Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
Did you know there are many events in Crested Butte and Gunnison? See live music, take an art class, volunteer, play trivia, watch (or participate in) a ski or bike race, and more! Check this calendar to see what’s going on.
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Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Roles for 2 women and 3 men. Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, "The Colonel," knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt -- and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to […]
Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Roles for 2 women and 3 men. Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, "The Colonel," knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt -- and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to […]
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Easy Jim, Live at Alpenglow
Easy Jim, Live at Alpenglow
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at Alpenglow in Crested Butte on Monday July 8th at 5:30pm! The show is free and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Alpenglow: Easy Jim
Alpenglow: Easy Jim
ÒSettle back easy, JimÉÓ The words of Robert Hunter in the song ÒAltheaÓ seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire […]
Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Auditions for Elvis Has Left the Building
Roles for 2 women and 3 men. Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, "The Colonel," knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt -- and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to […]
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Michael Albert: Modern Pop Art Experience
Michael Albert: Modern Pop Art Experience
Join us from 5-7 pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience and collage workshop includes an artist talk with Michael Albert, a hands-on collage workshop for children and adults, a free poster giveaway and signing. AMERICAN […]
Summer Classics in the Courtyard:Gypsy Jazz Social
Summer Classics in the Courtyard:Gypsy Jazz Social
Mysterious yet strangely familiar, Gypsy Jazz Social Club showcases their take on acoustic jazz and swing styles including Gypsy, Bebop, Latin, traditional, and original music, while featuring Western Slope musicians with a history of diverse musical projects and instrumentation.
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Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect wit community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. At our first block party of the year, come enjoy free coffee and pastries, music by Michael Schmidt, kid's crafts, games, and lots of input opportunities on […]
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
Sponsored by West Wall Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Watershed Team Roping and Barrel Racing
Watershed Team Roping and Barrel Racing
Local team roping and barrel racing event. Auction starts at 5:00pm, followed by barrel racing and team roping.
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North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
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Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre
Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre
Come watch a classic Sci-Fi flick on the big screen at the Majestic Theatre! Curated by Crystal Staggs
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Mt. Crested Butte 50th Anniversary Celebration & C
Mt. Crested Butte 50th Anniversary Celebration & C
Let's celebrate Mt. Crested Butte turning 50! Dress up in your best 70s or gold-themed costumes and let's get down 70s style! This is a FREE community event, featuring live music by Boogie Machine and Jack Cloonan & the Colorado All-Stars, anniversary cake and cupcakes by Cake Me Away, a pop-up museum outlining Mt. CB […]
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Sundays at 6
Sundays at 6
Join the Gunnison Arts Center for free community concerts in Legion Park every Sunday at 6pm!
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Alpenglow: Jacob Larson
Alpenglow: Jacob Larson
The Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced […]
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Family Polka Party!
Family Polka Party!
EVENT DETAILS Join us at 4:30pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 16 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Dr. Paul Spiegel, "Delivering Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza: Public Health Strategies and Interventions"
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MIT Spokes
MIT Spokes
We hope you'll join us for a Learning Festival with MIT Spokes on Wednesday, July 17 from 10am-3pm at the Gunnison Library. Are you interested in Science, Technology or Math? Come to our learning festival to learn more about: Coding with Scratch The Chemistry of Concrete The Physics of Sound 3D Printing Strawberry DNA Extraction […]
Mid-Week on Main Street
Mid-Week on Main Street
Join for this FREE Music Series once a month in the IOOF Park in Gunnison - Main Street & Virginia Avenue. 5:30 pm start. Picnic in the park, relax and enjoy community gathering. Log Dawg Hot Dog Cart on hand for food service. 1880 Tapas & Spirits open for dinner or pick up your favorite […]
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KBUT: Meet and Greet With Our DJs
KBUT: Meet and Greet With Our DJs
Join KBUT and our awesome Djs for a Meet and Greet at the Almont Resort, Thursday July 18th from 630-8pm. We're gearing up for our summer pledge drive and want to stoke the fire with You, our community and fabulous volunteer Djs. This event is free and open to everyone. There will be door prizes, […]
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FREE MOVIE: School of Rock
FREE MOVIE: School of Rock
Are you ready to rock? We hope so, because the Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are bringing you two FREE showings of School of Rock on the big screen! On Saturday July 20th, join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM for this free, family friendly movie!
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Sundays at 6
Sundays at 6
Join the Gunnison Arts Center for free community concerts in the park every Sunday at 6pm!
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Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators
Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators
2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]
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Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto
Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Hiroya Tsukamoto
Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Sophia Rosenfeld, "What Can We Talk About? The Free Speech Battle in our Colleges and Universities"
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Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.
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North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop up Pantry
North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
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Family Movie Matinee
Family Movie Matinee
Join us at the Majestic Theatre on Saturday, July 27 at 3:30 pm for a family movie matinee! All ages are welcome to this free showing of a family classic. Screening: Jumanji (1995) When two kids find and play a magical board game, they release a man trapped in it for decades & and a […]
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Art in the Park
Art in the Park
Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University
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Field Trip with the CB Wildflower Festival
Field Trip with the CB Wildflower Festival
Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch trail complete with flower identification and tips and tricks for photographing flowers using your cell phone. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate level, out and back hike. Trail info here.
alpenglow: dragondeer
alpenglow: dragondeer
Denver band Dragondeer has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll into a genre blur that's aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Four good friends that brew a musical alchemy that is song centric with a proclivity to stretch things out […]
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Gunnison Music Cruise
Gunnison Music Cruise
Come on out for the second Resiliency Project music cruise of 2024, brought to you by Gunnison Valley Health! Featuring the music of Fuerza Cora Brasil Musical, the second show of the season will start at Jorgensen Ice Rink at 5:30 p.m. Follow the band as they cruise through town, ending at IOOF Park in […]
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Crested Butte Public Policy Forum
Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"
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CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB State of Mind Donation Day with EpicPromise
CB SOM has partnered with EpicPromise for a Donation Day on July 31st where donations up to $2,500 will be matched. CB State of Mind will be in attendance and MCing Music on the Mountain that evening put on by Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association. Come on out, dance, get some CB State […]
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
CBMBA Wednesday Workday
Sponsored by Crested Butte Mountain Runners Food Sponsored by Teocalli Tamale Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
Live! from Mt. Crested Butte
E.N Young has been a frontline soldier for Roots Reggae music his entire life, joining world music band Stranger in 2002 after having an eclectically musical childhood and former member of Tribal Seeds. Along his musical path, he has played onstage with many influential reggae artists including, Sister Nancy, Tamarama, Stranger, Slightly Stoopid, Clear Conscience, […]
2 events,
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
Town of Crested Butte Block Party
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]
RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture
RMBL’s Douglass Distinguished Science Lecture
"I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function"- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is […]
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FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
FREE MOVIE: Madagascar
Just smile and wave, Boys! The Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are teaming up to bring you two free showings of classic animated film Madagascar. Join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best […]
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
MTCB Annual Town Picnic
MTCB Annual Town Picnic
Join us for a family-friendly picnic and meet your neighbors! Bring a side dish that feeds eight people and Mt. CB will supply the rest! RSVP is required to attend. Call Event Coordinator, Rebecca Gagne at the Town Hall at (970) 349-6632, ext. 113 to RSVP.
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Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Middle Cement & Waterfall Cutoff Trail Run
Climb Middle Cement Creek Trail, head up the valley on the new Middle Cement Creek Trail, climb up Waterfall Creek, return down valley on the Waterfall Cutoff Trail, descend The Wall & Middle Cement Creek back to the start. Distance is 11.7 miles (+2287'), all on single track trail. Meet at the parking area just […]
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
52nd Annual, Crested Butte Arts Festival
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
Gunnison Valley is also host to several beloved annual events. A classic winter event is The Alley Loop, a Nordic ski race that doubles as a costume contest. In fall, Mt. Crested Butte hosts the famous Chili and Beer Festival. Every summer in Gunnison, a crowd gathers to watch America’s fourth-oldest rodeo, Cattlemen’s Days. There are also festivals in Crested Butte that celebrate local art, music, wildflowers, and more. Attending an annual event is a good way to connect with the culture of the Gunnison Valley. You might even create a new tradition for you and your family and friends!
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