Evening Wheel Throwing
Build your skills in both wheel throwing in this daytime 5-week series. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $200 Member | $250 Non-Member
Explore events and things to do in Gunnison and Crested Butte, from weekend festivals and live music to outdoor adventures and cultural experiences. Whether you’re visiting for a few days or planning a longer stay, there’s always something happening in the Gunnison Valley. Find events happening today, this weekend, and throughout the year across every season. Use this guide to plan your trip and make the most of your time in Gunnison and Crested Butte.
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Build your skills in both wheel throwing in this daytime 5-week series. Beginner and Intermediate levels welcome. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $200 Member | $250 Non-Member
Put your thinking caps on and join us for a lively night of trivia fun for locals and visitors of all ages! Trivia is FREE TO PLAY, with a cash bar serving up tasty drinks. Donations are always appreciated and help support the museum-so sip, play, and show off your smarts. Come solo or bring […]
2 nights of Easy Jim. A melted cheese late night party at the Public House following the shows at the Center for the Arts.
Try the Wheel: Date Night / Friends Night | Ages 15+ First Friday Art Walk | June 5; 5:30-8:00 PM Spin the wheel with friends or a partner in this relaxed, beginner-friendly evening of clay play. No experience needed for an evening of laughter and clay-splattered memories. Instructor: Lauren Roullier $50 Non-Member | $42 Member
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 2 pm on Saturday, June 6 for an entertaining and immersive West African Kora experience! We'll learn how this impressive instrument is built, who typically plays it and the types of events it is often utilized at. Perfect for the whole family! Free & Open to the Public.
Five powerful days rooted in Hip Hop culture for youth ages 6-17. This immersive experience introduces young creatives to the elements of Hip Hop through music, movement, lyric writing, and visual art. Participants will collaborate to create and perform in a live showcase while developing their own original book of songs, a custom wearable graffiti […]
Traditional dance lessons followed by live music. Visit https://events.humanitix.com/2026-pavillion-dance-series for details.
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
An Immersive Drag Experience at the Gunnison Arts Center Friday, June 12 | Doors 6:00 PM | Show 7:00 PM This immersive drag experience will bring queer art to the stage featuring local drag kings and queens, many performing solo for the first time. Come support your neighbors and enjoy an evening of queer joy. […]
Join former Buddhist monk, teacher, writer, educator, and Spiritual Director of the Way of Compassion Dharma Center right here in Gunnison Colorado at their sister center, the Here and Now Center. This will be a day long retreat starting at 9:30 am and ending at 3:30 pm with an hour lunch break (option to bring […]
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, June 16 at 6 pm for a special, free performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making "music for human connection," Chaski Quartet returns to Colorado and New Mexico this summer for 8 performances, including 5 performances within Colorado Department of Corrections […]
Good fences make good neighbors...right? From the outrageous mind of playwright Karen Zacarias (Destiny of Desire) comes this hot new comedy about the clash of class and culture that pushes well-meaning neighbors over the edge. Tania, a very pregnant Ph.D. candidate, and Pablo, her rising attorney husband, move next door to Virginia and Frank, a […]
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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