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May 29, 2024
CALENDAR & EVENTS

CALENDAR & EVENTS

THURSDAY, MAY 30

FILM: “Tamasuka: The Ragged Edge” at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. $10, tickets at sherbino.org.

FRIDAY, MAY 31

THEATER: “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire, presented by UpstART Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of, $20 senior, $15 student, available at thewrightoperahouse.org

FARMERS’ MARKET: Ridgway Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Fridays until Oct. 11.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Every Friday during Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

GARDEN PROGRAM: “Getting your garden summer ready,” by gardening expert Karen Swan. Free, 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park visitors center, Dutch Charlie entrance.

SATURDAY, JUNE 1

VOLUNTEER TRAIL WORK: Ouray Trail Group community work day. Meet at 9 a.m. in Fellin Park. All levels of experience are welcome, bring work gloves and water. Free lunch around noon. Contact ames.risch@ouraytrails.org to RSVP or more info.

LIVE MUSIC: Hip hop/funk group Wowzers, 8 p.m., Courtyard @ 610, 610 Clinton St., Ridgway. Standing room show. $10. Tickets at sherbino.org.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway every Saturday May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

THEATER: “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire, presented by UpstART Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of, $20 senior, $15 student, available at thewrightoperahouse.org

THEATER: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” presented by Minerva West at 7:30 PM, Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults and $10 students at minervawest.org.

MOVIE: “Tombstone,” 6:30 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. Free, with proceeds from sales of popcorn and candy going to the building’s elevator fund.

ARCHERY: 9-11 a.m. at the Ridgway State Park visitor center, Dutch Charlie entrance. Free, open to beginners or those who want to practice.

NIGHT HIKE: 7-8:30 p.m. at Ridgway State Park visitor center, Dutch Charlie entrance.

SUNDAY, JUNE 2

THEATER: “The Drowsy Chaperone,” presented by Minerva West at 4:00 PM, Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults and $10 students at minervawest.org.

THEATER: “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire, presented by UpstART Theater. Show starts at 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of, $20 senior, $15 student, available at thewrightoperahouse.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 3

THEATER: “Good People” by David Lindsay-Abaire, presented by UpstART Theater. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 7:30 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 advance, $30 day of, $20 senior, $15 student, available at thewrightoperahouse.org

KARAOKE: Karaoke at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway, 8-10 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 4

TRIVIA: Tuesday trivia at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway. 7-9 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, JUNE 5

FILMS: Summer Cinema Showcase, 60 minutes of short films from archives of Ridgway Independent Film Festival and Ouray International Film Festival, 7:30 p.m. Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Entry by donation.

CLASS: Learn to knit or crochet at the Ouray Library, 320 Sixth Ave., 5-6 p.m. Free.

KARAOKE: Karaoke at the Silver Eagle Saloon, 617 Main St., Ouray. 9-11 p.m.

OPEN HOUSE: Colorado Department of Transportation Ouray Main Street project, 5:30-7 p.m., Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Learn more about plans to improve pedestrian crossings on Main Street/U.S. Highway 550 between the Visitors’ Center and the horseshoe parking lot.

THURSDAY, JUNE 6

VOLUNTEER FAIR: Ouray County Volunteer Fair, Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hazel Miller & The Collective with Grant Sabin at Fellin Park, Ouray. 6 p.m.

MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans. com.

FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

FRIDAY, JUNE 7

ART WALK: 5-8 p.m. in Ridgway, First Friday art walks scheduled the first Friday of each month until Sept. 6, includes refreshments and entertainment. See list of participating galleries at ridgwayfuse.org/firstfridays.

FARMERS’ MARKET: Ridgway Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Fridays until Oct. 11.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Every Friday during Farmers’ Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIVE MUSIC: Ape Vermin & Mean Green at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $15 advance, $20 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

FREE TOUR: Guided one hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at 2:45 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo.

SATURDAY, JUNE 8

RUMMAGE SALE: Community Rummage Sale presented by Minerva West Theatre and Ouray County at the 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

KARAOKE: Karaoke Club at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St., Ouray. 6-8 p.m. Every second and fourth Saturday.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St., Ridgway every Saturday May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.

LIBRARY EVENT: Family Fun Fest & Used Book Sale, 10 a.m.-1 p.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Chalk art, storytime, games, prizes and more. Event benefi ts Friends of the Ridgway Library.

LIVE MUSIC: R. Carlos Nakai & Will Clipman at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $30 advance tickets, $35 day of show. Tickets at sherbino.org.

CONCERT: Ouray County Performing Arts Guild presents Kara Huber, Grammy-nominated concert pianist at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St., Ouray. 7:30 p.m. Tickets at ocpag.org.

SUNDAY, JUNE 9

RUMMAGE SALE: Community Rummage Sale presented by Minerva West Theatre and Ouray County at the 4-H Events Center & Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. 8 a.m.-3 p.m.

COMEDY: Michael Palascak at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. 7:30 p.m. $15 advanced, $20 door. Tickets at sherbino.org.

MONDAY, JUNE 10

KARAOKE: Karaoke at Steps Tavern, 630 Sherman St., Ridgway, 8-10 p.m.

TUESDAY, JUNE 11

VETERAN EVENT: Veterans’ benefit information and coffee on the second Tuesday of each month by Welcome Home Alliance for Veterans, Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway 10 a.m.– noon.

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ONGOING EVENTS

RECOVERY PROGRAM: Every Thursday 6 p.m. at Ridgway Community Church, 685 W. Sherman St., Ridgway. 970-626-5692. This is a confidential 12-step program. It is free and open to the public.

STORYTIME: Every Monday and Saturday from 11-11:30 a.m., Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

KIDS’ CRAFT TIME: Every Wednesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m., every Friday from 11 a.m.- noon at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For ages 3+ with adult helpers.

SENIOR LUNCH: Every Monday, with Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. Ouray. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 for more info.

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every Friday and Saturday morning at 9 a.m. and every Wednesday night at 5:30 p.m. at St. Daniel’s Church, 614 Fifth St., Ouray. Every Thursday and Sunday at 7 p.m. and Monday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St., Ridgway.

AL-ANON: Every Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. in the sanctuary of the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St., Ridgway, 970-318-6966.

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