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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.

The Kitchen Dwellers

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Kitchen Dwellers twist bluegrass, folk, and rock through a kaleidoscope of homegrown stories, rich mythology, American west wanderlust, and psychedelic hues. The Montana quartet-Shawn Swain , Torrin Daniels , Joe Funk , and Max Davies -have captivated audiences at hallowed venues such as Red Rocks Amphitheatre and performed alongside everyone from Railroad Earth and Twiddle […]

$41

Colorado Symphony Chamber Concert

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Eight string players from the Colorado Symphony present an intimate evening of chamber music by a variety of classical and modern composers.

$35

The Paradise Paradox Film Screening

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Free to Attend! Thursday January 11th @ the Center for the Arts in CB and January 18th @ the WCU University Center Theatre Doors open at 5:30pm Film at 6:00pm Community Conversation at 7:15 Join us on December 20 for a special screening of The Paradise Paradox-groundbreaking film that explores the mental health crisis affecting […]

Free

Live Theatre Reading: Henry and Ellen

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Kick off 2024 with an intimate staged reading of Henry & Ellen, the powerful and moving love story of two of the greatest actors of all time. Starring Gunnison Valley's favorite theatre power couple, Steven Cole Hughes, Director of Theatre at Western Colorado University, and Heather Hughes, WCU Artist-in-Residence.

$25

NYE: Solid Gold ft. Mile High Soul Club

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

All of the glitz and glamor of Motown. Don't miss out on CB's hottest New Year's Eve celebration! Don your finest evening attire, and relive the golden age of soulful music with the Mile High Soul Club-spinning the best of Motown rhythm and soul from the 50s, 60s, and 70s.

$55

Light Play Group Show Opening Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Joanne Lefrak, Hanna Mae Bradbury, and Peggy Stenmark present their works surrounding the concept of how shadows and light play with one another through watercolors, glass etching, and cyanotypes.

Free

Colorado Brass Holiday Concert

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

A quintet from the Colorado Brass comes to CB on December 22 for some rousing holiday favorites! Bring the whole family to hear the bright sounds of the season echo through the halls.

$35

Nutcracker [Rated CB]

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Crested Butte School of Dance and the Center present the Nutcracker, but make it CB! Following the classic storyline of Clara's adventures, this interpretation of the Nutcracker by the Crested Butte School of Dance will feature dancers of all ages and music from a variety of styles.

$25

Nutcracker [Rated CB]

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

The Crested Butte School of Dance and the Center present the Nutcracker, but make it CB! Following the classic storyline of Clara's adventures, this interpretation of the Nutcracker by the Crested Butte School of Dance will feature dancers of all ages and music from a variety of styles.

$25

Art21 Screening: “Friends & Strangers”

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for a free screening of "Friends & Strangers" from @art21's acclaimed PBS series, "Art in the Twenty-First Century," as part of the Art21 Screening Society.

Free

Sense of Place Gallery Reception

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Join us for the opening reception of our Sense of Place show on December 8, 5-7pm to celebrate the participating artists. Featuring a robust bar menu and a chance to mingle with the artists.

Free

The Golden Gays: Thank YULE for Being a Friend

Center for the Arts Crested Butte 606 6th Street, Crested Butte, CO

Kick off your holiday season with the premiere musical drag tribute to The Golden Girls television show, all the way from NYC!

$25

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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Nordic skiers race in two lines dressed in costumes on a snowy downtown street

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