Winter 2024/2025 Events Lineup

NOVEMBER

November 27: CBMR Opening Day

Opening day of the 2024/25 winter ski season at Crested Butte Mountain Resort. skicb.com

November 29-30: Thanksgiving Camp

Join CB Nordic for a weekend of clinics and gatherings to get your Nordic season started on the right ski. cbnordic.org

November 29-December 13: KBUT Online Holiday Auction

Shop locally this Holiday Season while supporting Gunnison Valley Businesses and YOUR Community Radio Station. kbut.org

december

December 1: Pinnacle Orthopedics Thanksgiving Camp Wild Turkey 

The first race in the Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series – join CB Nordic for 5 km skate or classic race on the Bench trails. cbnordic.org 

December 5: Western Colorado University Holiday Concert 

It’s a Mountaineer takeover! Featuring holiday favorites by the music students of Western Colorado University’s Department of Music, at the Center for the Arts crestedbuttearts.org

December 5-January 2: Mother Rock + Artists of 

Crested Butte Group Gallery Show 

Coming together for this invitational group show, featured artists of Crested Butte are excited to showcase and reflect on what “Mother Rock” means to them through visual art, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

December 5-8: CBAC Annual Holiday Tree Sale 

The Annual Holiday Tree sale in front of True Value. cbavalanchecenter.org

December 7: Meet & Greet with Santa at the CB Museum 

Join us the Museum for free to visit with Santa, decorate cookies, holiday shopping, and crafts. crestedbuttemuseum.com

December 7: CBAC Avalanche Awareness Night 

The Crested Butte Avalanche Center hosts its annual awareness night at the Center for the Arts. cbavalanchecenter.org

December 7: WinterGlow

Enjoy some holiday cheer with a tree lighting event in Crested Butte, including live music, Butte Bucks and luminaries for sale and a holiday window display contest. Let’s light up our community in the darkest month and support our businesses by shopping locally. cbchamber.com

December 8: CBAC Beacon Brush Up 

Join CBAC and professional guides to brush up on all things avalanche rescue from basic beacon search skills, to shoveling and probe technique to more complex backcountry scenarios. cbavalanchecenter.org

December 12: Adaptive Sports Center Holiday Open House 

Join the Adaptive Sports Center for an evening of holiday and Adaptive cheer, at the Kelsey Wright Building! adaptivesports.org

December 12: Cookbook Club 

Join the Center for the Arts for a collaborative potluck guided by The Curated Board: Inspired Platters & Spreads for Any Occasion, part of our Wine + Food Winter Series and a perfect start to holiday gathering! crestedbuttearts.org

December 13-15, 19-22: Every Christmas Story Ever Told

Conclude the year with laughter and holiday cheer in the production of Every Christmas Story Ever Told at the Crested Butte Mountain Theatre. cbmountaintheatre.org

December 13-14: The Nutcracker [rated CB] 

The Nutcracker, but make it CB! Following the classic storyline of Clara’s adventures, this interpretation of The Nutcracker by the Crested Butte School of Dance at the Center for the Arts will feature dancers of all ages and music from a variety of styles. dancecrestedbutte.org

December 14: Light Up the Night 

A free community event at the lodge at Mountaineer Square Plaza features live music, Menorah and Christmas tree lightings, cookie decorating, photos with the Snow Queen and Santa, face painting, arts and crafts, firetruck bucket rides, a hot cocoa bar and more! 

December 18-23: A Christmas Carol

Firebird Theatre presents a holiday production of A Christmas Carol, Charles Dickens’ classic tale of greed, regret, and redemption at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square.
firebirdcb.com

December 20: A Classic Christmas by Frisson

Frisson features the best and brightest classical music stars, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

December 24: Santa at CBMR

Santa and his sleigh will be making an appearance at Crested Butte Mountain resort. skicb.com

December 27: CB Museum Polka Party 

Join the Crested Butte Museum for a free polka party with Pete Dunda to show off your best polka skills. Festive outfits are encouraged! crestedbuttemuseum.com

December 28: CB Snowsports Foundation Denim & Diamonds Party

Enjoy a night out with heavy appetizers and dessert while supporting Crested Butte Snowsports Foundation’s efforts to get more kids on snow! cbsnowsports.org

December 31: NYE with Cool Cool Cool + 

Eddie Roberts & the Lucky Strokes

Dance into 2025 with funk sensations Cool Cool Cool + Eddie Roberts & the Lucky Strokes, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org.

January 

January 4, 18, 22: Pinnacle Orthopedics community race series

Join CB Nordic for the Pinnacle Orthopedics Communuty Race Series. cbnordic.org

January 4: 12th Night Bonfire

Drop off your holiday tree for a community bonfire event with the Chamber of Commerce. cbchamber.com

January 8: The Infamous Stringdusters 

The Infamous Stringdusters are a celebrated American progressive bluegrass band known for their virtuosic musicianship, innovative arrangements, and genre-blending style. At the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

January 9-February 1: Drawing, Print + Form Group Gallery Show

Join artists David Heskin, Joe McGrane and Joshua Graham at the Center for the Arts, for their group show containing mediums of print, drawing and sculpture. crestedbuttearts.org

January 16: Winter Wine + Food 

At the Center for the Arts, we’ll explore the different methods used to create bubbles, from traditional to modern approaches, while discussing regions, styles and flavor profiles. crestedbuttearts.org

January 19: Historic Pub Crawl in Mt. CB

Join the museum for history and libations, featuring 2-3 different drinking establishments in Mt. Crested Butte. crestedbuttemuseum.com

January 21: Après Jazz: Domi Edson Trio

Welcome the Domi Edson Trio, a Denver-based piano trio focused on catchy melodies, infectious swing and joyful ensemble interplay, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

January 24: Almont Bingo with KBUT

Join KBUT at the Almont Resort for a night of adult Bingo. You gotta be in it, to win it! kbut.org

January 24-26: Fat Bike Worlds

Fat Bike Worlds returns to Crested Butte this winter! Bring your family and friends to this three-day festival, plan to make some new memories and get ready for some all-out racing! fatbikeworlds.org

January 25: Family Jammy Bingo

Join KBUT and The Crested Butte Community School PTA for a fun filled night of Bingo for the whole family. Come dressed in your best Pajamas and ready to win prizes! kbut.org

January 26: History Talk at the Nordic Yurt Bistro

Join the Museum and the Nordic Center for a history talk at the Magic Meadows Yurt. crestedbuttemuseum.com 

January 30: Cookbook Club

Join the Center for the Arts for a collaborative potluck inspired by Seriously, So Good, part of our Wine + Food Winter Series and a perfect start to a delicious New Year!
crestedbuttearts.org

January 30-February 1: Alpenphunk

Alpenphunk is where world-class music meets Crested Butte’s vibrant mountain culture, creating an unforgettable weekend of sound, skiing and once-in-a-lifetime collaborations. alpenphunk.com

february 

Black History Month with Melanin Mountain Project

Please check melaninmountainproject.com for Black History Month festivities.

February 1: The Alley Loop

This is the most unique Nordic race and costume party around. Bring the whole family for races from 1km to 42km. cbnordic.org

February 6-March 11: A Sense of Being Gallery Show 

Join artists Elizabeth Fritzsche and Alan Paine Radebaughm at the Center for the Arts for an exhibition of their group show containing mediums of porcelain vessels (3D) and oil paintings. crestedbuttearts.org

February 13: History Yurt Dinner 

Join the CB Museum for an evening at the Magic Meadows Yurt for dinner with chef Matt Santor and a history presentation by our curator.
crestedbuttemuseum.com

February 13-14: Gunnison Tough Winter 

Singer/Songwriter Shuffle 

Join Gunnison Tough for an intimate concert series featuring top country musicians from across the nation, hosted at the Lodge at Mountaineer Square and Elevation Hotel. gunnisontetwp.com

February 14: The Motet

Come get down with us at the Center for the Arts! We’re bringing the funk to Crested Butte on February 14 with our new singer Sarah Clarke. crestedbuttearts.org

February 18: Après Jazz: 

Gypsy Jazz Social Club

The local Gypsy Jazz Social club will treat everyone to their mysterious yet strangely familiar blend of jazz and folk music, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

February 20: Crested Butte Pub Crawl

Join the Museum for history and libations, featuring 2-3 different drinking establishments or historic buildings in the Gunnison Valley. crestedbuttemuseum.com

February 20–22: Move the Butte 

The Crested Butte Dance Collective’s wildly creative signature production, Move the Butte! Local dancers, artists and choreographers of all skill levels create this innovative, home-grown show. movethebutte.com

February 22: Gothic Mountain Tour

The beautiful, unique, and challenging Gothic Mountain Tour features a 23.5-mile competitive race and a 17.85-mile recreational race around the majestic Gothic Mountain. cbnordic.org

February 22: Ski Town Breakdown 

presented by MTN DEW at CBMR

Enjoy live tunes, cold drinks, good vibes at Butte 66. skicb.com

February 24-27: Blister Summit 

Hosted by Blister at the Elevation Hotel, test skis and snowboard, talk to industry founders, ski with Blister reviewers, find a new ski buddy or 10 and have a great time! blisterreview.com

February 27: Cookbook Club 

Come together for a collaborative potluck inspired by My America, part of the Center for the Arts’ Wine + Food Winter Series! crestedbuttearts.org

February 28: The Vagina Monologues 

Firebird Theatre presents a fundraiser for Project Hope and domestic abuse survivors, featuring local actors in Eve Ensler’s poignant and hilarious tour of the ultimate forbidden zone. firebirdcb.com

March

TBD Date: Greater Tuna 

Firebird Theatre presents a satirical and humorous presentation of the colorful characters who live in rural Tuna, Texas’ third smallest town, at the Center for the Arts.
firebirdcb.com

March 4: KBUT’s Mardi Gras Parade

Join KBUT and Marty the Dragon as we float down Elk Avenue in our best Mardi Gras outfits! kbut.org

March 4: Trivia Night at the Museum

Step back in time and join the Crested Butte Museum for a trivia series, taking place every Tuesday in March from 5 to 7 p.m. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 5, 12, 19: Historic Elk Ave Walking Tour

Join the CB Museum on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history and stories from the community. Taking place every Wednesday in March from 2 to 3:30 p.m. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 7: Kissidugu Foundation Performance 

Come be transported and amazed at this original African Arts Theater performance choreographed by world renown West African artist, Fara Tolno, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

March 8: Pinnacle Orthopedics Biathlon Infrared Rifle Sprint

The fifth and last official race in the Pinnacle Orthopedics Community Race Series – join us for a biathlon sprint skate race on the Bench Trails. cbnordic.org

March 8: Ski Town Breakdown presented by MTN DEW at CBMR

Enjoy live tunes, cold drinks, good vibes at Butte 66. skicb.com

March 11: Trivia Night at the Museum

Step back in time and join the Crested Butte Museum for a trivia series, taking place every Tuesday in March from 5 to 7 p.m. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 12: Winter Wine + Food: Alpine Wines

Join the Center for the Arts for a dive into the regions of Italy, Switzerland, France and beyond, uncovering how their high-altitude climates influence wine production.
crestedbuttearts.org

March 13-April 8: Lucas Beaufort Gallery Show

Lucas Beaufort is a painter, illustrator, filmmaker and photographer whose vibrant, colorful work is inextricably linked with the cultures of street art and skateboarding, two of his abiding passions. At the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

March 13: KBUT’s Yurt Bingo

Put on your skis, grab your friends, and join KBUT at the Magic Meadows Yurt for an evening of dinner, drinks and good ol’ adult Bingo fun! kbut.org

March 16: Al Johnson Memorial Telemark Ski Race 

Dust off that telemark gear one more time to take part in one of the longest-running local events in Crested Butte. skicb.com

March 18: Après Jazz: 

Annie Booth

Jazz legend and educator Annie Booth comes from the front range to tickle some ivories at the Center for the Arts. 

crestedbuttearts.org

March 18: Trivia Night 

at the Museum

Step back in time and join the Crested Butte Museum for a trivia series, taking place every Tuesday in March from 5 to 7 p.m.
crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 20: History Lunch 

at the Magic Meadows Yurt

Join the Crested Butte Museum for a delicious lunch with a side of history at the Magic Meadows Yurt. This is a ticketed event and a CB Nordic Pass is required. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 22: Ski Town 

Breakdown presented 

by MTN DEW at CBMR

Enjoy live tunes, cold drinks, good vibes at Butte 66. skicb.com

March 25: Trivia Night at the Museum

Step back in time and join the Crested Butte Museum for a trivia series, taking place every Tuesday in March from 5 to 7 p.m. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 25: Opera Colorado: Hansel and Gretel

Follow the trail of breadcrumbs to Opera Colorado’s production of the beloved fairytale Hansel and Gretel, at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

March 26: Historic Elk Ave Walking Tour

Join the CB Museum on an Elk Avenue Walking Tour to learn about the history of the buildings, mining history, and stories from the community. Taking place every Wednesday in March from 2 to 3:30 p.m. crestedbuttemuseum.com

March 28: KBUT’s Disco Inferno 

Get on board the Disco Train and meet us at the Center for the Arts for a night full of funky jams, dancing and retro outfits! kbut.org

March 29: March Meltdown

Celebrate spring skiing at the March Meltdown with live music on Jose’s Deck at the Elevation Hotel. elevationresort.com

March 29-30: The Grand Traverse Ski 

Now in its 27th year, the iconic Grand Traverse ski sends teams of racers 40 miles through the night from Crested Butte to Aspen. cbnordic.org

april

April TBD: Flauschink 

This annual tradition flushes out winter and welcomes spring with historical slide shows, coronation ball and polka dance, parade and a ski slope salute to the king and queen of Flauschink.

April 3: Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party

Grab your tie-dye shirts, your dancing shoes and your adventurous spirit, because Deadhead Ed’s End of Season Party is the place to be. At the Center for the Arts, all proceeds benefit the Crested Butte Community School Enrichment Program. crestedbuttearts.org

April 4: Winter Wine + Food: Wines of the Loire

Discover the diverse and elegant wines of France’s Loire Valley in this engaging class at the Center for the Arts. crestedbuttearts.org

April 5: Ski Town Breakdown presented by MTN DEW at CBMR

Enjoy live tunes, cold drinks, good vibes at Butte 66. skicb.com

April 5: Beer Ski

Test your end-of-season endurance solo or in a relay with four laps and four beers at the Magic Meadows Yurt. cbnordic.org

April TBD: Closing Day at CBMR

The last day of 2024-2025 Crested Butte Mountain Resort Ski Season. Enjoy the sun, some turns and live it up. skicb.com

April 10: Cookbook Club

Sign up to make a dish and bring your creation to share at the Center for the Arts. We’ll handle the table and wine! crestedbuttearts.org

April 11-30: Western Colorado University Gallery Show

It’s a Mountaineer takeover at the Center for the Arts! Featuring art by the music students of Western Colorado University. crestedbuttearts.org