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.
Our historic pub crawls are among some of our patrons favorite events. Each pub crawl usually features 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in The Gunnison Valley. The tour lasts about 2 hours and includes a drink at each location, and stories and history from local historians at each location. Commemorative pub mugs are […]
Come out for a really fun friendly class for all the b-girls and b-boys! Mikey is a fantastic youth break dance teacher- wear clean sneakers and comfortable clothes
Incredible guest artists from Guinea, West Africa! All level dance class accompanied by amazing live musicians. Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of movement
We're bringing Tele Colo's first full length telemark movie to CB! Since the first recorded recreational telemark turns in the mid-1800's, the technology-and the riders-have seen incredible advancements. Despite these advancements, the perception of telemark remains aged-floppy bindings, granola diets, unkept beards, smells of patchouli. Now, the new generation of telemark skiers are here to […]
Featuring local saxophonist Matt Shugert, local percussionist Ben Wright, and local keyboardist and vocalist Julian Young! Ready yourself for epic originals, soulful covers, and unhinged improvisation! I can't wait to see your lovely faces! Solo show 3-6pm. Trio show 7-10pm.
Join us for our February Women's Networking Night! Join us upstairs at Tully's on Wednesday, February 28th from 5:30-7:30 for our Women's Networking Night! Tully's is a family-oriented restaurant located in Crested Butte South serving all-American fare. They pride themselves in using the best ingredients, sourced local when possible, and providing a great atmosphere. Networking […]
Join the Chamber-Community Business After Hours hosted by Buckel Family Wine, Gunnison Jerky Company and Life Well Lived Financial Group. Learn about these valley businesses and network with your neighbors. Food and beverage and give-aways!
Leslie J. Savage Library is excited to welcome local author, Shelley Read as she shares her journey from full-time Western professor to full-time author and reads from her international best-selling debut novel, "Go As A River."
Join us for an evening of Crested Butte Storytelling at the (hi)Stories of CB Open Mic Night. Presented by the Town of Crested Butte and hosted by Ben Eaton. 2 hours of CB-themed stories and performances. Come learn more about the Town's Historic Preservation Plan and share your thoughts on preservation. Thursday February 29th, from […]
Get ready for a weekend of laughter at Crested Butte Mountain Theatre's Improv Comedy Weekend! Join us on March 1st and 2nd at 7pm for "Whose SKI is it Anyway?" Save the date for an additional Apres Ski show on March 2nd at 4:30pm, where we will give away FREE PBR to anyone who was […]
Celebrate the live Grateful Dead experience with Easy Jim at the Almont Resort on Friday, March 1st at 7:30pm. There will be special guest appearances by Owen Leslie on banjo and Matt Shugert on saxophone. Tickets and information can be found at www.thealmontresort.com.
Chris Coady performs live original and covered acoustic based Americana at the Billy Bar located in the Elevation Hotel, Mt. Crested Butte.
Join us for a special 4 Night run with Spafford at the Public House in Crested Butte, CO February 29th-March 3rd 2024. Spafford is known for their astonishing improvisational ability and off-the-cuff extended jams, Spafford paints a picture in real-time each night with a musical palette known only to each other. It's a private language […]
Hop into creativity with our Bunny Planter Making Ceramic Class! This delightful workshop invites you to sculpt and design your very own charming bunny-shaped planters from clay. Whether you're a novice or an experienced ceramic enthusiast, our skilled instructors will guide you through the process of hand-building or wheel throwing to create adorable and functional […]
Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater show, LibertŽ, choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno. LibertŽ is French for Freedom, and this dynamic show will tell a story of humanity through music, movement, multimedia and more. A full live orchestra of Western and traditional African instruments will accompany […]
Join Us For A Ladies Ski Day! ?? Join us for an exhilarating ski day at Crested Butte Mountain Resort on Sunday, March 3rd. Whether you're a seasoned skier or new to the sport, it's a day of fun, laughter, and empowerment on the slopes. We'll meet by the fire pit in Mountaineer Square at […]
Mikey Mestas will bring fun for all the b-boys and b-girls! Wear clean sneakers and come ready to break dance! All ages welcome- children under 6 need to be accompanied by an adult. Have some fun!
All level dance class with amazing guest West African artists accompanied by live music of master musicians. Everyone welcome! Wear comfortable clothes that allow for a full range of motion.
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
Egg Trays Tuesday, March 5th, 5:30 to 8:30pm $60/Adult includes supplies, instructions, glazing, firing, snacks and laughs. Indulge your creative spirit and discover the joy of crafting with clay in our Ceramic Hand-Building Egg Tray Class. Whether you're a novice or an experienced ceramic enthusiast, this class is designed to guide you through the process […]
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 […]
Please join at the Gunnison Library us on Thursday, February 7 for a poetry reading and community potluck with special guest: poet aaron a. abeyta. Each poem, those personal gestures of honesty, compassion, healing and joy are our attempts to enter a temporal and sacred space-where the universal and the personal meet at the confluence […]
We can't wait to rock with you on the Headspace album release tour! Hailing from the North Carolina countryside, or "The Middle of Nowhere" as it is lovingly dubbed on their debut album, the 6-headed musical monster known as "Big Something" has steadily become one of the most unique and exciting rock bands to emerge […]
Join us for the opening reception of Once When I Was You to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artists.
The Women's Adventure Film Tour is a celebration of the inspiring women around us who are doing extraordinary things in the name of adventure. The Women's Adventure Film Tour is an official part of WOMEN'S HEALTH WEEK by the Jean Hailes Foundation in Australia. Every year, our selection of unique films is carefully chosen to […]
The Women's Adventure Film Tour (WAFT) returns for its eighth year, celebrating extraordinary women and their thrilling adventures. Get ready for an adrenaline-fueled showcase of courage and triumph that will ignite your spirit.
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Learn from the legend herself how to make them at home! March recipe: Savannah Bisque (it's vegan!) Choose the date that works for your schedule! This class is available on: March 9th | 3pm-5pm OR March 23rd | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter through our courtyard […]
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 […]
Few bands stick around for thirty years. Even fewer bands leave a legacy during that time that marks them as a truly special, once-in-lifetime type band. And no band has done all that and had as much fun as Leftover Salmon.
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim play as a trio at billy bar at Elevation Hotel. Two sets beginning at 5pm.
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 […]
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 […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Be sure to wear some green, because Firebird Theatre's Improv Troupe is bringing a pot 'o gold of laughs to the Almont Resort this Sunday, March 17th! Come see a (loosely) Irish-themed show where you, the audience, supply the suggestions, and we supply the crazy characters and action. Seats fill up fast, so don't miss […]
This Spring Break, we're bringing the carefree, fun-loving, economy-stimulating spirit of Jerry's to Karaoke night! ? Karaoke nights are always FREE, but we ask that you consider buying concessions or a drink to support fun events like this at the Majestic.
Join us on March 19 at 8:30 A.M. at the ICELab in Gunnison for Coffee with Coworkers! This monthly event is a great opportunity to network with local professionals, discuss ideas and get connected to the entrepreneurial community in the Gunnison Valley. Plus, the coffee is free!
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
Please join us for a one-of-a-kind performance by the Creede Repertory Theatre from 9-9:45 am at the Gunnison Library on Wednesday, March 20. This 25 minute show is designed for our youngest learners (ages 5 and under). About the performance: ROY G BIV Written by Brittni Shambaugh Addison Directed by Jenni Harbour Jee is an […]
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
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 […]
Join us at the Gunnison Library at 5 pm on Thursday, March 21 for Crafternoon. For March's craft we will be making mod podge flower pots. Crafternoons are monthly maker-oriented sessions with different projects every month for teens and adults. All supplies and basic instructions are provided. Please RSVP to [email protected] Free & open to […]
Crested Butte based band, FIG, Live at the Billy Bar at Elevation Hotel. FIG consists of Gene James, Alex Fenlon, and Ian Scott. Playing an array of covers and originals in the genres of funk, blues, roots, and rock n roll. Everything from the Allman Brothers, The Meters, The Wood Brothers, to the Grateful Dead.
Join the Gunnison Wildlife Association and guest speaker Dan Gates to discuss the overwhelming success of the North American Model of wildlife conservation and efforts to dismantle it, including a 2024 Ballot Initiative that would replace Colorado's time proven, science-based management of mountain lions and bobcats with ballot box biology.
The Thing is BACK at Crested Butte Public House. If you missed their epic show in August now is your chance to see them again! The Thing is a four piece rock band out of Brooklyn, New York. Composed of Jack Bradley (guitar), Michael Carter (guitar), Lucas Ebeling (drums) and frontman Zane Acord (vocals, bass). […]
Join the Crested Butte Land Trust and Crested Butte Nordic Center for a free ski and breakfast at the yurt. Hear updates from both organizations and learn about the partnership between Nordic skiers and land conservation. Enjoy a free Nordic day pass an explore world class trails afterwards!
Join us to celebrate spring in the valley! Each ticket includes dinner, 2 free drinks (for 21+), and for the first 130 people, a free KWSB glass! Formal dress is encouraged but not required. Tickets are $15 until March 8th! Go to KWSB.org or find us on Instagram @KWSB91.1 for more information!
Do you miss your favorite Firebrand Soups? Learn from the legend herself how to make them at home! March recipe: Savannah Bisque (it's vegan!) Choose the date that works for your schedule! This class is available on: March 9th | 3pm-5pm OR March 23rd | 3pm-5pm Location: GAC Cafe Gallery. Please enter through our courtyard […]
Welcome to the Farm and Garden Poetry Slam, where the beauty of nature meets the power of spoken word! Join us for an evening celebrating the rhythms of the earth and the creativity of our community. Whether you're an avid poet or simply appreciate the art of storytelling, this is your opportunity to share your […]
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 […]
Come catch this year's Move the Butte show on the big screen! Seats are first come first serve!
A night of information, including slides, about the historic Hartman Castle in Gunnison and the efforts to restore and use it as a community event space. Free desserts, cash bar
Is a bracelet as trusty as a glass slipper? Find out in this operatic telling of everyone's favorite princess story!
Step back in time and join us at the Crested Butte Museum for our Trivia Series, taking place every Tuesday in March. Each week, we present you with rotating themes that will challenge your knowledge. A pop-up bar serving drinks and eats will be open. Register your team to get a chance at winning prizes! […]
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. We occasionally host themed walking tours that focus on […]
Ben, Kevin, and Tyler from Easy Jim play as a trio at the billy bar at the Elevation Hotel. Two long sets: 5-7pm and 8-10pm.
The New Mastersounds live at the Public House! For over two decades, The New Mastersounds have maintained more than just a reputation of longevity. Instead, they've cultivated a rare balance of consistency, yet commitment to constantly evolving their sound. Forged out of the golden age of the modern funk and soul revival in 1999, the […]
Join the Crested Butte Museum on Thursday, March 28th for a History Pub Crawl in Mt. Crested Butte! This Pub Crawl features local skiing superstars like Jill Matlock and Dusty Dyers, relaying their mountain experiences at three different establishments, Jos's, A Bar Above, and TBA. Tickets include a drink (your choice of alcoholic or non-alcoholic) […]
Hunting season is over and now you have all this great meat to cook. But are you tired of the same recipes you've cooked year after year? Join CSU Extension and others for an evening of tasting unique wild game dishes including elk, deer, rabbit, fish, and mountain lion! Also, learn new cooking techniques from […]
Come cheer on the Avalanche (or the Rangers) live on the big screen! Please no outside food, drink or alcohol! We ask that you support free events like this by buying concessions from the Majestic!
The Toyota Aprs Ski Series presents the Black Canyon Ramblers bluegrass band on the Mini Airstream stage at the Mt Crested Butte base area on 29 March 2024 from 1:30pm to 3:30pm.
Movie night! Please join us at 5:30 pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, March 29 for the second installment of an all-new Page to Screen Series at the library. These FREE movie screenings are a celebration of books that have inspired on-screen adaptations. For February we will be screening DUNE, originally written by Frank […]
The 27th annual Winter Grand Traverse kicks off at midnight. Races will ski 40 miles through the night to Aspen. Send them off into the night at the Mt. Crested Butte base area.
Set list: Mustang Sally Wilson Pickett Not Fade Away Buddy Holly Althea Grateful Dead Love Potion #9 Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller Superstition Stevie Wonder Drift Away Dobie Gray Bad Moon Rising Credence Clearwater Revival Psycho Killer Talking Heads Magnolia JJ Cale Secret Agent Man Johnny Rivers Layla Clapton Ain't No Sunshine Bill Withers In […]
Some things are just meant to last. When Sarah Anderson and Paul DeHaven met and began playing together in 2004, they had no idea just how deep the well of their musical partnership would prove to be. After the disbanding of indie-folk sweethearts Paper Bird, the duo founded Heavy Diamond Ring and never looked back. […]
The Elk Mountains Grand Traverse was conceived by Jan Runge in the 1990s. The race's genesis was partially based on the historical mail routes that connected the Colorado mining towns of Crested Butte and Aspen in the 1880s. It also drew inspiration from the Patrouille des Glaciers, a point-to-point ski race in Switzerland which Runge […]
Celebrate the 20 year anniversary of the best bad movie ever - The Room! THE ROOM centers on Johnny (writer/director Tommy Wiseau), a man who has it all; great friends, a good job, and a gorgeous fiance named Lisa. But Lisa's innocent act masks the fact that she's looking to bring Johnny down, and her […]
It's Deadhead Ed's end-of-season party at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts! This event is a benefit for the CB Community School Enrichment Program.
Celebrate a great ski season with Easy Jim at the Crested Butte Center for the Arts for Deadhead Ed's End of Season Party on Thursday, April 4th at 8pm. All proceeds from this event benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. Tickets and more information can be found at www.crestedbuttearts.org.
Come watch amazing colorful and sometimes loud demonstrations with some fun activities afterward. Some loud some colorful! Many people are talking about the Western Chemistry club and their chemistry show. It never disappointments for all ages. Amazing tricks using chemistry, math, physics and even geology this year. That's right. Geology too. You may be asking […]
Join us for the opening reception of Where are they now? to celebrate the participating artist. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artist.
Please join us at 6pm at the Gunnison Library on Friday, April 5 for a free movie night. To send off winter in style, we'll be screening the 1969 film "The Last of the Ski Bums". Retro attire is encouraged! Snacks and refreshments provided. Free & Open to the Public.
Come join the Gunnison Chamber in officially greeting the newest Gunnison restaurant the Dilly Deli at 108 N. Main Street. Official Ribbon Cutting on Saturday April 6 at 1 pm. Stop in and congratulate the Dilly deli on their Grand Opening and join in cheering them on at 1 pm.
Please join us at the Magic Meadows Yurt for a community toast and small bites to celebrate the life of Jan Parker.
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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