Salida Creative District

TRAVELING LENS, a photography exhibit Jan 28-Feb 20
2026-02-12 17:00 - 18:30 (America/Denver) | Salida SteamPlant
TRAVELING LENS, a photography exhibit.
Artist Reception & Creative Mixer | Feb 12 | 5PM-6:30PM
Salida SteamPlant Gallery (see graphic attached)

Salida Arts & Culture presents TRAVELING LENS an exhibit of local Salida photographers showing images of elsewhere. From New Orleans to San Francisco, Ireland, Texas, Japan, the Balkans and more, view these artful impressions through the lenses of Greg Arguello, Cailey McDermott, Michael Frankenfield, and Mark Dean on exhibit in the Paquette Gallery at the Salida SteamPlant from January 28 to February 20.

Join us for an Artist Reception and Creative Mixer with Salida Council for the Arts February 12 from 5-6:30pm. Talk with the photographers and stay for the Soapbox tradition- where artists and organizations can make announcements about upcoming events, shows, and programs. From visual art, dance, music, theatre, and more, discover ways to get involved in Salida’s vibrant arts scene. Enjoy live music by Joan Lobeck and light refreshments. A cash bar is available. The Artist Reception & Mixer is free and open to the public.

Proof: An Award-Winning Drama from Salida Theater Project
2026-02-13 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-14 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-02-21 19:00 - 21:00 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Salida Theatre Project presents Proof, an award-winning drama about trust, doubt, and the need to be believed. A young woman living in the shadow of her father, a renowned mathematician, says she wrote a groundbreaking mathematical proof connected to his work. When others question her claim, relationships are strained and assumptions are challenged. Smart, emotionally charged, and deeply human, Proof draws audiences into a story where credibility matters and belief is never simple.
The play is written by David Auburn and directed by Susan McQuade.
Performance Dates & Times:
February 13, 14, 19, 20, and 21 at 7:00 p.m.
February 15 at 3:00 p.m.
Location:
A Church, Salida

Open Mic at A Church
2026-02-22 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-03-29 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-04-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-05-31 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-06-28 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-07-26 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-08-30 12:00 - 14:00, 2026-09-27 12:00 - 14:00 and 3 more dates | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Open Mic
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Sunday, November 30, 2025
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12:00pm-2:00pm
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A Church 419 D Street Salida CO
Join your friends and neighbors in an Open Mic!

Claude Stuart Comedian and funny guy
2026-02-26 18:30 - 21:00 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Claude Stuart Comedian and funny guy
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Thursday, February 26, 2026
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A Church 419 D Street Salida CO
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Doors 6:15 P.M.
Entertainment 7:00 P.M.
Tix $25
Claude’s explosive, in-your-face, rapid-fire, madman stage style is truly an exhilarating assault on the senses; and it has evoked comparisons to golden era physical comedians such as Steve Martin, Robin Williams and Jim Carrey.
Cladue’s Drybar, Tubi, & Open Bar Comedy Specials have helped me earn over 285,000 followers; I write for the TV show “FUNNY YOU SHOULD ASK” starring Howie Mandel and Tiffany Haddish; I recently filmed a movie with Sean Astin and John Cleese; I just performed standup on TBN’s “HUCKABEE” show; and I’m starring on the Amazon Prime show, “HIGH LAND PARKING”.
Claude’s credits include “THE TONIGHT SHOW”, “THE LATE, LATE SHOW”, “THAT 70S SHOW”, “SCRUBS”, “WILL & GRACE”, “LAST COMIC STANDING”, “LAST MAN STANDING”, and “COMICS UNLEASHED”.

Birds of Play return to A Church
2026-03-06 18:20 - 22:20 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Birds of Play is an Americawna Roots Collective based in the San Juan Mountains of Southwestern Colorado. Their distinct sound is rooted in and inspired by their connection to the land in which they reside.
Their arrangements and compositions reflect their vast and teaming pools of inspiration from artists such as Wood Brothers, Punch Brothers, Andrew Bird, Watchouse, and Gregory Alan Isakov. Birds of Play’s high-caliber musicianship and song craft are laced with imagination and a vibrant, intuitive understanding of the human condition – while their live shows weave together an intricate tapestry of place, authenticity, magic, and humor.
The core of the band is Alex Paul (guitar, banjo, mandolin, vocals) Anneke Dean (violin, guitar, vocals) Charles Parker Mertens (upright bass) and Jack Tolan (guitar, mandolin, vocals) with a rotating cast of special guests and honorary Birds.

Embracing Space
2026-03-13 19:00 - 20:30, 2026-03-14 08:00 - 17:00 | Salida SteamPlant
Grounded Dance Company presents ‘Embracing Space, a dance concert that embodies the concept of space and movement as an art. By exploring kinetic energy and how it can be used to create depth and dimension, ‘Embracing Space’ is a showing of manipulating areas around and within the dancers to create aesthetic lines and balance. Expect a varietal showcase of original choreography by Artistic Director Kelsey Franco and Grounded Dancers Lisa Bartley and Diana Shepherd.
March 13 & 14 2026 at 7pm (doors open at 6:20) and held at the SteamPlant Theater.
Tickets are $25 each and can be purchased in advance at www.groundeddancecompany.com or at the door. Recommend buying tickets in advance since there is limited seating.Link directly to event tickets: https://www.groundeddancecompany.com/events-and-shows

April Art Studio
2026-04-24 09:00 - 11:30 | Ark Valley Preschool, 330 BURNETT AVE, PONCHA SPRINGS, CO, 81242, United States
Friday, April 24th
Studio time and space for kids at Heartscapes is an invitation to explore creativity where process is the point: process over product, play over performance, and curiosity over perfection.
Join artist and educator Maren J. Miller for a studio day or come for all 3, featuring multiple creative tables where participants can explore different ways of making.
Move at your own pace and choose from a variety of stations. This open-studio style workshop invites experimentation, creativity, and connection—no prior art experience needed.
All materials are provided.
Ages: 4- 8
No art experience needed—just curiosity and openness.
Please bring clean recycled materials such as cardboard, toilet paper rolls, or glass jars to use in our projects. Contributions are welcome but not required—materials will be provided for everyone.
https://www.marenjmiller.com/heartspace
marenjmillerllc@gmail.com
@loverockresidue
https://www.etsy.com/shop/LoveRockResidue

Dana Cooper
2026-06-07 15:30 - 18:00 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Acclaimed Singer/Songwriter Dana Cooper has amassed a catalog of 30+ albums and continues to tour actively. His 32nd studio album, “The Ghost of Tucumcari” features an All-Star lineup of guest artists. Artists lending their voices to this project are Lyle Lovett, Hayes Carll, Susan Gibson, Mando Saenz, Darden Smith, Shake Russell, Libby Koch and more. “The Ghost of Tucumcari” takes listeners on a stirring musical journey across genres from Folk and Rock to Country and Americana.

Stonewall Pride Dance Party
2026-06-13 18:30 - 22:30 | A Church, 419 D street, Salida, 81201
Party like it is 1969!
Come together to remember the importance of equality and honor the history of 1969 uprising that ignited the modern LGBTQ+ rights movement.
We invite the Queer Community & Allies to the Stonewall Dance Party!
Show your support by showing up.
Dress up theme: 1969’s Fashion.
DJ: VERA VOX
Fundraiser for LGBTQI+ artists for lodging during their stay in Salida.
