Community Calendar

LITERARY

spoken word open mic

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1012 N. 5th Street

a space and time just for spoken word...poetry, story telling, monologues, stand-up. Come share some spoken word, or if you just want to listen, join more...0 us at Copeka on Tuesday, February 17th, 2026 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Sign up at 5:45.

FILM

GENERAL

Everyday Democracy

5:30pm-8:30pm, Mesa County Central Library, 443 N. 6th St. Grand Junction, CO 81501

About the Film In this intimate and deeply human story, Jamaican-American poet Staceyann Chin goes searching for the mother who left her more...0 behind—and, in the process, reimagines what mothering can be. Her journey spans Brooklyn, Montreal, Cologne, and Jamaica, weaving together memory, longing, forgiveness, and fierce love. Along the way, Staceyann builds a new kind of home with her young daughter—one rooted not in bloodline, but in chosen family, courage, and care. This powerful film invites us to reflect on the stories we inherit, the ones we lose, and the ones we create for ourselves. After the Screening Following the film, participants will gather in self-facilitated small groups for conversation and reflection on lineage, identity, and the stories that shape us—and how we choose to carry them forward. These conversations are designed to foster listening, curiosity, and compassion across different life experiences. Snacks and drinks provided. This event is produced with support from Mesa County Libraries. This event is a collaboration with the award-winning documentary series POV (www.pbs.org/pov). Filmmakers: Laurie Townshend, Alison Duke, Ngardy Conteh George, Justine Pimlott. About the Series This event is part of Everyday Democracy: Stories That Build Us, a community film and conversation series from Rocky Mountain Public Media’s Above the Noise initiative. The series creates space for something essential: people talking to people about the real stuff of life—everyday experiences like care, work, belonging, childhood, and access to information that shape how we see the world and how we participate in it. Across three months, Everyday Democracy presents four beautifully crafted films (that friends can find on the RMPBS+ app), each followed by small-group conversations that help build connection across differences and deepen our understanding of one another’s stories. Above the Noise is Rocky Mountain Public Media’s statewide civic-dialogue series that brings Coloradans together—in person and online—to listen, reflect, and connect. This initiative is part of RMPM’s broader Statewide Civic Engagement effort to strengthen trust, empathy, and participation across all 64 counties of Colorado.

THEATRE

7:00pm-12:00am, 536 Ouray Ave

Experience an evening of compelling theatre with The Vagina Monologues, a landmark work that’s raw, hilarious, and unforgettable. These more...0 powerful stories crack open taboos, spotlight resilience, and explore identity, relationships, and the courage it takes to speak openly. Expect big laughs, moments of intensity, and lines that land right in the chest. Come be part of a night that sparks conversation long after the show is over.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

Acoustic adventurers Stillhouse Junkies explore the worlds between roots, bluegrass, Texas swing, blues, and rock. Their free-flowing musical more...0 interplay and improvisation make every show unique as the trio weave through high- energy, intricately composed original songs, never taking the same path twice. Formed in 2017, the band consists of Fred Kosak (guitar, mandolin), Alissa Wolf (fiddle), and Jeanette Adams (bass).

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

MUSIC

7:00pm-8:30pm, 1400 N 7th St. Grand Junction, CO 81501

This February marks a momentous milestone in American history: the centennial of the movement that became Black History Month. To honor this 100-year more...0 legacy of achievement, struggle, and perseverance, EUREKA! McConnell Science Museum is proud to host a special community event, "Black History Month: In Culture and Song"; on February 21st. The evening will feature a headline performance by acclaimed artist CHUCKJAY, offering a powerful concert tribute to Black American celebration and artistic expression.

THEATRE

Meet singer and social activist: Paul Robeson

12:00pm-1:00am, 443 N 6th, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Enjoy a Chautauqua performance by Marvin Jefferson as Paul Robeson, who was regarded as one of the great artist of his generation. Why then did the more...0 US government nearly destroyed him during the 1950's? Come explore a life of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity. Reservations are recommended through Mesa County Libraries website.

THEATRE

presented by Marvin Jefferson

6:30pm-7:30pm, 1803 N 7th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Enjoy a Chautauqua performance by Marvin Jefferson as Paul Robeson, who was regarded as one of the great artist of his generation. Why then did the more...0 US government nearly destroyed him during the 1950's? Come explore a life of deep conviction and extraordinary complexity. Reservations are recommended through The Art Center website.

RADIO ROOM

5:30pm-7:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO

CLASSES/LECTURES

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

Carol Patterson, will present "The Anthropology of Clouds in Rock Images of the Southwest". Learn how prehistoric people worked to bring more...0 rain to the dry southwest through rock art cloud images, rain making ceremonies and ritual races staged to excite cloud beings and bring rain. Carol Patterson, PhD, has extensive teaching and field experience. She is the author of numerous books and articles on myths and petroglyphs. Join us for our monthly meeting and informative lecture.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 2565 American Way