Community Calendar

CLASSES/LECTURES

LITERARY

Writing, Teaching, and Publishing Mystery Fiction

6:00pm-7:30pm, The Art Center 1803 N. 7th Street, GJ, CO 81501

The May Writer’s Night session will focus on mystery fiction but will also include a broader discussion of the importance of perseverance and more...0 variety, which impact all of us who write and publish. My own publications include short mystery stories, the most recent of which began as a novel-in-a-month; it has taken me four years to turn this work into a publishable story. I have been greatly fortunate to be self-supporting as a writer in part because my work includes a Pearson textbook that seems totally unrelated to mystery fiction, but I believe it fundamentally relies on the same kind of creative energy. I look forward with considerable enthusiasm to your comments, questions, and perspectives about these issues. Speaker - Lyn Fraser

MUSIC

A program of piano quartets in Fruita

7:00pm-8:00pm, Our Lady of Perpetual Motion in Fruita, 503 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, CO 81521

The Colorado Plateau Chamber Music Society presents a program of piano quartets. This Mother’s Day weekend concert will feature Faure’s more...0 deeply sonorous and romantic quartet in C minor and Mozart’s G minor quartet, alternately turbulent and sublime. The CPCMS is a new organization bringing chamber music performances to western Colorado, played by the world class musicians who make our region their home. This concert will feature Camille Backman on violin, Charles Hebenstreit on viola, Sarah Graf on cello and Tamara Goldstein on piano. Free, $20 suggested donation

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

7:30pm-9:30pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

? Our third annual mixed bill is one not to miss! Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works, or CRM, is gaining in popularity as a favorite annual more...0 performance to see Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) artists in. This full-length performance includes a variety of variations and pas de deux from popular classical ballets, as well as original contemporary works to show the versatility of our artists that you've grown to see in various roles. The array of dancing, costuming, and emotions you will walk away with makes this performance the perfect way to enjoy a date night or to treat your mother for Mother's Day. This performance features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and commissioned work from guest choreographers. The show is under two hours including a 20-minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Thanks to the support of a generous underwriter, CWPAC is able to offer accessible ticket pricing for this performance, ensuring more families and community members can experience the beauty of live professional ballet.

DANCE

GENERAL

THEATRE

2:00pm-4:00pm, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St, Grand Junction, CO 81501

Our third annual mixed bill is one not to miss! Classics, Romantics, and Modern Works, or CRM, is gaining in popularity as a favorite annual more...0 performance to see Colorado West Performing Arts Company (CWPAC) artists in. This full-length performance includes a variety of variations and pas de deux from popular classical ballets, as well as original contemporary works to show the versatility of our artists that you've grown to see in various roles. The array of dancing, costuming, and emotions you will walk away with makes this performance the perfect way to enjoy a date night or to treat your mother for Mother's Day. This performance features thirteen professional company artists, three trainees, and commissioned work from guest choreographers. The show is under two hours including a 20-minute intermission. Opportunities to meet the cast and take photos will follow each performance in the auditorium. Thanks to the support of a generous underwriter, CWPAC is able to offer accessible ticket pricing for this performance, ensuring more families and community members can experience the beauty of live professional ballet.

FILM

THEATRE

Documentary Premier Screening

6:30pm-12:00am, CMU Asteria Theatre

The Invisible Patient follows patients and providers, examining struggles with the mental healthcare system in rural America, that keeps those with more...0 Serious Mental Illness from adequate treatment and rehabilitation.

MUSIC

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

Great music! Great venue!

GENERAL

SPIRITUAL

VISUAL ARTS

5:30pm-9:00pm, 1803 N 7th Street

The Art Center of Western Colorado is bringing an unforgettable night of art and comedy to the Grand Junction. Featuring a stellar lineup of more...0 comedians and an exclusive tour of our latest exhibition, this is an event you won’t want to miss! The night kicks off with a special Comedians Talk Art Tour, where guests will join The Art Center's Curator, Matthew Jones, alongside comedians BK Sharad and Sammy Anzer for an educational and comedic twist on art tours. Comedians say the quiet part out loud and aren't afraid to show how little they know about art. This makes for a tour that's more relaxed, more approachable, a little silly, and unlike any other. Join Matthew and our comedians for an intimate exploration of our newest exhibition, Contemporary Masters – The Wednesday Group, featuring artwork by Daniel Sprick, Mitch Caster, Emily Olson, and many others. Limited tickets available (20 spots only). You might've seen BK Sharad at the Netflix is a Joke Festival or in one of his viral stand-up videos with millions of views. His unique perspective—shaped by his experience as a former emo, hockey-playing, first-generation Indian millennial—delivers a fresh and hilarious outlook on life. Sammy Anzer is a national touring headliner who has performed everywhere from Aspen to the Apollo. He's written for Kevin Hart's LOL Network and performed alongside Kevin Nealon, DL Hughley, and Maria Bamford. Rooster Magazine in Denver describes his performances as blending "joy with contemplation," offering insightful societal commentary that inspires reflection while maintaining an uplifting atmosphere. Tickets: •Comedians Talk Art Tour + Comedy Show: $30 (Limited to 20 tickets)- https://canvas.gjartcenter.org/events/177 •Comedy Show ONLY: $25 https://canvas.gjartcenter.org/events/176 Comedians Talk Art Tour with Sammy Anzer & Art Center Curator Matthew Jones: 5:30 PM – 6:00 PM Cocktail Hour: 6:00 PM – 6:30 PM (Must be 21+ to purchase alcohol) Stand-Up Comedy Show: 6:30 PM – 6:45 PM ($30) The Art Center of Western Colorado 1803 N. 7th Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501 This event is expected to sell out fast. Please note: This event will be filmed. By attending, you consent to potentially being recorded.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave

The newest album from Dawn and Hawkes, Light Inside, was primarily recorded live – in one day – at Arlyn Studios, in Austin, TX. The more...0 songs on Light Inside, illuminated by the warm glow of family homes, old guitars, familiar stories, new infatuation and loyal, long-standing love, are captured with the sincerity of their live show.

RADIO ROOM

6:00pm-10:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave

The Sauce Boss is a powerhouse entertainer, mixing his Bluesy slide guitar and soulful voice into a high-energy show. His very own hot sauce goes more...0 into a big pot of gumbo while he spices up the show with his own Blues. He has served hundreds of thousands for free at his live shows. “The Sauce” is a tour de force. Solo acoustic, funky one man band, and the trio, Extra Sauce (with Neal Goree, guitar, and Brett Crook, drums.) From the heights of blues rock to acoustic whisperings, this album takes you far away. “The Sauce” was a finalist at the 2025 International Blues Challenge in Best Self-Produced CD category. Doors open at 6:30 show starts at 7pm.

RADIO ROOM

5:30pm, 1310 Ute Ave Grand Junction, CO