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.

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.

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!

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

MUSIC

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.

MUSIC

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.

RADIO ROOM

7:00pm-10:00pm,

Moors & McCumber are no strangers to the KAFM Radio Room. A longtime favorite of the listening room, the duo returns with the rich harmonies, more...0 heartfelt songwriting, and easy onstage chemistry that have made their shows feel right at home on our stage. James Moors and Kort McCumber bring together years of artistry, friendship, and musical exploration, creating songs that feel personal and deeply connected to real life. Adventurous, eclectic, and endlessly creative, Moors & McCumber draw from Americana, folk, rock, blues, pop, and world music to create a sound all their own. As multi-instrumentalists, they blend unconventional instrumentation with captivating arrangements and powerful vocal harmonies, making each performance feel both intimate and expansive. Their latest album, Wired to the Moon, showcases the duo at their most compelling, bringing audiences back again and again.

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6:30pm-8:30pm, 905 Struthers Ave, Grand Junction, CO, 81501

Morgan Crouse is live at WestCo Brewing on Thursday, July 16th at 6:30pm! This is a free event, open to all ages.

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8th WCPNC 2026

9:00am-5:00pm, Hilton Tokyo Hotel, 6-6-2 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023, Japan

We are excited to announce the 8th Global Congress on Pediatrics & Neonatal Care, taking place July 22–23, 2026, in Tokyo, Japan, and more...0 online. Theme: “Shaping the Future of Child and Neonatal Health through Innovation and Impact” This premier event will bring together pediatricians, neonatologists, researchers, clinicians, and healthcare professionals from across the globe to share innovations, present research, and foster collaboration in advancing pediatric and neonatal care. Website: https://pediatricscongress.com/ Join us to connect, collaborate, and shape the future of child and neonatal healthcare worldwide!