THURSDAY, MARCH 5
EXTRATERRESTRIAL ESCAPE ROOM
Teenagers attempt to solve a space-themed escape room at the Basalt Library space from 4 to 6pm. Register at www.basaltlibrary.org
AIRPORT DESIGN OPEN HOUSE
The Aspen-Pitkin County Airport presents a schematic design during an open house at the Hoffman Hotel from 4 to 7pm. Details at www.aspenairport.com
NATURALIST NIGHTS
Colorado State Forest Entomologist Dr. Dan West presents “Douglas Fir Beetle in the Roaring Fork Watershed: Current Conditions and Future Outlook” at Hallam Lake in Aspen at 5pm, the final Naturalist Nights event of the season. Details at www.aspennature.org
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Beginner to intermediate Spanish learners practice together at the Carbondale Library every first Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm.
‘THE VOICE OF HIND RAJAB’
Ceasefire Now RFV presents “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” an Oscar-nominated film about Palestine Red Crescent Society medics, at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm.
FILM AND CONVERSATION
TACAW screens “Billy Preston: That’s the Way God Planned It” followed by a conversation with executive producer Daniel Shaw beginning at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
BANFF
Catch the 2026 Banff Mountain Film Festival on tour at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 6
SENIOR ART STROLL
Seniors are invited for a stroll through the Powers Art Center from 11:30am to 12:30pm. For details, call 970-963-4445.
SKETCH, PAINT, PLAY
Artists of all sorts are invited to open studio hours at the Carbondale Library from 1 to 3pm every first Friday. Artists are encouraged to take a project they’re working on, and must bring their own materials.
MARK NUSSMEIER
Mark Nussmeier performs at Townline Trucks from 3:30 to 5:30pm.
FIRST FRIDAY
This month’s First Friday theme is “Fire & Light,” featuring a bonfire and other illuminated activities at Chacos Park. Carbondale Arts will host an opening reception for “Sweet Excess” by William Lanzillo and “Structures Inachevées” by Ludivine Gérard from 5 to 7pm. Marcel Kahhak will paint members of the Hell Roaring String Band at his studio/gallery (411 Main Street) beginning at 6:15pm.
INTAGLIOS
Catch The Intaglios performing at Townline Trucks from 6 to 9pm.
MARKETING SNAPSHOT
TACAW presents “Selling Your Story: The Marketing Snapshot 2026” with Katherine Roberts of Carington Creative at 6pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
GUITAR WORKSHOP
Kaki King leads a creative guitar workshop at the Wheeler Opera House at 6:30pm. The workshop is free but registration is required! More at www.aspenshowtix.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Catch “Blue Moon” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Tomorrow’s 3pm showing is captioned. “If I Had Legs I’d Kick You” opens tomorrow at 7pm and repeats on Sunday with a captioned showing at 3pm. Oscar-nominated live-action shorts show on Sunday at 7pm, animated shorts on Monday at 7pm and short documentaries on Tuesday at 7pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Jamie Dooley and Frank Martin perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
CAJUN MUSIC
TACAW presents BeauSoleil avec Michael Doucet performing cajun music at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MARCH 7
NATIONAL SKI PATROL DAY
Celebrate and engage with ski patrollers from around the state at Sunlight Mountain Resort. This is an all-day event.
ARTFUL STORY HOUR
Enjoy a story that’ll ignite your inner artist and then use that inspiration to create a masterpiece at the Powers Art Center every first Saturday from 11am to noon. Details at www.powersartcenter.org
SKI JORING
Leadville’s ski joring tradition continues this weekend on Harrison Avenue. The two-day event is free to attend and kicks off at high noon today and tomorrow.
SOUL-GUIDE LISTENING
True Nature hosts “Return Home to Yourself,” a daylong retreat for women with Meghan Gilroy, from 10am to 4pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SOURDOUGH
The New Castle Library hosts a bilingual, beginner-friendly crash course on making a sourdough starter from 10am to noon. Register at www.gcpld.org
‘GLITCH, BUGS’
Kaki King presents “GLITCH, BUGS” at the Wheeler Opera House at 4pm. This multimedia show for young audiences blends guitar projection mapping, drum-triggered effects and playful storytelling. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
ASCENDIGO GALA
Ascendigo Autism Services’ signature gala takes place at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen from 6 to 11pm. Tickets at www.ascendigo.org/blue
KRIS HARMONY
Kris Harmony performs at Townline Trucks from 6 to 9pm.
WALKER WILLIAMS
The Walker Williams Band performs at Spring Creeks Ranch from 7 to 10pm. Tickets at www.springcreeksranch.com
COUSIN CURTISS
Steve’s Guitars welcomes Cousin Curtiss for a performance at 8pm.
BIRDS OF PLAY
Birds of Play performs at the Thunder River Theatre at 8pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
KAKI KING
Dubbed by Rolling Stone “a genre unto herself,” Kaki King brings her innovative guitar work and multimedia artistry to the Wheeler Opera House at 8pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, MARCH 8
DAYLIGHT SAVINGS
Clocks “spring forward” at 2am, providing more daylight in the evenings while making mornings feel earlier.
BIODYNAMIC TREE CARE
Sustainable Settings invites you to broaden your understanding of fruit trees with a workshop from 10am to 3pm at the ranch. To register, call 970-963-6107 or email rose@sustainablesettings.org
DUNGEONS & DRAGONS
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a teen-specific D&D campaign every second Sunday from 2 to 5pm. Space is limited. Registration required! Call the library at 970-945-5958 to embark on the journey.
DAVID PARKER
Hummer and strummer David Parker performs at Townline Trucks from 3 to 6pm.
INTRO TO ZEN
Explore the Zen tradition with Billy Wynne at True Nature from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
STRING MUSIC
The Last Revel and Susto Stringband perform at TACAW starting at 7pm. Tickets at www.tacw.org
MONDAY, MARCH 9
YOUTH ART ACADEMY
The Art Base invites young artists (third grade and up) to explore and create mosaics during a three-part Youth Art Academy series held each Monday through March 23 from 3:30 to 5pm. Register at www.theartbase.org
TRISHA YEARWOOD
Trisha Yearwood brings “The Mirror” tour to the Wheeler Opera House with a performance at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
TUESDAY, MARCH 10
TUESDAYS WITH BEN
Do you love Bartender Ben? He’ll be at El Dorado every Tuesday starting at 4pm, curating a specialty drink each week.
ARTIST LECTURE
Anderson Ranch visiting artist Diana Heise, “a research-based artist working at the intersections of performance, eco-feminism and experimental lens-based image practices,” presents at the ranch from 4:30 to 5:30pm. Register at www.andersonranch.org
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 11
‘TROLLS’
As part of its Modern Classics series, the Crystal Theatre shows “Trolls” today at 2:30pm and “Sing” at the same time next week.
AUTHOR TALK
The Aspen Institute welcomes Sebastain Junger, author of “In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife” at Paepcke Auditorium at 5pm. Register for free at www.aspeninstitute.org/events
ART AFTER SCHOOL
Youngsters let their creativity flourish at The Art Base each Wednesday through March 18, from 3:30 to 5pm. Register at www.theartbase.org
WOMEN IN LITERATURE
Celebrate women writers with a spot of tea and a round of literature-themed Bingo — inspired by books written by women, of course — at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm.
ASPEN LAUGH FESTIVAL
The Aspen Laugh Festival kicks off at the Wheeler Opera House with Pete Correale at 5pm, followed by Anjelah Johnson-Reyes at 8pm. The laughs continue through March 15. Learn more at www.aspenshowtix.com
HARVEST HEARING
The Garfield County Planning Commission’s continued hearing for the Harvest Village (previously Harvest Roaring Fork) PUD is at 6pm at CMC Spring Valley. Public comments top the agenda.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club previews the fashion show, sketching a dress rehearsal at the Carbondale Rec Center beginning at 6:30pm.
BINGO WITH CARE
Carbondale Beer Works hosts a Bingo night benefiting Colorado Animal Rescue at 7pm. Cards will be available for purchase at 6:30pm.
THURSDAY, MARCH 12
SOL THEATRE
Catch SoL Theatre Company’s production of “James and the Giant Peach” at Roaring Fork High School at 6pm today, tomorrow and Saturday and at 2pm on Sunday. Tickets at www.soltheatrecompany.org
IMMIGRANT VOICES
TACAW hosts English In Action’s signature storytelling event, Immigrant Voices, at 7:30pm with live Spanish-language interpretation and donation-based tickets.
FASHION SHOW
The Carbondale Arts Fashion Show is back at the Rec Center this Thursday through Saturday with 7pm shows each night. This year’s theme is “Step Right Up.” Tickets are sold out!
FRIDAY, MARCH 13
MARCIA WEESE
Marcia Weese reflects on five decades as an artist with “5 DECADES” at The Art Base on display through April 15. Catch the opening today from 5 to 7pm and a word from the artist at 5:30pm.
SATURDAY, MARCH 14
SEASON WRAP
Join the Mt Sopris Nordic Council for an end-of-season party at Townline Trucks from 5 to 7pm. The first 50 members to arrive will receive a complimentary drink ticket.
‘BOTH SIDES NOW’
TACAW presents “Both Sides Now,” featuring the music of Joni Mitchell and Leonard Cohen and stories from their lives, at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, MARCH 15
OSCARS WATCH PARTY
The Crystal Theatre hosts a free watch party for the Oscars at 5pm.