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.

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

Outdoor Concert: Aloha Club & Hula Dancers (18 Jul 2026)

Sun, 19 Jul 2026 01:00:00 GMT

OUTDOOR CONCERT: ALOHA CLUB & HULA DANCERS

July 18th at 7pm (6pm is Native American Dancers, come early!)

Celebrate high summer at the Cortez Cultural Center in the Outdoor Plaza with the Aloha Club. They are also bringing in hula dancers to give a performance during the show! FREE ENTRY!

Ancestral Pueblo Culture in the Four Corners with Gian: Author Talk & Tasting (15 Aug 2026)

Sat, 15 Aug 2026 18:00:00 GMT

ANCESTRAL PUEBLO CULTURE IN THE FOUR CORNERS

Talk & Tasting with Gian Mercurio, August 15th at 12pm

$15/person, $10 for CCC Members

See all those guidebooks in the National Parks, gift shops and tourist centers? Well Gian Mercurio is the author of some of them, and she will be giving a talk about ancestral pueblo life around the Four Corners area. We'll also be tasting some blue corn bread and Piki Bread (thin paste cooked on hot stones then rolled up) that was a staple food from the area.

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!