CB Nordic: Thanksgiving Camp
2025-11-30 09:30 - 11:30 (America/Denver) | Crested Butte Nordic Center, 620 2nd St. , Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Jumpstart your nordic ski season with CB Nordic instructors and visiting coaches. We want to get you on your feet, test your balance, and help you glide with confidence. This year’s offerings include adult beginner sessions, adult technique clinics, U20 training camp, and para camp clinics.
Fischer and Atomic skis will be available for demo Friday and Saturday to all Thanksgiving Camp participants.

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Live at the Center: Western Colorado University Holiday Concert
2025-12-03 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join us for an annual community-favorite concert presented by the Western Colorado University Music Program, the HOLIDAY GALA! Featuring a cozy assortment of wintertime selections performed by the Symphonic Band, Concert Choir, and Chamber Orchestra; this program is sure to get you in the holiday spirit!
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Fa La La La La, Ha Ha Ha Ha: A Holiday Musical Extravaganza!
2025-12-04 19:00 - 20:30 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Sarah Hanchar, Christine Riippi, and Guy Nelson join together to celebrate everyone’s favorite part of the winter season: those feel-good, made-for-TV holiday movies! Using their comedic storytelling and musical improvisational skills, they create a brand-new seasonal favorite right before your eyes. This holiday treat begins with a festive sing-along and culminates with a movie musical based on your suggestions. Join these Jingle Bells for some yuletide fun for the whole family. Auld Lang Syne? More like, New Song Time!
Fa la la la la, Ha ha ha ha has been a holiday staple at Seattle’s Unexpected Productions since 2022. Sarah, Christine, and Guy are thrilled to bring this magical, musical, and delightfully unhinged show to Crested Butte.

Food
Arrive early and arrive hungry! Mount Kaz will now be on-site serving delicious food from 6pm-8pm – come early, grab a bite, and enjoy the night!

Sarah HancharSarah has been a professional actor, singer, improviser, and emcee for over 20 years. After earning her degree in theater, she moved to Chicago and became an original cast member in The Second City’s Musical Improv House Ensemble. Sarah moved to Florida to work as an Equity actor at Walt Disney World and Universal Studios. She was an ensemble member at SAK Comedy Lab in Orlando before moving to Seattle, where she is currently an ensemble member at Unexpected Productions.

Christine Riippi CampbellChristine has been a Seattle-based performer for more than two decades. She has worked with Seattle Shakespeare Company, Village Theatre, 5th Avenue Theatre, Arizona Theatre Company, Coeur d’Alene Summer Theatre, and many more. In 2015, she joined the Unexpected Productions ensemble, which has been her improv home ever since. She lives in West Seattle with her husband and daughter, plus their two adorable (yet horribly behaved) dogs, Gigi and Oskar.

Guy NelsonGuy has been doing improv at Unexpected Productions in Seattle for 35 years. He has performed with many improv groups in the region as an actor, musician, director, and teacher. He’s busy as a bandleader in several jazz bands, cabaret shows, and church groups. Guy also leads workshops in creativity and collaboration for businesses and organizations around the world.

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Crested Butte Community Tree Lighting
2025-12-06 16:00 - 18:00 | Signature Properties, 326 Elk Ave, Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Mark your calendars for the annual community tree lighting on Elk Avenue Saturday December 6th from 4-6 at 326 Elk Avenue. This beautiful tree will be lit close to 6 when it gets dark.
Winter Glow
🎄 Light your house and business up. Then ask if your neighbor needs help lighting their house!
🌟 If you can, make a donation to this PayPal link. This will be organized and distributed via our local Chamber of Commerce. What we can’t spend this year, we will roll over for WinterGlow 2025!
❄️ Buy a rad shirt, available at light up night Dec 6th, maybe earlier! Proceeds go to the WinterGlow fund for more 🌟.
💰 Shop Elk and shop local this season! The corporations don’t need your money. We see you and thank you!
☃️ Come out December 6th to support your community! Vote for windows, chat with non profits, let’s light this community up.

CBAC Avalanche Awareness Night
2025-12-06 17:30 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
Join the CBAC for the 25th annual Avalanche Awareness Night. We will have presentations from avalanche professionals and a raffle with great prizes—proceeds will support the CBAC, the nation’s longest-running nonprofit avalanche center.
Tickets available for purchase at the door.

Cookbook Club: Ski Snack
2025-12-11 18:00 - 20:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
As part of our extended programming from the Crested Butte Wine + Food Festival, Cookbook Club is hitting the slopes! We’re cooking from Ski Snacks: Easy, Tasty Recipes for Powder Days and Mountain Adventures by Lily Krass Ritter and Max Ritter – a guide to fueling your alpine adventures with hearty, packable, and après-ready bites. From pocket-friendly energy bars to warming comfort foods, these recipes are perfect for ski season (and beyond). Pick up a copy at Townie Books or borrow ours, sign up for a dish, and bring your mountain-inspired creation to share. We’ll set the table and pour the wine – it’s the coziest way to kick off winter with fellow food lovers!
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Nutcracker [Rated CB]
2025-12-12 19:00 - 21:00, 2025-12-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
The Crested Butte School of Dance and Center for the Arts proudly present the 3rd annual Nutcracker [Rated CB]! This fresh take on the holiday classic brings a signature CB twist, blending ballet, jazz, hip hop, aerial, and more. With dancers ranging from preschoolers to adults, it’s a true celebration of community and creativity. Enjoy a festive lobby experience and snap a photo with the life-size Nutcracker by the holiday tree. Last year’s shows sold out completely—don’t miss your chance to join the magic this season!
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Mt. CB Light Up The Night
2025-12-13 16:00 - 19:00 | Lodge at Mountaineer Square, 620 Gothic Rd, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
This free community event features live music, Menorah and Christmas lightings, cookie decorating, photos with the Snow Queen and Santa, face painting, arts and crafts, firetruck bucket rides, a hot cocoa bar, and more!
Attendees can use the Mountain Express town shuttle to get to the base area or free parking can be found at the main Crested Butte Mountain Resort parking lot. Please NO pets or outside alcohol. Alcohol and food will be available to purchase at A Bar Above and Tin Cup.
For more information or questions, please e-mail event coordinator, Rebecca Gagne RGagne@mtcb.colorado.gov or call town hall at (970)349-6632, ext.113.

Live at the Center: Mr. Sun Plays Ellington's Nutcracker
2025-12-19 19:00 - 21:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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Acoustic supergroup Mr. Sun — featuring renowned fiddler Darol Anger, guitarist Grant Gordy, Scottish bassist Aidan O’Donnell, and mandolinist Joe Walsh — brings a genre-defying holiday performance to Crested Butte. Reimagining Duke Ellington’s jazz interpretation of The Nutcracker Suite, Mr. Sun blends acoustic mastery with inventive improvisation for a fresh take on this timeless classic.
This special evening features support from the talented CBCS High School Band, making it a celebration of community, creativity, and world-class musicianship. Known for their dynamic presence in the acoustic Americana music scene, Mr. Sun has captivated audiences at Wintergrass, Grey Fox, FreshGrass, and the IBMA conventions, earning acclaim for their innovative sound and exceptional artistry.
If you haven’t heard of the cheerfully named supergroup Mr Sun, you’ve certainly heard its members — four of the finest musicians in the American roots scene:

Darol Anger – Renowned fiddler and Professor Emeritus at Berklee College of Music. Anger has released numerous solo albums, performed with David Grisman and Mike Marshall, and founded groundbreaking ensembles including the Turtle Island Quartet, Psychograss, and Republic of Strings.

Joe K. Walsh – Mandolin virtuoso, vocalist, and songwriter who spent four years with the award-winning Gibson Brothers before launching his solo career. Walsh is also a Strings Department Professor at Berklee.

Grant Gordy – Acclaimed guitarist and former member of David Grisman’s legendary band, celebrated for his innovative style and technical mastery.

Aidan O’Donnell – Phenomenal Scottish bassist whose dynamic range and versatility make him an essential part of Mr Sun’s signature sound.

Food
Arrive early and arrive hungry! Mount Kaz will now be on-site serving delicious food from 6pm-8pm – come early, grab a bite, and enjoy the night!

Santa Ski Day
2025-12-20 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
Calling All Santas
Join CBMR as we fill the slopes with Santas! Celebrate the holidays in true mountain style for Santa Ski Day and make the slopes merry and bright.
Event Highlights:

Dress Like Santa: Wear a full Santa costume (coat and pants required) and get a $70 day ticket.
Ticket Details: Discounted tickets available from 8:30 AM to 11 AM at the ticket window.
Santa Meet-Up: At 11:30 AM, gather at the top of the Red Lady Express for a group ski down, then head to the base area for a group photo.

Important Notes:

Must be wearing a Santa coat and pants at the time of ticket purchase to qualify for the discount.
Discount cannot be combined with other offers.

Aaron Blunck Rail Jam
2025-12-20 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
Show off your skills like a local legend! Whether it’s your first time competing or you’re a seasoned jam vet, the Aaron Blunck Rail Jam is the perfect chance to throw down that new trick you’ve been working on. Bring your style and your energy, and you just might walk away with some prizes!
$20 early bird registration
$30 day of
(plus taxes and fees)
Awards for top athletes in each age group.
SCHEDULE:
Registration and Practice session: Noon – 2pm
1st jam session & qualifier round 2:15 – 3pm
Finals jam session 3:15 – 4pm
Awards 4:15pm
Hosted by Aaron Blunck, CBMR and CBMST Boosters
The Crested Butte Mountain Sports Team Boosters is a committee of the Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation. We partner with CBMST leadership, the Gunnison Watershed School District, and team coaches to enhance communication, strengthen organization, and provide meaningful support for athletes pursuing IFSA and USASA competitions. Our goal is to help student-athletes balance their educational commitments while achieving success in their snow sports careers.
Our mission is to provide community, financial and volunteer support to the CBMST winter sport programs, with a focus on governance, fundraising, belonging and partnerships.
REGISTER HERE

CB Nordic: Magic Meadows Yurt Dinner
2025-12-20 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-21 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-22 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-23 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-26 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-27 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-29 17:00 - 22:00, 2025-12-31 17:00 - 22:00 and 1 more date | 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.

Santa on the Patio
2025-12-24 16:30 - 18:00 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
Join us in spreading Holiday Cheer with Santa himself on the Butte 66 Patio. Enjoy free hot chocolate and cookies, while you get your photos taken with Santa!

Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band – A Springsteen Celebration
2025-12-27 18:30 - 22:00 | Center for the Arts, 606 6th St., Crested Butte, CO, 81224, United States
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Celebrating the Center’s 38th Anniversary!
The Center is turning 38! Join us at 6:30pm for specialty priced cocktails and free food to kick off the night!
Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band
Hank Azaria & The EZ Street Band is a true labor of love for Azaria, a lifelong Bruce Springsteen fan. “I’ve never worked harder preparing for any role than I did in perfecting a singing vocal impression of Bruce,” Azaria says.
Best known as an Emmy-winning actor and voice artist on The Simpsons, Azaria now brings his talents to the stage in a totally new way—leading a high-energy Springsteen tribute concert. Months of vocal training and character work went into developing a performance that captures Bruce’s distinctive cadence, energy, and presence.
As he told Rolling Stone, “I think of it as a theatrical performance. I’m staying in character as Bruce—even though I’m telling stories about myself. It’s a performance piece, but I’m not a Bruce impersonator.”

Yurt Sunday Brunch
2025-12-28 10:00 - 14:00, 2026-01-04 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.
More Info
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.

Winter ArtWalk Evenings
2025-12-29 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.

New Year's Eve Torchlight Parade and Parties
2025-12-31 17:30 - 23:30 | Crested Butte Mountain Resort, 10 Crested Butte Way, Mt. Crested Butte, CO, 81225, United States
There is something special about ringing in New Year’s Eve in the Butte. The cozy venues, snow covered paradise, and joyous mood around town make this a memorable evening. Need a place to stay? Slopeside rooms are available at Elevation Hotel along with 3 hot tubs, multiple bars & lounges, spa, fitness center, and on-site guide services.

Keep Checking Back Here for Updates!

🎆 CBMR Torchlight Parade & Fireworks – 5:30pm

Crested Butte’s ski and snowboard instructors wind their way down the mountain with torchlights for a fantastic show of lights. Fireworks will begin as the instructors make their way into the base area.

🕺 Live Music:

José @ Elevation Hotel: DJ Mijo 2pm – 6pm on José Patio
Billy Barr @ Elevation Hotel: Jim Davidson 6pm – 8pm and 9pm – 12pm
The Eldo: Sqwerve 9pm – 1:30am; $20
Zuni West (CB South): Floodgate Operators 9pm; $20 online, $25 door
Public House: Joslyn and the Sweet Compression 8pm – 1am; $60

🍰 Additional Venues:

The Dogwood: Masquerade Dance Party starting 9pm; No Cover
Two Twelve: Four course dinner w/champagne 5pm – 9pm; $150/pp
Almont Resort: Prefixe dinner 4pm – 9pm; $65/pp
Garlic Mike’s (Gunnison): 8pm seating; celebrate East Coast at 10pm, $84/pp

Transportation
Just a friendly reminder that there is FREE transportation around Crested Butte, so there is no excuse for drinking and driving. Check out the bus schedules and taxi information to plan accordingly!
Lodging
Take 20% off room rates at Elevation Hotel for your New Year’s holiday! Located slopeside right in the ski base area, you’ll have the perfect spot to watch the torchlight parade and fireworks. Pet-friendly and family-friendly accommodations await along with their spa, fitness center, hot tubs, and much more.

Aprés @ José
2026-01-09 14:30 - 16:30, 2026-01-10 14:30 - 16:30 | 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 2:30 – 4:30pm!

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
2026-01-09 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
