Community Calendar

FILM

FOOD/BEVERAGES

VISUAL ARTS

Food, film, and conversation

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

Light meal featuring sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Seating is first-come, first-served. Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for more...0 democracy and our First Amendment Rights. Through their stories, we see librarians not just as information providers, but as protectors of trust, democracy, and civic connection. Following the film, participants will gather to share their own library stories and reflect on how public spaces hold communities together. This conversation invites us to consider the role of access, dialogue, and civic institutions in shaping informed communities.

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

CHICAGO is still the one musical with everything that makes Broadway shimmy-shake: a universal tale of fame, fortune, and all that jazz, with one more...0 showstopping song after another and the most astonishing dancing you’ve ever seen. In the whirlwind of Chicago’s Jazz Age, two of the Cook County Jail’s most notorious murderesses—vaudeville star Velma Kelly and chorus girl Roxie Hart—become fierce rivals as they compete for headlines amidst a media frenzy. Broadway’s longest-running musical has been razzle dazzling audiences for over 28 years, and after more than 10,000 performances, 6 Tony Awards®, 2 Olivier Awards, and a Grammy®, we’re just getting started. Come on, babe! Head to CHICAGO! We’re hotter than ever. www.CHICAGOontour.com

RENEWABLEENERGY2026

9:30am-6:30pm, Frankfurt, Germany

We are honored to invite you to the Global Summit on Renewable and Non- Renewable Energy taking place from April 23-25, 2026 in Frankfurt, Germany. more...0 This distinguished event will bring together global leaders, innovators and experts to explore the future of energy, focusing on both non-renewable and renewable energy sources. As the world continues to evolve, it is crucial that we collectively address the challenges and opportunities within the energy sector. The RENEWABLEENERGY2026 summit will serve as a platform for knowledge exchange, collaboration, and innovation, driving forward sustainable solutions for a greener and more energy-efficient world. Your involvement will play a crucial role in advancing vital conversations on the future of energy. Together, we can work towards more sustainable and innovative energy landscape. We look forward to welcoming you to RENEWABLEENERGY2026 and to the exciting opportunity to collaborate and inspire change in the energy industry.

FILM

FOOD/BEVERAGES

VISUAL ARTS

Food, film, and conversation

1:00pm-3:00pm, Clifton Library Branch, 3270 D 1/2 Road, CO 81520

Light meal featuring sandwiches, salads, and beverages. Seating is first-come, first-served. Librarians emerge as first responders in the fight for more...0 democracy and our First Amendment Rights. Through their stories, we see librarians not just as information providers, but as protectors of trust, democracy, and civic connection. Following the film, participants will gather to share their own library stories and reflect on how public spaces hold communities together. This conversation invites us to consider the role of access, dialogue, and civic institutions in shaping informed communities.

THEATRE

7:30pm-9:30am, 1100 North Ave.

A wildly funny and heartbreakingly absurd comedy, The Marriage of Bette and Boo follows one couple’s journey from hopeful wedding day to more...0 emotional unraveling—all told through 33 sharp, fast-moving scenes. Playwright Christopher Durang masterfully blends dark humor and biting irony as he exposes the chaos behind the façade of the perfect American family. With unforgettable characters and razor-sharp wit, this acclaimed satire takes a bold look at the comedy—and tragedy—of life’s most painful moments. _____ Thank you to season sponsors Chevron and Chuck and Robbie Breaux and to media sponsors KAFM Community Radio and MBC Grand Radio: 92.3 The Moose, Magic 93.1, 103.9 The Planet, 100.7 The Vault

FOOD/BEVERAGES

FUNDRAISERS/BENEFITS

Samples & Sips Fundraiser

4:00pm-7:00pm, 310 N 7th Street Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Home Loan Taste of the Grand Valley “Samples & Sips” is an outdoor food and beverage festival that will be held on Friday, April more...0 24 at the Historic Lowell School Building. Come enjoy delicious samples from local food trucks and caterers, tasty sips from local wineries and breweries, live music, and more. All proceeds benefit the 34 nonprofit programs that United Way of Mesa County helps support! Learn more about United Way of Mesa County and our programs at www.unitedwaymesacounty.org. Tickets are $40 until April 23, or $45 day-of/at the gate. Free admission for children under 6 - but they must share your ticket/ food samples. If you would like a child under 6 to have their own samples, please purchase a ticket for them.

RADIO ROOM

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

Celebrate the end of the KAFM Fund Drive with a high-energy wrap party featuring Sparkplug! Known for their electrifying blend of rock, soul, and more...0 dance-worthy grooves, Sparkplug will light up the Radio Room and help us close out the drive in style. Join fellow KAFM supporters for a night of great music, community, and celebration as we thank everyone who helped keep community radio strong. Show starts at 7pm doors open at 6:30. Reserve your spot now. All we ask is a donation of what you can afford.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

Swing into an evening of grooves and improvisation with the CMU Jazz Ensemble. Featuring classic standards and contemporary charts, this high-energy more...0 concert highlights the talent and creativity of CMU’s rising jazz musicians.

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

Celebrate the power and energy of live wind band music at the CMU bands concert, featuring performances by CMU's exceptional student musicians.

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best more...0 Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. _____ Thank you to season sponsor RE/MAX 4000