Community Calendar

Join The Center for its annual presentation of The Manhattan Short Film Festival in The Center Theater!

MANHATTAN SHORT is a celebration of short films and was established in 1998 on the streets of New York City. Today, it has transformed into a worldwide phenomenon. MANHATTAN SHORT screens 9 compelling shorts in 500+ cinemas simultaneously during the week of September 24 to October 4, 2026. MANHATTAN SHORT doesn’t have judges award the short films. Instead, they allow the audience (i.e. You) to be the judge. The audience votes for their choice of Best Film and Best Actor. Then on the last day of the festival, the short films with the most votes are announced as the winners. Manhattan Short is for film lovers who want to experience unique and riveting stories from all around the world.

The Center is delighted to present the Manhattan Short Film Festival for the 11th year in a row.

Join KHOL and BirdNote for On the Air and In the Air in The Center Theater!

On the Air and In the Air:
Join us for an unforgettable evening of storytelling, science and conservation featuring two of the world’s most celebrated voices on birds and the natural world. Acclaimed birding advocate and television host Christian Cooper will be in conversation with bestselling author Jennifer Ackerman for a wide-ranging discussion about the wonder, intelligence and importance of birds in our lives. This event is as much for the avid birder as the simply curious!

Proceeds support KHOL’s mission to provide independent journalism, community storytelling and public service programming throughout Jackson Hole, as well as BirdNote’s work to connect people with the beauty and importance of birds through science, storytelling and conservation.

VIP tickets include:
- Meet and greet reception with drinks and hors d’oeuvres, with special guests Christian Cooper and Jennifer Ackerman, as well as the BirdNote and KHOL teams
- Signed copy of Christian Cooper’s book, “Better Living through Birding”
- Signed copy of Jennifer Ackerman’s book, “What an Owl Knows”
- Copy of “BirdNote: 100 Illustrated Bird Stories to Inspire Your Bird Watching”

Reserved seating for the main event

Stop by the Sweetwater County Historical Museum in Green River to view Wyoming Public Media's Wyoming 250 Photo Contest Exhibit. The opening reception on October 2nd features a presentation by Jessica Flock, educator and paddler.

Jessica will discuss the John Wesley Powell Expedition and its 150th anniversary event.

After the talk, guests can enjoy light refreshments and enjoy the Wyoming's History Through Listeners' Eyes photo exhibit. (View the virtual exhibit online). The exhibit will travel around Wyoming throughout 2026.

Free and open to the public, the talk starts at 6 pm at the Sweetwater County Historical Museum. Stop by for refreshments and free sonic bison ear buds! All are welcome.

* * This project is funded in part by the Wyoming Semiquincentennial grant from the Wyoming State Parks and Cultural Resources office. * *

Comedian, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Adam Carolla live at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Casper. Early and late shows presented by Casper Entertainment Group. Doors open at 5:00 pm.

Cheyenne Little Theatre Players proudly presents Shrek The Musical.

Shrek The Musical will be running at the Mary Godfrey Playhouse (2706 E. Pershing Blvd.) from Friday, September 18th through Sunday, October 4th. Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by visiting https://cltp.ludus.com/200526158 or by calling the Box Office located in the Mary Godfrey Playhouse at (307)638-6543 (Tuesday-Friday from 12:00-5:00 p.m.)

Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a Tony Award-winning fairy tale adventure, featuring all new songs from Jeanine Tesori (Thoroughly Modern Millie; Caroline, or Change) and a sidesplitting book by David Lindsay-Abaire. Shrek brings all the beloved characters you know from the film to life on stage and proves there's more to the story than meets the ears. "Once upon a time, there was a little ogre named Shrek...." And thus begins the tale of an unlikely hero who finds himself on a life-changing journey alongside a wisecracking Donkey and a feisty princess who resists her rescue. Throw in a short-tempered bad guy, a cookie with an attitude and over a dozen other fairy tale misfits, and you've got the kind of mess that calls for a real hero. Luckily, there's one on hand... and his name is Shrek.

Comedian, podcaster and New York Times bestselling author Adam Carolla live at the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Casper. Early and late shows presented by Casper Entertainment Group. Doors open at 8:15 pm.

The Cheyenne Farmers Market is a family-friendly community event where shoppers can find fresh fruits and vegetables, locally raised meats, baked goods, specialty foods, handmade products, and unique gifts from local vendors. Whether you're looking for fresh ingredients, a delicious meal, or one-of-a-kind items, the market offers something for everyone while supporting local businesses and Community Action of Laramie County programs.

Join artist Ivan Iler for a hands-on metal chasing workshop. Over thousands of years metal has been hammered into sheets and used to decorate everything from the tombs of Egyptian pharaohs to the Statue of Liberty. Despite technological advancements, this ancient craft has remained the same. In this exciting class, Ivan will explore the history of metal artistry and teach students the tools and skills they need to form metal themselves. This entry-level class requires no prior knowledge or skills. Participants will leave the class with their very own metal-chased wildlife artwork.

This class is presented alongside the exhibition "Art in Motion: Kinetic Sculpture with Ivan Iler." During the first 30 minutes of the class Ivan will guide students through his work in the galleries. We will then move to the classroom for the art making portion.

About the artist:
Ivan Iler is a Michigan-based artist best known for his larger-than-life kinetic metal sculptures. He loves creating artwork that highlights the intersection of science and art, creating realistic pieces that breathe movement and life into inanimate objects. Ivan’s speciality is in hands-on work and creations, excelling in various mediums such as metal fabrication, sculpting, carving, engraving, blacksmithing, painting, leather smithing, and more. Ivan is passionate about inspiring a sense of wonder and curiosity through his art. You can catch him on the Netflix original series "Metal Shop Masters."

The Laramie Urban Sketchers group meets every Saturday at a new location to draw our surroundings. Previous meet-ups have been Downtown Laramie, Laramie Parks, the Wyoming Women's History Museum, local cafes, etc.
We draw the architechture, people, objects, and events around us for two hours, then meet back up to admire everyone's work and talk about our sketching that day.
It's a welcoming group with members of all ages and skill levels. Our goal is to document Laramie with our sketchbooks, and build a friendly community of people who like to make art together!

Join our facebook group, follow us on instagram, or sign up for our mailing list to receive updates on our previous and upcoming meet-ups!

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Comedian and actor Harland Williams brings the Comzilla Comedy Tour to the historic Rialto Theater in downtown Casper. Early and late shows presented by Casper Entertainment Group. Doors open one hour before showtime.