COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY JAZZ AND COMMERCIAL ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, jazz and commercial standards and original music by CMU jazz and commercial studies students, warehouse2565.com.
TROY DOUGLAS QUARTET, 5:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 17, Hot Tomato Pizza, 124 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, during the Colorado National Monument Association fundraiser, 970-858-2808.
THURSDAY
TRACY BYRD, 7–11 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, rescheduled from last fall, $35, low ticket warning, warehouse2565.com.
A.J. FULLERTON, 7 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., with Grant Sabin, $14, mesatheater.com.
PALISADE BLUEGRASS BASH, Thursday, April 18, free Palisade-area bluegrass festival at Deroco Cellars, Palisade Brewing Co., Talbot’s Cider Co. and The Livery Saloon, 20 bands, schedule at facebook.com/PalisadeBluegrassBash, palisadebluegrass.com.
“THREE SISTERS,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., play chronicles 3 1/2 years in the lives of a middle class family in late 19th century Russia, rated PG-13, $24 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students/youth, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
BEACONFEST, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Thursday, April 18, Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St., for ages 60 and older, live music, food samples, educational seminars, prizes, free activities and free entry, BeaconFest.BeaconSeniorNews.com.
FRIDAY
CIMARRON, 8 p.m.–midnight, Friday, April 19, Triple Tree Tavern, 201 Second St., Clifton, facebook.com/CimarronEntertainment.
RICK MANCUSO & THE FYVE STAR BAND, 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, The Reckless Roadhouse, 424 Minter Ave., De Beque, recklessroadhouse.com.
JEFFREY DALLET, 9:30–11:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, Cruisers Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, cruisersgj.com.
BANDA LOS SEBASTIANES, 9:15 p.m.–1 a.m. Friday, April 19, Grand Junction Convention Center, 159 Main St., $60, ticketmaster.com.
CRAZY TRAIN: THE OZZY EXPERIENCE, 8–11 p.m. Friday, April 19, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, Ozzy Osbourne Tribute, $20, warehouse2565.com.
WOWZERS, 5:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, Historic Lowell School, 310 N. Seventh St., funky hip-hop groove music, food trucks, lowellmetro.specialdistrict.org, facebook.com/wowzerscolorado.
YEAR OF THE CHEBA: A 4/20 CELEBRATION, 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., Wave 11 and Kid Caravan, facebook.com/Wave11music.
PALISADE BLUEGRASS BASH, Friday, April 19, free Palisade-area bluegrass festival at Deroco Cellars, Palisade Brewing Co., Talbot’s Cider Co. and The Livery Saloon, 20 bands, schedule at facebook.com/PalisadeBluegrassBash, palisadebluegrass.com.
PALISADE HIGH SCHOOL IB SENIOR ART EXHIBITION RECEPTION, 6–9 p.m. Friday, April 19, The Blue Pig Gallery, 101 W. Third St., Palisade, on display through April 26, refreshments.
“THREE SISTERS,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., play chronicles 3 1/2 years in the lives of a middle class family in late 19th century Russia, rated PG-13, $24 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students/youth, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS,” 7 p.m. Friday, April 19, The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., play presented by The Theatre Project, $20 adults, $15 seniors/students, gjartcenter.org.
“GARDENING IN A WAR ZONE” FILM SCREENING, 6 p.m. Friday, April 19, Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Grand Valley, 536 Ouray Ave., Independent DocuFilm Screening Series co-hosted by UUCGV and Junktown Cinema Club, film about Alla Oklhovska, a gardener, writer, photographer and clematis seed grower in Ukraine, $10 suggested donation at the door to benefit Olkhovska, grandvalleyuu.org/films.html.
BARREL INTO SPRING, 2–7 p.m. Friday, April 19, self-guided tour of seven wineries in the Grand Valley, barrel tastings, food pairings, participants have their passport stamped at each location are entered into a drawing, ages 21 and older, $75, limited tickets available, winecolorado.org/barrel-into-spring.
SATURDAY
CORB LUND, 7–11 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, with guest Branson Anderson, $20, warehouse2565.com.
THE GHOST INSIDE, 6 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., with Paleface Swiss and Bleed from Within, $47–$149, mesatheater.com.
DAVE MENSCH, 9:30–11:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Cruisers Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, cruisersgj.com.
BADMEN, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, The Reckless Roadhouse, 424 Minter Ave., De Beque, recklessroadhouse.com.
CHARLES WALKER MUSIC, 4–7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Carboy Winery, 3572 G Road, Palisade, live music season kick-off party, carboywinery.com/happenings.
12TH STREET, 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Cavalcade, 201 E. Aspen Ave., Fruita, progressive funk band, $10, 970tix.com.
NICO BONES AND ADULT TOYS, 7–11 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Copeka Coffee, 1012 N. Fifth St., L.A. rockers with local punk guests Counter Violence and Cutthroat Youth, $10, facebook.com/Deathslopeproductions.
EL JEFE, 8 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Copper Club Brewing Co., 153 N. Mulberry St., Fruita, musician from Nebraska with John’s Poland’s Weylian Gaze from Wyoming, facebook.com/CopperClubBrewingCompany.
“MESSIAH,” 5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, First Presbyterian Church, 3940 27 1/2 Road, free concert presented by Messiah Choral Society of Grand Junction, mcsgj.org.
PALISADE BLUEGRASS BASH, Saturday, April 20, free Palisade-area bluegrass festival at Deroco Cellars, Palisade Brewing Co., Talbot’s Cider Co. and The Livery Saloon, 20 bands, schedule at facebook.com/PalisadeBluegrassBash, palisadebluegrass.com.
SPRING CRAFT FAIR, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, April 20, De Beque Community Center, 381 Minter Ave., De Beque, hosted by De Beque Recreation Department, 970-283-5475, ext. 105.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS,” 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., play presented by The Theatre Project, $20 adults, $15 seniors/students, gjartcenter.org.
“THREE SISTERS,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., play chronicles 3 1/2 years in the lives of a middle class family in late 19th century Russia, rated PG-13, $24 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students/youth, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
“MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER,” 2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Las Colonias Park, near the Colorado River, boat ramp and butterfly pond area, sixth bi-annual National Water Dance, performed by Colorado Mesa University dancers, free, view in person or live-streamed at nwdprojects.org/national-water-dance.
MAGIC IS: TY GALLENBECK, 7 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., magician known for “Mind Blown Telluride,” dress to impress, recommended for ages 12 and older, $20–$52, tygallenbeck.com/april-tour.
CRIME STOPPERS OF MESA COUNTY CAR SHOW, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Mesa Mall, former Sutherland’s parking lot, 2424 U.S. Highway 6&50, food trucks, vendors, 241stop.com/carshow.
GRAND VALLEY BIKE SWAP, 10 a.m.–2 p.m. Saturday, April 20, Las Colonias Park, between the dog park and butterfly pond, minimum $1 donation for entry, minimum $20 donation to sell (10x10 space), proceeds go to purchase and donate cycling equipment to local kids in need, grandvalleybikeswap.com.
BARREL INTO SPRING, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. Saturday, April 20, self-guided tour of seven wineries in the Grand Valley, barrel tastings, food pairings, participants have their passport stamped at each location are entered into a drawing, ages 21 and older, $75, limited tickets available, winecolorado.org/barrel-into-spring.
SUNDAY
JAMES KIRBY, 7–10 p.m. Sunday, April 21, KAFM Radio Room, 1310 Ute Ave., award-winning singer/songwriter and multi-instrumentalist from the U.K., $20–$25, kafmcommunityradio.org.
GERRY GOODMAN, 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, The Reckless Roadhouse, 424 Minter Ave., De Beque, Solo Artist Sunday, recklessroadhouse.com.
GEOFF CRUMBAUGH, 4:30–6 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Carboy Winery, 3572 G Road, Palisade, Wellness & Wine Fair, carboywinery.com/happenings.
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY FACULTY RECITAL: WILLIAM AIKENS, 3 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, 1221 N. 12th St., oboist with guests Nick Gledhill on horn, pianist Brian Krinke, bassoonist Jeffrey McCray, clarinetist Jun Watabe, $20 adults, $15 seniors, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
PALISADE BLUEGRASS BASH, Sunday, April 21, free Palisade-area bluegrass festival at Deroco Cellars, Palisade Brewing Co., Talbot’s Cider Co. and The Livery Saloon, 20 bands, schedule at facebook.com/PalisadeBluegrassBash, palisadebluegrass.com.
STEAMPUNK SWING DANCE, class for beginners 6 p.m., wine social 7 p.m., dance 7:30–10 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Whitewater Hill Vineyards, 220 32 Road, Fandom Formal hosted by Geek Parties of the Grand Valley, music by Mixed Bag Jazz, formal wear, cosplay or both, $33, tickettailor.com/events/geekpartiesofthegrandvalley/1187387.
“STEEL MAGNOLIAS,” 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., play presented by The Theatre Project, $20 adults, $15 seniors/students, gjartcenter.org.
“THREE SISTERS,” 2 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., play chronicles 3 1/2 years in the lives of a middle class family in late 19th century Russia, rated PG-13, $24 adults, $20 seniors, $10 students/youth, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
BORED TEACHERS COMEDY TOUR, 7 p.m. Sunday, April 21, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., teacher-comedians, $35–$75.25, limited tickets available, ticketmaster.com.
MONDAY
COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY CHAMBER ENSEMBLES, 7:30 p.m. Monday, April 22, Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, CMU, 1221 N. 12th St., small string, wind, percussion and brass ensembles, $15 adults, $12 seniors, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.
NOTHING MORE, 6:30–10 p.m. Monday, April 22, Amphitheater at Las Colonias Park, 925 Struthers Ave., with Wage War, Veil of Maya and Sleep Theory, $35–$45, ticketmaster.com.
TUESDAY
SHAGGY 2 DOPE, 7–11 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., Insane Clown Posse member on The Quest for the Ultimate Groove Third Leg tour with DJ Clay, mesatheater.com.
TUESDAY JAM, 6–9 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1404 Ute Ave., take an instrument and sign up to play, 970-314-7004.
