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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.

Crested Butte Public Policy Forum

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Daniel Drezner, "The Uncertain State of American Grand Strategy"

Free

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

ALO is more than a band. It's a musical relationship that has endured for over two decades, with band members playing in numerous projects together and apart. Zach Gill (keys/vocals) toured the world with the band's college pal Jack Johnson; Dan "Lebo" Lebowitz (guitar/vocals) played shows with the Grateful Dead's Phil Lesh; Steve Adams (bass/vocals) […]

National Parks Presentation

Gunnison Library 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, United States

Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, August 8 and Thursday, August 22 for a two-part National Parks presentation with Park Ranger Randy Harabin. Randy will discuss his 25-year experience working for the National Park Service. Part I: The Life of a Park Ranger Part II: Ecosystems of the Grand Tetons […]

free

Sci-Fridays at the Majestic Theatre

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

Curated by our very own Child of the Popcorn, Crystal Staggs, come unwind the second Friday of each month with a genuinely great science fiction film. This Sci-Friday we will be traveling to Antartica for a rated R 80s movie!

Free

Easy Jim Two Night Run at Almont Resort

Almont Resort 10209 CO-135, Almont, CO

Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead performs a two night run with no song repeats at the Almont Resort on Friday, August 9th and Saturday August 10th! Showtime is 8pm and tickets are available at www.thealmontresort.com. Thank you for supporting live musicians.

$25

Paint Your Own Pottery | Bogo 1/2 off

Wonder into our Clay Studio to choose a piece from our large selection of bisqueware. Most colors of the rainbow available. Prices range from $10-$60. Ages 4 and up. Pieces ready for pick-up within 2 weeks!

$45

Gallery reception: nasisse + harrington

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Members of the Arts community are going to be talking about this show for years to come, you do not want to miss this showcase featuring two nationally renowned artists. Richard C. Harrington has been a professional artist for 33 years, and has placed over 900 paintings in private collections in North America and Europe. […]

Purple Rain at the Majestic

Majestic Theatre 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, United States

A victim of his own anger, the Kid is a Minneapolis musician on the rise with his band, the Revolution, escaping a tumultuous home life through music. While trying to avoid making the same mistakes as his truculent father, the Kid navigates the club scene and a rocky relationship with a captivating singer, Apollonia. But […]

Free

Children’s Theater Camp

Gunnison High School 800 W. Ohio Ave., Gunnison, CO

This one week camp is an annual favorite for youth in the Gunnison Valley! Open to youth ages 6-18, this camp enables children to get involved in every aspect of a professional theater production. This year's performance is the Missoula Children's Theater's version of Robin Hood!

Evening Wheel Throwing

If you have always wanted to learn the art of throwing on the wheel, this is a great time! This 5 week session touches on all of the basics of throwing, trimming and glazing.

$250

Live! from Mt. Crested Butte

Red Lady Stage 12 Snowmass Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, United States

Nestled deep in the beautiful Kootenay mountains of Western Canada lies the home of Moontricks, a duo whose timeless sound captures the essence of their rugged roots. Combining their love of folk, blues, and electronic music, Nathan Gurley and Sean Rodman are blazing their own trail, birthing an authentically raw and seductive sound infusing grassroots […]

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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