Gunnison Valley Events Calendar
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.
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Left on Red LIVE at the CB Museum
Left on Red LIVE at the CB Museum
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 […]
Crafternoon at the Library
Crafternoon at the Library
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 […]
Cooking with Danny
Cooking with Danny
In this 5 week course you will be walked through a full process of creating a complete dish taught by chef Danny owner of Mario's and the Dive Pub. Starting with knife skills and cooking techniques you will be taught something new in each class. The final class will bring together all the skills to […]
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Elk Ave Historic Walking Tour
Elk Ave Historic Walking Tour
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.
Wacky Wednesdays
Wacky Wednesdays
Featuring a new and unique project each day, students will have the opportunity to get hands-on with creative lessons. These fun projects will range from painting and drawing to sculpting and building. Drop-in registration and half-course registrations will be available once the minimum number of students is reached. Min. 4 full-time students to run. Instructor: […]
Women’s Networking Night
Women’s Networking Night
Join us for our March Women's Networking Night Come network with the wonderful ladies of the Gunnison Valley. Join us at Rumors Coffee & Tea House in Crested Butte from 5:30-7:30. Rumors is a full service espresso bar in downtown Crested Butte. They offer a wide selection of coffee, loose leaf teas and other specialty […]
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Easy Jim, Live at the Crested Butte Arts Center
Easy Jim, Live at the Crested Butte Arts Center
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead will be live at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts on Thursday, March 30th for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party. More information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
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KBUT’s Disco Inferno
KBUT’s Disco Inferno
Disco Inferno Returns on Friday, March 31st at the CB Center for the Arts! We will have two sets of Disco Inferno, starting with an ALL AGES party from 6pm-8pm, followed by a 21 and over party from 9pm-2am. Enjoy the hottest disco, funk, and soul grooves from the fabulous DJ Triple L and front […]
Pasta Night & Wine
Pasta Night & Wine
Learn how to prepare, and cook fresh pasta with chef Danny, owner of Marios and the Dive Pub. Sip on wine while crafting a homemade sauce and linguine pasta. Once you learn and taste your dish you will never go back to your old ways. Registration includes instruction, prepared food and a couple glasses of […]
She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters
The Crested Butte Mountain Theatre is thrilled to present She Kills Monsters: the story of Agnes Evans as she learns about her dead sister, Tilly, through her old Dungeons and Dragons games. Shows are March 31, April 1, and April 7 and 8. Doors open at 6:30, Show begins 7:00. Tickets available at the door […]
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She Kills Monsters
She Kills Monsters
A comedic romp into the world of fantasy role-playing, She Kills Monsters tells the story of Agnes Evans as she leaves her childhood home in Ohio following the death of her teenage sister, Tilly. when Agnes finds Tilly's Dungeons & Dragons notebook, however, she stumbles into a journey of discovery and action packed adventure in […]
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Charcoal Portrait
Charcoal Portrait
This course is best suited for those who have a little experience with drawing and want to explore a different medium or venture into portraiture. Faces can present one of the ultimate challenges in the art world. I'll teach you many different tips and tricks for what makes a true portrait different from a drawing […]
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Lunchtime Dance Workout
Lunchtime Dance Workout
Drop in at the GAC for a quick workout session to keep the blood moving throughout the day. Students will be led through an energetic routine with a hip hop influence. Stay active this winter and join us for a workout. Purchase all 8 classes for the best deal, or drop in whenever you're feeling […]
Teapot Wheel Intensive
Teapot Wheel Intensive
Enhance your wheel throwing skills in this three class wheel throwing intensive. Students will create a teapot by exploring various wheel throwing and hand building techniques. Prior wheel throwing experience required. Instructor: Kristin Gruenberger $230/non-members $192/ members
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Kids Hip Hop Dance Class
Kids Hip Hop Dance Class
Students will learn various beginning hip hop dance moves in a fun filled encouraging group environment while building self-confidence. All levels of dancers can join! Each day the students will learn a different choreography. Drop ins open once the minimum registration number is met. Instructor: Sakara Sullivan $78/person, $66.30/member
Hip Hop & Jazz Fusion
Hip Hop & Jazz Fusion
Students will learn various beginning hip hop dance moves in a fun filled encouraging group environment while building self-confidence. All levels of dancers can join! Each day the students will learn a different choreography. Drop ins open once the minimum registration number is met. Instructor: Sakara Sullivan. $78/person, $66.30/member
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Judy Blume Forever
Judy Blume Forever
Generations of readers have found themselves in a Judy Blume book. Her name alone launches a flood of memories for anyone who's read any of her paperbacks. For decades, Blume's radical honesty has comforted and captivated readers-and landed her at the center of controversy for her frankness about puberty and sex. Now the beloved American […]
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Western Chemistry Club Magic Show
Western Chemistry Club Magic Show
The Western Chemistry club has put on a "show" for the past 15yrs with probably the most amazing demonstrations for an hour! Fun science things to play with after for about an hour! 4-6 Friday April 7. WCU University Center Ballroom
Spring Dance Recitals
Spring Dance Recitals
Come for the snow, stay for the show! CB School of Dance spring recitals Preschool-High School. Pay what you can open dress rehearsal/preview show!
Western CO Univ Jazz Band & Steel Band Soiree
Western CO Univ Jazz Band & Steel Band Soiree
Almont Snowdance Winter Concert Series Presents, Western Colorado University Department of Music, Jazz Band & Steel Band Soiree. Free concert! 7:00pm-9:30pm
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Spring Dance Recitals
Spring Dance Recitals
Spring Recitals include K-5th dancers, Mountain Movers Company Dancers, Aerial Dancers, Middle School/High School dancers. Speak Up and Dance is a springtime tradition showcasing artistic expression and voice through dance in Crested Butte!
Reel Rock 17
Reel Rock 17
Don't miss three heart-stopping new films featuring the year's biggest climbing & adventure stories: a wild expedition on Nameless Tower in Pakistan; a new cutting-edge route in a massive limestone cave in France; and a journey to Palestine's West Bank to explore the power of climbing to change lives. Presented by The North Face and […]
Easy Jim, Live at the Almont Resort
Easy Jim, Live at the Almont Resort
Easy Jim, Music of the Grateful Dead closes out the I Bar Ranch "Snowdance Winter Concert Series" at the Almont Resort on Saturday, April 8th! Doors open at 7pm, showtime is 8pm, and tickets are available at www.thealmontresort.com/music. Thank you for supporting local live music!
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Macrame with Mountain Valley Creations
Macrame with Mountain Valley Creations
Are you ready to create? Alex the artist behind Mountain Valley Creations will be leading us in the creation of a macrame magnet. Hang your favorite picture on the fridge with style!
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Soladera Soaps (advanced workshop)
Soladera Soaps (advanced workshop)
Session 1: Wednesday, 5:00-8:00pm. January 25 Session 2: Thursday, 5:00-8:00 pm. April 13 In this single day workshop, Jenifer from Soladera Soaps will walk you through the process of creating your very own bar of soap. This time around students will make a more complex 2 or 3 colored soap. The class will be held […]
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Date Night
Date Night
Come learn a new skill with a partner or friend! Date nights will focus on an introduction to wheel throwing where students will learn how to center, pull and shape their own masterpiece. Instructor: Kit Witkowski $72/non-members $62/ members
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Puppet Show
Puppet Show
This show is the cultivation of a puppet theater class at the GAC which included all phases of play production: rehearsals, improv, sets, puppet making, costumes, poster and finally the show itself. The choice of the play is up to the puppeteers themselves and depends also on the size of the cast, but the selection […]
Time Travel Dance Party Fundraiser & Raffle
Time Travel Dance Party Fundraiser & Raffle
Join the Gunnison Arts Center for our Spring fundraising event, the Time Travel Dance Party Fundraiser & Raffle! There will be dancing, raffle prizes, costumes, cocktails, live music, complimentary food from Burnell's, and more - all while raising critical funds for the Gunnison Arts Center! Our theme for this year's fundraiser is all about time […]
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Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
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 […]
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The Lookout Tower Presents, CANNIVAL
The Lookout Tower Presents, CANNIVAL
Let's gather the tribe and celebrate 420 in the high country at the I Bar Ranch with CANNIVAL, Presented by Lookout Tower cannabis dispensary. Featuring music by Alternative People, Green Buddha, & DIZGO! Plus a 4.20km fun run and local art vendors etc. This is a 21+ yr old event
Pastels & Palomas
Pastels & Palomas
Let's pop some bubbly and have fun drawing your favorite landscapes with chalk pastels. Pastels allow for so many different styles. This will be the perfect space for artists of all skill levels to come and play with a new medium and help find their own style within their landscape drawings.Landscape reference photos will be […]
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Business Before Hours
Business Before Hours
Join the Gunnison Chamber of Commerce for a Business Before Hours at Dos Rios Golf Club, 501 Camino Del Rio from 8AM to 10AM. Network, have a cup of coffee, and sharing in learning about Dos Rios Golf Club new restaurant schedule and menu items. Join Club Manager Brian Turner and Restaurant Manager Roberto Gallardo […]
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SpringFest
SpringFest
Western's Program Council will be hosting SpringFest and celebrating Earth Day on April 22. Gangstagrass, a bluegrass/hip-hop group, will be headlining, along with Tatanka Dub, DJ Kamakani, Fuerza Cora Brasil & Secondhand String Band. Festivities will be hosted at Quigley Bandshell. A full day of live music!
Earth Day Clay
Earth Day Clay
Celebrate Earth day by putting more nature into our lives! Choose from 2 styles of hand-built planters or design your own to be the perfect new home for your plant baby. Instructor: Kit Wijkowski Kids $60/non-members $51/ members Adults $72/non-members 62/members
Earth Day Clay
Earth Day Clay
Celebrate Earth day by putting more nature into our lives! Choose from 2 styles of hand-built planters or design your own to be the perfect new home for your plant baby. Instructor: Kit Wijkowski Kids $60/non-members $51/ members Adults $72/non-members 62/members
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Puzzle Party!
Puzzle Party!
Join us for a Puzzle Party at the Gunnison Library on April 23 from 2-5 pm. Come exercise your brain with a puzzle! Play, collaborate and even swap a puzzle with another attendee! Snacks provided. This event is free and open to the public.
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Necklace & Bracelet Set (13+)
Necklace & Bracelet Set (13+)
In this class students will learn how to put together their own bracelet and necklace set. Students will work with natural materials such as leaves, sand and feathers to create a design of their choice. Once the design is set in place a glass cabochon will be glued on using E6000 glue. The pieces will […]
Business After Hours
Business After Hours
Join the Gunnison Chamber with hosts WESTERN COLORADO UNIVERSITY Adult Degree Completion Program, The Center For Learning & Innovation and Western Career Services, Tuesday, April 25, 2023 | 5:00-6:30 pm at the Taylor Hall Welcome Center on Western's campus. Learn about these programs, network with business members and congratulate the Center for Learning & Innovation […]
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Women’s Networking Night
Women’s Networking Night
Join us for our April Women's Networking Night We invite you to join us as we team up with the Community Foundation of The Gunnison Valley (CFGV) and WCU Rady School for our April Women's Networking Night! We will be gathering on Wednesday, April 26th from 5:30-7:30 at the Paul M. Rady School of Computer […]
Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
Wednesday night guided meditation and dharma talk
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 […]
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History of Local Railroading
History of Local Railroading
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 6 pm on Thursday, April 27 for a presentation on the history of local railroading and the famous Baldwin Engine 268 that served the Denver & Rio Grand Railroad beginning in 1882. Gunnison Pioneer Museum's Larry McDonald will present a pictorial history that will provide attendees with a […]
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WMRT Spring Community Workshop
WMRT Spring Community Workshop
The Western Mountain Rescue Team will be hosting a community workshop for summer safety in the backcountry on April 28, from 4pm-7:30pm. The event is free with food, raffle, and activities. All ages are welcome with activities for kids provided.
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GVWN Spring 2023 Clothing & Gear Swap
GVWN Spring 2023 Clothing & Gear Swap
Join Us For Our Spring Clothing & Gear Swap Out with the old and in with the new! Clean out the closets and bring your lightly used, unwanted or unneeded clothing and gear to the Three Rivers Resort for a ladies (and kids) clothing and gear swap. The seasons are changing and it's time to […]
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Pet Portraits in Pastel
Pet Portraits in Pastel
Pastel can offer a lot of variety similar to that of painting. This course doesn't require any experience and maybe the perfect place to start your art journey. Everyone has an animal they're inspired by.. so no better way to get into art than drawing your favorite furry friend. Learn how to layer your pastel […]
Minecraft May
Minecraft May
Drop off or take the bus from school and arrive into the three dimensional realm of Minecraft by sculpting your own terrain, tools and characters. Please bring a snack to prepare for your journey. Instructor: Kit Wijkowski $150/non-members $128/ members
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Hartman Rocks Demo Day
Hartman Rocks Demo Day
Rocky Mountain Bikes and the Demo Tour is coming to Hartman Rocks this Wednesday from 10am to 7pm. Come by the main trailhead and demo a Rocky Mountain Bike of your choice, for free! All you need to do is fill out a waiver, helmet, and have a valid ID & CC. Cheers and happy […]
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Star Wars Day Celebration!
Star Wars Day Celebration!
May the 4th be with you! Come celebrate in a galaxy not too too far away, your library, for some Star Wars fun. Movies, baking, trivia In the Gunnison Library community rooms, we are offering an all-day movie marathon of the original trilogy: 10 am-12 pm: Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope 12:30 pm-2:30 […]
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Gunnison Trails and Goodday Bikeworks Studio Tour
Gunnison Trails and Goodday Bikeworks Studio Tour
Gunnison Trails and Goodday Bikeworks invite you to check out their shared space at 560 W Highway 50 on May 5th, Cinco de Mayo, as part of the First Friday Artwalk Studio Tour. Salsa bar, adult beverages thanks to High Alpine Brewing and good times to be had from 4-6pm.
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo celebration with music from local band, Coras del Nayar Brasil Musical and authentic food & beverages
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Annual events in Crested Butte and Gunnison
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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