October 03 - 05

Beauty And The Beast

A fresh and imaginative take on the classic tale, Beauty and the Beast blends original choreography with compelling storytelling and rich character work. This premiere production captures the magic, romance, and transformation at the heart of the beloved story, brought to life by Colorado West Ballet's professional dancers. See the historic Avalon theater for showtimes.

October 03 - 04

Downtown Art Festival

Art Festival is an event that showcases the vibrancy of our artistic community. There will be many galleries participating in a lively First Friday gallery walk on Friday, October 3rd. On Saturday, October 4th from 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM peruse the Artists Expo on Main Street between 3rd and 7th to see live artist demos, performances ranging from ballet to Native American dancing and support local art

October 10

Junktown Film Festival

The Junktown Film Festival, located in Grand Junction, Colorado, the childhood home of blacklisted screenwriter (and bathtub enthusiast) Dalton Trumbo. We showcase incredible short films from across the United States and around the world. Doors open at 6:00 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

October 11

Rocky Horror Picture Show

In this cult classic, sweethearts Brad and Janet, stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter, a transvestite scientist. As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters, including a rocking biker and a creepy butler. This show is interactive, and props are welcome. See the Avalon theater for details. Show at 7:00 pm.

October 12

The Waddington Brothers

A band of four brothers from rural North Dakota, perform what they live: music that is real to them, that takes listeners on a journey through the heart of the American West. Seth, Ethan, Jacob and Job skillfully blend cowboy and bluegrass music, creating a style that is timelessly classic and yet refreshingly new and unique. Doors open at 2:00 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

October 18

Black Jacket Symphony

A note for note tribute to the classic rock album AC/DC's Back in Black. The show also includes other hits from the iconic rock band. Doors open at 7:00 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

October 21

Golden Girls The Laughs Continue

Murray and Peter Present: Golden Girls, The Laughs Continue. Relive the heartfelt hilarity of four ladies who never stopped being your friends! This new comedy is for fans 18 and older.... because they're not the same girls from the 80's. Produced by Murray and Peter. 7:00 pm at the historic Avalon Theater.

November 08

Hannibal Buress

From within the bustling heart of the Windy City, a comedian named Hannibal Buress emerged. The year was 2002, the location, the Big Muddy Room at Southern Illinois University. Guided by the wisdom of his friend Chidi and sharpened in the fires of Tony Trimm's Sunday School sessions, young Buress was prepared to take the comedy world by storm. Doors open at 6:00 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

November 13

Mountainfilm On Tour

It's one of our favorite times of year, when Mountainfilm On Tour - Grand Junction returns! Come join us on Thursday, November 13 at the historic Avalon Theater in downtown Grand Junction! Doors open at 5:30 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

November 22

Downtown Tree Lighting

Catch the Spirit of the holidays in Downtown Grand Junction. It all starts with the Downtown Tree Lighting presented by Enstrom Candies!

November 28

Nutcracker

Make Nutcracker Christmas ballet a part of your Christmas season. Gather the whole family and create unforgettable memories with enchanting performances, dazzling costumes, and the magic of the holiday. Secure your tickets today and keep the tradition alive! Doors open at 6:00 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

December 02

CMU Choirs And Orchestra

Celebrate the joy of the season with the CMU Choirs and String Orchestra as they perform holiday favorites and other festive works. Each ensemble will perform separately and then join forces to conclude the concert with an inspiring finale! Doors open at 6:30 pm at the historic Avalon theater.

December 06

Parade Of Lights

The Parade of Lights is the biggest parade of the year! Thousands line Main Street as lighted entries enchant viewers. Get in the holiday spirit and enjoy our beautiful Downtown. Be sure to also check out the shop windows of our wonderful Downtown businesses!

December 07

KT Tunstall

The Grammy-nominated, Brit Award-winning Scottish artist made an indelible mark on the music world with her 2004 multi-platinum debut Eye to the Telescope, immediately establishing herself as a formidable force. Doors open at 6:30 at the historic Avalon theater.

December 10

Home Free

Let me Come Home Tour. All-vocal Country group Home Free have racked up over 720,000 album equivalents globally, over 1.8 million subscribers on YouTube, 20 Top 10 Hits, and have been declared country music fans favorite a cappella group. 7:30 pm at the historic Avalon theater.