Community Calendar

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

The Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

A fresh and imaginative take on the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast blends original choreography with compelling storytelling and rich character more...0 work. This premiere production captures the magic, romance, and transformation at the heart of the beloved story, brought to life by Colorado West Ballet's professional dancers. All performances are under two hours including a 20 minute intermission. Opportunities for photos and to meet the cast follows each performance at no additional cost to our community. Colorado West Ballet (formerly CO West Performing Arts Company) is a 501c3 company established in 2022 to bring more professional performing arts to Western CO and surrounding rural communities. Professional company artists from around the world have relocated to beautiful Grand Junction to reside and dedicate themselves to their artform for our community. For season tickets and for more information on how to support CWB, visit our website: https://www.coloradowestballet.org/beautyandthebeast Oct 3 at 7pm Oct 4 at 2pm and 7pm Oct 5 at 2pm

DANCE

FOOD/BEVERAGES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

Dance & Music

7:00pm-10:00pm, 567 25 1/2 Grand Junction Co 81505

Come listen to music and dance. Cash Bar and light snacks

DANCE

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

Open to the Public

7:00pm-10:00pm, 567 2501/2 Road, GJ

Night of live music and dance.

MUSIC

7:00pm-8:00pm, Independence Academy Charter School - 675 29 Rd, Grand Junction, CO, 81504

Western Colorado Guitar Society and Independence Academy Charter School, presents: David Norton, guitar - IN CONCERT David is the president of the more...0 Utah Classical Guitar Society in Salt Lake City, Utah! David will be performing Spanish Guitar Music from the 1500's to the 1980's! To learn about David Norton, check out the Utah Classical Guitar Society's website: https://www.utahclassicalguitar.org/2025-08-02-david-norton-concert

SPORTS

VISUAL ARTS

8:30am-11:30am, Canyons View Park

October 4th, 8:30-11:30am at Canyonview Park Our baseball combine for ages 8-18 is a great opportunity to test your raw athletic and baseball skills. more...0 Doing a yearly combine is an awesome way to see how you progress year over year with hard numbers. It’s a great way to learn where you need to put more time in the offseason as well. This combine is being put on by the valley’s very own Armour Athletics and Out West Training. Website link: https://outwesttraining.com/baseball-combine/ Facebook event page link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949016905862187

SPORTS

VISUAL ARTS

8:30am-11:30am, Canyons View Park

October 4th, 8:30-11:30am at Canyonview Park Our baseball combine for ages 8-18 is a great opportunity to test your raw athletic and baseball skills. more...0 Doing a yearly combine is an awesome way to see how you progress year over year with hard numbers. It’s a great way to learn where you need to put more time in the offseason as well. This combine is being put on by the valley’s very own Armour Athletics and Out West Training. Website link: https://outwesttraining.com/baseball-combine/ Facebook event page link: https://www.facebook.com/events/1949016905862187

GENERAL

MUSIC

VISUAL ARTS

At the Downtown Art Festival

10:00am-6:00pm, 530 Main Street Downtown Grand Junction 81501

Grand Junction, CO - Triple Play Records has partnered with a local artist, Trevor Hall, to build a Jukebox Statue made of steel to be included as more...0 one of the Downtown Grand Junction Art on the Corner permanent installations. The piece will be installed and unveiled on Saturday October 4th during the Downtown Art Festival presented by Southwest Home Innovations. “We wanted to commission a music themed sculpture for a permanent art installation downtown to express our gratitude for the community support we have received over the last 37+ years,” said Rock Cesario, owner and operator of Triple Play Records. “Trevor Hall, a gifted musician and sculptor, as well as a good customer of Triple Play was a natural. The sculpture is beautiful and we can’t wait for the public to see it for many years to come.” “I am very excited to have a permanent art piece included in the Downtown Grand Junction collection. In fact I will have two this year, one temporary,” Hall said. “Triple Play Records is proud to fund this project to be included as one of the art pieces that will be in Downtown Grand Junction,” Cesario said. “We invite folks to join us as we celebrate this monumental event for our business.” Hall’s band, Irene & Unmarked Roads, will be playing Porchella on Saturday at 6 P.M. at 789 Gunnison Avenue. Porchella is a porch-to-porch concert series in Downtown Grand Junction, part of the Art Festival, happening Saturday October 4th from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M MORE INFO: Porchella, Saturday October 4th from 4 P.M. to 9 P.M Porchella is a one-of-a-kind event that brings the community together through the power of live music. Whether you choose to walk, bike, or simply stroll through downtown Grand Junction, you’ll experience an afternoon filled with performances by talented local musicians playing from porches around the neighborhood. Bring your friends, family, and neighbors, and feel free to pack your own snacks and drinks to enjoy while you take in the music. Join us for a fun-filled day of music, community, and good vibes – the perfect way to spend your afternoon! The 10th Annual Downtown Art Festival, October 3rd & 4th! Art Festival is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be several galleries participating in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 3rd. On Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 AM- 4:00 PM peruse the Artists Expo on Main Street between 3rd Street and 7th Street to see live artist demos, performances ranging from ballet to Native American dancing and support local artists. You will also be able to view the newly installed temporary exhibit of Art on the Corner! For more information visit downtowngj.org

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MUSIC

Celebrate Heirloom Apples with Music & Cider

11:00am-4:00pm, Nucla Town Park, 165 W 10th Ave, Nucla

Get ready for the Nucla Heritage Festival! This amazing community event, now in its ninth year, celebrates our rich history and vibrant culture. Join more...0 us in Nucla Town Park as we showcase the incredible heritage apples of the Four Corners region, from Norwood to Paradox Valley! It's a fantastic opportunity to connect with neighbors, enjoy delicious local food and drinks (including hard and soft apple cider!), and support local vendors and non-profits. Kids and adults alike will love the old-time apple press, bluegrass music with Grand Junction's Slim Pickings and Taos' Foggy Memory Boys, and a heritage apple display. From heirloom veggies to a farmer's market, we're celebrating our agricultural past and ensuring our community thrives for years to come! Come celebrate our heritage – it's a harvest of fun for everyone!

MUSIC

PHS and MGMS Concert and Jazz Bands

6:00pm-8:00pm, 3679 G Rd

Come out to an evening of tunes from the movies and radio, and NAME THAT TUNE. Palisade High School is excited to present in combination with Mount more...0 Garfield Middle School an evening of jazz and concert bands to share pop tunes and have you name that tune!

CLASSES/LECTURES

Getting Your Book on the Library Shelf

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Join the WCWF for October Writer’s Night and learn the library’s process for getting local authors’ titles on the shelves and how more...0 to set up a book signing. This writer’s night will also cover other ways the library supports writers. If there’s time, the presenters may read selections from local authors’ books that are in the library collection. Presented by the Executive Director at Mesa County Libraries, Michelle Boisvenue-Fox, and Lisa Solko, Head of Collection Management.