Community Calendar

MUSIC

Classics & Passion

7:00pm-8:30pm, St Matthew's Episcopal Church, 3888 27 1/2 Rd, Grand Junction

Join the the Grand Valley Community Orchestra, for the premier concert! We began with a small group of musicians who shared a passion for playing and more...0 a desire to make music together. What started as casual conversations and a common interest has grown into an exciting new initiative to form an inclusive ensemble for our region. Musicians from Fruita, Grand Junction, Clifton, Palisade, and beyond—strings, winds, and percussion have joined for this inaugural gathering.

MUSIC

March Across the Valley

7:00pm-8:00pm, Eagle Rim Park

The Grand Junction Centennial Band presents "March Across the Valley", our summer concert series. Featuring movie music, pop-hits and more...0 marches, there is something everyone will enjoy. As always, the Centennial Band's concerts are free. Join us as we "March Across the Valley" this summer as we present free, family friendly concerts in Fruita, Grand Junction, Orchard Mesa and Clifton.

MUSIC

SoCo Social House

6:30pm-9:30pm, 209 1/2 Colorado Ave

MUSIC

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

Queen Bees, a magical, all-female band, plays everything from Americana, country, indie bluegrass and folk. Music starts at 7:00, but come early to more...0 kick back on the lawn of Two Rivers Winery in the shadow of the Colorado National Monument with a picnic dinner and enjoy a glass of wine. . All proceeds benefit The Art Center of Western Colorado.

GENERAL

10:00am-3:00pm, Grand Junction Convention Center 159 Main St Grand Junction, CO 81501

The Next Steps Neurodiversity Expo returns to Grand Junction on Saturday, August 16, 2025, from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM at the Convention Center. This more...0 free event features expert talks and a wide range of exhibitors offering services and products for neurodivergent individuals of all ages, including those with autism, ADHD, and developmental disabilities. Attendees can connect with local providers, explore programs across the Western Slope, and access resources to support daily life—ranging from therapy and education to recreation, home support, and employment services. The event is free, but registration is required.

CLASSES/LECTURES

FILM

Free Film Screening

2:00pm-4:00pm, Mesa County Library Central GJ

Want to know what environmental protection experts have to share about how YOU can effectively protect the environment? Natural Wanders Nonprofit is more...0 hosting a film screening on Sat Aug 16th sharing research conducted with public servants from the National Parks Service, EPA, Dept of Interior, US Forest Service, global conservation nonprofits, state representatives, private sector sustainability officers, state environmental enforcement officers, environmental lawyers, and more to explore the best approaches to effective environmental protection. Join us Sat Aug 16th from 2-4pm, at Mesa County Library GJ for this free film screening and discussion brought to you by Natural Wanders, a Colorado-based environmental education 501(c)(3) nonprofit. Saturday, August 16th from 2-4pm @ Mesa County Library GJ and bring a friend!

GENERAL

Spoken Word Open Mic...

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

Spoken word open mic

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 743 Horizon Dr.

MUSIC

7:00pm-9:00pm, 236 Main St

THEATRE

Manipulation and Murder in a land of Candy

7:00pm-9:00pm, Peachfork Winery 281 33 Road Palisade, CO

Determined to be a villain in a world of candy, Richard murders and manipulates his way to the throne where he has to face those he'd wronged more...0 before his ultimate downfall. Shows August 22-31. Tinyurl.com/SummerShakespeareSeries