Crested Butte + Gunnison

Easy Jim Alpenglow After Party at the Public House
2025-07-14 22:00 (America/Denver) | Public House Crested Butte, 202 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
The Crested Butte Public House invites you to the Alpenglow After Party with Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead who will perform two more sets with no song repeats on Monday, July 14th at 10pm following their performance on the town park stage! Tickets and event information can be found at www.publichousecb.com.

Songwriter Shuffle
2025-07-17 16:00 - 23:00 | Almont Resort, 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO, 81210
Gunnison Tough’s annual Songwriter Shuffle Concert and Auction is the most eminent event of the summer! An intimate concert experience in a spectacular venue, the event serves as our non-profit’s largest fundraising event of the year helping us to continue providing comprehensive cancer programs to keep our community strong! The Songwriter Shuffle features incredibly talented singer-Songwriters, fabulous food prepared by the best local chefs, and cocktails made for summer in the Valley! Sponsorships and ticket sales available at the end of April. We’ve been busy putting together details we hope to announce soon! This will be a Songwriter Shuffle you DON’T want to miss, trust us!

AND Series: Watercolor + Wine Class 21+
2025-07-17 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Unwind with a brush in one hand and a glass of wine in the other! Join artist Karen Hill for a playful evening of watercolor exploration-no experience necessary. You’ll learn simple techniques to create beautiful, expressive pieces while sipping and socializing in a relaxed, creative atmosphere.

Wine+Food Festival Grand Tasting
2025-07-19 15:00 - 18:00 | Big Mine Ice Arena, 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Join us for the Wine + Food Festival’s centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 200+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, outdoor festivities, and art, all under one roof.

Break Dance/ Hip Hop Class
2025-07-22 20:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
A welcoming class for all levels of adult and teen movers! Two incredible educators from the Bboy Factory in Denver will be sharing fundamentals of hip hop and break dance for a fun evening of movement and culture. One night only! Don’t miss your chance to dance with these incredible guests!

Van Tours with Vandenbusche
2025-07-23 08:00 - 17:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This tour will be centered around the history of The North Country with discussion topics including O Be Joyful/Pittsburgh, Irwin, Elkton, Smith Hill, Marble, Paradise Divide, Yule Pass, Floresta, Schofield Park, Gothic, and Washington Gulch. We meet at the Crested Butte Museum at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miner’s sack lunch and transportation are included in the ticket price. This tour will return to the Museum around 3pm. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each.

KBUT 80's Retro Revolution Dance Party
2025-07-25 18:00 - 22:00 | Big Mine Ice Arena, 620 Second Street Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Join YOUR Community Radio Station, KBUT, for our 1st Annual, 80s Retro Revolution Dance and Rollerskating Party at the Big Mine Ice Arena in Crested Butte! It will take place on Friday, July 25th from 6-10pm with DJ Triple L spinning tunes to bring you back in time! So, bring your finest wheels and dance moves, get out the hairspray and neon garb and we’ll see you at the rink!

Dive Into Improv!
2025-07-25 18:30 - 21:30 | Western Colorado University, 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison, 81230
Sponsored by The Dive, this evening will encourage you let go of that pesky voice in your head that might be silencing your best ideas, all while playing and laughing with a delicious cocktail or mocktail in hand (open bar generously donated by Danny and Kerry LeFebvre of The Dive, cost is included in your ticket price!) This is NOT an acting class, but rather an opportunity to try out improv-based games and activities that can become everyday practices for being your bravest and most fabulous self. No acting or theatre experience is needed; just a willingness to play and LAUGH! *This event is for participants 21+ ONLY*

Musicians Class
2025-07-29 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
This is an outstanding musical opportunity!! Fara has played with artists such as BB King, Neil Young, Burning Spear, Mamady Keita, Otis Taylor, Joe Cocker, Youssou N’Dour, Salif Keita, and more. Fara will teach a 4 class course, placing a traditional African rhythm onto a variety of instruments to build a cohesive musical piece. All musicians proficient on a string, percussion, horn or other instrument (that does not require major setup/breakdown) is welcome! Classes will culminate with the option to perform at Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd!

African Dance Intensive
2025-07-29 20:00 - 21:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
An opportunity for IN-DEPTH study of African Dance with option to perform at the Arts Fair on Saturday August 2nd. Guest artist Fara Tolno is a joyful and skilled teacher that loves sharing his culture. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of movement and bring a water bottle. This class has potential to be the foundation of a local performance piece for 2026 Move the Butte!

Art as Resistance:
2025-07-31 17:00 - 18:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 5pm on Thursday, July 31 for “Art as Resistance” an illustration workshop with artist Ellie Fortune. Learn how to cultivate creativity, empower the self, and connect through art making. Includes drawing tips and techniques. Materials provided. Open to all skill levels-teens & adults welcome! You can learn more about Ellie at elliefortune.com This event is free & open to the public.

Summer Historic Pub Crawl
2025-07-31 18:00 - 20:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Space is limited, and our crawls are only offered a few times a year, so make sure to get tickets before it sells out. This event is 21 and up, we will ask for proof of identification before the start of the event. Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/pub-crawls/ for more information. Member tickets are $40 and non-member tickets are $50.

AND Series: Macrame + Moscow Mules
2025-08-14 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Sip, knot, and create! Join fiber artists Dani Burke and Hope Kesler for a relaxed eveni

Fallen Legends Karaoke Night
2025-08-30 21:00 | Blackstock Bistro, 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

Surface Design on Wheel Thrown Bodies
2025-09-17 09:00 - 12:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
4 Wednesdays, September 17 – October 8 | 9:00 am – 12:00 pm. Learn to throw simple forms on the wheel and transform them into beautiful art through carving, brushwork and other surface design techniques with Karolina Szumilas. Location: GAC Clay Studio | Instructor: Karolina Szumilas $200 | Non-Member $170 | Member

And Series: Pastels + Palomas | Ages 21+
2025-09-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Thursday, September 18th | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Sip and create in this playful pastel workshop with local artist Gail Sovick! Enjoy a refreshing Paloma while exploring the vibrant world of soft pastels in a relaxed, social setting. Gail will guide you through simple techniques to blend, layer, and play with color-no experience needed Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery | Instructor: Gail Sovick $45 | Non-Member $38 | Member

Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+
2025-09-25 18:30 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Learn how to throw on the potters’ wheel! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (@scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Perfect for couples, friends, or first dates. Clay, tools, and firing included.

Drawing the Figure | Ages 18+
2025-09-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Friday | 5:30 – 8:30 | September 26th Explore gesture, proportion, and expression while drawing from a live nude model in this dynamic, studio-style class. Led by artist Karolina Szumilas, it’s perfect for beginners or those refining their skills. All levels welcome – just bring your curiosity! Location: GAC Blue Box Theatre | Instructor: Karolina Szumilas $50 | Non-Member $44 | Member

Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+
2025-09-26 18:30 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Learn how to make your very own ceramic mug! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) and get creative! Learn the pottery wheel together in this playful, hands-on workshop. No experience needed – just good vibes, clay, and maybe a little flirting. Perfect for couples, friends, or first dates. Clay, tools, and firing included.

GAC Gala
2025-09-27 18:30 - 23:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
GAC 2025 Gala “Under the Stars” Saturday, September 27. 6:00 – 11:30 pm. Join us for the GAC’s annual Gala on a new date this year: Saturday, September 27, themed Under the Stars inspired by Van Gogh’s Starry Night. Enjoy a magical evening of twinkle lights, live musical entertainment, courtyard fire pit, delicious bites and desserts, plus live and silent auctions—all in support of the arts. Our upstairs Cosmic Lounge bar will offer stellar cocktails in a starry setting. Celebrate creativity and help fund the GAC’s mission to provide accessible arts programming for the Gunnison Valley! All night tickets: $75 includes elevated appetizers and dessert. Late night ticket: 9:00 – 11:30 pm: $50 (no food included)

Date Night/Friends Night Clay | Ages 18+
2025-09-28 18:30 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Learn how to make your very own ceramic pumpkin! Join our Guest Artist, Melissa Michel (insta @scumugs) from Art Spot Silverthorne make magic with clay! Grab your partner (or bestie) and get creative! Learn the pottery wheel together in this playful, hands-on workshop. No experience needed – just good vibes, clay, and maybe a little flirting. Perfect for couples, friends, or first dates. Clay, tools, and firing included.

Garlic Mike's Game and Autumn Harvest Wine Dinner
2025-10-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Garlic Mike’s, 2674 CO-135, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Multicourse wine, paired dinner featuring game and global wines.

Crafternoon at the Old Rock
2025-10-14 18:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Library, 507 Maroon Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 6 pm on Tuesday, October 14 for Crafternoon. For October we’ll be making decorative, dried floral pumpkins. Please RSVP to dylan@gunnisoncountylibraries.org. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Free & open to the public

Karaoke Night
2025-10-25 21:00 | Blackstock Bistro, 122 W Tomichi, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States

The Un-Dead Ball 18+
2025-10-31 21:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us if you dare for the Gunnison Arts Center’s Un-Dead Ball – a frightfully fun Halloween night where the dance floor comes alive! This ghoulish gathering will feature a spooktacular local DJ spinning eerie beats, a full bar serving up creepy craft cocktails, and the crowning of our very own Un-Dead Royalty. Come in your best Un-Dead costumes, but any and all costumes are welcome! Wander into our haunted courtyard-turned-graveyard, where you’ll find classic Halloween games like apple bobbing and other bone-chilling surprises. Throw on your best costume and dance the night away – it’s your last chance for a scream-worthy celebration! Early Bird Pricing Online- General Admission: $15 Western Students: $10 At the Door: General Admission: $20 Western Students: $15

Living Journeys Soiree
2026-07-23 17:00 - 20:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO
