Crested Butte + Gunnison

Gunnison Music Cruise
2025-07-15 17:30 - 19:30 (America/Denver) | Downtown Gunnison, PO Box 3513, Gunnison, CO, 81230
The second Gunnison Music Cruise of 2025 features Sunny Downpour. Sponsored by Sanctuary Somatics and Natural Grocers, this uniquely Gunnison concert features a local band playing on a trailer towed through the city with a crowd of dozens of bicyclists following. When they hit the end of the cruise route, the band will play for another half hour or so. Check in the event website or follow Community Foundation of the Gunnison Valley on Facebook for a route map when the event is closer.

Coil Creations Clay Class
2025-07-16 14:30 - 16:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join artist Caroline Toomer for a fun, hands-on clay adventure! Kids will learn coil building basics to create bowls, cups, creatures, and more-exploring their imaginations and building new skills along the way.

CBMBA Wednesday Trail Work Day
2025-07-16 16:00 - 19:00 | TBD
Volunteer your time and talent for trail work and sustainability. Food, drinks and a raffle will culminate the event.

Mid-Week on Main Street
2025-07-16 17:30 - 19:00 | IOOF Park, 124 E Virginia St., Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join the Gunnison Country Chamber of Commerce for Mid-Week on Main July 16 5:30-7pm in IOOF Park at Main Street and Virginia for free music with Opal Moon sponsored by Alpha Mechanical, The Clarke Agency and Tango Boutique. Sound assistance provided by the IBar Ranch. See you in the park!

ALO, Music on the Mountain
2025-07-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO
The Music on the Mountain series returns! ALO will take the stage on Wednesday, July 16, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Rachel Vanslyke will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverages will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn! The music and magic of ALO (aka Animal Liberation Orchestra) shine vividly on their new album, Frames, on Brushfire Records. Frames embodies the spirit of a band riding a creative wave, sharing art through four unique windows, with a depth and character that feels fresh and vital. There is great joy in listening to this band of lifelong friends, as they playfully meld their distinct musical personalities into one cohesive and beautiful voice.

Swing Dancing
2025-07-16 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Swing Dancing on July 16th at The Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Swing and Latin dance lessons begin at 6pm with Live music for dance from the Gypsy Jazz Social Club from 7:30-9pm.

Casey Falter @JosŽ Patio
2025-07-16 19:45 - 21:30 | CO

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-07-17 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-07-22 10:00 - 11:30 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Crested Butte became a registered National Historic District in 1974 to preserve our distinctive buildings from the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Join us on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Our regularly scheduled Elk Avenue Walking Tours will resume in June 2025 on Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am-11:30am that meet at the Museum at 4th and Elk Avenue. Tours cost $20 (members) and $25 (non-members). Visit https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/walking-tours/ for more information.

Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up
2025-07-17 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Crested Butte, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Come have a beer on us celebrating creativity at the very first Third Thursday Monthly Art Pop up, hosted by The Artlaws of the Southwest! Every month will look a little different as we will have rotating artists showcasing their crafts but live music, food and great art will always be a guarantee. Free to attend! 301 Bellview Ave. Downtown Crested Butte JULY 17 4-8pm Some artists featured this month: @mentality_to_reality @scraphappystudios @katiebriggsart @kateseeleybean Let’s make Crested Butte the wild west of the art world-one Thursday at a time.

Jordan Brandenburg @ JosŽ Patio
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | CO

Rachel VanSlyke
2025-07-17 17:00 - 20:00 | Zuni West Brewing, 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, 81224, United States
VanSlykes unique combination of accessible, highly listenable tunes with no holds barred lyrics and a refusal to be bound by conventional genres have garnered her a following who are at once enamored and empowered by her bold songwriting and gutsy performances. Succeeding on her own terms, her songs emotionally resonate with fans across the spectrum based upon their edgy intensity and genuine intimacy.

Strand Hill @ billy barr
2025-07-17 20:00 - 23:00 | billy bar at Elevation Hotel, 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States

GVAWL's Annual Yard Sale
2025-07-18 08:00 - 15:00, 2025-07-19 08:00 - 15:00 | CO
Gunnison Valley Animal Welfare League (GVAWL) will be hosting their annual Yard Sale on Friday, July 18th and Saturday, July 19th from 8am until 3pm each day at 508 N. 7th St. in Gunnison. This event is HUGE and you do not want to miss it. Most items will be by donation although some will be priced. All proceeds from this event go to GVAWL. If you would like to donate new or lightly used items to the yard sale, please send a text to (970)238-0252 to arrange a time to drop off the items. Please do not leave anything at the shelter as we do not have storage space at that location. We are currently not accepting bedding, furniture, or electronics without prior approval. We politely ask that you not block any driveways when attending the event and that we not have any early birds. We look forward to seeing you there! We have so much fun with this event.

Chris Heart @JosŽ Patio
2025-07-18 17:00 - 20:00 | CO

Monday Night Magic
2025-07-18 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-07-21 18:00 - 21:00 | Storyweaver Games, 901 W Tomichi Unit 2, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Calling All Magic: The Gathering Players! Join us at Storyweaver Games every Monday and Friday night for an exciting Magic the Gathering experience! Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a casual player, we’ve got a game for you. From Modern to Standard to Commander and beyond, you’ll find players of all types ready to duel. We offer a fun and friendly atmosphere where most nights are casual and player-driven, but we also host thrilling tournaments and draft nights for those looking for a challenge. Play kicks off at 6:00 PM and continues until closing – 9:00 PM on Mondays and 11:00 PM on Fridays. Bring your deck, bring your friends, and get ready to tap into the magic at Storyweaver Games!

Jim Davidson @ billy barr
2025-07-18 20:00 - 23:00 | billy bar at Elevation Hotel, 500 Gothic Rd 2nd Level, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States

Amanda Sage Vision Train Workshop
2025-07-19 10:00 - 11:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Amanda Sage for a 90-minute guided journey with the Vision Train Drawing Project. Explore your unique gifts through drawing and writing in a fun, supportive space-no experience needed, just curiosity! Times: 10 – 11:30 OR 12:00 -1:30

Sunni Gunni Art Market: Local Art Sale
2025-07-19 10:30 - 16:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Celebrate local creativity at the Sunni Gunni Art Market, a lively pop-up hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center and curated by local artists! Enjoy drinks, live music, and shop unique art from up to 20 makers-paintings, ceramics, prints, jewelry, and more. Expect good vibes, hand-poke tattoos, and one-of-a-kind finds!

Cookies Made Easy Shortbread Cooking Class
2025-07-19 14:00 - 17:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join self-taught baker Lauryn Kiefer for a sweet shortbread session! Learn the classic recipe, then get creative with mix-ins like ganache, curd, and fresh strawberries. A fun, hands-on class for cookie lovers of all levels!

FiG @ JosŽ Patio
2025-07-19 17:00 - 20:00 | CO

Coal Creek Connection
2025-07-19 19:00 - 22:00 | Zuni West Brewing, 235 Elcho Ave, Crested Butte South, CO, 81224, United States
Located in the Gunnison Valley of Colorado, Coal Creek Connection plays a variety of high-quality original and cover music including classic rock, country, folk, blues, funk, and more. CCC’s multi-part harmonies are sure to get yo up and dancing.

Romeo + Juliet + Cocktails + Music
2025-07-19 19:30 | Western Colorado University, 600 N. Adams St., Gunnison, 81230
The Gunnison Valley Theatre Festival presents an evening of poetry, music, and dance, inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet. Cocktails and mocktails themed to the event! ALL AGES welcome, outside under the stars of the Quigley Bandshell.

Sunday's @ 6 Live Music
2025-07-20 18:00 - 20:00 | Jorgensen Park, 501 E Tomichi Ave, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Cole Creek Connection delivers an energetic mix of classic rock, Americana, country covers, and original songs, with tight musicianship and vocal harmonies that get audiences dancing and singing along to their feel-good sound.

Firefly Sightings in Gunnison Valley
2025-07-23 00:00 | Gunnison Valley
Seen fireflies near RMBL? CU Boulder researchers are mapping where these glowing beetles appear in Colorado. If you spot fireflies this summer, let us know here: https://forms.gle/gknEebT2DjJNyC7f9 or by email (firefliescuboulder@gmail.com). Every report helps!

Skate Night
2025-07-23 17:00 | CO
Free summer skate night! Roller skates and blades provided. Come skate from 5-7pm at Jorgensen Ice Rink. Bring your own helmet.

Artikal Sound System, Music on the Mountain
2025-07-23 17:30 - 20:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO
The Music on the Mountain series returns! Artikal Sound System will take the stage on Wednesday July 23, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. Chachixpress will open at 5:30 pm. All live series openers are provided in partnership with the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Food and beverage will be served during the event. Grab your camp chairs and blankets and make plans to join us on the lawn! Artikal Sound System is a reggae band based out of South Florida. Founded by Chris Montague (guitar) and Fabian Acu–a (bass) in 2012, the band honed its chops backing a series of Caribbean singers.

Square Dancing
2025-07-23 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents Square Dancing on July 23rd at the Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Lessons from Andrea Early-Coen on Appalachian flatfooting and square dance basics start at 6pm with the dance and string band music from Jenny Hill, Sam Pankratz and Matt and Madeline Shugert starting at 7:30pm.
