THURSDAY AUGUST 14
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” burlesque show, for ages 18+. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $30 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $35 day of show.
“Midsummer Day Dream” aerial student showcase, 3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $10 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $15 day of show.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
FRIDAY AUGUST 15
True Grit free walking tour of film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
Ouray history walking tour with Jenny Hart from 4:30-6:30 p.m. Meet at the Ouray County Museum, 420 Sixth Ave. Space limited to 15 people, RSVP to the museum at 970-325-4576. $20 per person, $15 for members.
“Midsummer Night’s Dream” burlesque show, for ages 18+. 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $30 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $35 day of show.
Farmers market, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
“Birds of Ridgway State Park” nature program with Mike Campbell, 7–8:30 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center. Free.
“Pride” film from the New York International Children’s Film Fest on Tour, for ages 10+, 6:30 – 8:15 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. Ridgway. $8/person. Tickets at sherbino.org.
SATURDAY AUGUST 16
“Ouray County Cats: Lions, Lynx, and Bobcats” presentation with Colorado Parks and Wildlife District Wildlife Manager Kelly Crane, 8:30 a.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena, Ridgway. Free, includes breakfast.
“Let’s go fishing,” 9–11 a.m. at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk ponds at Ridgway State Park. Free.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Mt. Sneffels Education Foundation Half-Marathon, 10k and kids’ fun run, 7 a.m.– noon. Half-marathon starts in Ouray and finishes in Ridgway. Visit mtsneffelsmarathon.com for details and registration.
5th Annual Ouray County Pride, block party for all ages, 4-7 p.m. on Clinton Street in Ridgway. Parade with bubble explosion at 4 p.m., drag performances, award presentation and more.
Ouray County Pride after-party for ages 18+, 8 p.m. – midnight at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $25 day of show.
Ouray County Pride after-party for ages 12-18, 7:30-10 p.m. at Voyager Youth Program, 280 N. Cora St. in Ridgway. Free.
Colorado Airstream Club rally and open house, Airstream trailers open to the public from 9:30 a.m.– noon in the field north of the Ouray County Ranch History Museum and the Ridgway Railroad Museum on Railroad Street. For more information visit airstreamclub.org/colorado.
Second Chance Humane Society adoption event, 11 a.m.–2 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Dutch Charlie entrance marina.
SUNDAY AUGUST 17
“FreeFlow” collective meditation and music with Katy Kristoffersen, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena, Ridgway.
Ouray County Pride drag brunch fundraiser for ages 21+, from noon-2:30 p.m. at White Buffalo Restaurant, 304 S. Lena St. in Ridgway. Tickets $55.
TUESDAY AUGUST 19
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, dinner and concert at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550. Dinner at 6 p.m., 7:30 p.m. for concert only. See ocpag.org for schedule and tickets.
Story and craft time with Sadie, from 4-4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. For all ages.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 20
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, Ulysses Quartet rooftop concert. 6 p.m. on top of Citizens State Bank in Ouray. See ocpag.org for schedule and tickets.
Bingo at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
“Strange World” movie, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
Sketch Comedy Writing with the Sherbino Writers Room, 7 – 9 p.m. at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free to attend. More info at sherbino.org.
THURSDAY AUGUST 21
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, evening salon concert at a private home, must purchase tickets in advance at ocpag.org.
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Music bingo, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Free.
Archery for ages 10-18 at the Ridgway Public Library’s summer program. From 3:30-4:30 p.m. Sign up at the library.
Ouray Public Library book club, “The Chelsea Girls,” from 5-6 p.m. at the library, 320 Sixth Ave.
FRIDAY AUGUST 22
Farmers market, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. in Hartwell Park, Ridgway. Visit ridgwayfarmersmarket.com for details.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
True Grit free walking tour of film sites. Meet at 3 p.m. at the Hartwell Park gazebo in Ridgway.
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
“Bats” nature program, 9–11 a.m. at the Pa-Co-Chu-Puk Camper Services area at Ridgway State Park. Free.
Black Canyon Astronomical Society star party, from 9–11 p.m. at the Ridgway State Park Visitor Center, weather-permitting.
42nd Annual San Juan Chamber Music Festival, see ocpag.org for schedule and tickets.
Highgraders Holiday 2025 mining competition at the Ouray Mining Park, located on the southwest side of Fellin Park. Celebrating 149 years of mining history. Horseshoe tournament and kids’ games starting at 2 p.m., open to public.
SATURDAY AUGUST 23
“Legends of the West” dinner theater presented by Minerva West Theatre Company, at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets and information at minervawest.org.
“Washing up” hands on history, experience washing laundry the old-fashioned way from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. For all ages, free, includes museum open house. Visit ocrhm.org for more info.
San Juan Chamber MusicFest Gala Concert and reception presented by the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild. 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray. Advance tickets $40 at ocpag.org, $5 for students.
Highgraders Holiday 2025 mining competition at the Ouray Mining Park, located on the southwest side of Fellin Park. Celebrating 149 years of mining history. Events from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., open to public.
Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. every Saturday, May-October, 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.
Pet CPR class with Ouray County EMS and Second Chance Humane Society, free, from 11 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Ridgway Fire Protection District, 251 N. Railroad St. Humans only, please. For more info or questions, contact paramedic Cat Lichtenbelt at 970-988-0216.
SUNDAY AUGUST 24
San Juan Chamber MusicFest free concert for children and families, 2 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway. Details at ocpag.org.
Highgraders Holiday 2025 mining competition at the Ouray Mining Park, located on the southwest side of Fellin Park. Celebrating 149 years of mining history. Events from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m., open to public.
Young Life banquet, with Ouray County Young Life, featuring President and CEO of Young Life Newt Crenshaw. Doors open at 5 p.m., banquet starts at 5:30 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Register by contacting Debbie Dowdy at 970-275-5953 or ddowdy@vsiok.com.
10th Annual Log Hill Hustle fun run, 8 a.m. at the Divide Ranch and Club, 151 Divide Ranch Circle. 5k and 10k races with free continental breakfast. Register at fortunatierra.com.
MONDAY AUGUST 25
Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5,” meeting, 5:30 p.m. Details at womansclubouraycounty.org.
TUESDAY AUGUST 26
Kitten yoga with the Ouray Public Library, noon to 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center San Juan Room. Yoga with adoptable cats from Second Chance Humane Society. Register by emailing programsouraypl@gmail.com. Free.
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 27
Bingo at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. in Ouray, open to public. $10 for 10 games. Game starts at 7 p.m.
“Hook” movie, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.
THURSDAY AUGUST 28
Tech Thursday – Get help with quick tech problems from 4-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Walk-ins welcome.
Heather and Douglas live music, 7 p.m. at The Courtyard at 610, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entrance through the alley on Cora Street. Tickets $15 in advance at sherbino.org or $20 day of show.
ONGOING EVENTS
BINGO: Every Wednesday at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. Doors open at 6 p.m., bingo starts at 7 p.m. Public welcome.
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.
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.
“Dos Maestras de Arte” show from Nancy Donegan and Erin Piotkowski, on display until Sept. 3 at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
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