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.
ÒSettle back easy, JimÉÓ The words of Robert Hunter in the song ÒAltheaÓ seemed to fit the mold of the band when it began in the fall of 2018 . The laid back group of musicians from Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado found a common love for the music with one another and a desire […]
Roles for 2 women and 3 men. Elvis Presley has disappeared. No one, not even his wily manager, "The Colonel," knows of his whereabouts. But the Colonel is all shook up because he has racked up a secret debt -- and with the King himself missing, the only way to pay it off is to […]
Join us from 5-7 pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 9, 2024 for a Pop Art Program with modern pop artist Michael Albert. This modern pop art experience and collage workshop includes an artist talk with Michael Albert, a hands-on collage workshop for children and adults, a free poster giveaway and signing. AMERICAN […]
Mysterious yet strangely familiar, Gypsy Jazz Social Club showcases their take on acoustic jazz and swing styles including Gypsy, Bebop, Latin, traditional, and original music, while featuring Western Slope musicians with a history of diverse musical projects and instrumentation.
Are your walls in need of a refresh? Bring in your "old" art to the Gunnison Arts Center July 10th, 11th, and 12th and pick up something new or new-to-you during our Secondary Art Market July 13th and 14th! Anyone can donate artwork and anyone can shop the market - everyone wins! Donated artwork qualifies […]
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect wit community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. At our first block party of the year, come enjoy free coffee and pastries, music by Michael Schmidt, kid's crafts, games, and lots of input opportunities on […]
Sponsored by West Wall Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Join us in the clay studio and learn the basics of throwing on the potter's wheel. Over the course of 6 weeks you'll learn how to throw, decorate, and glaze ceramic pieces you've made!
Enjoy a midday break with Lunchtime Restorative Yoga. This class is the perfect way to give your mind and body a little extra care during your workweek. Candy Carson is an Iyengar Yoga Instructor, she has taught yoga since 1993. All levels and ages are welcome. Please bring your own mat + straps + blanket. […]
The Secondary Art Market hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center is your chance to refresh your walls and make room for some new artwork in your life! Trade in gently-loved artwork from your collection and receive a tax credit or coupon towards any new item at the GAC. Trade ins accepted July 10th, 11th, and […]
The Crested Butte Wildflower Festival will take place from July 12-21 with over 150 events offered by 40 instructors and tour guides.
The Secondary Art Market hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center is your chance to refresh your walls and make room for some new artwork in your life! Trade in gently-loved artwork from your collection and receive a tax credit or coupon towards any new item at the GAC. Trade ins accepted July 10th, 11th, and […]
Chris Coady plays live Jose's Patio/Elevation Hotel from 5 to 8 pm.
The Grin & Bear It is Crested Butte's oldest trail challenge. The race offers a 15k sprint to Green Lake and back and a 25k loop.
Drop in to see our Galleries then wonder into our Clay Studio to choose a piece from our large selection of bisqueware. Most colors in the rainbow available. Prices range from $10-$60. Ages 4 and up. Pieces ready for pick-up within 2 weeks! Shipping available by request.
The Secondary Art Market hosted by the Gunnison Arts Center is your chance to refresh your walls and make room for some new artwork in your life! Trade in gently-loved artwork from your collection and receive a tax credit or coupon towards any new item at the GAC. Trade ins accepted July 10th, 11th, and […]
Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of living together despite their starkly different personalities.
Join us for two weeks (M-F) of fun, creativity, and opportunity to learn new skills! The program introduces students to theatre basics including respect for one another, and for the performance space, working together, preparedness for a role, and how one rehearses and performs a play, Activities will include introduction to being on the stage, […]
The Jacob Larson Band is a 10 piece funk and soul ensemble combining powerhouse vocals, classic instrumentation and an old-school approach to music. Digging inspiration from the roots of soul religion, the band shares their own take on notable influences such as Tower of Power, Stevie Wonder, and Earth, Wind, and Fire. Jacob, an experienced […]
Music, Food, Spirits, & Live Auction An intimate concert experience in a spectacular outdoor venue. Gunnison Tough's largest event of the year! The Songwriter Shuffle features Nashville Singer-Songwriters. Appetizers, dinner, dessert, and cocktails are provided by local chefs. This is a fundraiser for Gunnison Tough's efforts to support cancer prevention, detection, and individual support for […]
EVENT DETAILS Join us at 4:30pm at the Gunnison Library on Tuesday, July 16 for some good old fashioned fun with musical group, Pint Sized Polka. Let's sing and dance together and enjoy Wisconsin Schneider & the Magic of Music! This event is free and open to music lovers of all ages.
Dr. Paul Spiegel, "Delivering Humanitarian Assistance in Gaza: Public Health Strategies and Interventions"
The Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival returns this July for a tour of taste. Explore enlightening seminars, elegant winemaker dinners, exciting tasting events, and the annual Grand Tasting in the wildflower capital of Colorado.
We hope you'll join us for a Learning Festival with MIT Spokes on Wednesday, July 17 from 10am-3pm at the Gunnison Library. Are you interested in Science, Technology or Math? Come to our learning festival to learn more about: Coding with Scratch The Chemistry of Concrete The Physics of Sound 3D Printing Strawberry DNA Extraction […]
Hang your hat in style! Learn how to make your very own MacramŽ hat hanger!
Join KBUT and our awesome Djs for a Meet and Greet at the Almont Resort, Thursday July 18th from 630-8pm. We're gearing up for our summer pledge drive and want to stoke the fire with You, our community and fabulous volunteer Djs. This event is free and open to everyone. There will be door prizes, […]
Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of living together despite their starkly different personalities.
The Center invites you to step into a world of enchantment at the 2024 Center Gala, Summer Nights. Featuring captivating and nostalgic performances, a three-course meal crafted by James Beard-nominated chef- Matt Vawter, exquisite wines, and an auction chock full of exquisite and rare experiences, this event celebrates creativity and community in support of the […]
Join us for a Pottery Pop Up Date Night! Bring your loved one and get your hands in the mud. Pick up your finished pot within two weeks!
Join us for the Festival's centerpiece tasting event and taste your way through over 100+ wines, delectable chef-prepared bites, and top notch spirits while you enjoy music, outdoor festivities, and art, all under one roof. VIP tickets gain entry to the VIP Lounge area as well as additional wineries + chef prepared bites.
Are you ready to rock? We hope so, because the Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are bringing you two FREE showings of School of Rock on the big screen! On Saturday July 20th, join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM for this free, family friendly movie!
Join us on a whitewater adventure as we raft the Upper Taylor River! The Taylor River is a scenic, narrow river that meanders through the Taylor Canyon. We will be traveling through areas where the canyon walls rise straight up from the river banks and often there are bighorn sheep sightings along the river. If […]
Experience the timeless comedy of The Odd Couple, directed by the brilliant Mary Tuck. Follow the hilarious antics of mismatched roommates, Felix Unger and Oscar Madison, as they navigate the trials and tribulations of living together despite their starkly different personalities.
2nd place finishers at the 50th Telluride Bluegrass Festival Band Contest, Floodgate Operators are a 5-piece bluegrass band from Crested Butte, CO. Floodgate Operators combine fast, flat-picking traditionals with energetic, heartfelt originals to create a jamgrass experience that has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West. Listen to Floodgate Operators' newest single, "Land Rush" […]
Join the ICELab@Western for our monthly networking event. Enjoy free coffee and donuts while you discuss recent challenges and wins with your business and entrepreneurial journey.
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Come enjoy free pizza, music by Sam Heart, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and lots of input opportunities on […]
Originally from Kyoto, Japan, Hiroya Tsukamoto returns to Crested Butte with his unique guitar style, haunting melodies, and transcendent compositions to blend classical, world, and jazz music into a profoundly reflective experience.
Join us to welcome the "Peanut Butter Falcon boys" back to town! Don't miss this special screening of their new film, followed by a Q&A with Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz. Inspired by true events, Los Frikis is a powerful coming-of-age story set in early 90s Cuba, centering around 18-year-old Gustavo (Eros de la Puente) […]
Fronted by Nigerian singer Eno Williams, Ibibio Sound Machine is a clash of African and electronic elements inspired in equal measure by the golden era of West-African funk & disco and modern post-punk & electro. Local opener starts at 5:30 pm.
Parent/Tween Hand Building Experience Wednesday, May 22 OR July 24. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed to bring parents and tweens together for a fun and creative pottery adventure. In this casual and relaxed setting, you and your tween will learn the art of hand building with clay. No previous experience is required - […]
Filmmaker Workshop ($15 Ticket) 25th @ 10-12pm. Get your tickets at https://www.cbfilmfest.org/events Tyler Nilson and Michael Schwartz know a thing or two about filmmaking - and the audacity it takes to get a film made. Join us for this lively workshop led by Tyler & Michael. You'll learn a thing or two, and hear some […]
North Valley Pop-up Pantry Information Join us the second and fourth Thursday, July-December for the North Valley Pop-up Pantry. The locations will be the Mt. CB Transit Center and Oh Be Joyful Church. Please come visit the Pop-up Pantry for fresh and local produce, meat, dairy products, and pantry staples. Mt. CB Transit Center Dates […]
Join the Trailhead Children's Museum for our BIG SUMMER BASH! An outdoor, family friendly music festival, featuring Colorado's own Black Canyon Boys and the Mojo Birds. The Black Canyon Boys are a high-energy, family friendly, bluegrass trio out of Montrose, CO. The Mojo Birds are an eclectic band of songwriters based in Durango, CO, whose […]
Date Night Abra Karbin Studios | Gunnison, CO Fridays, May 24, June 28, July 26, and August 23. 6:00pm to 9:00pm This course is designed for couples who are looking to spend quality time together while exploring the wonderful world of ceramics. In this relaxed and casual atmosphere, you and your partner will embark on […]
Tincup Whiskey Summer Concert Series Presents, Sabotage (Beastie Boys Tribute) OÕ my god itÕs a mirageÉIÕm telling all yÕall itÕsÉ
Eat oysters, drink wine. Have fun with this extraordinary culinary experience. Bonfire Oyster Co's premium oysters, paired with Buckel Family Wine will be a day you do not want to miss! 1st come 1st serve
Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! June 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]
Come and participate in a unique two-day workshop/retreat focusing on Wilderness First Aid & Survival! July 27th & 28th We're thrilled to present this course ensuring you're well-prepared for your summertime wilderness adventures. Accidents happen, and encountering someone else in distress is always a possibility. Acquiring fundamental first aid and survival skills is essential to […]
Vendors show and sell art work; sponsors use income from event to support scholarships for nontraditional students at Western Colorado State University
Join the Land Trust and our partners at the CB Wildflower Festival for a hike on Baxter's Gulch trail complete with flower identification and tips and tricks for photographing flowers using your cell phone. RSVPs are required at [email protected]. This is a moderate level, out and back hike. Trail info here.
Denver band Dragondeer has conjured the rhythm spirits to concoct a blend of Psychedelic Blues, Retro Funk, Soul and Rock-n-Roll into a genre blur that's aim is to speak to souls and keep the body moving. Four good friends that brew a musical alchemy that is song centric with a proclivity to stretch things out […]
Did you know local wildflowers can easily be choked out by invasive weeds? Help volunteers and staff at the Land Trust and the Wildflower Festival give our floral friends some breathing room! Don your gloves, grab your water bottle, and join us for an afternoon of community engagement as we strategically remove the invasive weeds […]
Come on out for the second Resiliency Project music cruise of 2024, brought to you by Gunnison Valley Health! Featuring the music of Fuerza Cora Brasil Musical, the second show of the season will start at Jorgensen Ice Rink at 5:30 p.m. Follow the band as they cruise through town, ending at IOOF Park in […]
Alison Nordt, Ph.D. "From JWST to Habitable Worlds: Technology Enabling Scientific Discovery"
CB SOM has partnered with EpicPromise for a Donation Day on July 31st where donations up to $2,500 will be matched. CB State of Mind will be in attendance and MCing Music on the Mountain that evening put on by Mt. Crested Butte Town Center Community Association. Come on out, dance, get some CB State […]
Sponsored by Crested Butte Mountain Runners Food Sponsored by Teocalli Tamale Location TBD Check CBMBA instagram/facebook for details!
Join us for our July Women's Networking Night What better place to spend a warm summer evening than by the banks of the Gunnison River? Located behind the Garlic Mike's restaurant, the River Bar overlooks the beautiful Gunnison River. Come network with the wonderful ladies of the Gunnison Valley on Wednesday, July 31st from 5:30-7:30. […]
This summer the Town of Crested Butte is hosting 4 block parties to connect with the community and solicit feedback on ongoing planning efforts including traffic calming and parking. Grab a snack from Plantn' Tree food truck, enjoy music by Bruce Hayes, kid's crafts and games hosted by the Trailhead Children's Museum, face painting, and […]
"I am awed by biodiversity. What processes allow many species to live together in the same locality? How are collections of diverse species assembled and how do they function"- Sharon Strauss, PhD. Sharon Strauss is an evolutionary ecologist and is Distinguished Professor Emerita of Evolution and Ecology at the University of California, Davis. She is […]
Pop in and pick a pre-made ceramic piece to paint and decorate! We'll take care of the rest and your piece will be available for pick-up within 2 weeks! Saturday, June 29th - Drop in between 10am and 12pm Prices vary depending on the piece you choose!
Just smile and wave, Boys! The Majestic Theatre and GCSAPP are teaming up to bring you two free showings of classic animated film Madagascar. Join us at either 4:30 or 7:30 PM. Alex the lion is the king of the urban jungle, the main attraction at New York's Central Park Zoo. He and his best […]
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
Climb Middle Cement Creek Trail, head up the valley on the new Middle Cement Creek Trail, climb up Waterfall Creek, return down valley on the Waterfall Cutoff Trail, descend The Wall & Middle Cement Creek back to the start. Distance is 11.7 miles (+2287'), all on single track trail. Meet at the parking area just […]
The Crested Butte Arts Festival returns to Elk Avenue in downtown Crested Butte for it's 52nd annul showing - August 2nd through 4th. 130 fine art exhibitors will present their work in 13 mediums. A live entertainment stage, beer & wine garden, art auction and kids craft tent round out the cultural festivities!
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!
