THURSDAY

MICHAEL MARTIN MURPHEY’S COWBOY CHRISTMAS, 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., $35.50–$119, ticketmaster.com.

SMALL BUSINESS HOLIDAY EXPO, 4–8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Business Incubator Center, 2591 Legacy Way, family-friendly evening of holiday fun, free tickets at eventbrite.com.

TAPAS FOR TRAVEL, 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Timberline Bank, 649 Market St., evening of tapas, Spanish-inspired cocktails and performances presented by Colorado Mesa University Percussion Ensemble, proceeds go toward expenses to attend the 2024 Edeta Arts Percussion Festival in Valencia, Spain, $75, engage.supportingcmu.org/event/tapas-for-travel-percussion-fundraiser/e533654.

“A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY,” 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 30, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., darkly clever self-mythologizing reading in a generic corporate conference room, rated R, $10, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.

FRIDAY

NEON SKY BAND, 8:30–11:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, free show, warehouse2565.com.

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY STRING ORCHESTRA, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, CMU, 1221 N. 12th St., classical and contemporary repertoire performed by CMU’s ensemble of string players, $15 adults, $12 seniors, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.

SOURCE, 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., with Awaiting Eternity, Sworn Us Under and Ashes and Philth, $15–$18, mesatheater.com.

BAR D WRANGLERS CHRISTMAS JUBILEE, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Avalon Theatre, 645 Main St., $12–$25, ticketmaster.com.

“WORKS ON PAPER,” 6 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Omnia Contemporary, 639 Main St., group show dedicated to works on paper, studies, experiments and prints by numerous local artists, facebook.com/omniacontemporary.

FIRST FRIDAY ART OPENING, Friday, Dec. 1, The Art Center, 1803 N. Seventh St., opening exhibits are “Shepherd + 1,” ceramics by Terry Shepherd and paintings by Debbie Cope; “Hidden Treasures,” works by Jac Kephart from the Art Center’s Permanent Collection; “Storm Patterns,” weavings from the Art Center’s Permanent Collection; and “Locals,” an exhibition of invited local artists, hors d’oeuvres and a cash beer/wine bar, gjartcenter.org.

WINTER SERIES GROUP SHOW OPENING, 4 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Orbit ArtSpace, 138 S. Park Square, No. 102, Fruita, facebook.com/orbitartspace.

“DÉCOLLAGE,” 5–8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, ArtLight Studio in Lowell School, 310 N. Seventh St., show by Trevor Adams, facebook.com/ArtLightTherapyandStudios.

THE KRAMPUS ART SHOW, 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Uncanny Valley Art Gallery, 514 Main St., drinks, snacks and art, facebook.com/UncannyValleyArt.

FIRST FRIDAY AT LOWELL SCHOOL, 6–9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Art Light Therapy & Studios, 310 N. Seventh St., https://lowellmetro.specialdistrict.org.

FIRST FRIDAY ART EVENT, 5–9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Black Poppy Studio and Gallery, 530 Main St., Suite E, Two-Year Anniversary Art Show, stained glass art by Alexis Eaton and skull art by Jennifer Bugay, facebook.com/blackpoppy530.

“A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY,” 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., the darkly clever self-mythologizing reading in a generic corporate conference room, rated R, $10, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.

CHILI SUPPER AND CAKE WHEEL SPIN, 5–8 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1, Redlands Middle School, 2200 Broadway, chili, potato soup, flour tortillas, carrots, celery and beverages; face painting, balloon animals and handmade wooden toys, cake wheel spin, $10 adults, $8 ages 7–17, free ages 6 and younger, tickets from Redlands Lions Club members or at the door, 970-201-8432.

OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: A COLORADO CHRISTMAS, Friday, Dec. 1 , in Palisade, Altrusa Cup of Warmth, 5 p.m., Slice O’Life Bakery, lighting ceremony 5:15 p.m., Parade of Lights 5 p.m., palisadecoc.com/ofc.

SATURDAY

TROY DOUGLAS BAND, 5–8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Bailey’s Lounge, Grand Vista Hotel, 2790 Crossroads Blvd., 970-241-8411.

PAUL CAUTHEN, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Mesa Theater, 538 Main St., This Road I’m On Tour with Uncle Lucius, SOLD OUT, mesatheater.com.

THE SEAN MOON BAND, 8:30–11:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Warehouse 25Sixty-Five, 2565 American Way, free show, warehouse2565.com.

DAVE MENSCH, 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Cruisers Bar, 715 Horizon Drive, cruisersgj.com.

LAVENDER & ARTISAN CHRISTMAS FAIR, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Mesa County Fairgrounds’ Community Room, 2785 U.S. Highway 50, hosted by the Lavender Association of Colorado, lavender-related booths and activities, artisan booths, displays and more, coloradolavender.org.

CRAFT FAIR, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Independence Academy Charter School, 675 29 Road, woodworking, quilts, wallets, purses, candles, macrame, cards, baked goods, concessions and more, Christmas movies for children to watch while you shop, proceeds benefit the school’s traveling students.

CHRISTMAS BAZAAR, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Calvary Chapel, 492 Morning Glory Lane, more than 50 local crafters and vendors, Christmas Café, door prize drawings, cookie decorating for the kids, 970-243-2579.

“A PUBLIC READING OF AN UNPRODUCED SCREENPLAY ABOUT THE DEATH OF WALT DISNEY,” 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Mesa Experimental Theatre, Moss Performing Arts Center, Colorado Mesa University, 1221 N. 12th St., the darkly clever self-mythologizing reading in a generic corporate conference room, rated R, $10, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.

COMMUNITY DANCE, 7 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Deroco Cellars, 785 Elberta Ave., in Palisade, music by Fifth Reel and Friends, fun, simple dances called and cued by Ron Young or Kirsten Buda, $10 adults, $7 students, $5 ages 10–17.

OLDE FASHIONED CHRISTMAS: A COLORADO CHRISTMAS, Saturday, Dec. 2, in Palisade, Breakfast with Santa, 8:30 a.m. Wine Country Inn ($15 at eventbrite.com), soup challenge, Holiday Village Market, Santa’s Workshop and Kid Crafts, Cozy Quilt event, wreath auction, Candy Cane Train and Depot, gingerbread contest and more, palisadecoc.com/ofc.

SNOW DANCE PARTY, 3–5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Powderhorn Mountain Resort, a party on the deck to celebrate the early season opening and anticipating the coming winter, powderhorn.com.

GRANDE RIVER VINEYARDS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS PARTY, 5:30–8:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Grand River Vineyards, 777 Grande River Drive, Palisade, don your festive apparel, food, drinks, live music by Mixed Bag Jazz, facebook.com/granderivervineyards.

GRAND JUNCTION PARADE OF LIGHTS, 5 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Main Street downtown, “Jurassic Holiday”-themed parade, more than 100 lighted entries, downtowngj.org/events/parade-of-lights.

WESTERN SLOPE HARLEY OWNERS GROUP TOY RUN AND AFTER PARTY, registration 9–11:30 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 2, Teddy Morse’s Grand Junction Harley-Davidson, facebook.com/WesternSlopeHog.

TUESDAY

COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY HOLIDAY CHORAL CONCERT, 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, Love Recital Hall, Moss Performing Arts Center, CMU, 1221 N. 12th St., $15 adults, $12 seniors, coloradomesa.edu/tickets.

90TH ANNIVERSARY REPEAL DAY CELEBRATION, 6–9 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5, Base Camp Provisions, 155N. Mulberry St., Fruita, fundraiser for Harmony Acres Equestrian Center hosted by Western Slope Whiskey Club, hors d’oeuvres, silent auction, raffle, 1920s speakeasy attire encouraged, ages 21 and older, $45, westernslopewhiskeyclub.com.

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