Crested Butte + Gunnison

Big + Little Art
2025-02-15 09:30 - 10:30 (America/Denver) | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Create, move, and bond in our Big + Little class with Kit Wijkowski! Explore art and movement together through painting, sculpture, music, and dance. This class fosters creativity and connection.

Wire Wrap Rings
2025-02-15 11:30 - 13:30, 2025-02-15 16:00 - 18:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Anette Akelson for a hands-on jewelry class where you’ll learn to create beautiful gemstone wire wrap rings! This workshop is perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike. Spend a relaxing and creative session exploring the art of jewelry making and leave with your own unique, handmade piece.

Saturday Soups
2025-02-15 17:30 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Chris Dressick for a 4-week soup-making series! This hands-on class will teach you how to create hearty soups from scratch, exploring a range of flavors and techniques. From classic comfort soups to bold recipes, you’ll gain the skills to make soups perfect for any season.

Oscar Nominated Doc Short Films
2025-02-15 18:30 - 21:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you’ll see the five finalists in each category and one of them will win the Oscar at The Academy Awards on March 2nd. These are considered the best short films in the world, so please come out and see what these talented filmmakers have come up with. The films are intended for mature audiences. ; The Oscar Nominated Shorts re generously sponsored by Carol Blitz Smith and Tim Covington; and by Vicki Unger and David Kopitz – The Kopitz Unger Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. For more info go to cbfilmfest.org/events

Oscar Nominated Live Action Short Films
2025-02-16 18:30 - 21:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte Film Festival, for the seventh year in a row presents two Oscar Nominated Short Film programs in Crested Butte. In each program, you’ll see the five finalists in each category and one of them will win the Oscar at The Academy Awards on March 2nd. These are considered the best short films in the world, so please come out and see what these talented filmmakers have come up with. The films are intended for mature audiences. The Oscar Nominated Shorts are generously sponsored by Carol Blitz Smith and Tim Covington; and by Vicki Unger and David Kopitz -The Kopitz Unger Wealth Management Group of Wells Fargo Advisors. For more info go to cbfilmfest.org/events

February Break | Mini Art Camp
2025-02-17 09:00 - 11:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for a fun-filled, two-day mini art camp designed for elementary-aged artists! Campers will explore their creativity through hands-on activities in drawing, painting, ceramics, and mixed media while also learning new techniques and expressing their unique artistic styles. Each day includes guided projects, games, and plenty of time to create and share.

Kissidugu Kids Camp
2025-02-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance, and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes taught by Angela Carroll and Fara Tolno, as well as arts, crafts, and games. Drums and any other instruments will be provided for use.

Cultural Arts Kids Camp
2025-02-17 12:00 - 15:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Give your kids a fun and fulfilling February break with immersion in an engaging and dynamic afternoon cultural arts camp! This camp will be targeted to ages 8-12 and will explore the art of storytelling through music, dance and stories on stage. Each day will include a variety of themes and music and movement classes taught by Angela Carroll and Fara Tolno, as well as arts, crafts, and games. Drums and any other instruments will be provided for use. Attending youth will have the opportunity to perform with visiting African artists as the opening act of the theater show on March 7th.

Aprs Jazz Concert Series
2025-02-18 17:00 - 18:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
The Crested Butte Center for the Arts presents Aprs Jazz with Gypsy Jazz Social Club. 90 minute of Mysterious Yet Strangely Familiar music happens on Tuesday, February 18, starting at 5:00 pm.

The Clay Lab: Squishmallows
2025-02-20 16:00 - 17:15 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Kit Wijkowski for a fun Clay Lab session designed for kids! Sculpt your own Squishmallow-inspired clay figure and learn how to shape, mold, and add cute details. This class will spark creativity and let kids create a unique, huggable design they can take home.

And Series: Clay Yonis + Cosmos
2025-02-20 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Celebrate self-love, empowerment, and creativity in this And Series with Hannah Willis and Cat Avila in a unique and meaningful clay workshop! Participants will sculpt and design their own clay yonis, embracing individuality and artistic expression while sipping on a Cosmo! Guided by Hannah and Cat, you’ll learn handbuilding techniques to shape your piece and decorate it with vibrant designs, textures, or glazes that reflect your personal style. No prior experience with clay is needed-just bring your friends, an open mind, and your creative spirit!

Third Thursday Threads
2025-02-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Bring your fiber arts WIP, yarn to de-stash, or that forgotten project in the back of your closet and join us for a relaxing and inspiring session. Work on your project while we share tips, inspiration, and encouragement to spark creativity and support each other’s craft.

Move the Butte
2025-02-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-02-22 16:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Move the Butte is a community dance production that features diverse dance styles performed by over 140 local Crested Butte and Gunnison Valley adults. The show serves our entire community as a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment as well as an opportunity for dancers to perform on stage. This production showcases many dance styles such as Ballet, Tap, Aerial, Lyrical, Modern, Contemporary, Hip Hop, Jazz, Burlesque, Fire Performers and more! Move the Butte 2025 show dates and times are: Thursday Feb. 20th @ 7pm – $30 Friday Feb. 21st @ 7pm – $40 Saturday Feb. 22nd @ 4pm – $15 Saturday Feb. 22nd @ 8pm – $40 at the CB Center for the Arts. *Tickets will go on sale in the beginning of Feb.* Watch for updates on this webpage, Facebook page, CB News, KBUT Radio, and word on the street for the exact date of ticket release (probably sometime Feb 3-5).

Collage Workshop
2025-02-22 11:00 - 12:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Hannah Willis for a creative collage-making class perfect for families and youth! Explore the art of assembling paper, fabric, and found objects to create unique, imaginative pieces. This hands-on session encourages artistic expression and collaboration, making it an enjoyable experience for all ages. Work together, share ideas, and take home your own colorful masterpiece.

Baking Series
2025-02-22 13:00 - 16:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Ashley Dennis for an indulgent and hands-on baking class where you’ll learn to make delicious, flaky chocolate croissants from scratch. Whether you’re a seasoned baker or a beginner, Ashley will guide you through each step of the process, from creating the buttery laminated dough to shaping and filling your croissants with rich chocolate.

Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival
2025-02-23 16:00 - 18:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us for Black history month film festival offerings to inspire, challenge, uplift and entertain.

Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival
2025-02-25 18:30 - 20:30 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Black history month film presented by Melanin Mountain Project, The Majestic, and Montanya.

Intermediate Drawing
2025-02-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Don Seastrum for an intermediate drawing class designed to refine your skills and deepen your artistic understanding. This class will focus on advanced techniques such as shading, perspective, and composition to help you elevate your drawing abilities. Ideal for those with some prior experience.

Lunchtime Still Life Workshop
2025-02-27 12:30 - 13:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!

African Dance Youth + Adult
2025-02-27 16:30 - 18:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for an energetic and immersive African Dance Class with Fara Tolno of the Kissidugu Foundation. His dance classes will be accompanied by live drumming, including lead drummer (and Fara’s little brother!) Etienne Tolno. The movements will be a fun workout for your whole body and a great way to open your heart. All ages of youth are welcome to kids class, and we ask that youth under 7 years of age be accompanied by an adult. Adults of all levels are welcome to class and if you have never taken African dance then Fara is the best teacher to start with.

Handbuilding Hangout
2025-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Unwind and get creative in this relaxed ceramics class led by Alix Klein. Perfect for all skill levels, this session focuses on the art of handbuilding with clay. Learn techniques like pinch pots, coil building, and slab construction while exploring your personal style. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced ceramicist, this class offers a fun, supportive environment to experiment, connect, and create unique pieces. Join us for a hands-on experience that’s as enjoyable as it is inspiring!

Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival
2025-02-27 18:30 - 20:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This 2024 film directed by Titus Kaphar is presented by Crusty Butt Mutts.

Melanin Mountain Project Film Festival
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Two films celebrating Black athletes and entrepreneurs in the outdoors.

Blank
2025-02-27 19:00 - 21:00 | CO
An experience in co-creation of a one of a kind play where the audience participate in the writing and performing of their unique creation in the moment.

Pottery Date Night
2025-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Cat Avila for a one-night wheel throwing date night class designed for couples. Spend the evening learning the art of wheel throwing as you create personalized pottery together. Whether you’re experienced or trying it for the first time, this class is perfect for laughter, connection, and creativity.

West African Music Experience!
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Friday, February 28 from 6-7 pm for a super special, all ages cultural event. Fara Tolno will present a West African Music Experience! This event is free and open to all.

Cultural Arts Family Night
2025-02-28 18:00 - 19:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Come out for this free family friendly event featuring guest artists Fara and Etienne Tolno. Experience and share in the cultural rhythms, stories and movements of Guinea, West Africa. Performance, dialogue, song and interactive drum and dance classes. All ages and abilities welcome. Drums provided for use. Don’t miss out on this amazing cultural exchange opportunity!
