Vodka and Kobra. Tickets are $15 in advance at innocentsinners.com or $20 the day of the show. All ages are welcome.

Saturday, Aug. 31

Deadline for tickets for Sharon Ross Wade performance in Beulah

Goodpasture Barn, 7970 Colorado Highway 78 West | checks due by Aug. 31, Performance 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 | Sharon Ross Wade, who sang backup with Aretha Franklin and Diana Ross, has gathered other musicians to offer "Soul Food, an Afternoon of Gospel and Jazz," along with light food and spirits. Tickets are $50 per person or $400 for a corporate table . Seating is limited and reservations can be made by mailing a check payable to Ross Wade Entertainment care of Jan Lewis, P.O. Box 19755, Colorado City, CO 81019. Checks must be received by Aug. 31 . Call 719-569-9551.

Furry fundraiser for Little Paws Matter at Walter's Brewery & Taproom

126 Oneida St. | 7-11 p.m. | Enjoy live music from Pueblo's Rebel Kitty featuring reggae, pop and punk covers from the 1990s and 2000s. Rebel Kitty boasts a Garbage/No Doubt/Green Day-inspired vibe. Tickets are $17.85 and are available at eventbrite.com .

Monday, Sept. 2

Pups in the Pool at City Park Pool

221 S. Parkside Lane | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | Bring your four-legged pal for a dip and enjoy some fun before the city staff drains the pool. Cost is $5 per dog, humans are free .

Labor Day Bash at The Rides at City Park

3425 Nuckolls Ave. | 5-9 p.m. | Close out summer at the Rides at City Park in honor of Labor Day. Cost is 25 cents per ride.

Tuesday, Sept. 3

'Prima's Guide to Funerals' comedy play at Sangre de Cristo Arts Center

210 N. Santa Fe Ave. | 7 p.m. | Creede Repertory Theatre will present the comedy focusing on a funeral with a fast-paced and hilarious play set along the waters of the Rio Grande in the San Luis Valley of Southern Colorado. It is a story of family, laughter, grief, love, and finding yourself alongside the ones who know you the best. Tickets cost $30 for non-members or $25 for members and are available online at tickets.sdc-arts.org .

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