Crested Butte + Gunnison

Chaski Quartet at the Gunnison Library
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:30 (America/Denver) | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Chaski Quartet will share vibrant string quartet music both old and new, for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing a string quartet live for the first time. We’re delighted to be back at the Gunnison Public Library as part of our summer Colorado tour: we have free concert for music lovers of all ages: please join us! Featuring Sarah Cranor, Alejandro Gomez Guillen on violins, Han DeWan on viola, and Amy Huzjak on cello.

Chaski Quartet
2025-08-09 14:00 - 15:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, August 9 at 2 pm for a special, free matinee performance by Chaski Quartet. Described in the Gunnison Country Times as making “music for human connection”, Chaski Quartet returns to the Gunnison County Library to perform the music of Dvorak, Haydn, Greenstein, and Coleridge-Taylor as part of their 2025 Colorado tour. Other tour stops include 5 Colorado Department of Corrections facilities and Breckenridge, CO as they perform varied programs for both classical music lovers and listeners hearing live string playing for the first time. The name Chaski Quartet was inspired by the 4th movement, which describes the running messengers of the Andes mountains, who would travel long distances to relay important messages and stories between communities. As musicians who commute a long way to bring music to various communities around the US, and as runners, the image of the chaski stuck! You can learn more about and see videos of performances by Chaski Quartet here: https://chaskiquartet.com/

MTCB Pickin' a Food Truck Competition
2025-08-09 12:00 - 16:00 | Snowmass Parking Lot, Snowmass Road, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
Join us for great food, live music, children’s activities, and more. Competition judging punch cards and competing free bites will be first-come-first-serve and are limited-we recommend arriving early if you want to be a judge!

Nutrition for Postnatal Recovery
2025-08-09 11:30 - 12:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join Holistic Chef and Nutritionist Ashley Anderson for a supportive workshop on postnatal recovery. Explore key nutrients, healing foods, and simple practices to help restore and nourish your body and mind after birth.

Super Saturday Storytime!
2025-08-09 10:30 - 12:00 | Gunnison Library, 1 Quartz St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Please join us at the Gunnison Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, August 9 for a super special, Super Saturday Storytime. After story time, musician Lizzy Plotkin will lead families in a songwriting excursion inspired by nature. Families will be able to explore different instruments and contribute to an original composition. This event is free and open to the public.

Sons of Sage at Tully's
2025-08-08 21:00 | Tully’s, 282 Elcho Avenue, Crested Butte South, CO, 81224, United States
Local rock n roll band, Sons of Sage, are coming to the neighborhood watering hole for a Free night of guitar-fueled good times!

Monday Night Magic
2025-08-08 18:00 - 21:00, 2025-08-04 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!

Art Walk
2025-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Various Crested Butte locations
Join us on this special evening to meet your local artists! Look for the colorful Artwalk tonight flags at participating galleries!

Music by Rachel VanSlyke
2025-08-08 17:00 - 20:00 | Redline Gallery, 429 Elk Avenue, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States

Patio Pottery: Ceramic Alters 15+
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Connect, create, and craft a personal ceramic altar in this outdoor pottery class with artist Kit Wijkowski. You’ll learn approachable handbuilding techniques to shape a meaningful piece that reflects you.

Free Music in the Garden
2025-08-08 17:00 - 19:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The museum is excited to bring back live music in the garden on Fridays in August from 5pm to 7pm. Libations & snacks will be available for purchase. This is a free live music series brought to you by generous sponsors, Bill Peatross & the Gunnison Valley Music Association. Scheduled Artists: Friday, August 1st- Billy Jeeter Friday, August 8th- Clif Barnhart Friday, August 15th- Chris Coady Friday, August 22nd- Kevin Daughtry Friday, August 29th- TBA

Cookbook Club Feature Dinner: Bitter & Sweet
2025-08-07 18:30 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, we’re bringing a special edition of Cookbook Club to the table! Join us for an intimate chef-prepared dinner prepared by BruHaus chefs and inspired by Bitter & Sweet in collaboration with author Omid Roustaei. This beautifully crafted meal will explore the rich flavors and traditions of Persian cuisine, celebrating the stories and culture woven into every dish. Instead of a potluck, sit back and savor a thoughtfully curated menu while engaging in conversation about the inspiration behind the book. It’s an evening of food, storytelling, and connection you won’t want to miss!

Drawing the Figure 18+
2025-08-07 17:30 - 20:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Sharpen your skills in this dynamic figure drawing class with artist Karolina Szumilas. Work from a live nude model as you explore gesture, proportion, and expressive linewor

Handbuilding Hangout Clay Class
2025-08-07 15:30 - 17:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Unwind and get creative in this relaxed handbuilding class with Cat Avila. Explore techniques like pinch pots, coils, and slabs while developing your personal style. Open to all skill levels in a fun, supportive environment.

Historic Elk Ave Walking Tours
2025-08-07 10:00 - 11:30, 2025-08-05 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.

Music by Rachel VanSlyke
2025-08-06 19:00 - 21:00 | A Bar Above, 620 Gothic Rd Suite C130, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States

Two-Steppin and Honky Tonk
2025-08-06 18:00 - 21:00 | CO
The Pavillion Dance Series presents a night of Two-steppin and Honky Tonk on August 6th at the Three Rivers Pavillion in Almont. Dance lessons start at 6pm and live music for dance featuring Paonia’s Cryin’ Shame Band goes from 7:30-9pm.

Alla Prima Pet Portraits Class 16+
2025-08-06 18:00 - 20:00 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Capture your furry (or feathered!) friend in this fun pet portrait painting class! Using an 8×8 canvas, a photo reference, and the alla prima oil technique, you’ll create a colorful portrait with step-by-step guidance from artist Karolina Szumilas.

North Mississippi Allstars, Music on the Mountain
2025-08-06 17:30 - 20:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, Crested Butte, CO
The Music on the Mountain series returns! North Mississippi Allstars will take the stage on Wednesday, August 6, 2025. Join us at the Red Lady Stage in the Crested Butte Mountain Resort Base Area for free live music. FIG 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! Nothing runs deeper than family ties. Brothers, sisters, fathers, mothers, sons, and daughters understand one another at the purest level. When families rally around music, they speak this oft-unspoken bond aloud and into existence. After 25 years, twelve albums, four GRAMMY Award nominations, and sold-out shows everywhere, North Mississippi Allstars open up their world once again on their thirteenth album, Set Sail [New West Records], welcoming other family (by blood and by the road) into the fold.

The Art of Watercolor 16+
2025-08-06 17:30 - 19:30 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Curious about watercolor? Join artist Karen Hill for a beginner-friendly class covering brushwork, color mixing, and simple techniques in a fun, supportive setting-no experience needed!

Van Tours with Vandenbusche
2025-08-06 08:00 - 17:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
This tour will focus on the Gunnison, Parlin Pitkin and Ohio City areas. Topics include the Denver and Rio Grande Railroad, the Pitkin Hotel, the Alpine Tunnel and more. We meet in Gunnison at 8am. Duane will go over his topics for the day and we will head out in the van to make stops along the way. A miners sack lunch and transportation are included in the ticket price. This tour will return to Gunnison around 4pm. Tickets for members are $75 each and for non-members are $85 each.

Summer Classics in the Courtyard: Boyd Meets Girl
2025-08-05 17:30 - 19:00 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Boyd Meets Girl pairs Australian classical guitarist Rupert Boyd with American cellist Laura Metcalf. The duo has toured the world sharing their eclectic mix of music from Debussy and Bach to Radiohead and BeyoncŽ. Crested Butte residents may recognize Laura from her time with the Crested Butte Music Festival.

Music By Rachel VanSlyke
2025-08-05 16:30 - 19:30 | Izakaya Cabin, 321 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States

Back to School Art Camp
2025-08-05 14:30 - 15:45 | Gunnison Arts Center, 102 South Main St, Gunnison, CO, 81230, United States
Join us for 3-day art camp full of color, creativity, and fun! Kids will explore painting, drawing, sculpture, and more.

Alpenglow: The Galentines
2025-08-04 17:30 - 19:30 | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224
Formed through a college music club in February 2022, The Galentines is an all-girl indie punk rock band from Boulder, now bringing their dynamic sound to Alpenglow. Led by vocalist Codi Jantsch with Emily Zane on bass, and Crested Butte locals Essie and Linda Horne on drums and lead guitar, they blend punk, indie, and rock into bold, unapologetic music. Known for energetic performances, their music features raucous riffs, driving rhythms, and empowering lyrics exploring youth and self-discovery. With their debut album “1140,” The Galentines continue inspiring fans and aspiring musicians across Colorado.

Monday Mornings at the Museum
2025-08-04 09:00 - 10:00 | Crested Butte Museum, 331 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Calling all caregivers of little ones, bring yourself and your mini crew over to the museum on Monday May 5th from 10am-11am for a free casual, unstructured play hour with other parents and their tots before regular business hours. Geared towards kids age five and younger, but all are welcome. Be sure to bring quarters for the train! These events are free to attend but donations are appreciated as they help us continue to provide programming like Monday Mornings at the Museum. https://crestedbuttemuseum.com/mondays-at-the-museum/
