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.
Please join us for the 2023 Memorial Day activities on Monday, May 29th! This beloved annual event will once again start with a Military March at 9:15am from 2nd Street, down Elk Avenue to the Crested Butte Cemetery. At 10am, mass for the fallen will be held at the cemetery chapel; 11am Military Gun Salute […]
Thursday, 6:00 ~ 9:00 pm. May 30 Treat yourself to a night out and come paint along to an episode of a soft-spoken artist with a nurturing disposition, who believed art was about more than skill but a means to finding mindfulness and a respect for nature. In these Sarah will walk us through the […]
(Art Exhibit June 2-30) Join us on Friday June 2nd from 5-8pm for the Arteries of the Earth Exhibit Premier with a special presentation at 7pm sponsored by The Gunnison River Festival and the Upper Gunnison River Conservation District. Watch and listen as explorer Colt Maule shares how experiences throughout his exciting and adventurous life […]
CO Creative Industries Afterparty at the I Bar Ranch with live music from Southern Avenue
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
Mixed Media Garden Chimes & Charms 3-Week Hand Building Class June 8, 15, 22 | Thursdays | 5:00-7:30 | $165 In this 3-week course, students will learn various hand building, texturing, glazing and assembling techniques to create a one of a kind garden chime and decorative garden stake. Visit www.wonderlandclayworks.com/atthestudio to keep up-to-date on workshops […]
"Kids Creating in Clay" Series (Ages 7+) June 8, 15, 22 | Thursdays | 1:00-3:30 | $45 Thursday, June 8: Clay Robots! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Create a story about your robot and craft them in clay and wire. Upcoming: Thursday, June 15: Monsters! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students will explore […]
"Kids Creating in Clay" Series (Ages 7+) June 15, 22 | Thursdays | 1:00-3:30 | $45 Thursday, June 15: Monsters! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students will explore fun hand building and texture techniques to create a wonderfully whimsical clay monster. Upcoming: Thursday, June 22: Animal Chimes! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students […]
Come kick-off Gunnison Valley Pride Weekend at the Majestic! Entry is by donation with all proceeds benefitting the GSA's within the Gunnison Watershed School District.
Join Mountain Roots & Trailhead Children's Museum for a fun filled day in the garden. We will create a community craft for the garden, plant seeds, listen to music, eat delicious food, and spend time with neighbors. All are welcome!
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be live at the Arrowhead Mountain Lodge on Saturday, June 10th for a local firefighter benefit concert. The lodge is located one hour west of Gunnison and camping is available just up the road from the venue. Doors open at 5pm, showtime is 6pm, and tickets are […]
Come support some of your favorite local musicians! Lounge with a tea, beer, mock-tail, coffee cocktail or any of our many beverages. Spoil yourself with a South Indian favorite: dosa, a crispy and crepe-like street food famous for its simple ingredients and savory flavor. Join us to celebrate community this intimate colorful venue for a […]
Get to know the monks. There will be a talk, guided meditation, and potluck at the Here and Now Center. Location: Here and Now Center, 115 S. Colorado Street, Gunnison (behind the Sherpa Cafe) Offered on a donation basis, any amount. All proceeds go to support the monastery in India.
"Kids Creating in Clay" Series (Ages 7+) June 15, 22 | Thursdays | 1:00-3:30 | $45 Thursday, June 15: Monsters! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students will explore fun hand building and texture techniques to create a wonderfully whimsical clay monster. Upcoming: Thursday, June 22: Animal Chimes! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 15 at 5pm for June's Crafternoon! This month we'll be making essential oil diffusers with felt balls that you can hang in your car, office, house...you dream it! All supplies are provided and this event is free and open to the public.
Join us for a talk and discussion on world peace and unity of all religions at the Gunnison Congregational Church. Location: Gunnison Congregational Church, 317 N Main St, Gunnison. Suggested donation $15. All proceeds go to support the monastery in India.
The Mountain Art Summit is a four-day celebration hosted by the Center for the Arts. This multi-day event features the art and teaching of several artists whose portfolios focus on Environmental Advocacy. Renowned painter and environmental scientist Noelle Phares and other celebrated visual artists, photographers and filmmakers lead you to examine the junction of art, […]
Vajravidaran is a Buddha associated with purification and health. Physical and mental health is impacted by our karmic imprints. This ritual offers an opportunity to improve your health by purifying negative karma. The Vajravidaran ritual of purification and has three stages: the removal of negativities, the cleansing of subtle negative imprints, and protection from their […]
The Mountain Art Summit is a four-day celebration hosted by the Center for the Arts. This multi-day event features the art and teaching of several artists whose portfolios focus on Environmental Advocacy. Renowned painter and environmental scientist Noelle Phares and other celebrated visual artists, photographers and filmmakers lead you to examine the junction of art, […]
Join us for an arts and crafts of Tibet workshop including butter sculpture, sand mandalas, and calligraphy-kids encouraged! This is hands-on, family-friendly fun. Location: Gunnison Art Center, 102 S Main Street, back room. Suggested donation: $25. All proceeds go to support the monastery in India.
The Mountain Art Summit is a four-day celebration hosted by the Center for the Arts. This multi-day event features the art and teaching of several artists whose portfolios focus on Environmental Advocacy. Renowned painter and environmental scientist Noelle Phares and other celebrated visual artists, photographers and filmmakers lead you to examine the junction of art, […]
Join for the second season of this FREE music series in the IOOF Park in downtown Gunnison, Main Street and Virginia Avenue. Once a month during June, July, August and September. 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Open to all, bring a picnic and or plan to get a great food option from Taco Cat Taco […]
"Kids Creating in Clay" Series (Ages 7+) Thursday, June 22: Animal Chimes! 1:00 - 3:30 pm | $45 Students will explore sound, texture, hand building and glazing techniques to create a playful piece of musical art.
Come mingle with the film fest crowd and enjoy drinks, appetizers, and the guitar stylings of Floyd Bauler on the patio! Kick start your summer by bidding on exciting auction packages and having a sneak peak at the 2023 Film Festival (September 27-October 1).
Join us at the new Hanovi Ceramics studio, for some chucuterie and sculpting. In this fun two hour workshop, you will choose from your own pre-made vessel, and will be guided through the process of sculpting your own Littie Tittie vessel! Charcuterie is provided, BYOB. All clay supplies are included!
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, June 24 from 10:30 AM - 12 PM for this year's Family Reading Rodeo. Saddle up for an extra-special story time featuring our very own Cattlewomen's Association! Make your own pool noodle pony, wrangle balloons, and design a cowboy/cowgirl bandana. If you're interested in this event […]
Please join us at the Crested Butte Library on Sunday, June 25 from 1:30-3 PM for this year's Family Reading Rodeo. Saddle up for an extra-special story time featuring our very own Cattlewomen's Association! Make your own pool noodle pony, wrangle balloons, and design a cowboy/cowgirl bandana. If you're interested in this event but unable […]
Summertime: we want to be outside; but come the night, let's gather together, sip a cold one, snack on popcorn, and see the best in modern movies. This summer, Crested Butte Film Festival presents three films, and who better to kick them off than the unnamed king of rock-n-roll, Little Richard. Join us at The […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, June 29 at 6 pm for an evening with local author, Shelley Read. ShelleyÕs novel, ÒGo As a RiverÓ was published in the U.S. on February 28, 2023, and in 20+ countries after that. She is excited to add her home community of Gunnison & Crested Butte […]
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!
