Crested Butte + Gunnison

RMBL Reads
2026-03-11 16:30 - 18:00 (America/Denver) | Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us at RMBL 365 for a relaxed and engaging book club gathering alongside co-host Townie Books! RMBL Reads is dedicated to science, place, and the stories that shape our understanding of the environment. We’ll come together to discuss this month’s read, share insights, ask questions, and enjoy good conversation with fellow readers. Whether you’ve finished the book cover to cover or just want to listen in, you’re warmly welcome. Please RSVP on our webpage.

Survival Fest
2026-03-13 10:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Survival Fest is the winter festival you didn’t know you needed – equal parts brain food, body heat, and pure community chaos. Learn quirky skills, hear big ideas, jump into DIY art, snack your way through the weekend, and dance like you’re preparing for the end times. Sweat it out at the Fire + Ice Beach Party (yes, there’s a sauna in the snow), then gear up for the Apocalypse Roadshow, a Saturday-night mashup of comedy, creativity, and barely-controlled madness. Winter has never been this ridiculous or this fun.

Resin Coasters
2026-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Friday, March 13th | 5:30 – 7:30 PM Get creative with resin in this hands-on class led by artist Shana Vogel! Learn the basics of working with resin while designing your own unique set of coasters. Choose from a variety of colors, additives, and effects to make each piece your own. Location: GAC Upstairs Art Classroom Instructor: Shana Vogel $55 | Non-Member $46 | Member

The Apocalypse Roadshow
2026-03-14 18:00 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
This event is a part of Survival Fest and hosted by comedian Shane Mauss and Athena Aktipis (featuring comedy, science & music) Surviving AI is a comedy show that blends humor with thoughtful exploration of how humans relate to artificial intelligence and how we might build a more cooperative technological future. The evening begins with a stand-up comedy set, moves into a salon-style conversation with experts on AI and cooperation, and culminates in a live improvisational “battle” between a human artist and an AI, responding to each other in real time. Throughout the show, an LED screen displays dynamic visuals generated through human-AI collaboration, created live by AI artist Michael Strauss, inviting the audience to reflect on creativity, agency, and collaboration in an age of intelligent machines. This event is also part of a whole new festival! Want more info? Visit https://crestedbuttearts.org/event/survival-fest/ for info and passes.

Free Movie Night at the Majestic
2026-03-14 18:30 - 21:00 | Majestic Theatre, 507 Red Lady Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Gunnison Valley Producers Guild is excited to host a free showing of Inhabit: a Permaculture Perspective at the Majestic Theater on March 14th! Join us to meet local producers and learn about local agriculture before an amazing film showcasing the power of a permaculture and a reminder that humans are capable of being planetary healing forces.

Gothic Hut Trip to Crystal Cabin
2026-03-19 13:00 | Snodgrass Gothic Road Trail Head, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
Experience an unforgettable two-day, overnight hut trip to Gothic. You’ll ski alongside RMBL Staff Scientist Ian Breckheimer and get an inside look at the CHESS campaign-the Colorado Headwaters Ecological Spectroscopy Survey. The adventure continues with dinner and conversation with Gothic’s winter caretakers. The following morning, after breakfast, billy barr will join the group to share insights from his decades of snow and weather observations. Space is Limited – Please RSVP on our website to reserve your spot!

Cookbook Club: Heartland Masala
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Let’s spice things up with a community potluck inspired by Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen by Jyoti Mukharji, Auyon Mukharji, and Olivier Kugler! Blending Indian flavors with an American kitchen sensibility, this cookbook offers dishes that are vibrant, approachable, and perfect for sharing. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your flavorful creation to the table. Together, we’ll explore the rich tastes of Indian cooking and celebrate the joy of gathering over good food.

Winter ArtWalk
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Please join us on this special evening to meet the artists & support your local public galleries.

Wacky Wednesday | Ages 7-10
2026-03-25 14:15 - 15:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Get ready to get silly, creative, and a little bit messy! Wacky Wednesday is all about exploring art in the most playful way possible. Each week, kids dive into a new off-the-wall project-think upside-down drawings, unusual materials, goofy color combinations, and art prompts that spark big imagination. We’ll experiment, laugh, try new techniques, and celebrate the joy of making something totally unexpected. Perfect for young artists who love to think outside the box and create without limits! Location: GAC Upstairs Art Classroom Instructor: Cat Avila $110 | Non-Member $93 | Member

RMBL Apres Science with Ian Breckheimer
2026-03-25 17:30 - 18:30 | Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This winter, RMBL is hosting Apr’s Science, a cozy series of living-room style talks that bring RMBL’s science, research, education, and community together under one roof. These intimate gatherings offer a rare chance to hear directly from the scientists who shape our understanding of mountain ecosystems – and to connect with neighbors, friends, and fellow lovers of science. Space is limited. Please RSVP on our webpage.

And Series: Wool + Whiskey
2026-03-26 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Thursday, March 26th | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Cozy up for a creative evening with local artist Gail Sovick as you learn to craft your own winter-inspired wool project! Using a variety of natural wool fibers, participants will explore techniques in felting, layering, and texture to create a soft, seasonal piece full of charm and warmth. Location: GAC Cy Baird Main Gallery Instructor: Gail Sovick Non-member: $45 | Member: $38

A Night of Conservation Storytelling
2026-04-08 18:00 - 20:30 | Western Colorado University, 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison, 81230
HCCA and filmmaker Cody Perry (Rig to Flip) are excited to showcase an evening of films featuring The GORP Act Video Series, sharing voices from across our region about the importance of protecting public lands, followed by Common Waters-a powerful film about the fight to protect the public’s right to float, scout, and portage Colorado’s rivers. FREE at Western Colorado University’s Theater.

Engineering Expo 2026
2026-04-23 17:00 - 19:30 | Paul M. Rady School, 777 E. Georgia Ave, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us for the Western-CU Boulder Engineering Partnership Program’s Engineering Expo 2026 on Thursday, April 23, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the Rady Building. Engineering Expo brings together students, business owners, engineers, alumni, faculty, and community members for an evening of innovation, connection, and celebration. This year, capstone teams will showcase the projects they have been developing throughout the academic year. Their work reflects months of design, testing, collaboration, and problem-solving, and we are excited to share it with you. New this year: projects will be formally judged, and attendees will have the opportunity to vote for a People’s Choice Award. We’d like to thank our community sponsors and partners: Crested Butte Museum, PROVUU, Gunnison Valley Observatory Western Mountain Rescue SAE Baja Vele Wind Tunnel & more! Event Schedule 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Check-in, networking, and light hors d’oeuvres Student band Rady Lobby 6:00 p.m. to 6:10 p.m. Welcome remarks and T-shirt design winner announcement Rady Lobby 6:10 p.m. to 7:10 p.m. Capstone and course project tours Garden Level 7:15 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Awards presentation Garden Level Stage Throughout the evening, guests can engage directly with student teams, connect with faculty and alumni, explore our programs, and tour our facility. As we continue strengthening relationships with industry and community partners, we invite you to learn how you can get involved. This event is open to the public. We welcome members of the Western campus, CU Boulder community, local industry, and the Gunnison Valley who are interested in engineering, innovation, and education. For more information, please contact Professional Assistant Michaela Keefe at michaela.keefe@colorado.edu.

And Series: Watercolor + Wine
2026-04-23 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Thursday, April 23rd | 5:30 – 8:30 PM Join local watercolor artist Karen Hill for an inspiring evening of color, creativity, and relaxation. In this workshop, participants will explore watercolor techniques to create a vibrant, beautiful painting. Karen will guide you step-by-step through blending, layering, and brushwork to help your artwork come to life-perfect for beginners and experienced painters alike. Location: Cy Baird Main Gallery Instructor: Karen Hill Non-member: $45 | Member: $38

Cookbook Club: Mediterranea
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
We’re celebrating the flavors of tradition with a community potluck inspired by Mediterranea: Life-perfected Recipes from Grandmothers of the Mediterranean by Anastasia Miari! This cookbook gathers time-honored dishes passed down through generations, bringing the warmth, wisdom, and soul of Mediterranean kitchens to our table. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and share in the experience. Together, we’ll enjoy sun-soaked recipes, swap stories, and savor the joy of cooking like a nonna.

Boots + Ballroom Dance Event
2026-04-24 18:00 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Boots + Ballroom will take place on Friday, April 24th, from 6:00-8:30 PM at the Gunnison Arts Center Blue Box Theatre. Join us for lessons from 6:00-7:00 PM, followed by open dancing from 7:00-8:30 PM. Bring your friends and enjoy an evening of music, a bar, and plenty of fun! This is a pay-what-you-can event, with a suggested donation of $10 per person.

Boss Ross | All ages
2026-05-07 18:00 - 21:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Happy little trees await! Join artist Sarah Sharsmith for a joyful and relaxed night of painting inspired by the legendary Bob Ross. Follow along step-by-step as you create your own serene landscape using Bob’s signature techniques-gentle brushstrokes, fluffy clouds, and of course, plenty of happy accidents. Location: GAC Blue Box Theatre Instructor: Sarah Sharsmith $50 | Non-Member | $25 Kids Tickets $42.50 | Member | $21 Kids Ticket

Mother's Day And Series: Resin + Rootbeer Floats
2026-05-09 15:30 - 18:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Saturday, May 9th | 3:30 – 6:30 PM Celebrate Mother’s Day with a hands-on workshop led by local artist Shana Vogel. Participants will create their own resin jewelry-perfect for gifting or keeping-and enjoy root beer floats as they work. This kid-friendly class offers a relaxed, creative environment for kids and moms to spend time together. Location: Cy Baird Main Gallery Instructor: Shana Vogel Non-member: $45 | Member: $38 Kids Ticket: $20

Mountain Words Festival
2026-05-21 09:00 - 18:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary festival featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, parties, panel discussions, and more. It offers a variety of paid and free events. Join us this Memorial Day weekend and meet some of your favorite authors!

Wildflower Watercolor Workshop
2026-05-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Friday, May 29th | 6:00 – 8:00 PM Celebrate the beauty of nature in this hands-on watercolor workshop focused on painting wildflowers. Participants will learn techniques for creating soft washes, layering colors, and capturing the delicate shapes and textures of blooms. Guided instruction will help you develop both your technical skills and personal style, whether you’re a beginner or looking to refine your watercolor practice. Leave with vibrant, expressive paintings inspired by the charm of local wildflowers. Location: GAC Upstairs Art Classroom Instructor: Karen Hill $40 | Non-Member $34 | Member
