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.
Join us in celebrating longtime local resident and writer Shelley Read and the release of her debut, internationally acclaimed novel, Go As a River which has been praised as a "soaring, heartstopping coming-of-age novel of resilience and becoming." Townie Books has exclusive early book sale permission, and this will be the first-ever event for this […]
Hollywood loves a good comeback story, so let's explore Brendan Fraser's before his big night at the Oscars on March 12th! Come for the Brendan trivia (with prizes) and stay to vote for your favorite Brendan Fraser movie, which we will then watch!
Cheatgrass is an annual invasive grass, and its range is expanding in the Gunnison Basin. This plant increases wildfire frequency, reduces forage for livestock and big game, and reduces the quality of wildlife habitat. If you want to learn how to control this plant on your land and are interested in FREE cheatgrass treatments on […]
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series at Gunnison Library and on zoom. The topic for March 1 is global famine. How is famine defined? What countries are currently experiencing this, and what, if any, remedies are there?
Join us at the Gunnison Library for a presentation by Luke Danielson, President and Co-Founder of Sustainable Development Strategies Group, a nonprofit research institute focused on mineral resources and their role in society. About the presentation: Luke will discuss how the ÒGreen Minerals BoomÓ will impact our communities and indigenous rights. The transition to renewable […]
The Gunnison Valley Pet Expo is a free, family-friendly event that brings together the entire pet-care community of local veterinarians, groomers, boarders, trainers, walkers, artists, home pet care, and pet retail businesses, all in one location. 2023's event promises to be yet another expo full of fun, activities, services for your dogs, pet items for […]
Join us on Tuesdays in March from 4pm-6pm to enjoy FREE local and live music in our exhibit space. We'll have a cash bar with libations, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks for purchase.
Join us on Tuesdays in March from 5pm-7pm to enjoy FREE local and live music in our exhibit space and celebrate history in the making in the form of music. We'll have a bar with libations, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks for purchase and will accept cash and credit cards. All proceeds directly benefit the musicians […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 8 at 6 pm at the Gunnison Library for a conversation about grief with local author, Marv Weidner, who recently released "When the Rocks Sing: A Story of Love, Loss, & Learning to Love Again."
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series. The topic for March 8 is Iranian politics. Many Iranians have lost hope of a better future, and the country seems at a crossroads. How should the United States deal with it?
The Way of Compassion Dharma Center is located in Carbondale, Colorado. The sister Dharma center is the Here and Now Center in Gunnison, CO. We also serve a virtual sangha of distributed practitioners across the nation. We are a Rime (non-sectarian) Buddhist center dedicated to the cultivation of wisdom and compassion through the study of […]
In honor or Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month, Gunnison Valley Health and Living Journeys are coming together. This free community event will feature polar explorer Eric Larsen and Gunnison Valley Health physicians Dr. Augustine Lee, Dr. Andrew Salim and Dr. Kenneth Anderson.
It's time to start thinking about and planning for summer adventures! Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, March 9th at 6pm for a workshop with Intentional Adventures founder Katy Smith. Intentional Adventures offers wellness-focused, retreat-like wilderness backpacking trips. In this workshop, we'll work through setting an Adventure Goal to get out of your […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, March 11 from 3-5 p.m. to celebrate a wonderful first year of the Six Points Book Club! This book club collaboration has been meeting every other Friday for an entire year and it has been a great success. Come celebrate reading and community with cake, refreshments and […]
Come watch Hollywood's biggest night, The Oscars, at the Majestic Theater with our community of movie lovers! Expect drink specials, trivia, and voting to see what movies we think should win! This event is free, feel free to pop by anytime between 5 and 9!
Join us on Tuesdays in March from 5pm-7pm to enjoy FREE local and live music in our exhibit space and celebrate history in the making in the form of music. We'll have a bar with libations, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks for purchase and will accept cash and credit cards. All proceeds directly benefit the musicians […]
Join us for an 8-week foreign policy discussion series. The topic for March 15 is climate change. With climate change accelerating droughts and rising sea levels, how can the United States aid those affected?
Join the Adaptive Sports Center for a movie night at the Majestic Theater! Email [email protected] for questions.
Join us at the Crested Butte Library on Monday, March 20 at 5:30 pm for a presentation by the library's own, Keelin MacCarthy. "How to Look at Art: Making Sense of the Stuff We Make" will walk attendees through some famous art pieces like The Arnolfini Portrait and some in the library's collection. Does art […]
Join us on Tuesdays in March from 5pm-7pm to enjoy FREE local and live music in our exhibit space and celebrate history in the making in the form of music. We'll have a bar with libations, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks for purchase and will accept cash and credit cards. All proceeds directly benefit the musicians […]
Join us on Wednesday, March 22 at the Gunnison Library for Intercambio! Come practice your English or Spanish with members of your community. All are welcome, childcare provided. Feel free to contact [email protected] if you have any questions.
Join us at the Gunnison Library on Thursday, March 23 at 5:30 pm for this month's library crafting session in Gunnison. For March's craft we'll be making vintage-style felt pennant flags. All materials are provided and this session is free and open to all. Projects are intended for teens and adults but those who are […]
Staff from the Crested Butte Museum will share some history of the Lower Loop area, including the Smith Hill Mine that sits above Gunsight Bridge.
Calling all farmers, backyard gardeners, and local food enthusiasts for a fun night of learning about local farms and slam poetry. Dress like a farmer for a chance to win a prize! Register at gvpg.org to secure a spot to share your poetry! Date is Saturday, March 25th from 6:30- 8pm at the Gunnison Arts […]
Join us on Tuesdays in March from 5pm-7pm to enjoy FREE local and live music in our exhibit space and celebrate history in the making in the form of music. We'll have a bar with libations, non-alcoholic drinks, and snacks for purchase and will accept cash and credit cards. All proceeds directly benefit the musicians […]
Join us on Tuesday, March 28 at 5:30 pm for this month's crafting session in Crested Butte. For March's craft we'll be making vintage-style felt pennant flags. All materials are provided and this session is free and open to all. Projects are intended for teens and adults but those who are younger than 12 may […]
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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