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Calendar & Events
Calendar of events
Calendar & Events, Feature
May 20, 2026
Calendar & Events
May 21-June 4, 2026

THURSDAY MAY 21

After-school story time for elementary students, 4–4:45 p.m. at the Ouray Public Library, 320 Sixth Ave.

Community book club, noon-1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library. Bring lunch and discuss “A Far-Flung Life” by M.L. Stedman.

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 MAY 22

Ridgway Secondary School graduation ceremony, 5:30 p.m. at Hartwell Park. Parade to follow.

Sherb sidewalk celebration for Ridgway Secondary School graduation parade, 5:30 p.m. in front of the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

Volunteers needed to plant flags on veterans’ graves, 9:30 a.m. at the Cedar Hill Cemetery near Ouray, 1 p.m. at the Dallas Park Cemetery near Ridgway. Please bring a hammer and stake. For more info call Patty Blackford at 970-318-8891.

Ridgway Farmer’s Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park.

 

SATURDAY MAY 23

Ouray Art Walk, from 1-7 p.m. on Main Street and Sixth Avenue in Ouray.

“In Bloom” student showcase with High Alpine Aerial, Doors open at 2:30 p.m., show at 3 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $10 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $15 day of show.

“In Bloom” aerial circle-esque, doors open at 6:30 p.m. and show at 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $35 at thewrightoperahouse.org or $40 day of show.

Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.

Hands on History: learn about churning butter, 1-4 p.m. at the Ouray County Ranch History Museum, 321 Sherman St. in Ridgway. All ages welcome, free.

 

SUNDAY MAY 24

Softball spring training, 5-7 p.m. at Fellin Park, open to adults.

Ouray High School graduation ceremony, 1-2 p.m. at Fellin Park.

 

TUESDAY MAY 26

Community meditation, free, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the Decker Community Room, 675 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

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.

 

WEDNESDAY MAY 27

Sherbino Writer’s Room: Sketch Comedy Writing, free and open to public, from 7-8:30 p.m. Visit sherbino.org for more info and location.

 

THURSDAY MAY 28

“Lord of the Rings: Fellowship of the Ring” film, 7 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $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.

 

FRIDAY MAY 29

“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

Ridgway Farmers Market, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in Hartwell Park.

Free train rides at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St. 10 a.m.– 2 p.m.

 

SATURDAY MAY 30

Free train rides from 10 a.m.– 2 p.m. at the Ridgway Railroad Museum, 200 N. Railroad St.

“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 7 p.m., show at 7:30 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

Live music: The Yawpers, 8 p.m. at the Sherbino Theater, 604 Clinton St. in Ridgway. Advance tickets $25 at sherbino.org or $30 day of show.

Summer Fun Fest & Book Sale, 10 a.m.–1 p.m. at the Ridgway Public Library, 300 Charles St.

 

SUNDAY MAY 31

Softball spring training. 5-7 p.m. in Fellin Park in Ouray.

“Fly You Fools” theater production with UpstART Theater, doors open at 3:30 p.m., show at 4 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Advance tickets $25 at thewrightoperahouse.org, $30 day of show, $20 seniors, $15 students.

Live music: Goldpine at The Courtyard at 610, 6:30 p.m. Advance tickets $25 at sherbino.org or $30 day of show. Enter through alley behind 610 Arts Collective, 610 Clinton St. in Ridgway.

 

WEDNESDAY JUNE 3

Bingo, 6-9 p.m. at the Ouray Elks Lodge, 421 Main St. $10 for 10 games, visit ourayelks.org for more info.

“Stagecoach” film, doors open at 6:30, film starts at 7 p.m. at The Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. Tickets $5.

 

THURSDAY JUNE 4

AJ Fullerton with opener Grant Sabin Trio, Mountain Air Music Series concert in Fellin Park in Ouray, from 6-10 p.m., free.

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

Ouray County Arts Association presents Kris Batchelder’s “Wild West Wonder Wander” art opening reception from 4-6 p.m. at the Wright Opera House, 472 Main St. in Ouray. 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.

 

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 N. Cora St. in Ridgway.

BOOK STUDY: 4:30 p.m. Wednesdays from April 8-May 27. Discussion at 4:30 p.m., soup supper at 6 p.m. at the United Church of the San Juans, 295 N. Lena St. in Ridgway.

ULTIMATE FRISBEE: All skill levels and ages welcome, warmup at 1:45 p.m. on Sundays in Fellin Park in Ouray. Game from 2-4 p.m.

 

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