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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
February 4, 2026
Calendar & Events
Feb. 5-19, 2026

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 5

Ouray County Republican Central Committee monthly meeting, 6 p.m., Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Sunshine Room, 50 Third Ave. in Ouray.

Sewing class: Tote bags, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up required at the front desk.

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 FEBRUARY 6

“Your Name” film screening with the Ridgway Film Club, 7 p.m. in The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. Free to attend. Visit ridgwayfilmclub.wordpress.com for details.

“Love Song” by John Kolvenbach with UpstART Theater, 7:30 p.m. show at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

First Friday artist reception for “Wander” exhibit by the Tatem family, from 5-7 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. Free, light refreshments.

 

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 7

“Love Song” by John Kolvenbach with UpstART Theater, 7:30 p.m. show at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

Sherb talk: Danika Gilbert and the Handeli Himalayan Project, 6:30-8:15 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. Tickets $10.

 

SUNDAY FEBRUARY 8

“Love Song” by John Kolvenbach with UpstART Theater, 4 p.m. show at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

 

MONDAY FEBRUARY 9

“Love Song” by John Kolvenbach with UpstART Theater, 7:30 p.m. show at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $25 in advance at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

 

TUESDAY FEBRUARY 10

Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 2-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-477-8261 or email pharroldret@gmail.com for more info.

Veterans coffee, free coffee for veterans with Welcome Home Alliance, 10 a.m.–noon at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

 

WEDNESDAY FEBRUARY 11

Ouray County Republican Women’s meeting, noon at the Twin Peaks Lodge and Hot Springs Sunshine Room, 30 Third Ave. in Ouray. Contact Patty Blackford for more info, 970-318-8891.

“Love and Basketball” movie night from  7-9 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, tickets $5.

 

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 12

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 FEBRUARY 13

“Beyond Survival: Kenotic Love and Honeybee Wisdom” presentation by Terra Malmstrom, 4 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 14

4th Annual Ouray Winter Wine Festival, noon-3 p.m. or 4-7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $50 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $65 day-of tickets, $25 non-drinking tickets. Attendees must be 21+.

“Nature in Four Seasons: Winter Exploration” interpretive program hosted by the San Juan Mountains Association, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m. at the Ouray Visitor Center, 1230 Main St. Free to attend. For more details, visit sjma.org

THURSDAY FEBRUARY 19

Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “The Road to Tender Hearts” by Annie Hartnett.

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

Sewing class: Tote bags, from 1-3 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Sign up required at the 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.

SISTERS OF SOBRIETY AA 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.

FOOD PANTRY: Food available every Thursday from 12:30-3:30 p.m. at the Ouray County Food Pantry, 602 Cora St. in Ridgway.

 

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