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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
February 25, 2026
Calendar & Events
Feb. 26 – March 11, 2026

Thursday, February 26

Pasta Bar community dinner fundraiser with the Ouray School Parents and Teachers Together organization, from 5:30-7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Sixth Ave. $20 adults, $10 students.

Coffee and conversation with Ouray County Sheriff Justin Perry, 9-10 a.m., Ladybird Cafe, 22 Hotchkiss Ave., Colona. Free.

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

Live music with Cousin Curtiss, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $20 at sherbino.org, $25 day of show.

Friday, February 27

Best of Ouray County readers’ choice award reception with The Ouray County Plaindealer, from 5-7 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center San Juan Room, 320 Sixth Ave.

Saturday, February 28

Trivia Night. Free to attend. Doors open at 6:30 p.m., game starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

“The Nature of Ironton” snowshoe/hike interpretive program hosted by the San Juan Mountains Association, 9 a.m. – 1 p.m., meet at the Ironton Nordic Trail parking lot. Free. Visit sjma. org for more info.

Mardi Gras party, open to the public, Ouray Elks lodge 492, 421 Main St. in Ouray. Dinner and music from Alpine Jam. Cocktails at 5 p.m., cajun dinner at 6 p.m., music at 7 p.m. $30 single, $50 couple. For more info visit ourayelks.org.

Sunday, March 1

Free flow meditation with live music, free and open to the public at 4:30 p.m. at United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. Ridgway.

Full Moon Skiing from 7-9 p.m. at the Ironton Nordic ski area, with a fire pit, hot cocoa and snacks. Bring a headlamp and warm clothes, contact seanhart@cityofouray.com with questions.

Wednesday, March 4

“Hamnet” film screening. Tickets $5. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Movie starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray.

Sherbino Writer’s Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, free and open to public, from 6- 7:30 p.m. at The Annex on Cora, 145 N. Cora St. in Ridgway. Visit sherbino.org for more info.

Sherb Literary Living Room featuring C. William Langsfeld’s “Salvation.” Tickets $10, starts at 6:30 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St.

Thursday, March 5

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.

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

Friday, March 6

Ridgway Film Club, 7 p.m. in The Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. Film TBD. Free to attend. Visit ridgwayfilmclub. wordpress.com for details.

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

Art opening for Tad Smith’s “Sirens: A Quiet Spell” from 5-7 p.m. at the 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

Roller Disco: 80’s Roller Pink, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and disco starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 372 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets include skate rentals, ’80s attire encouraged. Tickets $20.

Saturday, March 7

“An Evening of Magic with Mason Michael,” show starts at 6 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Tickets $20 at sherbino.org.

Roller Disco: 90’s Throwback, doors open at 1:30 p.m. and disco starts at 2 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 372 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets include skate rentals, ’90s attire encouraged. Tickets $20.

Roller Disco: Saturday Night Fever 70’s Disco, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and disco starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 372 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets include skate rentals, ’70s disco attire encouraged. Tickets $20.

Monday, March 9

“Counted Out” film screening, starts at 4 p.m. open to the public at the Ouray School Abram Performing Arts Center, 400 Seventh Ave. Visit countedoutfilm.com for more info.

Tuesday, March 10

Reading group focused on author Hannah Arendt, 1-3:30 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Call 412-4778261 or email pharroldret@gmail.com for more info.

Veterans’ Coffee with Welcome Home Alliance, from 10 a.m. – noon at The Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Free for veterans.

“Ignite Talks Ridgway!” Talks start at 6:30 p.m. at The Sherbino Theater, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Entry by donation.

Wednesday, March 11

“Wicked for Good” film, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and film starts at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

 

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, 970318-6966.

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.

Want to submit an item to the calendar? Calendar events are open to nonprofits, meetings open to the public, public events and events offered for free. If you are advertising a for-profit business event, a class or a religious activity, we encourage you to contact our advertising sales representative, Kate Jones, at kate@ouraynews.com, to reserve space in the paper.

Email your calendar event, including the event, time, location and date to calendar@ouraynews.com, by noon Monday the week of publication. We appreciate receiving submissions in the format you see here.

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