THURSDAY OCTOBER 30
Sherbino Literary Living Room presents poet Rick Kempa, with open mic after reading. Doors open at 6 p.m., reading at 6:30 p.m. $5 in advance at sherbino.org or $8 at door.
FRIDAY OCTOBER 31
Trick-or-Treat Main Street in Ouray, 4-6 p.m. at various participating businesses on Main Street.
Witches of the Wright trick-or-treating, free, from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.
“Death of a Salesman” presented by Minerva West at 7 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 for students at minervawest.org, cash/check/Venmo accepted at door.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 1
“Death of a Salesman” presented by Minerva West at 7 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 for students at minervawest.org, cash/check/Venmo accepted at door.
Spooktacular Student Showcase with High Alpine Aerial students, doors open at 2:30 p.m., family-friendly show starts at 3 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $10 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $15 day of show.
Spooktacular Boo-lesque circus show with High Alpine Aerial, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. For ages 18+. Tickets $30 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org or $35 day of show.
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 2
“Death of a Salesman” presented by Minerva West at 3 p.m. at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550 in Ridgway. Tickets $25 for adults, $10 for students at minervawest.org, cash/check/Venmo accepted at door.
“PJs & Prose” stay-at-home fundraiser for the Ouray Public Library, details at ouraylibraryfoundation.org.
WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 5
Art Supply Swap hosted by Ouray Made, 5-8 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Bring art supplies you want to trade with others. Visit ouraymade.net for more details.
THURSDAY NOVEMBER 6
Sewing class, make a fleece hat for yourself or the food pantry, from 1-3 p.m. Sign up is required at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Hot Springs Riverside breakfast room, 124 Third St. in Ouray. More information at ourayrepublicans.com.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live shadow cast edition, for ages 18+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $30 for ticket plus prop bags, tickets at sherbino.org. Drink discount coupon for costumed attendees.
FRIDAY NOVEMBER 7
Ridgway Film Club screening, starts at 7 p.m. in The Decker Room at Space to Create, 675 Clinton St. Free. Visit ridgwayfilmclub.wordpress.com for more details.
Rocky Horror Picture Show live shadow cast edition, for ages 18+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $30 for ticket plus prop bags, tickets at sherbino.org. Drink discount coupon for costumed attendees.
Justice Friesen’s “Old Souls Studio” opening art reception. Free, from 4–6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. Ouray.
SATURDAY NOVEMBER 8
Rocky Horror Picture Show live shadow cast edition, for ages 18+. Doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. $30 for ticket includes prop bags, tickets at sherbino.org. Drink discount for costumed attendees.
Ouray County Community Art Show reception from 5-7 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. On exhibit until Jan. 8.
San Juan Skijoring Soirée, 5:30 p.m., Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Dinner, raffles, auctions. $60/ticket, available at sanjuanskijoring.com.
SUNDAY NOVEMBER 9
4th Annual Ouray Home Tour, hosted by the Home Trust of Ouray County, from 1-4 p.m. $50 per person includes tours of four homes, refreshments and entertainment. Tickets available at hometrustoc.org. Call 970-708-9576 for questions.
“Non-Violent Actions for Resisting Authoritarianism,” free workshop with Ridgway-Ouray Community Council. From 3-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Secondary School cafeteria, 1200 Green St. in Ridgway. All are welcome, childcare provided by reservation at roccnriver@gmail.com.
MONDAY NOVEMBER 10
On the Same Page Book Club, “God of the Woods” by Liz Moore, 10 a.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.
Ouray Public Library book club discussion on “The Emperor of Gladness” by Ocean Vuong. 5:30 p.m. at the library, 320 Sixth Ave.
TUESDAY NOVEMBER 11
Veterans’ coffee with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.– noon at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free.
“Mountainfilm on Tour” featuring eight curated adventure films at The Sherbino, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Doors open at 6 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets $20 at sherbino.org or $25 at door.
Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-477-8261 for more info.
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.
SISTERS OF SOBRIETY: SOS women’s meeting, every Tuesday from 5-6 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
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.
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB: Every Thursday from 1-2 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. For more info contact ridgwaylibrary@yahoo.com.
MAH JONG: Play Mah Jong from 1-4 p.m. every Tuesday at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. All skill levels welcome.
YOUTH CHESS CLUB: Every Monday from 3-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
HOMEWORK HOURS: Every Monday from 3:30-5 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
LEGO CLUB: Every Tuesday from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.
Read a book, get a pumpkin until Oct. 31 at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray.
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