THURSDAY, JULY 25
LIVE MUSIC: Kiltro and Pahua, Ridgway Concert Series last concert of 2024, 6 p.m. in Hartwell Park. Free.
FRIDAY, JULY 26
THEATER: “Dragon Play” by Jenny Connell Davis, 7 p.m. showtime. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance, $25 day of. Tickets at sherbino.org.
SATURDAY, JULY 27
CONCERT: Ouray County Performing Arts Guild presents Jeff Leigh, violinist, at the Citizens State Bank rooftop venue, 600 Main St., Ouray. 7 p.m. Tickets at ocpag.org.
THEATER: “Dragon Play” by Jenny Connell Davis, 7 p.m. showtime. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance, $25 day of. Tickets at sherbino.org.
THEATER: “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre. Two showings at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m., Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets $15 adults/$10 students at minervawest.org/youththeatre. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before the show.
CONFERENCE: “Understanding our Times and the Biblical Path Forward,” with Dr. Del Tackett. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Ridgway Community Church, 685 Sherman St. $20 individuals, $30 couples, $5 students. Register at deltackett.com/live.
WATERSHED TOUR: Ironton Fens & Wetlands with Rod Chimner and Jake Jurzwell, sponsored by the Uncompahgre Watershed Partnership. 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Bus transportation provided to and from Ridgway. $30 per adult or free for adults who bring youth ages 9-19. Register online at uncompahgrewatershed.org.
SUNDAY, JULY 28
THEATER: “Dragon Play” by Jenny Connell Davis, 7 p.m. showtime. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance, $25 day of. Tickets at sherbino.org.
THEATER: “Beauty and the Beast,” presented by Minerva West Youth Theatre. 2 p.m. at Ridgway Elementary School, 1115 Clinton St. Tickets $15 adults/$10 students at minervawest.org/youththeatre. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before the show.
MONDAY, JULY 29
THEATER: “Dragon Play” by Jenny Connell Davis, 7 p.m. showtime. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $20 advance, $25 day of. Tickets at sherbino.org.
WILDFLOWER WALK: Black Bear Pass wildflower walk and talk, with Mary Menz and Jim Pisarowicz. $49 includes “Common Wildflowers of the San Juan Mountains” book. 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Register at weehawkenarts.org.
TUESDAY, JULY 30
FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.
STORYTIME: 10:30 a.m. with Sadie at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
LECTURE: Evenings in History: “Pioneer Doctors of Ouray” with Ed Bovy. Free for members, $5 for non-members. 7:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 31
LIVE MUSIC: Jeff Crosby, doors open at 7 p.m. show starts at 8 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free, donations accepted.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 1
MEETING: Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., County Land Use building, 111 Mall Road, Ridgway. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 2
THEATER: UpstART’s No Holds Bard production of “As You Like It.” Tickets $15 advance, $30 day of show, $20 senior, $15 student. 7:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
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.
ART RECEPTION: Cie Hoover’s “Out of the Woods” exhibit opens. Reception from 5-8 p.m. in the Decker Room of Space to Create, 675 Clinton St. Ridgway.
ART RECEPTION: “Color and Circles” by artists Gay Leachman and Jenny McIntyre, reception from 5-8 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. Ridgway. Show runs until Aug. 31.
LIVE MUSIC: Flagship Romance, 7 p.m. doors, 7:30 p.m. show at the Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $20 advance tickets, $25 day of show. Visit sherbino.org for tickets.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 3
PADDLE RACE: PaddleSUP for Telluride Adaptive Sports Program. Begins at 9 a.m. at Ridgway State Park. Register at paddlesuptasp.com.
THEATER: UpstART’s No Holds Bard production of “As You Like It.” Tickets $15 advance, $30 day of show, $20 senior, $15 student. 7:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 4
THEATER: UpstART’s No Holds Bard production of “As You Like It.” Tickets $15 advance, $30 day of show, $20 senior, $15 student. 4 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
MONDAY, AUGUST 5
SENIOR YOGA: Chair yoga for seniors, 10 a.m. at the Ouray Community Center San Juan Room. Free, all ages welcome. Contact sean@cityofouray.com or 970-318-1003 for more info.
THEATER: UpstART’s No Holds Bard production of “As You Like It.” Tickets $15 advance, $30 day of show, $20 senior, $15 student. 7:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 6
NATIONAL NIGHT OUT: Ouray County Sheriff’s Office, Ouray Police Department and Ridgway Marshal’s Office host free barbecue, live music, games and safety fair including regional agencies. 5-7 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Center and Fairgrounds, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway.
FREE LUNCH: Lunch for ages 18 and younger at the Ouray Public Library, every Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Must register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com or calling 970-325-4616.
LECTURE: Evenings in History – Ginny Harrington presents “Hereford Cattle, Red Hair & Red Rouge.” Free for members, $5 for non-members. 7:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
THEATER: UpstART’s No Holds Bard production of “As You Like It.” Tickets $15 advance, $30 day of show, $20 senior, $15 student. 7:30 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 7
STORY HOUR: Drag Queen Story Hour. 1 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 8
WATERSHED TOUR: Biking tour of the Uncompahgre River corridor through Ridgway, with guides Ashley Bembenek of Alpine Environmental Consultants and Ridgway Town Manager Preston Neill. $20 per adult or free for adults who bring youth ages 9-19. Register at www.uncompahgrewatershed.org.
COUNTY FAIR: Ouray County Fair, participant weigh-ins for livestock classes at the Ouray County 4-H Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. For a list of activities visit ouraycountyco.gov.
MEET SMOKEY BEAR: 11 a.m.-noon at the Ridgway Public Library, meet Smokey Bear for his 80th birthday. All ages welcome.
TRIVIA: Literary trivia night, 6 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.
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ONGOING EVENTS
BINGO: Every Wednesday until Aug. 28, doors open at 6 p.m., first bingo game is at 7 p.m., Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. 10 games for $10. Cash prizes and light concessions.
TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and on Fridays during Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
TRUE GRIT TOURS: Free, guided one-hour walking tour of “True Grit” film locations in Ridgway. Meet at the Hartwell Park gazebo at 9:45 a.m. on Mondays and at 2:45 p.m. on Fridays.
ART SHOW: Ouray County Arts Association presents Cheryl Roberts Lee’s “Rocky Mountain Plein Air” through Aug. 7 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
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. 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.
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-noon at Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For ages 3+ with adult helpers.
CELEBRATE RECOVERY: 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.
