Friday, June 6

Windy Pines: Experience the captivating sounds of Windy Pines, an ensemble that seamlessly blends bluegrass, jazz, and blues into a harmonious Americana fusion. Starts at 6 p.m. at Very Nice Brewing Company Nederland, located at 20 Lakeview, #112, Nederland. 

Open Mic at Coal Creek Canyon Community Center: First Friday of every month. Folks are welcome to perform through music, song, poetry, comedy, stories, and more. Hosts Norma and Adrian provide snacks and great energy! 7 to 9 p.m. at 31528 Highway 72, Golden. 

Hunter James & The Titanic: Music, dinner and drinks! Starts at 7 p.m. at the Jamestown Mercantile located at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Saturday, June 7

First Saturdays Artisan Market: Handmade goods, food vendors, and live music. Calling for vendors! Contact Britton Barrot at bbarrett@gilpincounty.org. From 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center located at 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Nederland Town Clean Up: Join your community in cleaning up Nederland and keeping our mountains beautiful! Meet at 8 a.m. at the Nederland Transfer Station, 286 Ridge Road, Nederland. 

Gilpin County Arts Association’s 78th Annual Juried Show Opening Reception: The show runs through August 8. The reception is a family-friendly event and potluck – feel free to bring a dish! 5 to 8 p.m., Washington Hall, 117 Eureka Street, Central City.

Nederland Summer Concert Series: Bring a picnic basket, some blankets and chairs, and make yourself comfortable in Nederland’s beautiful Chipeta Park! Music by Blessing Bled Chimanga and Cary Morin Duo. 4 to 7 p.m. at 254-306 Lakeview Drive in Nederland.

Allenspark Farmer’s Market: Shop local produce, handmade goods, and more, all while enjoying the charm of Allenspark. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Old Gallery located at 14863 Highway 7, Allenspark.

CCCIA Canyon Clean Up: Meet at the hall for bags. Pick your favorite area and help beautify the canyon. Due to insurance, no one under 16 can participate. 8 to 10 a.m. Meet at 31528 Highway 72, Golden. 

Exploding Kittens Tournament: Join the Gilpin Public Library for our After Hours in the Stacks Teen series for a dynamite tournament of Exploding Kittens! Registration is not required but highly recommended. This event is for ages 11 through 19 – no parents or younger siblings allowed! 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Mike Ortiz Band: The M.O.B. plays what you want to hear! From Allmans to ZZ Top with some Motown, Funk, Country, and Blues tossed in. 5 to 7 p.m. at Very Nice Brewing Company/ Nederland, located at 20 Lakeview Drive, #112, Nederland. 

Skywatchers: Astronomy and Telescope group. Meets monthly at Coal Creek Canyon Improvement Association Community Center. Contact Barbara and Leonard David for more information at 303-494-7677. 7 to 9 p.m. at 31528 Highway 72, Golden. 

Sunday, June 8

Nederland Farmers Market: Enjoy local art, food and crafts vendors as well as some live music right in the heart of Nederland. Music this week from Black Dog. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 80 East Second Street, Nederland. 

Ingrid Avison: Come get some brunch and enjoy live music at the Jamestown Mercantile! Starts at 12:15 p.m. at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Sunday Jazz: Live Jazz with Black Dog and rotating musicians. 5 to 7 p.m. at Knotted Root, located at 250 North Caribou Street. 

John Benjamin Davis and Friends: Folk music in the Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden! Dinner and drinks available for purchase outside. 6 p.m. at 401 Main Street, Gold Hill. 

Andy Reiner: Live music and craft brews at Busey Brews located at 70 East First Street.

Wednesday, June 11

Summer Reading Kickoff Party: Join us at the Gilpin County Public Library as we get the party started for the Summer. This year will feature a bouncy house, a balloon animal artist, and a bubble station. Come enjoy a morning of fun as we kick off the 2025 Summer Reading Program. 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Convergent and Divergent Evolution of Heliamphora with Sukuan Li: This summer the CU Boulder Mountain Research Station will be holding weekly seminars on Wednesdays, starting on June 11. All seminars are open to the public. No reservations are required for seminars. For more information, go to https://www.colorado.edu/mrs/current-events/2025-summer-seminar-series. Starts at 7 p.m. at 818 County Road, Nederland. 

Liberal Drinking with the Gilpin County Democrats: Everyone is welcome to join the community for our monthly social gathering. Politics and alcohol are optional! Non-alcoholic drinks available. 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. June’s event will be held at Very Nice Brewing Tap Room located at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk.

King Manzi: Folk Rock in the Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden! Dinner and drinks available for purchase outside. 6 p.m. at 401 Main Street, Gold Hill. 

Thursday, June 12

Gus Miller and Rachel Cole: Live music and good food in Jamestown Mercantile! Located at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Friday, June 13

How to Prevent Identity Theft: Sponsored by Gilpin County Victim Services. Mark Fetterhoff from AARP will present on how to avoid being a victim of scams and Identity Theft. 1 to 2 p.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center located at 250 Norton, Black Hawk.

Free Build! LEGOS!: Drop in to create and play. Kids can let their imaginations run free while they construct their own creations using LEGO bricks. Duplo and Knex kits are also included. Children under eight years old must be accompanied by an adult. 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nederland Community Library located at 200 Highway 72, Nederland.

Family Movie Matinee: "A Minecraft Movie" (PG). Bring the kids for free popcorn and a movie as we watch a family-friendly film. 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.  at the Gilpin County Public Library located at 15131 Highway 119, Black Hawk.

Shakina Ma: Promoting the message of love through music for change. Her intentional lyrics and soulful melodies inspire listeners to awaken to their highest potential. She approaches the world with compassion, encouraging her audience to heal themselves, one another, and the planet. 6 to 8 p.m. at the Very Nice Gilpin Taproom located at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk.

Roma Ransom: Live music and good food at Jamestown Mercantile! 7 to 9 p.m. located at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Saturday, June 14 

Repair Cafe: We are a team of volunteers who love to tinker and fix stuff, and we have the tools and the space to help you fix your things for free! Sign up for a session from 12 to 1:15 p.m. or 1:15 to 2:30 p.m. at repaircafenederland@gmail.com. 750 Highway 72 North, Nederland.

Madam Lou Bunch Day: Come watch the infamous bed race, live music, kids’ activities, a parade, and more! Festivities begin at Noon on Main Street, Central City.

Grant Livingston: Very Nice Brewing Gilpin will host live music with Grant Livingston of Riverspell from 5 to 7 p.m. at 180 Jankowski Drive, Black Hawk. 

Gilpin County Extension Master Gardeners Plant Sale: Hosting our annual plant sale! Shop for native and mountain hardy plants, trees, and shrubs. Starts at 10 a.m. at the Gilpin County Community Center located at 250 Norton Drive, Black Hawk. 

Women’s Night with Jamestown: Live music and good food at the Jamestown Mercantile! 5 to 10 p.m. at the Jamestown Mercantile located at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Foggy Memory Boys: Bluegrass in the Gold Hill Inn Beer Garden! Dinner and drinks available for purchase outside. 6 p.m. at 401 Main Street, Gold Hill.

Sunday, June 15

Kate Farmer: Brunch and live music at the Jamestown Mercantile! 12:15 to 2 p.m. located at 108 Main Street, Jamestown. 

Jean Andres: Live tunes for Father’s Day! 2 to 4 p.m. at Busey Brews located at 70 East First Street, Nederland. 

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