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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Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night 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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Advanced Drawing 16+
Advanced Drawing 16+
Take your drawing skills to the next level in this advanced class with Don Seastrum. Explore complex techniques, refine your use of light and shadow, and delve into detailed rendering and composition. With Don's expert guidance, you'll push your artistic boundaries and develop your unique style. Perfect for experienced artists looking to expand their technical […]
Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery
Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery
Lively Life with Sierra Seafood Co. presents a Seafood Cooking Class and Delivery Time. 1 ) ORDER YOUR SEAFOOD link: https://sierraseafood.co/?a=13 2) New customers get $25 off of a $150 minimum order Use Code mx54 3) SIGN UP FOR COOKING CLASS $50 - 2 hours in Crested Butte - Meridian Lake hanks for signing up […]
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!
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Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
Greater Tuna
Greater Tuna
Firebird Theatre and the Center for the Arts are proud to present a one-night-only staged reading of Jaston Williams', Joe Sears', and Ed Howard's rip-roaring Texan farce Greater Tuna. Directed by Domenico Marinucci, the play stars two actors as twenty citizens of the fictional "third-smallest" town in the Lone Star State.
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Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands
Beers Bands and Barb Wire Strands
Colorado Backcountry Hunters & Anglers is throwing the biggest Public Lands Party of the Year May 16th-18th to celebrate Colorado Public Lands Day! Festivities will include a Wildlife Conservation Project, Live Music, Great Prizes, Vendors, Onsite Camping, Food, Beverages, Bonfires and Camaraderie - all on tap for this event! This event is FREE open to […]
Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters
Saturday Clay Day: Ceramic Planters
Join Cat Avila for a fun and family-friendly ceramic workshop where you'll create your own unique planters! Perfect for youth and their families, this hands-on class will guide you through the process of shaping, decorating, and personalizing ceramic planters. Learn basic hand-building techniques and let your creativity bloom as you craft one-of-a-kind pieces that are […]
Super Saturday Storytime!
Super Saturday Storytime!
Join us at the Crested Butte Library at 10:30 am on Saturday, May 17 for Super Saturday Storytime. May's theme is Royal Revelry! Stories and an activity for the whole fam. Free & open to the public.
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Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night 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 […]
Cocktail Seminar: The Tipsy Typewriter
Cocktail Seminar: The Tipsy Typewriter
Raise a glass to literary greats with an evening of cocktails inspired by the masters of the written word. On the eve of the Mountain Words Literary Festival, we'll shake, stir, and sip our way through the Hemingway Daiquiri, Fitzgerald Fizz, and Poe Punch-each crafted with flavors as bold and nuanced as the writers themselves. […]
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Mountain Words Festival
Mountain Words Festival
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids' events, parties, panel discussions, and more!
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!
MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception
MANUAL (Hill/Bloom) Gallery Reception
Exhibition: May 22-July 27 Pioneers of digital imaging, Suzanne Bloom and Ed Hill have spent over four decades exploring photography, video, and multimedia art, earning prestigious awards like the Guggenheim Fellowship and multiple NEA Fellowships. Their work, featured in major museums across the U.S., merges technology, nature, and human perception in striking ways. Held in […]
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Friends Night Throwing 21+
Friends Night Throwing 21+
Gather your friends for an evening of fun and creativity at our Friends Night Wheel Throwing Class! Join Cat Avila as she guides you through the basics of wheel throwing to create your own unique pottery pieces. This hands-on workshop is perfect for socializing, trying something new, and sharing laughs while making art.
Watercolor Workshop 14+
Watercolor Workshop 14+
Join us for a relaxing and inspiring watercolor workshop with the talented artist Candy Carson! In this class, you'll learn the basics of watercolor techniques, including washes, blending, and creating texture, as well as tips for capturing light and movement in your art. Candy's step-by-step guidance will help you build confidence and develop your own […]
Author Talk:
Author Talk:
Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Friday, May 23th at 6pm. Author Kevin Grange will discuss his latest book, Grizzly Confidential: An Astounding Journey into the Secret Life of North AmericaÕs Most Fearsome Predator. About […]
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Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Join us for a fun-filled youth and family workshop where creativity and connection come together! This class is perfect for all ages and offers a hands-on, interactive experience designed to spark imaginations. Whether you're crafting a special project, learning a new skill, or just enjoying time together, there's something for everyone. Guided by friendly instructors, […]
Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Jewelry Series: Stunning Crowns
Discover the art of wire wrapping and create your own stunning gemstone crown in this exclusive jewelry class with Anette Akselson! In this hands-on workshop, Anette will teach you essential wire wrapping techniques to design and craft a unique crown using beautiful gemstones. From selecting the perfect stones to mastering the intricate wiring methods, you'll […]
Author Talk:
Author Talk:
Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the Arts' Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Saturday, May 24th at 6pm. Author Rebecca Boyle will discuss her latest book, OUR MOON: How Earth's Celestial Companion Transformed the Planet, Guided Evolution, and Made Us Who We […]
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Author Talk:
Author Talk:
Join us for a collaboration with the Crested Butte Center for the ArtsÕ Mountain Words Festival with a free author talk at the Gunnison Library on Sunday, May 25th at 1pm. Author Michael Engelhard will discuss his memoir, Arctic Traverse: A Thousand-Mile Summer of Trekking the Brooks Range. About the book: A lyrical memoir that […]
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Memorial Day Parade
Memorial Day Parade
The Crested Butte Memorial Day Parade has been a community staple for well over 100 years. It is a chance for us to come together and remember those who gave their lives defending our freedoms and those who gave their lives to this valley. Families with deep roots in Crested Butte travel from across the […]
Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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1 event,
Wednesday Night Meditation and Dharma Talk
Wednesday Night 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 […]
1 event,
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Lunchtime Still Life 16+
Take a creative break during your day and join artist Karolina Szumilas for an inspiring hour-long lunchtime still life class. This session is perfect for beginners and experienced artists alike, offering a chance to unwind, explore your creativity, and refine your skills in a relaxed and supportive atmosphere. Use various mediums and create a masterpiece!
2 events,
Preservation Month Open House
Preservation Month Open House
Join the Museum and Town of Crested Butte for a celebration of our historic places and their continued preservation! Learn about the Crested Butte Historic District and the stories local historic buildings can tell, including the ongoing work of preserving Tony's Conoco at 331 Elk. Snacks and refreshments will be served at this free community […]
Monday Night Magic
Monday Night Magic
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. […]
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Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby
Outdoor Expo & Fishing Derby
A fun event for the kids and the whole family here in Jorgensen Park. This event teaches children about the great outdoors and some of the many things to do in our valley, this event also teaches good stewardship of our public lands. This great event includes; free fishing pole, archery course, campfire safety & […]
An Immersive Solo Acoustic Piano Experience
An Immersive Solo Acoustic Piano Experience
Join David Bergstrom for a night at the Gunnison Arts Center. Experience an unforgettable evening of soul-stirring piano music blending neoclassical, new age, ambient, blues, and jazz. David's intuitive, emotional performances go beyond sound-inviting you on a journey of inner discovery. Featuring "Under the Keys" - a unique, immersive experience where you feel the music […]
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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