(Jackson, Wyo.) – Not only can you celebrate Cinco de Mayo more than once this week, you can honor Star Wars, support local theater and hone your skills at a free writing workshop.
See all of our community’s upcoming events on DailyWonder.org for today’s #WonderWednesday.
Thursday, May 4, 4-7 pm
This Star Wars inspired, family event is too much fun to pass up! Fans of all ages are invited to join Teton County Library for crafts and games, 4-7 p.m., and a screening of “Star Wars: Rogue One” (134 min., PG-13), beginning at 4:45 p.m. Crafts include perler beads and handmade light sabers. Wear a costume and you get a prize! Free.
Thursday, May 4, 7 pm
Support Jackson Hole High School students as they kick off a two-week presentation of the classic musical Oklahoma! at the High School Auditorium. Get tickets at the door (cash or local check only).
Friday, May 5
Check out the calendar for several Cinco de Mayo events including a gallery opening at The Stable, a summer season kick off party with Dancers’ Workshop at Tayloe Piggott Gallery, and the Boondocks at The Silver Dollar Bar. See all the celebrations.
Saturday, May 6, 9:30 pm
Seis de Mayo Latin Dance Party
Missed Cinco de Mayo last night? No problem. Go to Pink Garter Theater for Seis de Mayo with salsa music for a Latin dance party. Free.
Monday, May 8, 6 pm
Nina McConigley Writing Workshop: Creating Compelling Characters
If you’re a writer, don’t pass up this chance to work with Wyoming author Nina McConigley. Teton County Library’s first resident writer, McConigley will give a free workshop on how to write characters that truly connect with readers. She will also give a reading on Wednesday, May 10 at 6 pm and a second workshop on Thursday, May 11. Learn more.
These are only a sample of the week’s wonderful events, see them all at DailyWonder.org.
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DailyWonder is a project of Center of Wonder, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting the arts in Jackson Hole. We empower creative leaders to take artistic risks and cultivate initiatives to bring cultural organizations together.
