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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
March 4, 2026
Calendar & Events
March 5-19, 2026

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

“Punch-Drunk Love” 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.

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,” shows start at 3:30 p.m. and 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, 90’s 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 412-477-8261 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.

Ouray Public Library Film Club, “The Women” screening at 5:30 p.m. Email programsouraypl@gmail.com for location and RSVP.

 

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.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 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.

“Mountains of the Moon,” a film experience featuring music from The Grateful Dead, 7:30 p.m., Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Tickets $15, available at sherbino.org.

 

FRIDAY MARCH 13

Community soup dinner with the Ouray Public Library, 5-7 p.m. in the Ouray Community Center Massard Room, 320 Sixth Ave. in Ouray. Donations accepted for expansion project.

 

SATURDAY MARCH 14

Opening reception for art exhibition featuring the Black Canyon Artists at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Reception from 4-7 p.m. Show runs until May 8.

Denver Children’s Choir concert with the Ouray County Performing Arts Guild, doors open at 7 p.m., performance at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $28 day of show, $5 for students.

 

Sunday, March 15

Ouray County Wellness Palooza at the Ouray County 4-H Event Center, 22739 U.S. Highway 550, Ridgway. Provider mingle from noon-1 p.m., public welcome from 1-3 p.m.

 

MONDAY MARCH 16

Woman’s Club of Ouray County “WCOC After 5” meeting at 5:30 p.m, Marmots Acai, 460 Main St. in Ouray. Please go to womansclubouraycounty.org for more details.

 

TUESDAY MARCH 17

Woman’s Club of Ouray County meeting, 1 p.m. at the Ouray Community Center, 320 Fifth Ave. in Ouray. Speaker: Dee Williams, “Packing a To-Go Bag for Emergencies.” More information at womansclubouraycounty.org.

State of the River, hosted by the Colorado River District, 6-8 p.m., Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Get updates on river forecasts, local projects and key water issues. Attendance is free, with dinner provided. Registration required at coloradoriverdistrict.org.​​

St. Patrick’s Day storytime for elementary aged kids, 4 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

 

Wednesday, March 18

Sherbino Writers’ Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, drop-in writing group, 6-7:30 p.m., 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St., Ridgway. Free. Participants receive a complimentary beverage or drink program for a future Sherbino Theater program.

 

THURSDAY MARCH 19

Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St. Bring lunch and discuss book, TBD.

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

“Greater Tuna” live theater presented by Minerva West, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $20 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $25 day of show.

Live improv comedy with The Play Does and Mouse Couch, 7 p.m., the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St., Ridgway. Tickets $15 in advance, $18 at the door, available at sherbino.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.

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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