ZU

ART • DRINKS • MUSIC • COMMUNITY

Cortez’s cultural heartbeat where creativity flows, COMMUNITY gathers, and every night brings something new. Wine, craft beer & mocktail BAR. ART gallery. MUSIC venue. PHOTOGRAPHY studio.

Welcome to the ZU.

Your community calendar • 95% free events

MONTHLY

Join our wine tasting club! Monthly tastings, drink tokens, exclusive perks, and support local charities with every sip.

WEDNESDAY
JULY 1

Volume up!

The USMNT made it out of the group stage, and now it gets real. Join us at ZU Gallery for the knockout round as the US takes on Bosnia and Herzegovina. 150″ screen, $1 off any beer all night.

FREE to attend. 6PM MDT at ZU Gallery, 48 W Main Street, Cortez. Outside food welcome.

FRIDAY
JULY 10

6pm | $5 cover

The Collective continues with Pasos Gigantes, a recently formed trio playing a mix of originals and jazz standards with a focus on Latin jazz.

Linda Baker (flute, sax, vocals), Ben Kraftwerx (guitar, vocals), and Mike Wingo (percussion) bring serious chops and serious fun to the ZU.

At 7pm, Patio Poet Kirbie Bennett takes the stage.

THURSDAY
JULY 16

We’re serving our Prickly Paloma mocktail (no alcohol), Moscato d’Asti (sweet and fizzy), and a Rosé (light and dry). Every drink comes with an orange or blue bandana (ZU colors) to match the Americana music theme, while supplies last. Tips benefit ZU Arts Initiative. Cash and credit accepted. Look for the inflatable ZU monkey with his bandana on.

FRIDAY
JULY 17

6:30pm | $5 cover

Kodi Grant is from Red Mesa, Arizona, and it shows. His music sits somewhere between country, blues, and desert rock without trying to explain itself. The songs are personal without being precious, and his guitar work hits harder than you expect. He carries his roots in everything he plays, finds the room through sound, and leaves people wanting more. Produced by Moe Cooley

However you create, celebrate, or

connect…there’s room for you here.

DRINKS

Local craft beer, global wine selection, amazing non-alcohol concoctions and cozy seating. Unwind with friends in the heart of the gallery.

ART GALLERY

A curated collection of local art, books by regional authors, and global finds. Wine gifts, home décor, and pieces that tell a story.

MUSIC VENUE

Intimate concerts, open mics, songwriter workshops, and tribute nights. A stage that feels like home, where local musicians are valued, compensated, and celebrated.

PHOTO STUDIO

Professional photography studio for portraits, events, headshots, and products. Wild Blue Bug Photography with 20 years of experience.

COMMUNITY

Workshops, fundraisers, gatherings, and creative collaborations. From painting parties to puzzles…this is where Cortez connects.

Host your meeting, workshop or private event in our versatile community space.

Creative activities and projects available most anytime… just ask at the bar!

Grab a heart that speaks to you and redeem it at the bar! To pay it forward, purchase a heart at the bar, fill out a heart with your message, and add it to the door for someone who needs it.

Our free art box operates on a simple “take a piece, leave a piece” philosophy. No approval process is required…simply add your art whenever inspiration strikes.

Check out the Click Clique Photography Club photography gallery! They meet the last Tuesday of every month at 6pm. Free & Open to all skill levels.

HOURS

Tuesday - Saturday 4PM-9PM

Hours may vary for special events — check our calendar OR check our Google listing for the most accurate hours

GIFT CARDS AVAILABLE OR BUY E-CARD ONLINE

LOCATION

48 W Main Street, Cortez, CO 81321
meet@zugallery.com
970-235-1107

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