Community Calendar

FILM

A Star Wars Celebration Event

4:00pm-10:00pm, 645 Main St.

May The Force – A Star Wars Celebration Event Join us for an unforgettable evening at the historic Avalon Theatre for “May The more...0 Force” on Friday, May 1st—a fun-filled celebration for fans of all ages! Doors open at 4:00 PM, inviting guests to step into a galaxy far, far away. The excitement begins with a Costume Contest from 5:00–7:00 PM, held in the main lobby. Show off your best Jedi, Sith, droid, or rebel attire for a chance to win—awards will be announced live on stage following the film screening. At 7:00 PM, settle in for a special showing of Star Wars: A New Hope, the iconic beginning of the legendary saga. As a bonus, attendees who arrive in costume will receive a free small popcorn to enjoy during the movie—so come dressed to impress! Ticket Information: Adults: $15 Kids (12 & under): $10 Register for the costume contest here: https://form.jotform.com/260895157582065 All proceeds benefit the Avalon Theatre Foundation. Special thanks to our sponsors: Shadowfall Workshop, Bella Garwood, 2000 Effects, Enjoy Ink, Boardfox Games, Bin 707, Wolfgang Contracting Services and Integrity Painting.

THEATRE

VISUAL ARTS

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

COME SEE HOW THE WORLD COULD BE. Welcome to HADESTOWN, where a song can change your fate. Winner of eight 2019 Tony Awards® including Best more...0 Musical and the 2020 Grammy® Award for Best Musical Theater Album, this acclaimed new show from celebrated singer-songwriter Anaïs Mitchell and original director Rachel Chavkin (Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812) is a love story for today... and always. HADESTOWN intertwines two mythic tales — that of young dreamers Orpheus and Eurydice, and that of King Hades and his wife Persephone — as it invites you on a hell-raising journey to the underworld and back. Mitchell’s beguiling melodies and Chavkin’s poetic imagination pit industry against nature, doubt against faith, and fear against love. Performed by a vibrant ensemble of actors, dancers and singers, HADESTOWN is a haunting and hopeful theatrical experience that grabs you and never lets go. _____ Thank you to season sponsor RE/MAX 4000

GENERAL

VINEYARD

10:00am-12:00pm, The Blue Beryl Winery, 3587 G 7/10 Rd, Palisade

Mother's Day comes early this year. May 2nd, Blue Beryl Winery, yoga on the lawn with views of Mount Garfield, a glass of wine, and a BBQ more...0 sandwich. Western Colorado style. Come alone, come with your best friend, come with your mom. Yoga starts at 10am, and the tasting room opens at 11am. The rest of the morning is yours.

MUSIC

3:00pm-5:00pm, 864 Bunting Ave

This concert is a chance to enjoy orchestra of different instrumentations, from intimate works for strings by Baroque masters, to large romantic more...0 works incorporating full symphonic forces is our beautiful Asteria Hall

MUSIC

7:30pm-9:30pm, 864 Bunting Ave

CLASSES/LECTURES

Creative Non-fictioning – Hey, It Happens!

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

When faced with the blank page, where do you go? Is your tendency to fall back on “that time when”…or, “do you more...0 remember…”? Life is stranger than fiction, and if you want to work out some of your lived experiences in writing, then this session is for you! We’ll do a number of exercises to help strengthen the pen and generate ideas, as well as share and talk writing! Join the Western Colorado Writers’ Forum on May 5, 2026, from 6-7:30 p.m. at The Art Center in Grand Junction for this fun, generative session! Speaker Bio Brooke A. Carlson has been falling through books, writing here and there, and teaching all over the place for ages. Slipping through higher ed for the last couple of decades has meant publications on pedagogy in academic spaces, and pushing to expand scholarly writing into the public. Along the way, poetry happens.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-9:00pm,

An Intimate In-The-Round performance featuring area songwriters swapping songs and the stories behind them. Featuring Clayton Yeazle, Kyle Harvey more...0 and Eric Kelly. Tickets $20. Doors open at 6:30 Show starts at 7pm

RADIO ROOM

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

Wine & Jazz Nights in the Radio Room Featuring Mixed Bag Jazz Step into the warm glow of the Radio Room and settle in for an evening of more...0 smooth pours and even smoother grooves. Mixed Bag Jazz returns for a sophisticated night of classic standards, cool swing, Latin rhythms, and soulful improvisation — all in the intimate setting of KAFM’s premier listening room. Sip thoughtfully selected wines, relax with friends, and let the music carry you from mellow ballads to toe-tapping favorites. Whether you're a lifelong jazz lover or simply looking for the perfect midweek escape, Wine & Jazz Night delivers atmosphere, artistry, and community in one unforgettable evening. ? Intimate setting? Exceptional live musicianship? Hand-selected wines? Up-close listening experience Join us for a night where every note pairs perfectly with the pour. Doors open at 5:30 Show starts at 6pm Limited seating. Advance tickets recommended.

MUSIC

Get ready to party for a purpose!

5:30pm-7:00pm, Fruita Tavern

Get ready to party for a purpose! Join Conservation Colorado and your fellow public lands champions for a festive Colorado Public Lands Day more...0 celebration. Let's raise a glass to the incredible public lands that make Colorado so special, groove to awesome live local music, and get inspired to protect the public lands we love! While we're having a great time, we'll also learn about the real threats these landscapes face today—including sell-off attempts and federal staffing reductions—and discover concrete, impactful ways we can all step up to defend them right here in our community. Dress Code: Show off your public lands pride! Rock a t-shirt from your favorite national park, a hat with a conservation message, or whatever gear shows off your love for Colorado's public lands. Let's make it clear how much these landscapes mean to us! RSVP: Admission is free, but please register in advance so we can get an accurate headcount for the party!

MUSIC

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

Great music in an astounding venue