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CALENDAR & EVENTS
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
May 28, 2025
CALENDAR & EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 29
CALENDAR & EVENTS
FRIDAY, MAY 30

Editor’s note: This week’s calendar has been corrected to reflect the correct date for a live music performance on May 31.

THURSDAY MAY 29

PRESENTATION: “From the Himalayas to the World Stage: The Inspiring Journey of Pem Dorjee Sherpa.” Doors open at 6:30 p.m., event at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $10 day of show.

CULINARY CLUB: Free pizza class for adults from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. Email programsouraypl@gmail.com for more details and registration.

 

FRIDAY MAY 30

ART SHOW: The Ouray County Arts Association presents Natalie Heller’s “Chasing Shadows” on display from May 30–July 16 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

NATURE PROGRAM: “Honeybees and Bumblebees” by beekeeper Steve Manis, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.

 

SATURDAY MAY 31

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

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT: Ridgway Pickleball Tournament, 9 a.m.– noon at the Ridgway Athletic Park. $10 per person, visit ridgwaypickleball.org for schedule, details and registration.

PET ADOPTION EVENT: Second Chance Humane Society adoption event at Ridgway State Park Marina, 10 a.m.– noon.

SUMMER FUN FEST: Used book sale and activities, from 10 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Visit ridgwaycolibrary.org for more details.

LIVE MUSIC: Groove (formerly Alive in the Woods), 6-9 p.m. at The Million Roadhouse, 373 Palomino Trail, Suite A in Ridgway.

 

SUNDAY, JUNE 1

ADULT HIKING GROUP: Meet other hikers and explore the trails around Ouray. Meet at 9 a.m. behind the Ouray Visitor Center, 1230 Main St.

TUESDAY, JUNE 3

SOFTBALL: League starts. Tuesdays and Fridays, 5-8 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Email parc@cityofouray.com to find a team.

 

WEDNESDAY  JUNE 4

BINGO: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.

 

THURSDAY JUNE 5

CEMETERY TOUR: Dallas Park Cemetery tour with sexton Coleen McElroy, 10 a.m., 7690 Colorado Highway 62. $20 per person, RSVP to the Ouray County Museum at 970-325-4576.

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.

MEETING: San Miguel Power Association’s 86th annual meeting, 720 N. Railroad St., Ridgway. Food, demonstrations, voting at 4 p.m., meeting at 5:30 p.m. For more info and to register to attend via Zoom, visit smpa.com.

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Dave Jordan & The NIA with Hooks & The Huckleberries. 6 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray, free.

 

FRIDAY JUNE 6

THEATER: “Hold on to Your Butts,” the “Jurassic Park” parody comedy with live sound effects from UpstART Theater. 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance online at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

TRUE GRIT TOUR: Free walking tour of True Grit film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.

FARMERS MARKET: 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.

TRAIN RIDES: Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

ARTIST RECEPTION: “Into the Soul of the Endangered” by Stephanie Rody, 5–7 p.m. at the 610 Gallery, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free.

PICNIC AND TALK: Annual Ridgway-Ouray Community Council picnic, 4 p.m. at Ridgway State Park. Featuring “Our Enduring Legacy: The True Value of Public Lands” with speaker Sarah Dant. Visit roccnet.org for more details and tickets.

ART WALK: First Friday Art Walk, from 5-8 p.m. in downtown Ridgway. Visit ridgway-fuse.org for more details.

 

SATURDAY JUNE 7

THEATER: “Hold on to Your Butts,” the “Jurassic Park” parody comedy with live sound effects from UpstART Theater and Recent Cutbacks. Two shows  – 4 p.m. matinee and 7:30 performance at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance online at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

MOUNTAIN BIKE RACE: 7th Annual RAT Race on the Ridgway Area Trails. Race begins at 8 a.m. For details on the afterparty and schedule visit copmoba.org.

ARCHERY: Learn beginning archery, 9–11 a.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.

NIGHT HIKE: Naturalist-led night hike at Ridgway State Park, meet at the Visitor Center at 7 p.m. Free.

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

 

SUNDAY JUNE 8

THEATER: “Hold on to Your Butts,” the “Jurassic Park” parody comedy with live sound effects from UpstART Theater and Recent Cutbacks. 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance online at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

SAN JUAN CHORAL FEST CONCERT: 4 p.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Free, entry by donation, with ice cream social after concert. Details at ocpag.org.

 

MONDAY JUNE 9

SAN JUAN CHORAL FEST: Evening Cabaret with Ellen Graham: Sentimental Journey. 7 p.m. on the rooftop of Citizens State Bank, 600 Main St. in Ouray. Details and tickets at ocpag.org.

 

TUESDAY JUNE 10

WOMAN’S CLUB LUNCHEON: Annual luncheon with “woman of the year” presentation. Noon, Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. More details at womansclubouraycounty.org.

VETERANS COFFEE: Free coffee for veterans, from 10 a.m. – noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway.

 

WEDNESDAY JUNE 11

BINGO: Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.

MOVIE: “Thelma,” 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

 

THURSDAY JUNE 12

LIVE MUSIC: Mountain Air Music Series presents Hayley Jane Band with Heavy Diamond Ring. 6 p.m. at Fellin Park in Ouray. Free.

SAN JUAN CHORAL FEST: Free, open rehearsal for students grades 7-12 and their families, 9 a.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Details at ocpag.org.

 

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 Saturday, 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.

 

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