| Thursday July 30, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Sky Creature Indie Rock :: Arts & Music Sky Creature is a musical duo consisting of vocalist Majel Connery and baritone guitarist Matt Walsh, known for blending art music with punk rock in a sound that draws comparisons to artists like Kate Bush and Suicide. Full press release https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-july-2026-events Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Thursday July 30, 6:00 PM :: Artificial Intelligence for Silver City Businesses Event :: Education Unlike typical AI events designed for software developers, this 90-minute session focuses entirely on practical, real-world applications for everyday business operations. Attendees will learn how to treat AI like a capable assistant to automate email triage, draft replies, surface missed follow-ups, and generate a Friday "owner brief" to ensure Mondays start with clarity instead of chaos. Full press release Location: Seedboat Collective |
| Friday July 31, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - The Gonzalo Band :: Arts & Music New Mexico Music. The Gonzalo Band is a popular group out of Las Vegas, New Mexico, known for their dynamic, modern take on traditional New Mexican music – synthesizing traditional Spanish-folk storytelling with American western influences. Led by native New Mexican frontman Gonzalo, the band blends rancheras, cumbias, and romantic ballads with classic country and rock influences. Full press release https://www.grantcountybeat.com/local-news/local-news-releases/whiskey-creek-zocalo-july-2026-events Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Saturday August 1 ~ All Day Silver High School Class of 2006 Announces 20-Year Reunion Events :: Social Events SILVER CITY, NM — The Silver High School Class of 2006 is thrilled to announce its 20-year reunion, bringing alumni, friends, and their families together to reconnect and reminisce. A weekend of events is planned for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, in Silver City. The reunion will feature two main gatherings: See full press release |
| Saturday August 1 ~ All Day Whiskey Creek Zócalo- Closed for private event :: Arts & Music Whiskey Creek Zócalo will be CLOSED for a Private Event. We will be Open again the next day for Sunday Brunch. We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you soon! Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Saturday August 1, 8:00 AM :: 3:00 PM 2026 Hummingbird Festival in Mimbres NM :: Social Events, Kids' Activity See flyer for event and map. Location: Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, Mimbres |
| Saturday August 1, 9:00 AM :: Marine Corps League Detachment 1328 :: Public Meetings Meets every first Saturday of the month at 10 a.m. with breakfast at 9 .m. at the American Legion Hall. Location: American Legion Post 18, Silver City |
| Saturday August 1, 5:30 PM :: Wheel of the Year Celebration; Lammas :: Spiritual Join us to celebrate Lammas, the Harvest of the Fruit of the Lands. We will have stories, songs, dance, playful activities. Please bring a poem, song, story, or other gift of your heart to offer. Location: Lotus Center; 211 W. Broadway, Silver City Location: Lotus Center, Silver City |
| Sunday August 2 ~ All Day Silver High School Class of 2006 Announces 20-Year Reunion Events :: Social Events SILVER CITY, NM — The Silver High School Class of 2006 is thrilled to announce its 20-year reunion, bringing alumni, friends, and their families together to reconnect and reminisce. A weekend of events is planned for Saturday, August 1, and Sunday, August 2, in Silver City. The reunion will feature two main gatherings: See full press release |
| Sunday August 2, 8:00 AM :: 3:00 PM 2026 Hummingbird Festival in Mimbres NM :: Social Events, Kids' Activity See flyer for event and map. Location: Mimbres Culture Heritage Site, Mimbres |
| Sunday August 2, 10:00 AM :: UU Fellowship - When Your Ship Won't Come In :: Public Meetings Heidi Ogas, resident of Silver City for 40 plus years and longtime Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City member, will present one of her favorite services written by her stepfather, UU minister Joe Willis. "When Your Ship Won't Come In" was written in 1992 but still has meaning in these current times of uncertainty, confusion and disappointment. “When we have hoped for something different, but it doesn't happen, how do we know it would have been better if it did. We don't know, so we move forward in Grace and live the best we can with what we have,” Ogas said. There are speakers on the patio for anyone who would like to sit outside. All ages are welcome to attend the Sunday program. 3845 North Swan Street, Silver City ------------------------ UUFSC Safety Protocol as pursuant to our most recent UUA Guidelines: Masks are now optional, but their use is encouraged. We will continue to serve refreshments on the patio and in the building. Visitors are always welcome. The Unitarian Universalist Fellowship of Silver City is a diverse group of religious independents seeking knowledge, spiritual sustenance, fellowship and opportunities for service to others. Our programs encompass Humanism, liberal Christianity, earth-based spirituality, Buddhism and many other traditions. If you’d like to find out more, email Contact: |
| Sunday August 2, 2:30 PM :: Unity del Corazon Gatherings in Silver City :: Spiritual Starting Sunday, April 5, 2026 Unity del Corazon meets on the 1st & 3rd Sunday, 2:30 pm. @ The Hearth, 1915 N Swan. Everyone is welcome. Come as you are for inspiration, connection, and spiritual growth in a relaxed, heart-centered community. For more info find us on Facebook. Refreshments served. Full press release Location: The Hearth |
| Tuesday August 4, 5:30 PM :: Republican Party of Grant County - Meet candidates :: Public Meetings Doors open at 5:30 and meeting starts at 6:00 See flyer for event Location: Calvary Baptist Church |
| Friday August 7, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Jono Manson In Concert! :: Arts & Music Jono Manson is a gifted Singer Songwriter who has collaborated with and played alongside Blues Traveler, KT Tunstall, Pete Seeger, T Bone Burnett, Ray Wylie Hubbard, Bo Diddley, Bruce Springsteen, Taj Mahal, Emmylou Harris, and Joan Baez (to name just a few). In 2024's Stars Enough To Guide Me, Manson started a brand-new chapter, continuing to forge his legacy one song at a time. Full press release and schedule Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Friday August 7, 6:00 PM :: 8:00 PM The Seedboat Collective :: Arts & Music Era Snow is a singer-songwriter whose hypnotic sound blurs the lines between folk, trance, and dream-pop. Originally from the mountains of Ruidoso, New Mexico, Era has honed their craft over a decade of live performance, captivating audiences with a uniquely soothing presence. Full press release and poster Location: Seedboat Collective |
| Saturday August 8, 10:00 AM :: 2:00 PM Gila Native Plant Society Annual Native Plant Sale :: Health & Wellness Location: Parking lot at the corner of 12th and Pope Streets, Silver City, NM The Gila Native Plant Society is calling all gardeners to come to its annual native plant sale in the parking lot across from Gough Park in Silver City. Native plant vendors from New Mexico, Arizona and Colorado will be selling a wide variety of native trees, shrubs, perennial flowers and cacti. Some vendors can take cash or checks only, so please come prepared. The sale is open to all. For more information, check the Gila Native Plant Society website: ( https://gilanps.org/native-plant-sale-2026/ ). |
| Sunday August 9, 12:00 PM :: 2:00 PM Gila Friends Meeting (Silver City's Quakers) :: Spiritual Gila Friends Meeting (Silver City's Quakers) is hosting the annual remembrance of the 1945 atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The meeting will be held in a spirit of reverence and opposition to nuclear weapons. Everyone is welcome, at the pavilion in Gough Park, Silver City, on Sunday August 9, at 12 to view records and at 12:30-2:00 p.m. for silent contemplation and sharing of insights. Location: Gough Park, Silver City |
| Sunday August 9, 1:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Danny and Steve :: Arts & Music Americana Pickers A great way to spend a Sunday! Genre-Crossing, Finger-Pickin', Croonin' and Playin' Danny and Steve know more tunes than you can count! Full press release and schedule Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Wednesday August 12, 1:00 PM :: 4:00 PM Workshop hosted at MERGE art community space :: Arts & Music Puppet making workshop 2 days - See flyer for full information Location: MERGE Art Community Space |
| Wednesday August 12, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Josh Glen Indie Folk :: Arts & Music Josh Glenn isn't your typical solo singer-songwriter. Acoustic guitar strums, percussive guitar taps, and clever riffing braid into themselves as Glenn's show usually involves him building his songs live using loop pedals, making for an engrossing experience. Sometimes folky singer-songwriter, sometimes spontaneous mad-folk scientist, Josh takes you on a very personal musical journey. Full press release and schedule Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Thursday August 13, 1:00 PM :: 4:00 PM Workshop hosted at MERGE art community space :: Arts & Music Puppet making workshop 2 days - See flyer for full information Location: MERGE Art Community Space |
| Thursday August 13, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Performer's Showcase /Open Mic :: Arts & Music Musicians and Performers of all kinds welcome. Step into the spotlight and showcase your talent! From music comedy to spoken word and performance art —this open mic is your stage. Bring your voice, your story, and your energy. All talents welcome. All voices heard. Full press release and schedule Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Friday August 14, 6:00 PM :: Whiskey Creek Zócalo - Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears w/ Purse Thief :: Arts & Music Gritty Blues/ Soulful Post Punk We are excited to Welcome Back Black Joe Lewis & the Honeybears! Delivering a high-energy blend of gritty blues, soul and funk, characterized by raw, passionate vocals, overdriven guitar riffs, and a powerful horn section. Full press release and schedule
Location: Whiskey Creek Zocalo |
| Friday August 14, 7:00 PM :: 8:30 PM Hummingbirds of the Gila Region :: Education WNMU Harlan Hall, Room 111 - 12th St and Alabama St, Silver City Free and open to the public. Brought to you by Bird Alliance of SW New Mexico. Did you know that the Gila Region boasts up to 12 species of hummingbirds in a given year? Some are residents, others visit for the breeding season and still others migrate through in huge numbers! Want to learn about the biology, behavior, ecology and identification of these little bundles of energy? Then join us! Attending remotely? Use this Zoom link to attend: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88915725641?pwd=59sRlgZu90g8tP3p2N3em5EOy3SQQH.1 Location: WNMU Harlan Hall, Silver City |
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