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๐Ÿ”ฅ Top 3 Things To Do This Weekend

๐Ÿป Maverick Classic Beer Fest โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ30โ€“40 โ€” 2โ€“6 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
Large downtown beer festival with unlimited pours and multiple regional breweries.

๐Ÿ˜‚ Dude Dad: Parents Night Out โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒVaries โ€” 6 PM & 8 PM, Mesa Theater
Viral parenting comedian with two shows scheduled due to strong demand.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ 11th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 10 AMโ€“6 PM, Las Colonias Amphitheater
Large community festival with vendors, car show, live music, and family-friendly activities.

๐Ÿ“… Mesa County Event Calendar

MONDAY

  • ๐ŸŽถ Jazz & Commercial Ensembles โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 7 PM, Warehouse 2565
    CMU music ensembles perform a live jazz and contemporary concert.

TUESDAY

  • ๐ŸŽถ Pink Fuzz, Super Fox, & The Stylotones โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~18 โ€” 7 PM, Copeka Coffee
    Multi-band indie and rock lineup featuring touring and regional acts.

  • ๐ŸŽฌ World Without Cows Pre-Screening โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 5:30 PM, Asteria Theatre
    Documentary screening with reception and post-film community Q&A on agriculture.

  • ๐ŸŽถ Pigeons Playing Ping Pong โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ35โ€“113 โ€” 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Funk jam band performance as part of their 2026 tour.

WEDNESDAY

  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Spring Seminar Series: Ducks Unlimited โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 4โ€“5 PM, Dominguez Hall (CMU)
    Educational seminar on wetlands, waterfowl habitat, and restoration work.

  • ๐Ÿ—ฃ๏ธ Colorado Archaeological Society Lecture & Auction โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 6:30โ€“8:30 PM, Redlands United Methodist Church
    Lecture on ancestral Pueblo archaeology with a community silent auction.

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Grand Depart Dinner (CMU Cycling) โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ50โ€“290 โ€” 5:30 PM, CMU University Center Ballroom
    Fundraising dinner supporting CMU cycling with team presentations and season preview.

  • ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ Purpose Forum: Stronger Together โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ35 โ€” 11:30 AMโ€“1 PM, Hilltop Community Resources
    Community forum with speakers focused on collaboration and prevention.

  • ๐ŸŽถ Black Jacket Symphony: Pink Floydโ€™s The Wall โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~43+ โ€” 7:30 PM, Avalon Theatre
    Full live performance recreating Pink Floydโ€™s album note-for-note with a full band.

THURSDAY

  • ๐ŸŽช Daily Sentinel RV Expo โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ5-7 โ€” 10 AMโ€“6 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    Multi-day RV showcase featuring vendors, vehicles, and outdoor lifestyle exhibits.

  • ๐Ÿšด COPMOBA Stoke Night โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 5โ€“8 PM, QuikrStuff 806 South Ave
    Season kickoff event with drinks, giveaways, and updates from the local trail community.

  • ๐ŸŽฌ What the River Knows โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~20 โ€” 7 PM, Mesa Theater
    Documentary on Glen Canyon followed by a panel discussion and audience Q&A.

  • ๐ŸŽถ The Next Generation Leahy โ€“ Celtic & Dance Family โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ40 โ€” 7 PM, Avalon Theatre
    High-energy Celtic music and dance performance by the next generation of the Leahy family.

FRIDAY

  • ๐ŸŽค The Pen & The Glass โ€“ Spoken Word Open Mic โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 4:30 PM, Carboy Winery at Mt. Garfield Estate
    Spoken word open mic with poetry, prose, and local writers.

  • ๐ŸŽค Comedy Night at Sauvage Spectrum Winery โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~18 โ€” 7โ€“8:30 PM, Sauvage Spectrum Winery
    Stand-up comedy show featuring touring comedians in a winery setting.

  • ๐Ÿฎ BLM Wild Horse Adoption Event โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 8 AMโ€“4 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    Adoption event for wild horses with Bureau of Land Management staff onsite.

  • ๐ŸŽถ ICEBREAKER: Hillbilly Riot, Through The Smoke, Storm King, Throatsnatcher โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~15 โ€” 7โ€“11 PM, Desert Bloom Gardening & Hydroponics
    Local metal showcase featuring multiple regional bands.

  • ๐ŸŽถ The Menzingers โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~36 โ€” 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Philadelphia punk band performs live with special guests.

  • ๐ŸŽช Daily Sentinel RV Expo โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ5-7 โ€” 10 AMโ€“6 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    Day 2 of the RV showcase featuring vendors, vehicles, and outdoor lifestyle exhibits

SATURDAY

  • ๐Ÿฎ BLM Wild Horse Adoption Event โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 8:30 AMโ€“2 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    Second day of wild horse adoption event with available animals and info.

  • ๐Ÿป Maverick Classic Beer Fest โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ30โ€“40 โ€” 2โ€“6 PM, Downtown Grand Junction
    Large downtown beer festival with unlimited pours and multiple regional breweries.

  • ๐Ÿง’ History Walk / Easter Egg โ€œHuntโ€ โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~15โ€“20 โ€” 1 PM, Downtown Grand Junction (249 S 4th St) - Reservation Required
    Guided downtown history walk with Easter-themed stops, treats from local businesses, and storytelling along the route.

  • ๐ŸŽช Daily Sentinel RV Expo โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ5-7 โ€” 9 AMโ€“5 PM, Mesa County Fairgrounds
    Final day of the RV expo with vendors, rigs, and outdoor recreation gear.

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ 11th Annual Cesar Chavez Celebration โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 10 AMโ€“6 PM, Las Colonias Amphitheater
    Community festival with vendors, live music, and a car show.

  • ๐Ÿป Rowdy Red Launch Party โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒFree โ€” 3โ€“6 PM, Fisherโ€™s Liquor Barn
    Product launch party with tastings and promotions.

  • ๐ŸŽถ North by North, Dandy, & Girldad โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~18 โ€” 7 PM, Copeka Coffee
    Garage and indie rock lineup featuring touring and local bands.

  • ๐ŸŽถ Boots & Badges 90โ€™s Country Party โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~18 โ€” 7โ€“10:30 PM, Warehouse 2565 Kitchen + Bar
    Live country music event with Jeremy McCombโ€™s Honky Tonk Circus.

  • ๐ŸŽค Dude Dad: Parents Night Out (Two Shows) โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒVaries โ€” 6 PM & 8 PM, Mesa Theater
    Comedy show focused on parenting humor from viral creator Dude Dad.

  • ๐Ÿฎ Grand Junction Chapter Big Game Banquet โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ90 โ€” 5 PM, Colorado Mesa University
    Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation fundraiser with dinner, auctions, and conservation support.

  • ๐Ÿงช Science of Taste: Italian Piedmont Wines โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ55 โ€” 5:30โ€“8 PM, Eureka! McConnell Science Museum
    Guided tasting exploring Nebbiolo, Barbera, and Dolcetto with wine education.

  • ๐ŸŽถ Spellbound: Symphony No. 4 & Piano Concerto No. 3 โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ21โ€“89 โ€” 7:30 PM, Asteria Theatre
    Orchestral performance featuring Schumann and Prokofiev with guest soloist.

SUNDAY

  • ๐Ÿ›๏ธ Sports Card & Memorabilia Show โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ~5 โ€” 1โ€“5 PM, Warehouse 2565 Kitchen + Bar
    Trading card and memorabilia event with vendors and collectibles.

๐Ÿˆ SPORTS THIS WEEKEND

  • ๐ŸฅŽ CMU Softball vs UCCS โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ6โ€”11 โ€” Sat & Sun, CMU Softball Field
    Weekend home series featuring multiple games against UCCS.

  • โšพ CMU Baseball vs Colorado School of Mines โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ6โ€”11 โ€” Satโ€“Sun, The Diamond at Hamilton Ballpark
    Home series matchup against Colorado School of Mines.

๐Ÿ†• New Around Mesa County

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Revival Bookstore โ€” New Christian bookstore in Fruita offering Bibles, books, gifts, and a kidsโ€™ area at 156 North Mesa Unit 2.

๐Ÿ›๏ธ Mama Sparrowโ€™s Maternity โ€” Boutique in Grand Junction offering new and gently used maternity and breastfeeding-friendly clothing, plus buying gently used pieces, at 1005 N. 12th St #105. Tueโ€”Sat. 10 AMโ€”5 PM

๐ŸŒฎ Desierto Rojo โ€” Authentic Mexican street tacos, burritos, and craft beers in a casual, colorful spot. Tacos start at $5 with options like asada, quesabirria, carnitas, fish, and shrimp. Happy hour runs daily 3โ€“6 PM with Estrella bottles and drafts. 233 E Aspen, Fruita

โšก Quick Hits

  • ๐Ÿ”ฅ Wildfire season warning โ€” Low snowpack and dry conditions have local fire agencies on alert early. A new Wildfire Resiliency Code for urban-wildland interface areas takes effect April 1, requiring fire-resistant building standards for new construction.

  • ๐Ÿชฆ Palisade Cemetery heads-up โ€” The Town of Palisade begins a cemetery beautification process starting March 23 through May 10. Families must remove any grave decorations by Sunday, March 22 or they will be cleared.

  • ๐ŸŽค JUCO National Anthem auditions open โ€” The Alpine Bank Junior College World Series is looking for national anthem singers. In-person auditions are April 13 at River of Life Alliance Church; virtual submissions are due April 14 via jucogj.org. Open to soloists and groups.

  • ๐Ÿ€ CMU Womenโ€™s Hoops topples No.1 Ranked Team to head to Elite Eight for first time since 2013 โ€” The Mavericks will compete in the Elite Eight in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania beginning Tuesday, March 24.

๐Ÿ”œ Coming Up Soon

  • ๐Ÿ April Lunch (Mesa County Womenโ€™s Network) โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒUnknown โ€” 12 PM, Enzoโ€™s Ristorante Italiano (Apr 8)
    Monthly networking lunch bringing local women together for conversation and connection.

  • ๐Ÿ’ƒ๐Ÿป๐Ÿ•บ๐Ÿฝ Dancing with Western Slope Stars โ€” ๐Ÿ’ฒ67+ โ€” 7:30 PM, Asteria Theatre (Apr 18)
    High-energy dance competition fundraiser featuring local leaders paired with pros to benefit the Community Food Bank.

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See you next week,

Adam

Mesa County Digest

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