THURSDAY, OCTOBER 17
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
FILM CLUB: Ouray County Public Library Film Club, 5:30-7 p.m. 400 Seventh Ave.
CANDIDATES FORUM: Nonpartisan candidate forum presented by the Woman’s Club of Ouray County and the Ouray County Plaindealer, 6:30 p.m. in the Massard Room at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. Including county commissioner candidates Lynn Padgett and Michael Perkovich as well as a state ballot issue presentation from the League of Women Voters of the Uncompahgre Valley. Also available online by Zoom, through a link on womansclubouraycounty.org.
FILM: “Calm Beneath Castles” at 7:30 p.m. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $10. Tickets at sherbino.org.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18
DANCE EVENT: Ridgway Ecstatic Dance, 7-9 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. $15/person. Tickets and guidelines at sherbino.org.
THEATER: “A Walk in the Woods” cafe performance presented by Minerva West. 7 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $30/person, advance purchase required at minervawest.org. Ticket price includes wine, cheese and other goodies. Doors open 30 mins. before show.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 19
GAME: Trivia Night. Free to play. 7 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
OKTOBERFEST: Soup and pie Oktoberfest from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church, 329 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Donations accepted for meal, includes craft and bake sale.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 20
THEATER: “A Walk in the Woods” presented by Minerva West. 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. On-site, cash-only tickets available 30 mins. before show.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23
ONE-PERSON PLAY: Satya Chavez performs “Where Did We Sit on the Bus?” a celebration of Latino heritage, presented by the Ouray Public Library. 1:30 p.m. at the Ouray School Abram Performing Arts Center, 400 Seventh Ave.
MOVIE: “The Zone of Interest,” 7 p.m., tickets $5. Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
SENIOR LUNCH: Neighbor to Neighbor, noon at Ridgway Community Church, 685 Sherman St. Transportation can be arranged. Call 970-325-4586 for more info.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 24
LIVE MUSIC: David Nunn, 5-8 p.m. at the Western Hotel, 210 Seventh Ave. in Ouray.
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 25
GAME: Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Murder on a Train. Tickets $60 for a speaking role, $65 for a non-speaking role. Characters are assigned the week of the show and costumes are encouraged. 6:30 p.m., Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets available until 9 p.m. Oct. 21 at thewrightoperahouse.org.
HALLOWEEN PARTY: Sherbino Halloween party with live music, including DJ Blanche. 8 p.m. 604 Clinton St. $10 advance tickets, $15 at the door. Tickets at sherbino.org.
THEATER: “A Walk in the Woods” cafe performance presented by Minerva West. 7 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $30/person, advance purchase required at minervawest.org. Ticket price includes wine, cheese and other goodies. Doors open 30 mins. before show.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 26
THEATER: “A Walk in the Woods” presented by Minerva West. 7 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. On-site, cash-only tickets available 30 mins. before show.
FLOATING PUMPKIN PATCH: Free pumpkins floating in the Ouray Hot Springs. 1-1:30 p.m. kids up to age 6, 1:45-2:15 p.m. kids ages 6-10, 2:30-3 p.m. kids 10+ until pumpkins are gone. Free admission with donation to Second Chance Animal Shelter.
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 27
THEATER: “A Walk in the Woods” presented by Minerva West. 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $20 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. On-site, cash-only tickets available 30 mins. before show.
MONDAY, OCTOBER 28
MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5,” 5:30 p.m. Ouray County women are welcome! More information on location and details at womansclubouraycounty.org.
FREE TALK: Discovery of the Cueva de Villa Luz Cave by Jim Pisarowicz, sponsored by the Ridgway-Ouray Community Council. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Ouray County Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Admission free, contributions welcome.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 29
FUNDRAISER/SHOW: “Growing Ice, Ideas & Community” with the George Gardner Scholarship Fund, an evening with Orion Willits, Corey Gera and Kael Van Buskirk. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Center, 22739 Highway 550 in Ridgway. $20 adults, $10 students. Visit georgefund.org for more info.
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30
LECTURE: Wright Ed lecture, “Near-Death Experiences” presented by Maria Arapakis. Free enrollment to the first 100 students. 1 p.m., via Zoom. Sign up on thewrightoperahouse.org.
MOVIE: “The Shining.” 7 p.m., Tickets $5 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 31
TRICK-OR-TREAT: The Witches of the Wright. Free to attend. 4–6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
HALLOWEEN: Grab ‘n Go celebration at the Ouray Public Library, from 4-4:45 p.m., 400 Seventh Ave.
TRICK-OR-TREAT OURAY MAIN STREET: From 4-6 p.m. down Main Street in Ouray.
ONGOING EVENTS
FAC: Every Friday until Election Day, meet candidates from 5-7 p.m. at The Burro, 555 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Hosted by the Ouray County Democrats. For more info visit ouraycountydemocraticparty.com.
TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
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.
LIVE MUSIC: Kate and DJ, 6-8 p.m. Thursdays at Kismet Cafe, 618 Clinton St. Ridgway.
