Aprés @ José
2026-03-19 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-20 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-21 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-22 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-27 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-29 15:00 - 17:00 (America/Denver) | Elevation Hotel & Spa, 500 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, 81225, United States
Enjoy live music all winter long on the José Crested Butte patio in the ski base area from 3 – 5pm!

DateArtist

Jan 9David Miramon/DJ Mijo

Jan 10Sam Moore/Bassiah

Jan 11Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Jan 16Evan Longhi/Slippin Jimmy

Jan 17Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Jan 18David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Jan 23David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Jan 25Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Jan 30Sam Moore/Bassiah

Jan 31Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Feb 1Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Feb 6David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Feb 7Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Feb 8Sam Moore/Bassiah

Feb 11David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Feb 13Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Feb 14Severyn Peterson/Reverend Severyn

Feb 15Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Feb 16David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Feb 20Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Feb 22Sam Moore/Bassiah

Feb 28Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Mar 1Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Mar 8Don Fuego (1:30-3), SkiiTour (3-4:30)

Mar 9David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Mar 10Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Mar 11Severyn Peterson/Reverend Severyn

Mar 12David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Mar 13Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Mar 14Sam Moore/Bassiah

Mar 15Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Mar 16David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Mar 17Severyn Peterson/Reverend Severyn

Mar 18Wendy

Mar 19Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Mar 20Sean Monahan/DJ Walter Balltell

Mar 21Severyn Peterson/Reverend Severyn

Mar 22Maisy Ramsey/White Buffalo DJs

Mar 27David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Mar 29David Miamon/DJ Mijo

Live Music @ Billy Barr
2026-03-19 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-26 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-27 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-28 17:00 - 22:00 | Elevation Hotel & Spa, 500 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, 81225, United States
The billy barr is Elevation’s cocktail bar and café, and serves as an homage to its namesake and his work as a naturalist and renowned researcher. Enjoy live acoustic music all winter long from 5pm – 7pm and 8pm – 10pm!

DateArtist

Jan 9Matt & Madaline Shugert

Jan 10Bill Dowell

Jan 15Strand Hill

Jan 16The Relative Minors

Jan 17Tyler Hansen

Jan 18Tyler Lucas & Kevin Reinert

Jan 22Sean Turner & Brian Schneider

Jan 23Jenn Fortin & Cam Fogerty

Jan 29Jim Davidson

Jan 30Casey Falter

Jan 31Matt & Madaline Shugert

Feb 5Strand Hill

Feb 6The Relative Minors

Feb 7Jim Davidson

Feb 9Matt & Madaline Shugert

Feb 10Tyler Hansen

Feb 11Jim Davidson

Feb 12Tyler Lucas & Kevin Reinert

Feb 13Scott Stewart

Feb 14Casey Falter

Feb 15Jim Davidson

Feb 19Tyler Hansen

Feb 20Jenn Fortin & Cam Fogerty

Feb 21Jim Davidson

Feb 26Tyler Hansen

Feb 27Matt & Madaline Shugert

Feb 28Bill Dowell

Mar 2Matt & Madaline Shugert

Mar 3Jim Davidson

Mar 5Tyler Lucas & Kevin Reinert

Mar 6Tyler Hansen

Mar 7Jenn Fortin & Cam Fogerty

Mar 8Justin Bradford

Mar 9Casey Falter

Mar 10Jim Davidson

Mar 11Sean Turner & Brian Schneider

Mar 12Strand Hill

Mar 13Scott Stewart

Mar 15Casey Falter

Mar 16Bill Dowell

Mar 17Tyler Hansen

Mar 18Tyler Lucas & Kevin Reinert

Mar 19Strand Hill

Mar 20The Relative Minors

Mar 21Scott Stewart

Mar 26Casey Falter

Mar 27Bill Dowell

Mar 28Scott Stewart

Cookbook Club: Heartland Masala
2026-03-19 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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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DJ Williams Band
2026-03-19 20:00 - 23:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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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!

Winter ArtWalk Evenings
2026-03-20 17:00 - 20:00 | Elk Avenue, , Crested Butte, 81224, United States
Leisurely stroll through the galleries of Crested Butte, experience the diverse artistic expressions of local artists, and be inspired by these special ArtWalk evenings. This is a self-guided tour of the galleries in downtown Crested Butte hosted by Artists of Crested Butte.

CB Nordic: Magic Meadows Yurt Dinner
2026-03-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2026-03-21 17:00 - 22:00 | Magic Meadows Yurt, 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Registration Required – Tickets Sell Out In Advance
Burn some calories on your way to a delicious gourmet feast at the Magic Meadows Yurt. This is a memorable experience for both adults and children to enjoy. Doors open at 6 p.m. and dinner is served at 6:30 p.m. The cost includes: trail passes, equipment rentals, transportation, guides, a five course dinner, live music, libations, and gratuity.
Enjoy an Unforgettable 5 Course Meal
Getting there

The Yurt can only be accessed with skis or snowshoes via a 1 mile groomed trail from the Peanut Lake Trailhead. The trail is mostly level, with a few rolling hills, taking about 30-45 minutes for beginner skiers and 15-20 minutes for skiers with a bit of experience. Our Yurt Dinners include guides that will show you the way to the yurt if you desire. You will meet your guides at the Crested Butte Nordic Center who will help you select the proper cross country ski or snowshoe equipment if needed, and then organize transportation from the Nordic Center to the trailhead which is a quick five minutes away. Your guides will then lead you to the Yurt on our groomed trails.

Schedule

4:30 p.m. – If you need rental equipment please come to the Nordic Center (620 Second Street-at the corner of Second and Whiterock) early to get fitted with your gear.
5:00 p.m. – Convene at the Nordic Center to meet your guides and carpool to the trail head, unless you plan on skiing out on your own.
5:20 p.m. – Ski out to the yurt with your guides.
6:00 p.m. – The doors of the yurt open for cocktails and a mouthwatering appetizer.
6:30 p.m. – Dinner service begins. It is a casual affair usually lasting at least a couple of hours.
Later that evening – Ski back beneath the twinkling stars with a full stomach and a happy spirit.
At the trail-head you will return gear to the van parked at the trail head and make your way home!

Registration Required – Tickets Sell Out In Advance
for the full dinner menu, yurt dinner calendar and to make your reservation.

Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour
2026-03-20 19:00 - 22:30, 2026-03-21 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join Crested Butte Search and Rescue in coming together to celebrate the spirit of adventure. CBSAR is hosting two nights of adventure and mountain cultural films presented by the Banff Film Festival World Tour. Each night’s showing will showcase a different selection of films. This is a Crested Butte Search and Rescue fundraising event.

Yurt Sunday Brunch
2026-03-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Magic Meadows Yurt, 1599-501 Peanut Lake Rd, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Everybody’s favorite Bistro returns to Magic Meadows this season, serving up organic and gluten-free pastries, treats, teas, chai, fruit and soup, plus local coffee, delicious pie and festive, refreshing libations with a warm fire, sunny deck and weekly specials.
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The Magic Meadows yurt is located approximately one mile from the “gronk”, just north of Peanut Lake, on the Nordic Trail System. The trailhead is on Peanut Lake Road, with parking and trailhead signs designating access to our groomed Nordic Trail System. Skis or snowshoes and trail passes are required to reach the yurt. Walking and biking are prohibited on these Nordic trails. The yurt is located on the Inner Magic Meadows Trails which are accessed by the Beaver Trail and the Peanut Lake Trail to the South, or the Pooches Paradise trail to the North. All trails are marked.
*Trail pass required. No dogs or bikes allowed.

KBUT Disco Inferno
2026-03-27 18:00 - 23:55 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Dance the night away to the hottest disco, funk, and soul beats!
Two Epic Dance Parties
✨ All Ages Disco: 6 PM – 8 PM
✨ 21+ Late Night Disco: 9 PM – 1 AM
KBUT’s Disco Inferno is our longest-running special event. Crowds from throughout the Gunnison Valley and beyond come decked-out in their grooviest digs to dance, party and crown a new Queen and King of Disco! Spring Raffle with fabulous prizes! It’s a must-attend event for longtime residents and visitors alike.
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March Meltdown Party
2026-03-28 13:00 - 18:00 | Elevation Hotel & Spa, 500 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, 81225, United States
Matchstick Productions, Elevation Hotel & Spa, and the Town of Mt CB are once again teaming up to throw a FREE end-of-season party benefiting the CB Avalanche Center.
Join us for March Meltdown at the Mount Crested Butte base area: a full-throttle celebration of the season with FREE live music, sunshine vibes, and serious jam-band energy. Catch Matchstick Productions on the deck at José, then settle in for The Shakedown Family Band celebrating the Grateful Dead with members of Terrapin Family Band, plus Mountain Jam bringing that Allman Brothers revival fire.
It’s the perfect sendoff to winter. Good friends, cold drinks, and music that keeps the mountain moving.

Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Race (The AJ)
2026-03-29 12:00 - 16:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
The AJ is back! Racers will climb 660 vertical feet, followed by a 1,200-foot descent through Crested Butte’s infamous Extreme Terrain, all while sporting their best costumes and Telemark gear. There will be sweat, screams, hoots, hollers, prizes, glory, and costumes you’ll never forget.
THE PAST
In the late 1800’s, Al Johnson was a mail carrier who traveled between various mining communities in the Crested Butte area. He was known for his courage on skis and held himself to the principle that “the mail must go through.” At roughly 9000 feet, the seventeen miles he traversed from Crystal to Crested Butte are some of the most treacherous winter terrain in the Gunnison Valley. Johnson would strap on mail sacks, which often weighed more than twenty-five pounds, and ski with this burden through snowy, rugged canyons and passes.
It should be noted that the skis of yesteryear used by Al Johnson were nine to fourteen feet in length, four inches wide, and one and a half inches thick. They resembled planks more than skis as we know them today. The wood was very thick under foot and tapered off at both ends. The tips were quite limber and thin so that they could be steamed and bent to the correct curve.
During this period of time, perhaps what was the nation’s first professional skiing circuit was established. Every so often, skiers from the various mining towns would gather for races with cash prizes. For one race in February 1886, Crested Butte put up fifty dollars for prize money and every competitor was charged a dollar entry fee. First prize was twenty dollars, second prize eleven dollars, and third place brought six dollars. Skiers used skis that were approximately eleven feet long and one pole was used like a rudder for steering and stability. Al Johnson was one of the top racers of this area.
THE PRESENT
Loosely based on the efforts of those early pioneers of ski racing, the Al Johnson Memorial Uphill/Downhill Telemark Ski Race is a unique event. It begins with a mass start of approximately 200 men and women. The race course begins near the top of Mt. Crested Butte, climbs six hundred vertical feet to the top of a ridge, then plunges twelve hundred feet down through extreme skiing terrain. Following the start, there is only one control point – a gate at the top of the uphill section. After passing through this point, racers may choose any route to reach the finish gate which is located at the bottom of the “Last Steep.” Another short uphill section brings racers to the finish line.
What makes this event so challenging is that it must be raced on free-heel telemark equipment. The rules require that each contestant finish with both skis and poles, even if broken. Many a participant has had to carry irreparable equipment across the finish line. What also adds to the fun and uniqueness of the race is that the majority of the racers dress in costume for the race.
RACE DETAILS

We will all gather at 12pm on Sunday March 29th at the bottom of the North Face Lift for final costume preparation and time to allow the judges to see everyone. Race starts at 12:45pm with the call of the trumpet.
After the sun soaked celebration at the race finish at the bottom of the Last Steep, we will gather at Rooster’s, directly behind the Butte 66 Bar and Grille, for the awards ceremony and a party led by DJ Mijo.
Climbing skins that are gathered at the top of the climb will be available for pick up at the party at Rooster’s.
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Dead Head Ed's End of Season Party
2026-04-02 20:00 - 23:30 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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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.

Ski Town Breakdown presented by MTN DEW
2026-04-04 15:30 - 17:00 | Butte 66, 11 Snowmass Rd, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Come out and jam with the Ski Town Breakdown Series
Get ready for the Ski Town Breakdown Series with live music, après vibes, and mountain views.
Shows:
• Jan 24: DJ Williams Band (Butte 66)
• Feb 21: TBA (Umbrella Bar)
• Mar 6: N2N (Umbrella Bar)
• Apr 4: Mountain Jam (Butte 66)
Time: Jan 24 and April 4 3:30 PM to 5:00 PM
Feb 21 and Mar 6 11PM to 2PM
Locations: January and April at Butte 66, February and March at Umbrella Bar
Mark your calendar and join us for these unforgettable après sessions!

Cookbook Club: Mediterranea
2026-04-23 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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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Mountain Words Literary Festival
2026-05-21 - 2026-05-24 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Mountain Words Festival is a multi-day literary celebration at nine-thousand feet, featuring readings, workshops, kids’ events, parties, panel discussions, live theater, and more.
2025 authors and presenters included Karen Russell, Deborah Jackson Taffa, Ben Goldfarb, Shelley Read, Hillary Leftwich, Doug Kurtz, Ramona Ausubel, Kevin Grange, Olivia Chadha, David Wroblewski, Paolo Bacigalupi, Rebecca Boyle, Ernest Scheyder, Rajiv Mohabir, Leah Sottile, Elizabeth Gonzalez James, Laura Krantz, Teow Lim Goh, Will Cockrell, Michael Engelhard, Erica Reid, Jonathan P. Thomspson, and Dan Manzanares.
Twitter | @MtnWords

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Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival
2026-07-13 - 2026-07-18 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Crested Butte Wine and Food Festival is an annual epicurean celebration that brings world-class chefs, winemakers, brewers, distillers, sommeliers, and spirits experts together in one of the most scenic, captivating, and charming towns in Colorado.
Schedule Coming Soon!

Purchase Festival Passes HERE
