🎶 American Culture, Good Enough Gang & Black Mold U.S.A. — 💲15 advance 💲20 at door. — 7 PM, Copeka Coffee
Local indie and punk bands perform a live show at the downtown coffee venue.

🍪St. Patrick’s Cookie Class — 💲50 — 6:00 PM, The Palette 441 Main St. A beginner-friendly workshop where you can decorate six themed cookies while enjoying a beverage.

🧠 Trivia Night — 💲Free — 7:30 PM, Handlebar Tap House
Weekly team trivia night featuring general knowledge and bar prizes.

🎶 Tuesday Blues Jam — 💲Free — 6:00–9:00 PM, Rides Bar & Grill, Fruita
A weekly Fruita jam night where local musicians gather to play blues standards and swap solos.

🎶 Live at 5:55 Open Mic — 💲5 suggested donation — 5:30–8:00 PM, Grand Mesa Arts & Events Center
Monthly open mic invites singers, poets, comedians, and musicians to perform in an intimate public setting.

🕺Line Dancing Class — 💲Free — 5:30–7:00 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
A free public line dancing class with warm-up and review at 5:30 PM, followed by new dances starting at 6:00 PM.

🎨 Palisade Peach Festival Art Reception — 💲Free — 5:30–7:00 PM, Blue Pig Gallery, Palisade
Celebrate local artists and help choose the official artwork for the 2026 Palisade Peach Festival during this public reception and community voting event.

🎬 Everyday Democracy: Film & Conversation — 💲Free — 5:30–8:30 PM, Central Library
Mesa County Libraries and Rocky Mountain PBS host an evening of short films, conversation, snacks, and drinks centered on community and civic life.

🎶 Ordinary Elephant in Concert — 💲~23 — 7:30 PM, Cavalcade, Fruita
Award-winning folk duo Ordinary Elephant brings an intimate live show to Cavalcade in Fruita. Doors open at 7:00 PM, with music starting at 7:30 PM.

🎬 Pretty in Pink – Back to the Big Screen — 💲14 — 7:00 PM, Avalon Theatre
The Avalon’s 40th-anniversary screening of the John Hughes classic includes an 80s costume contest, rom-com trivia, and themed house cocktails.

🎨 3rd Thursday Open Clay Night — 💲~10–15 — 4–8 PM, Fat Cat Pottery
Open studio night for ceramic artists and beginners to work with clay.

🧳 Armchair Travel – Europe — 💲Free — 6:30–7:30 PM, Clifton Branch Library
Carla Sherrick shares stories and photos from a 30-day family trip through Europe in this library travel talk. Seating is first come, first served.

🎶 Grieves – Out Cold Tour 4 — 💲~15–50 — 8:00 PM Mesa Theater
Seattle rapper Grieves brings his Out Cold Tour 4 to downtown Grand Junction with support from Blueprint and Benz Shelton

🐮 Battle of the Bookcliffs Cattle Show — 💲Free — 10 AM–6 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
Regional cattle competition showcasing livestock, showmanship, and agricultural exhibitors.

🎶 U.S. Army Field Band Jazz Ambassadors — 💲Free — 7:30 PM, Asteria Theatre
Free concert by the U.S. Army’s internationally touring jazz ensemble.

🤘 The Convalescence & Hunt the Dinosaur — 💲~20 — 8 PM, Mesa Theater
Heavy metal show featuring touring deathcore and metal acts.

🍲 Fruita Community Potluck — 💲Free — 6 PM, Mulberry Plaza, Fruita
Community potluck hosted by Fruita United Methodist Church — bring a dish & drink and share a meal.

🐮 Battle of the Bookcliffs Cattle Show — 💲Free — 10 AM–6 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
Final day of the regional cattle competition and show events.

🎶 Clay Street Unit — 💲~20 — 8 PM, Mesa Theater
Colorado Americana band bringing a high-energy live show to downtown Grand Junction.

🎤 Homegrown Hip Hop — 💲~20 — 8:30 PM, The Bloom Room
Local hip-hop artists perform a showcase supporting Grand Junction’s rap scene.

🍻 6 Groovy Years at Base Camp Beer Works — 💲Free — 11 AM–10 PM, Base Camp Beer Works
Brewery Anniversary party with food trucks, special beer releases, live music, and a tie-dye pop-up at Base Camp Beer Works.

🎬 The Princess Bride — Back to the Big Screen Series — 💲~10 — 3:00 PM, Avalon Theatre
Beloved fantasy adventure returns to the big screen for a special showing.

🥍 CMU Men’s Lacrosse vs Concordia — 💲~8–10 — 1 PM, Community Hospital Unity Field
College lacrosse matchup featuring Colorado Mesa University.

🥎 CMU Softball vs Adams State — 💲~8 — 11 AM & 1 PM, CMU Softball Field
Doubleheader college softball game against Adams State.

🎬 Love That River! Film Screening — 💲Free — 1 PM, Unitarian Universalist Congregation
PBS documentary about the Colorado Riverfront Project followed by discussion.

🎨 West Winds Gallery of Fine Art — New downtown gallery at 504 Main Street showcasing regional artists, custom framing, and occasional wine tasting events.

☕ Fruita Gelato Company — This newer downtown Fruita shop goes beyond gelato with rotating flavors, house-made waffle cones, indulgent Cowpoke Creamers, Chillatos, coffee drinks, candy, and other fun treats.

🧘 Heart String Kirtan Evening — 💲~10–15 — Fri 6 PM, Bhakti House Yoga
Community chanting and devotional music gathering rooted in Bhakti yoga.

🍻 Beer Geek Trivia — 💲Free — 3-5:00 PM Sundays, Cruise Control Kitchen & Cellar
Weekly craft beer trivia competition for teams and casual players.

🧘 Vin.Yasa Yoga Saturday Mornings — 💲12 — Carboy Winery, Palisade
Morning yoga session paired with wine tasting at the winery.

🎶 Christopher Cross — 💲47+ — Tuesday, March 24 at 7:30 PM, Avalon Theatre
Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Christopher Cross brings his classic soft-rock catalog to downtown Grand Junction for a one-night show at the Avalon.

🍺 Maverick Classic & Beer Fest — 💲30 now, 💲40 after March 20 — Saturday, March 28, Downtown Grand Junction
Cycling, craft beer, food trucks, vendors, and live music all come together downtown for one of the bigger spring events on the local calendar. Beer Fest opens to the public at 2 PM, with ticket prices increasing after March 20.

🎉 CMU Through the Decades Party — 💲100 — Friday, April 10 from 5:00–10:00 PM, University Center at Colorado Mesa University
CMU wraps up its Centennial celebration with a decade-themed party featuring curated cuisine, cocktails, DJ Trizz, and a trip through notable decades of Maverick spirit.