Cortez Cultural Center upcoming events

Native American Summer Performances (16 Jun 2026)

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 06:00:00 GMT

Native American Summer Performances

June 16 - August 15, plus Aug 21 & 22, and Aug 28 & 29

At 6pm every day that the Cortez Cultural is open (Tue - Sat), outside in the Plaza Circle (rain days bring the performances inside).

Free entry, coffee shop, gift shop and gallery will stay open while performances are happening.

Glass Braided Bracelet Workshop (24 Jun 2026)

Wed, 24 Jun 2026 23:30:00 GMT

Workshop: Create a Glass Beaded Bracelet, Anklet or Hatband with Lysa Evans

Wednesday, June 24th, 5:30pm - 8pm

$20 per attendee

$15 for CCC Members

Bring your favorite button, and we will supply the rest! We will also have extra buttons, if you don't have favorite button.

Vegan Tastings with Debbie Davis (25 Jun 2026)

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Vegan Tasting Menu with Debbie Davis

Thursday, June 25th, 6pm

$20pp, $5 discount for CCC Members

Debbie will go thru what veganism means and a few tricks of the trade. She has 3 separate dishes that she will go over with ingredients & preparation, and then everyone gets a sample of each of the 3 dishes. You will leave with a recipe card for each dish.

Limited seating, register here, pay online or at the door when you arrive.

Native Storytelling with Aldean Ketchum (17 Jul 2026)

Fri, 17 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT

Native Storytelling with Aldean Ketchum

Friday, July 17th, 5pm in the Outdoor Hogan

Join Ute Elder Aldean Ketchum as he talks about Ute Culture, his career making and playing flutes, and what the Bear Dances are about.

Afterwards, stay for the Native American Performers at 6pm - 7pm.

Limited seating 15ppl

$20 pp

$15 for CCC Members

Dinner & Native Comedy Night with Ernie Tsotsie (3 Oct 2026)

Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:00:00 GMT

DINNER + NATIVE COMEDY NIGHT WITH ERNIE TSOTIE

Saturday, October 3rd - Doors open at 5pm for dinner, show begins after 6pm.

Ernie Tsotsie is a Diné/Navajo comedian, actor and motivational speaker known for his clean, family friendly comedy that focuses on sobriety, wellness and overcoming personal struggles through healing with laughter. Ernie has also appeared in Longmire, Better Call Saul, Dark Winds, Rutherford Falls and Rez Ball.

Ernie has a huge following in this area, and we are excited to have him return here on October 3rd!

Limited seating of 50, dinner served will be different types of lasagna, Caesar salad and garlic bread. Our bar and Coffeehouse will be open for beverages. We'll also have a silent auction to help fundraise for the Cortez Cultural Center. Support us and have a good laugh while doing so!