Vandelux
2026-03-06 20:00 (America/Denver) | Center for the Arts Crested Butte, 606 Sixth Street, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
SOLD OUT
doors 6:30pm | show 8pm
Supported by Rules

In collaboration with Sleds & Kegs
Get ready for a night of dynamic electronic grooves and immersive production as Vandelux — the solo project of Vancouver-born, San Francisco–based multi-instrumentalist and producer Evan White — takes the stage in Crested Butte.
Since bursting onto the scene with high-energy remixes in 2016, Vandelux has carved out a signature sound that bridges trip-hop, deep house, and indie-electronic atmospheres. With a catalogue spanning millions of streams, his tracks blend textured beats, soulful melodies, and cinematic energy that translate effortlessly to the live stage.
His latest work, including tracks from Closer, showcases his ability to craft emotive soundscapes that feel both intimate and expansive — the perfect soundtrack for an evening in the mountains.
In collaboration with Sleds & Kegs, this show celebrates Crested Butte’s creative spirit, uniting music, mountain culture, and community in one unforgettable night.
Join us before the show to shop some awesome local vendors!
We’ll have Snow Glow Ski, Activate Nature Studio, Raw & Rebellious Inc., Scrap Happy Studios, Mentality to Reality, YiKES SKi, Hanovi Ceramics, and Beabout Art set up and selling before the music starts. Come early, browse, and support these talented makers! 🛍️✨
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Glitchy Business
2026-03-07 19:00
Presented by: Project Hope of Gunnison Valley
A comedy show fundraiser to support Project Hope. The comedy contains adult material as Cindy Pierce shares humorous stories about fumbling and stumbling through life. GCSAPP will have a free movie for kids at the Majestic Theater to make this a wonderful date night opportunity.

Beats Antique
2026-03-12 20:00
Doors 7pm | Show 8pm
With support from Philia
Beats Antique are an Oakland-based trio fusing electronic music with global sounds and performance art. Formed in 2007 by multi-instrumentalist David Satori, dancer/producer Zoe Jakes, and percussionist Sidecar Tommy Cappel, they blend Middle Eastern belly-dance music, downtempo, hip-hop, jazz, and Afrobeat with heavy drums and live instrumentation. Their shows are as much visual spectacle as concert, pairing big cinematic beats with tribal fusion dance and surreal, circus-tinged staging.

Survival Fest - Canceled
2026-03-13 - 2026-03-14
Event Canceled
Survival Fest is the winter festival you didn’t know you needed, equal parts brain food, body heat, and pure community chaos. Learn quirky skills, hear big ideas, jump into DIY art, snack your way through the weekend, and dance like you’re preparing for the end times. Sweat it out at the Fire + Ice Beach Party (yes, there’s a sauna in the snow), then gear up for the Apocalypse Roadshow, a Saturday-night mashup of comedy, creativity, and barely-controlled madness. Winter has never been this ridiculous or this fun.

Fire + Ice - Canceled
2026-03-13 16:00 - 20:00
Event Canceled
At Fire + Ice: An Apocalypse Beach Party, embrace the end-of-the-world luau of your dreams: the Norra Dalen mobile sauna for steamy escapes, snow chairs for chill-downs, roaring fire pits, and a dance floor fueled by DJ Walter Balltell’s unstoppable tracks. It’s surreal, it’s snowy, it’s Survival Fest.

The Apocalypse Roadshow - Canceled
2026-03-14 18:00 - 19:30
Event Canceled
Hosted by comedian Shane Mauss and Athena Aktipis (featuring comedy, science & music)
Surviving AI is a comedy show that blends humor with thoughtful exploration of how humans relate to artificial intelligence and how we might build a more cooperative technological future. The evening begins with a stand-up comedy set, moves into a salon-style conversation with experts on AI and cooperation, and culminates in a live improvisational “battle” between a human artist and an AI, responding to each other in real time. Throughout the show, an LED screen displays dynamic visuals generated through human–AI collaboration, created live by AI artist Michael Strauss, inviting the audience to reflect on creativity, agency, and collaboration in an age of intelligent machines.

Après Jazz: Daniel Bennett Group
2026-03-17 17:30
New York saxophonist Daniel Bennett has been hailed as one of the most original and unpredictable musical voices of his generation. The Boston Globe described Bennett’s music as, “a mix of Jazz, Folk and Minimalism.” The Daniel Bennett Group is celebrating the release of their 10th studio album, ‘Mr. Bennett’s Mind.’ Timeout New York called the music, “hypnotic!” Daniel Bennett is joined by master percussionist Koko Bermejo on drums and keyboard. Rounding out the trio is acclaimed electric bassist Jeff Dingler.
Daniel Bennett has been featured in Timeout New York, Baltimore Sun, Miami Herald, Boston Globe, and NPR. The UK Jazz Journal called Bennett “an outspoken voice of hope” during the COVID 19 pandemic. Daniel Bennett Group was recently voted ‘Best New Jazz’ in Hot House Magazine. The band performs regularly at the Blue Note (NYC), Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (London) and Zingari Jazz (San Francisco).
Daniel Bennett is a touring woodwind clinician and educator at the New York Jazz Academy. Daniel Bennett is also an active woodwind doubler in the New York City theater scene. Bennett orchestrated the music for ‘Whitman at the Whitney,’ a multimedia theater production at the Whitney Museum. Daniel Bennett played woodwinds in ‘Blank! The Musical,’ the first fully improvised musical to launch on a national stage. The New York Times called the show, “Witty, Likable and Ludicrous!” Daniel Bennett’s genre-bending sound has captivated audiences throughout the world.
Discover the Crested Butte Vintage Market at Après Jazz!
Arrive early and explore a curated collection from local sellers happening in the Kinder Padon Gallery from 4:00–7:00 PM.
Browse unique finds and timeless vintage and pre-loved treasures before and after the music plays from 5:30–7 PM—the perfect pairing of shopping and live music!
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Cookbook Club: Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen
2026-03-19 18:00
This month’s Cookbook Club will be held at RMBL 365!
Let’s spice things up with a community potluck inspired by Heartland Masala: An Indian Cookbook from an American Kitchen by Jyoti Mukharji, Auyon Mukharji, and Olivier Kugler! Blending Indian flavors with an American kitchen sensibility, this cookbook offers dishes that are vibrant, approachable, and perfect for sharing. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your flavorful creation to the table. Together, we’ll explore the rich tastes of Indian cooking and celebrate the joy of gathering over good food.
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Life Drawing with Magic Hour Meetups
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-02 18:00 - 20:00, 2026-04-16 18:00 - 20:00
Magic Hour Meetups Presents:

Life Drawing in the Hawk Arts Studio

$15 pay at the door cash or Venmo

Non Instructional Sketching
Bring your own materials; pencils, pens, charcoal, newprint, paper, water based paints, and pastels.

Poses start at 6pm sharp so arrive between 30-15 minutes before 6pm to set up and pay.

All Levels welcome!

Questions? Contact magichourmeetups@gmail.com

DJ Williams Band - CANCELED
2026-03-19 20:00
D.J. Williams is an acclaimed guitarist, singer-songwriter, and producer based in Denver, CO whose illustrious career has seen him traverse the globe, igniting stages ranging from intimate clubs to renowned festivals with his band’s fiery performances. Described by Premier Guitar as “… a monster… an inventive, effective, and ear-catching soloist, armed with a warm tone and superior chops,” Williams has unleashed his next creative achievement: new album “Gravity & Grace” on his own label Projekt Music Group and is hitting the road!
Previous endeavors saw Williams handle guitar for San Diego’s legendary tour-de-force, Karl Denson’s Tiny Universe. Since launching onto the scene, Williams has also had the honor of performing with some of live music’s greatest names including John Legend, Dave Matthews Band, Warren Haynes, Sharon Jones & The Dap Kings, John Oates, Hannibal Buress, Robert Randolph, Soulive, Slighty Stoopid, & many, many others!
WATCH: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5MBYjOajpL7BwHNA85ZKAA
LISTEN: https://open.spotify.com/artist/55CGpV6hXTJowfUsT00CNe?si=GVCclCTiTA-7OsTYxI4KHg
LOOK: https://www.djwilliamsmusic.com/

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2026-03-20 19:00, 2026-03-21 19:00
doors 6pm | show 7pm | Tickets $25 | Tickets can not be purchased at the door
Presented by: Crested Butte Search and Rescue
Crested Butte Search and Rescue hosts two nights of adventure and mountain culture films presented by the Banff Centre Mountain Film Festival World Tour. This is Crested Butte Search and Rescue’s 33rd consecutive annual showing and one of our team’s main fundraising events. Please join us March 20 and 21 for two nights of different mountain films that will awe and inspire your sense of adventure.

ROMP x The Center Ski Auction
2026-03-22 - 2026-04-10
Take home a piece of Crested Butte’s creative spirit.
The Send It Ski Art Auction features a limited-edition collection of artist-designed skis, created in collaboration with local builders and unveiled during the exhibition opening. Each pair is a one-of-a-kind work of art inspired by the people, landscape, and culture that define our mountain community.
Bid on your favorite pair and support something bigger. Proceeds from each ski benefit both the artist and a local nonprofit of their choosing.
How It Works

Browse the skis online or see them in person at the Kinder Padon Gallery

Place your bid on your favorite design

Auction closes: April 10 at 5:00pm

Winning bidders will be contacted directly

All skis are fully functional, rideable works of art.

Featured Artists + Nonprofits
Each artist selected a nonprofit that will receive a portion of the proceeds from their ski.

Alex Stevenson → CB Ski Patrol

Eric Phillips → CB Mountain Rescue

Jaime Thompson → CB State of Mind

Janice Stevenson → Project Hope

Kem Wimett → Living Journeys

Liv Trujillo → CB Avalanche Center

Madeleine Greeson → PAWS

Shannon Dunn → Adaptive Sports Center

Zach Bauer → CB Mountain Bike Association

Luke Schroeder → Center for the Arts Crested Butte

Check out the auction here!

Disco Inferno
2026-03-27 18:00
Presented by: KBUT
Dance the night away to the hottest disco, funk, and soul beats! Throw on your funkiest outfit, hit the dance floor, and groove with music lovers from across the Gunnison Valley as we hustle all night, get our glamour shots in the Photo Booth, watch the SOD Aerial dancers fly through the air, and crown the 2026 Disco Royalty!
Whether you’re a longtime fan or a first-timer, this is a night you won’t want to miss. Mark your calendars, grab your sequins, and let’s boogie!
All Ages Disco: 6 PM – 8 PM
21+ Late Night Disco: 9 PM – 1 AM
Dance the night away to hot disco, funk, and soul beats! Dress up and get down as we crown 2026 Disco Royalty! KBUT’s Disco Inferno is a night you won’t want to miss. Let’s boogie!
Ticket Sales Information:
KBUT Members-Only discounted tickets available for $45 for the Ages 21 and Over Disco and $10 for the ALL AGES Disco.
General Ticket Sales:
$60 for the Ages 21 and Over Disco and $15 for the All Ages Disco.

Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party
2026-04-02 20:00
Doors 7pm | 8pm Mountain Jam | 10pm Easy Jim
Get ready to groove, because the ultimate celebration is here! Join us for Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party, where we’re bidding farewell to the season in the most legendary way possible. Featuring the sensational tunes of the Grateful Dead by Easy Jim. This night promises to be an unforgettable journey through psychedelic sounds and soul-stirring rhythms.
Easy Jim will be taking center stage, channeling the spirit of the Grateful Dead with their electrifying performance. Get lost in timeless classics and improvisational jams that will transport you to a place where the music never ends.
Plus, don’t miss out on special guest performances by Mountain Jam. Based in Crested Butte, CO Mountain Jam, formed in the summer of 2025, the band was created to honor and celebrate the timeless music of The Allman Brothers Band. With a deep respect for the tradition of improvisation and dynamic live performance, Mountain Jam channels the essence of the originals while adding their own unique flavor and energy. Always evolving, always striving, and always learning, Mountain Jam delivers high-energy jams, soulful grooves, and a faithful yet fresh take on classic songs. Their performances capture both the spirit of the past and the excitement of the present—bringing audiences an authentic and unforgettable live music experience.
So grab your tie-dye shirts, your dancing shoes, and your adventurous spirit, because Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party is the place to be.
All proceeds benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program.

Speed Puzzling Happy Hour
2026-04-22 17:00 - 19:30, 2026-05-29 17:00 - 19:30
Join us for a playful, fast-paced evening of puzzles, friendly competition, and community connection. Whether you’re a seasoned speed puzzler or just in it for the fun, this interactive event invites you to jump in, team up, and test your skills across a variety of puzzle challenges. We’ll have a range of puzzle difficulties available (100, 200, and 300 pieces), making this event accessible for all experience levels.

Puzzle Chess – A one-on-one challenge using 100-piece puzzles and a chess clock. Race against another puzzler, compare times, and see how you stack up. Jump in anytime—no formal start required.
Pairs Relay – A crowd favorite! Teams of two compete on two puzzles, switching every five minutes. Strategy, communication, and quick thinking are key as you tag in and out to complete your puzzles.
Team & Pairs Competitions – Depending on the crowd, we’ll also run traditional head-to-head formats with pairs (two people) or teams (four people) working together to complete puzzles as quickly as possible.

There will be two Speed Puzzle Happy Hours: April 22 and May 29. May 29 will be family-friendly, with a special welcome to youth (15 and under), though both events are open to all ages. Come solo or bring a team—either way, you’ll leave with new connections and maybe a new favorite pastime.

Cookbook Club: Mediterranea: Life-perfected Recipes from Grandmothers of the Mediterranean
2026-04-23 18:00
We’re celebrating the flavors of tradition with a community potluck inspired by Mediterranea: Life-perfected Recipes from Grandmothers of the Mediterranean by Anastasia Miari! This cookbook gathers time-honored dishes passed down through generations, bringing the warmth, wisdom, and soul of Mediterranean kitchens to our table. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and share in the experience. Together, we’ll enjoy sun-soaked recipes, swap stories, and savor the joy of cooking like a nonna.
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Crested Butte Community School Art Exhibition
2026-05-08 - 2026-05-15
Opening Reception | May 8
Join us for the Crested Butte Community School Art Show, a vibrant celebration of student creativity and expression. Under the guidance of instructor Nathan Motsinger, these talented young artists have spent the past year exploring new techniques, developing their unique voices, and bringing their ideas to life through a wide range of mediums.
The exhibition, on view May 8–15, offers the community an opportunity to experience the depth and diversity of student work—from bold, imaginative pieces to thoughtful and finely crafted compositions. Each artwork tells a story, reflecting both individual perspective and the collective energy of a year dedicated to artistic growth.
Come support these emerging artists, connect with fellow community members, and experience the creativity thriving within our school.

Crested Butte Community School Art Reception
2026-05-08 17:00 - 19:00
Exhibition | May 8 – 15
Join us for the opening reception of the Crested Butte Community School Art Show. Led under the instruction of Nathan Motsinger, these talented students are ready and excited to show the community all the hard work they have put into their artwork over the past year.
Come support these emerging artists, connect with fellow community members, and experience the creativity thriving within our school.

Cookbook Club: Something From Nothing
2026-05-20 18:00
This month’s Cookbook Club will be held at RMBL 365!
Discover the magic of making more with less at our community potluck inspired by Something from Nothing: A Cookbook by Alison Roman! This collection celebrates the art of cooking with what you have—turning pantry staples and everyday ingredients into dishes that feel abundant, satisfying, and full of flavor. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your creation to share. Together, we’ll discover how a little creativity in the kitchen can turn the simplest ingredients into a feast worth remembering.

Mountain Words Literary Festival
2026-05-21 00:00 - 2026-05-24 00:00
The annual Mountain Words Literary Festival is Crested Butte’s multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring workshops, panel discussions, readings, live theatre, film, children’s events, and more.
Workshops and events in fiction, creative non-fiction, poetry, nature writing, playwriting, publishing, journalism, long-form, research, and more.
For tickets and information, visit mtnwords.org.

Johnny and Patrick Art Exhibition: “Duke and DeFeo: The long road of two painters”
2026-05-22 - 2026-07-16
May 22 – July 16 | Closing Reception July 16
Patrick Duke and Johnny DeFeo met while studying Art at Western State in 2005 and became fast friends. From there they studied together in Florence, Italy, and in the 20 years since they have both grown their individual art careers, maintaining a focus on the landscapes that inspire them. Duke lives in Crested Butte and maintains a studio gallery called Studio One Eleven, at 111 Elk Ave. DeFeo now lives and works in Taos, New Mexico. The two get together every year to paint en plein air, out in the inspiring lands around Crested Butte. This exhibition is a survey of recent plein air landscape paintings as well as the studio paintings which the region inspires.

Myth Understandings: An Evening of Comedy with Shane Mauss
2026-05-22 19:00
Why do so many persistent myths, superstitions, and folk beliefs arise? Why does our social brain love stories that feel true over facts that are true? Shane’s newest show explores how the weirdest, funniest misunderstandings in human history come from our very human minds.
Expect to laugh and learn in equal measure as we explore:

Cartoonishly bad ideas that stuck around for centuries
How cognitive biases and social instincts drive our love of myth and lore
Why modern misinformation feels so compelling

It’s part aha, part haha, and all about celebrating curiosity and the pursuit of understanding.

The String Cheese Incident
2026-06-03 19:15
Night one of String Cheese in Crested Butte | SOLD OUT
The past three decades have written a story packed with surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement, and huge accomplishments. The String Cheese Incident has been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, their strong community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and their innovative approach to the business of music.
When The String Cheese Incident’s growth first began gaining momentum in the 1990s, as the internet was taking hold and the major-label business model was beginning to fail, the band decided to make music on their own terms.
Since then, The String Cheese Incident has carved out a completely unique approach to the business of music and have become pioneers of a new way of “making a band.” Using the internet as a tool, SCI was among the first artists to share tour dates, release information, and news directly with their growing fan base. Rather than focusing on the bottom line, the band put their music and fans first, launching their own ticketing company, merchandise company, and fan travel agency to better serve their community.
Their record label, SCI Fidelity Records, has always operated under the same ideals. Early on, SCI Fidelity embraced downloadable music and file sharing through the band’s On The Road series, making every live show available for download online. Whether they realized it at the time or not, The String Cheese Incident was inventing grassroots band development, an approach now used by hundreds of bands to build their brands.
The String Cheese Incident’s commitment extends far beyond their immediate fan base and the music community itself. Early in their career, the band became deeply invested in giving back to the communities they visited and were among the first performers to promote green shows and tours. Their support has helped launch nonprofit organizations such as Conscious Alliance and HeadCount.
Throughout it all, The String Cheese Incident has remained dedicated to music as a creative endeavor, both in the studio and on stage. Their long and diverse list of collaborators, along with signature events like Electric Forest and Hulaween and holiday shows such as New Year’s Eve, has helped redefine the concert experience and earned the band a reputation as innovators of live music culture.

The String Cheese Incident
2026-06-04 19:15
Night two of String Cheese in Crested Butte | SOLD OUT
The past three decades have written a story packed with surreal experiences, epic moments, groundbreaking involvement, and huge accomplishments. The String Cheese Incident has been recognized for their commitment to musical creativity and integrity, their strong community spirit, philanthropic endeavors, and their innovative approach to the business of music.
When The String Cheese Incident’s growth first began gaining momentum in the 1990s, as the internet was taking hold and the major-label business model was beginning to fail, the band decided to make music on their own terms.
Since then, The String Cheese Incident has carved out a completely unique approach to the business of music and have become pioneers of a new way of “making a band.” Using the internet as a tool, SCI was among the first artists to share tour dates, release information, and news directly with their growing fan base. Rather than focusing on the bottom line, the band put their music and fans first, launching their own ticketing company, merchandise company, and fan travel agency to better serve their community.
Their record label, SCI Fidelity Records, has always operated under the same ideals. Early on, SCI Fidelity embraced downloadable music and file sharing through the band’s On The Road series, making every live show available for download online. Whether they realized it at the time or not, The String Cheese Incident was inventing grassroots band development, an approach now used by hundreds of bands to build their brands.
The String Cheese Incident’s commitment extends far beyond their immediate fan base and the music community itself. Early in their career, the band became deeply invested in giving back to the communities they visited and were among the first performers to promote green shows and tours. Their support has helped launch nonprofit organizations such as Conscious Alliance and HeadCount.
Throughout it all, The String Cheese Incident has remained dedicated to music as a creative endeavor, both in the studio and on stage. Their long and diverse list of collaborators, along with signature events like Electric Forest and Hulaween and holiday shows such as New Year’s Eve, has helped redefine the concert experience and earned the band a reputation as innovators of live music culture.

Alpenglow: Floodgate Operators
2026-06-15 17:30 - 19:30
Free Concert Series | Outdoors | Rain or Shine
Crested Butte, CO based Floodgate Operators know a thing or two about getting the party started. Founded in 2018, Floodgate Operators have grown from a dive bar bluegrass act to a force of original music and showmanship which has earned them praise throughout the Rocky Mountain West.
The band has released three records, Drought Driven Days (2020), Flood the World (2022), and After the Flood (2025) with each effort building on the collaborative nature of the band. The latest effort, After the Flood, highlights the growth in storytelling and songwriting prowess. From ‘Montana Drive-by’ – a fast paced number draped traditional bluegrass about an unfortunate bear-mace incident on the road, to ‘I Saw the Bird First (Not You), an 8-minute jam-epic that rounds off the record, one thing is certain – Floodgate Operators can take you on a cross country, genre blending journey.
Listen to Floodgate Operators’ newest record, ‘After the Flood’ on all streaming platforms!

Cookbook Club: The Book of Pintxos: Discover the Legendary Small Bites of Basque Country
2026-06-18 18:00
Take a culinary trip to northern Spain with a community potluck inspired by The Book of Pintxos: Discover the Legendary Small Bites of Basque Country by Marti Buckley! This cookbook celebrates the vibrant tradition of pintxos—those irresistible little bites that bring people together in the bars and kitchens of the Basque region—and offers plenty of inspiration for creating the perfect summer snacks. Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your own pintxo-inspired creation to share. Together, we’ll savor bold flavors, swap stories, and enjoy the spirit of Basque hospitality, one small plate at a time.
