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Calendar & Events, Feature
March 5, 2025
Calendar & Events
March 6-20, 2025

THURSDAY MARCH 6

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

THEATER: Minerva West presents “Steel Magnolias,” show at 7:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before show.

SEWING CLASS: Free basic sewing class from 1-3 p.m. with available sewing machines at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.. Sign up required, call 970-626-5252 or visit front desk.

FILM: Women’s Adventure Film Tour 2025, 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $10 entry. Tickets at sherbino.org.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 7

THEATER: Minerva West presents “Steel Magnolias,” show at 7:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before show.

MOVIE: Ouray International Film Festival presents “Bears of Durango.” 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Advance tickets $10 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $12 tickets day of show.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 8

THEATER: Minerva West presents “Steel Magnolias,” show at 7:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before show.

 

SUNDAY MARCH 9

THEATER: Minerva West presents “Steel Magnolias,” show at 3 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 US-550, Ridgway. Tickets $25 adults, $10 students at minervawest.org. Cash-only ticket office opens 30 mins. before show.

PERFORMANCE: Wontanara! African Arts Theatre Performance, 5 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $30 day-of-show. $15 for students.

 

MONDAY MARCH 10

STORYTIME: “Mommy and Me” storytime for parents and kids, 10:30 a.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5:15-6:45 p.m. at The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $10 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

MEETING: Great Old Broads for Wilderness, 1-2:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Snacks provided. Contact northernsanjuan@greatoldbroads.org for more info.

 

TUESDAY MARCH 11

TECH TUESDAY: Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.. Walk-ins welcome.

ART WORKSHOP: Shibori and Tie-Dye with artist Gina Wenger and the Ouray Public Library. 5:30 p.m. in the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave.

VETERANS COFFEE: Veterans meet for coffee from 10 a.m. – noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free. More info at sherbino.org.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 12

MAGIC SHOW: Magician Ty Gallenbeck, presented by Ouray County Young Life. Free. Doors open at 6:07 p.m. and the show begins at 7:07 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Contact sraineycw@gmail.com for more information.

LECTURE: WrightED: “Near Death Experiences” presented by Maria Arapakis (rescheduled). Free enrollment to the first 100 students. 2 p.m., via Zoom. Register at thewrightoperahouse.org.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 13

STORY AND CRAFT TIME: “Double Bass Blues” story and craft with Gina Wenger from 4-4:50 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

CULINARY CLUB: Learn to make scones with the Ouray Public Library, starting at 5:30 p.m. Sign up required and location TBD.

LIVE MUSIC: Illiterate Light, 8 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $15 advance tickets at sherbino.org, $20 day-of show.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 14

GAME: Murder Mystery Dinner Party: Murder in Hollywoodland, 6:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Tickets $60 for speaking roles, $65 non-speaking roles at thewrightoperahouse.org.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 15

LIVE MUSIC: Mariee Siou with Donnie CoCo at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $20 advance tickets at sherbino.org or $25 day of show.

LIVE MUSIC: Stolen Seasons: The Musical. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.Ticket: $10 students, $15 seniors, $20 advance adult at thewrightoperahouse.org or $25 day of show adult.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 15

GARDEN CLASS: “Top 25 Tips for a Successful Garden” free class from Chris Lance, local gardening expert. 10-11:30 a.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up at the front desk or call 970-626-5252 to register.

 

SUNDAY MARCH 16

BOOK TALK & SIGNING: Ouray author Di Rushing discusses her memoir, “The Delta in the Rearview Mirror.” Doors open at 3:30 p.m., event starts at 4 p.m. Tickets $10.

The Sherbino Afternoon Spotlight Series feat. Di Rushing, 4 p.m. The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $10 entry. Tickets at

 

MONDAY MARCH 17

LIVE MUSIC: The Wellermen at 7:30 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $30 advance tickets at sherbino.org or $35 day-of show. GRIEF SUPPORT GROUP: 5:15-6:45 p.m. at The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $10 cost. Register at tchnetwork.org.

 

TUESDAY MARCH 18

WATER MEETING: “State of the River” meeting with the Colorado River Water Conservation District. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., event is from 6-8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free dinner included, registration is required at sherbino.org.

MEETING: Woman’s Club of Ouray County monthly meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. More information at womansclubouraycounty.org.

FILM CLUB: Discussion on “Harold and Maude” (rescheduled) from 5:30–7 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Sign up at the front desk.

 

WEDNESDAY MARCH 19

LIVE MUSIC: HAAS presented by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 adults, $5 students at ocpag.org.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 20

SEWING CLASS: Free basic sewing class from 1-3 p.m. with available sewing machines at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.. Sign up required, call 970-626-5252 or visit front desk.

 

ONGOING EVENTS

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

ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS: Every 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 every 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.

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.

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.

COMMUNITY MEDITATION NIGHT: Mindfulness meditation on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. at the Decker Room, 675 Clinton St. Ridgway. Free, bring your own cushion. For more information email dylanhowell3@gmail.com.

SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB: Every Thursday from 3-4 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

MAH JONG: Play Mah Jong from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. All skill levels welcome.

WYLDLIFE CLUB: Wednesdays at 7:07 p.m., for middle school students, sponsored by Ouray County Young Life. Contact jessiewiest21@gmail.com for details.

 

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