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.
Kind Hearted Strangers will be live at the Public House March 15th. 2024! Hailing from all corners of the country, Kind Hearted Strangers began in the foothills of Colorado-where an impromptu open mic performance by songwriter Marc Townes quickly evolved into something much bigger. With genre bending improvisations from lead guitarist Kevin Hinder and bassist/vocalist […]
ANNOUNCING the next production of our season to hit the stage: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour. We will have five performances up-valley at The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre featuring Andrew Hadley (March 13th), Paul Edwards (March 14th), Mary Tuck (March 15th), Regina TaFoya (March 16th), and Cindy Petito (March 17th). And down-valley at Western […]
Firebird Theatre's 2024 mainstage season begins with a side-splitting bang in David Ives' All in the Timing! Ives' witty and renowned show is a collection of six short comedic plays featuring clever dialogue and outlandish situations ranging from chimps on typewriters to two people falling in love through an invented language. Firebird's Jimmy Utley (Twelfth […]
Celebrate the 50th Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race with a movie night! Get here anytime after 7:00 to register for the race on Sunday, March 17th. At 7:30, we'll be showing Powderwh*re's TeleVision with some other special knee-dropping surprises!
Just How is back at the Public House with support from Walter Balltell and some surprise special guests!! Just How is Crested Butte's very own original Wompster. Having shared the stage with such names as Boombox, the Floozies, Kraddy, Crystal Method, Dj Logic, Ana Sia, and many more, the sounds are sure to stimulate all […]
Celebrate the season of renewal and creativity with our Easter-themed Egg Tray Making Ceramic Class! Join us for a festive workshop where you can craft your very own ceramic egg trays, just in time for Easter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned ceramic enthusiast, our experienced instructors will guide you through the process of […]
Crafts & Cinema with the Trailhead Children's Museum is BACK! Celebrate sunny days and welcome spring with the Trailhead Children's Museum and the Majestic Theatre. Join the Trailhead for a colorful and creative art project followed by a showing of the animated mockumentary, Surf's Up. Show off your best summer style with your favorite floral […]
For fourteen years, Crested Butte Film Festival has been showing the best in contemporary American and international cinema at our annual September festival, and we're excited to bring some of those films to you this spring! The "Best Of CBFF 2023" is a PG-13, 86 minute program of short documentary and live action films. You'll […]
ANNOUNCING the next production of our season to hit the stage: White Rabbit, Red Rabbit by Nassim Soleimanpour. We will have five performances up-valley at The Mallardi Cabaret Theatre featuring Andrew Hadley (March 13th), Paul Edwards (March 14th), Mary Tuck (March 15th), Regina TaFoya (March 16th), and Cindy Petito (March 17th). And down-valley at Western […]
Firebird Theatre's 2024 mainstage season begins with a side-splitting bang in David Ives' All in the Timing! Ives' witty and renowned show is a collection of six short comedic plays featuring clever dialogue and outlandish situations ranging from chimps on typewriters to two people falling in love through an invented language. Firebird's Jimmy Utley (Twelfth […]
Friends, fun and love comprise the ethos of Funk you, a nine-piece musical juggernaut from Augusta, GA. For over a decade, Funk You has enchanted audiences with an unmistakably intoxicating blend of modern and vintage sounds. Comprised of eight kindred spirits, this close-knit troupe is driven by an unwavering passion for live performance and emboldened […]
Telemark skiing is NOT dead! This race has it all folks; anarchy, athleticism and tons of prizes. The Al Johnson Race is an uphill/downhill Telemark ski race steeped in local history, celebrating the legacy of the infamous 19th century postman, Al Johnson. Racers skin up 600ft and descend 1,200ft through the famed Extreme Limits terrain […]
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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