Community Calendar

GENERAL

5:00pm-7:30pm, Grand Junction High School Auditorium 1400 N 5th St. Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join your Grand Junction City Council for a spring Town Hall. Hear updates on important projects and priorities, ask questions, and be part of the more...0 conversation. The event will be hosted in the Grand Junction High School's auditorium. Doors open at 5 and the event begins at 5:30 p.m. No registration required! Learn more about the event on EngageGJ.org

RADIO ROOM

6:00pm-8:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave

Wine & Jazz Nights in the Radio Room Featuring Mixed Bag Jazz Step into the warm glow of the Radio Room and settle in for an evening of more...0 smooth pours and even smoother grooves. Mixed Bag Jazz returns for a sophisticated night of classic standards, cool swing, Latin rhythms, and soulful improvisation — all in the intimate setting of KAFM’s premier listening room. Sip thoughtfully selected wines, relax with friends, and let the music carry you from mellow ballads to toe-tapping favorites. Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or simply looking for the perfect midweek escape, Wine & Jazz Night delivers atmosphere, artistry, and community in one unforgettable evening. ? Intimate setting? Exceptional live musicianship? Hand-selected wines? Up-close listening experience Join us for a night where every note pairs perfectly with the pour. Doors open at 5:30 Show starts at 6pm Limited seating. Advance tickets recommended.

MUSIC

Get ready to party for a purpose!

5:30pm-7:00pm, Fruita Tavern

Get ready to party for a purpose! Join Conservation Colorado and your fellow public lands champions for a festive Colorado Public Lands Day more...0 celebration. Let's raise a glass to the incredible public lands that make Colorado so special, groove to awesome live local music, and get inspired to protect the public lands we love! While we're having a great time, we'll also learn about the real threats these landscapes face today—including sell-off attempts and federal staffing reductions—and discover concrete, impactful ways we can all step up to defend them right here in our community. Dress Code: Show off your public lands pride! Rock a t-shirt from your favorite national park, a hat with a conservation message, or whatever gear shows off your love for Colorado's public lands. Let's make it clear how much these landscapes mean to us! RSVP: Admission is free, but please register in advance so we can get an accurate headcount for the party!

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge

Great music in an astounding venue

CLASSES/LECTURES

ICICE-2026

9:00am-6:00am, Madrid, Spain

Pages Conferences cordially invites you to the International Conference on Infrastructure and Construction Engineering(ICICE-2026), which will take more...0 place from May 18-20, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. This prestigious event will bring together leading experts, researchers and professionals from around the world to discuss the latest innovations, challenges and advancements in Infrastructure and Construction Engineering. We warmly invite you to be a part of ICICE-2026 and take this opportunity to connect with global experts while experiencing the vibrant culture and historical charm of Spain. This event will be an excellent platform to expand your professional network, gain new insights and contribute to the future of Infrastructure and Construction Engineering. We look forward to welcoming you to Madrid for this impactful and inspiring event!

CLASSES/LECTURES

STATION EVENT

3rd International Conference on Machine Learning a

9:00am-6:00pm, Madrid, Spain

3rd International Conference on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence May 18–20, 2026 | Madrid, Spain – 28014 more...0 icmlai@pagesconferences.org +91-9100330643 Conference Website - https://ai.pagesconferences.org/ Registration Link - https://ai.pagesconferences.org/registration Abstract Submission Link- https://ai.pagesconferences.org/submit-abstract About the Conference A warm welcome to all renowned personalities! On behalf of the Organizing Committee, it is our great pleasure to extend a cordial invitation to all academic scientists, researchers, scholars, students, and industry experts to join us in Madrid, Spain, for the 3rd International Conference on Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence (ICMLAI-2026). This global event aims to foster progress in the field by promoting high-quality research, encouraging knowledge exchange, and creating a platform for collaboration and innovation. ICMLAI-2026 promises to be a comprehensive and inspiring gathering, set against the rich cultural and artistic backdrop of Madrid. ICMLAI-2026 is an established event that draws participants from across the world who are eager to share their work and explore the latest developments in machine learning and AI. The conference will feature: World-class Plenary Speakers Esteemed Keynote Speakers Engaging Invited and Contributed Speakers Workshops, Poster Sessions, and Special Tracks Our goal is to encourage dialogue and collaboration among leading scientists, engineers, researchers, and industry leaders. This platform provides a unique opportunity to connect with international peers, broaden your network, and explore potential collaborations. We sincerely hope that ICMLAI-2026 will serve as a bridge between disciplines and as a launchpad for future innovation in the fields of Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence.

MUSIC

Music in the Grapevines

7:00pm-9:00pm, Two Rivers Winery, 2087 Broadway, Grand Junction

Settle in for an evening of Stray Grass’s "handcrafted acoustic Americana" on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery. Gates open at 6 pm. more...0 Music starts at 7 pm, so you can enjoy a picnic dinner. Wine is available from Two Rivers by the glass or bottle. Tickets in advance are $20 online - artcenterguild.org – and at the Art Center (7th & Orchard). At the gate, $25. All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.

GENERAL

LITERARY

2026: A Year of Decision at a Time of Division

6:30pm-9:00pm, Colorado Mesa University Ballroom 1100 North Avenue Grand Junction, CO 81501

We are delighted to welcome you to the 5th Restore the Balance Spring Gathering with keynote speaker David French. Mr. French is an author, attorney, more...0 lecturer, and New York Times columnist. He will be offering his insights into the state of politics and political division today, with a special emphasis on the constitution, the rule of law, threats to our civil liberties, and election integrity. His best-selling book, "Divided We Fall: America's Secession Threat and How to Restore Our Nation”, discusses the dangers of political division in the United States and proposes solutions for unity.

CLASSES/LECTURES

Hidden Heritage: the Myth of the Vanishing Anasazi

6:30pm-8:30pm, Redlands United Methodist Church, 527 Village Way, Grand Junction, Co. 81507

Joseph Weixelman, PhD, will discuss how the "Vanishing Anasazi" myth originated, the role the National Park Service played in the myth, how more...0 Pueblos responded to the myth and how the myth has led to erroneous claims today. Dr. Weixelman is a historian of the American West who has extensively researched and published topics relating to the intersection of indigenous people and national parks.

CLASSES/LECTURES

LaserOptics 2026

9:00am-6:00pm, Barcelona, Spain

Welcome to LaserOptics2026, the International Conference on Lasers, Optics and Photonics, unfolding in the bold, beautiful city of Barcelona, Spain, more...0 from May 28–29, 2026. Curated by Creovate Conferences, this is not just another conference—it’s a stage set for visionaries, disruptors, and industry drivers to shape what comes next. At Creovate Conferences, we invite you to experience LaserOptics2026 as a strategic convergence—where groundbreaking research meets global market relevance, and where ideas find not just an audience, but a future. The conference will feature plenary, keynote, and invited talks by global experts, along with technical sessions, workshops, and poster presentations highlighting cutting-edge research and fresh perspectives. Attendees will enjoy networking opportunities with leading academics, industry professionals, and innovators to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange.