Community Calendar

9:00am-5:30pm, Rome, Italy

We are thrilled to extend our warmest invitation to you to join us at the Vaccine Congress 2026, a premier event which is held during July 06-07, more...0 2026 at Rome, Italy and also virtually. The Vaccine Congress 2026 is dedicated to the advancement of vaccine research and its pivotal role in shaping a healthier future for all. The Vaccine congress 2026 strives to provide a unique theme "Vaccine Research, Development, and Delivery: Towards a Healthier Future". The Vaccine Congress 2026 promises to be an exceptional gathering of renowned experts, researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from around the world. This two-day event will provide a dynamic platform for the exchange of knowledge, ideas, and insights into the latest developments in the field of vaccines and immunization.

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All the Treasures You Will Find with Jane Miller

6:00pm-7:30pm, 1803 N. 7th St.

Research! Most writers of all genres have gone down that rabbit hole a time or two. Those interested in family history will find this workshop more...0 informative, BUT (and that’s a capital BUT) anyone wanting to write convincing fiction will find that the research techniques discussed enrich their work with depth and color. PLUS, it’s so much fun! Local author Jane Miller grew up in the Southeast Plains of Colorado. Much of her work draws from this area. While she has resided in the Grand Junction area since 2007 and considers it home, she says the plains will always be in her bones. Her accomplishments include winning the fairy tale contest with Grand Valley Magazine as well as stories published in Rocky Mountain Fiction Writers’ anthologies. In addition to fiction, she has also written and published two family history books.

RADIO ROOM

6:00pm-8:30pm, 1310 Ute Ave

GEEKS SLAM POETRY classics :: originals July 8, 2026 6 -7 All Ages: audience & performers 7:30-8:30 18+: Mature & difficult themes KAFM more...0 Radio Room 1310 Ute Ave Suggested donation $5 or more at door goes to KAFM

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STATION EVENT

20 Year Reunion

4:00pm-7:00pm, 1177 Winters Ave Grand Junction, CO 81501

Celebrate 20 years of REC with us at a special Open House Reunion. Whether REC has been part of your story for years or you’re visiting for the more...0 first time, this is a chance to reconnect, explore our space, hear alumni stories, and celebrate the community that has grown here over the last two decades. We’d love to celebrate with you!

MUSIC

Summer Concert Series at Triple Play Records

5:30pm-7:30pm, 530 Main Street Downtown Grand Junction

Experience live music every Thursday evening during Market on Main as Triple Play Records presents a free summer concert series featuring talented more...0 local and regional artists performing in the heart of Downtown Grand Junction. Attendees can enjoy live performances while exploring Market on Main's vendors, food trucks, local businesses, and community activities. The series highlights a diverse mix of musical styles and provides a platform for Colorado artists to connect with residents and visitors alike. Event Details: • Thursdays • 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM • Free Admission • Held During Market on Main 2026 Artist Lineup: July 9 – Adam Kramer July 16 – Jaydynce Jean July 23 – Mixed Bag July 30 – Bill Crick August 6 – The Ordinary Two August 13 – Eleanor Hibbard August 20 – Jesse Meade August 27 – Gerry Goodman September 3 – Shadow Animal September 10 – Nathan Spencer September 17 – Kat Knight September 24 – Ander Grant Community Sponsors: Mesa Theater, The Roost Kitchen & Bar, Rebel Treasures, Fat Cat Pottery, Pablo's Pizza, Ink 19, Mesa Jewelers, Willow Creek Herbs and Teas, The Gear Junction, The Feisty Pint, Zephyr Women's Clothing, Out West Books, Pandora's Piercing & Fine Jewelry, Pollux Clothing Company, Downtown Grand Junction, Crescent Moon Spiritual Goods, Cruise Control Kitchen + Cellar, Old Friends Trading Company GJ, Rockslide Brewery & Restaurant, Working Artists Gallery & Stained Glass Supplies, J.B. Hart Music Co., Inc., CanvaScape, Gentleman's Quality Barber Co., Williams Mercantile, Lavender Bee Montessori, Moody's Lounge, Moody's Underground, Pivot Provisions, Willy's Wild Wieners, Colorado Fruit Designs, B' N' Trees Arborist, A Robin's Nest Antiques & Treasures, New Way Refillery, and Rooted Valley Hair Company. Live Music at Market on Main brings together great music, local commerce, and community spirit, creating a vibrant downtown experience throughout the summer season.

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Female Rites Ceremony of the Malinke

3:00pm-5:00pm, RL Drum Studio, 2477 Commerce Blvd STE B, Grand Junction, Colorado, 81505

This Workshop teaches traditional and folkloric ensemble music for "Mendiani," the principal female coming-of-age ceremony in Northwestern more...0 Africa and among the Malinke people. Two days, 6 hours total. Friday, July 10, 3-5 pm, and Saturday, July 11, 1-5 pm.

MUSIC

Free at the GMAEC Summer Concert Series

6:00pm-8:00pm, 195 W. Main St., Cedaredge

Free. Bring your lawn chair.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-9:00pm, 1310 Ute Ave

An Evening with Peggy Malone A Benefit for KAFM Community Radio Join us for a special evening with acclaimed Colorado vocalist Peggy Malone as more...0 she takes a nostalgic journey back to her musical roots. While audiences know and love Peggy for her performances of western classics, cowboy songs, and country favorites, this unique concert will revisit her early days as a lounge singer, bringing to life the timeless standards, jazz favorites, and memorable songs that first launched her career. Peggy Malone's remarkable career spans decades of entertaining audiences throughout the West. She received an Emmy Award at the 2001 Heartland Regional Emmy Awards for "Singin' A Cowboy Song," a song she wrote and performed for the PBS special "A Night at the Rodeo," produced by her son, Brian Malone. In 2006, she was inducted into the Colorado Country Music Association Hall of Fame and has earned numerous honors from the organization, including Entertainer of the Year (2013), Female Vocalist Legend (2015), and Female Vocalist of the Year (2016). Throughout the evening, Peggy will share the music and stories that shaped her extraordinary career, offering audiences a rare glimpse into a side of her artistry that is seldom showcased today. Whether you're a longtime fan or discovering Peggy's talent for the first time, this intimate performance promises an evening filled with warmth, nostalgia, laughter, and exceptional music. Proceeds from this special event will benefit KAFM Community Radio, helping support local programming, community voices, independent music, and the vibrant arts culture of Western Colorado. Come enjoy a memorable night with one of Colorado's most celebrated performers while supporting the community radio station that keeps local radio thriving doors open at 6:30

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6:00pm-9:00pm, 127 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita

Fleeting Matters has entertained Front Range audiences for 17 years with deep tracks and classics from Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews, more...0 The Beatles, The Revivalists, and many more. Please join us for great food, drink, and live music.

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2:00pm-5:00pm, 200 Peach Ave, Palisade, CO

Fleeting Matters has entertained Front Range audiences for 17 years with deep tracks and classics from Pink Floyd, The Grateful Dead, Dave Matthews, more...0 The Beatles, The Revivalists, and many more. Please join us for great food, drink, and live music.