THURSDAY, APRIL 23
5POINT GROUP RUN
Start a day of 5Point adventure off on the right foot with a community group run, starting from Alpine Performance Labs at 9:30am today and tomorrow. All paces are welcome.
5POINT CONTINUED
5Point’s flagship festival continues in Carbondale through the weekend with pop ups, panels, parties and, of course, film throughout downtown Carbondale, but mainly between the Crystal Theatre and Carbondale Rec. For a list of events and tickets, visit 5Pointfilm.org/festival Adventure on!
CODING
Attend Aspen Science Center’s Tech Club to build hardware projects and learn various coding languages, including JavaScript, Python and HTML. The workshop is open to fifth graders and older and will be hosted at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm.
SILEO QUARTET
The Sileo Quartet of Bloomington, Indiana — and featuring local musician Delaney Myers — performs at the Basalt Library at 5:30 tonight, and at Steve’s Guitars tomorrow night at 8pm. Tickets for the show at Steve’s are at tinyurl.com/QuartetatSteves
STATE OF THE FORK
The Colorado River District hosts its State of the Roaring Fork River meeting, in partnership with Pitkin County Healthy Rivers and the Roaring Fork Conservancy, at the Pitkin County Library from 6 to 8pm. Register at coloradoriverdistrict.org
BINGO FOR BOOKS
The Carbondale Library wraps up its celebration of National Library Week with an evening of Bingo open to all ages at 6pm.
ELVIS AT TACAW
TACAW will screen Baz Luhrmann’s documentary film, “EPIC: Elvis Presley in Concert,” at 7:30pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
FRIDAY, APRIL 24
WATERSHED CLEANUP
Roaring Fork Conservancy is seeking volunteers for its 28th annual Watershed Cleanup happening today through April 28. Folks will be assigned to specific locations within the Roaring Fork Watershed, from Aspen to Glenwood and Ruedi to McClure Pass. Register at roaringfork.org/events
SUSTAINABILITY CONFERENCE
Colorado Mountain College will hold an online event spotlighting the final projects of students in the Integrated Sustainability and Ecosystem Science & Stewardship programs from 9am to noon. Register for the Sustainability & Ecosystem Science Conference at coloradomtn.edu/sustainability-conference
ADAPTIVE RIDE
Challenge Aspen hosts an adaptive ride on the Prince Creek trails, taking off from the lower Prince Creek parking lot at 10am. Register at 5Pointfilm.org/festival
LIBRARY LOVERS
The Basalt Regional Library celebrates “the power of coming together” during an event focused on building relationships and connections. The “Library Lovers’ Party” is from 6 to 8pm.
CLAY DATE NIGHT
Couples are invited to explore the ceramic arts together at the Glenwood Springs Community Art Center Clay Studio from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ClayDatenight
JOSH RITTER
Singer-songwriter Josh Ritter, who was recently featured in Rolling Stone magazine, performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, APRIL 25
BEAUTIFICATION CLUB
The Carbondale Beautification Club invites community members to lend a hand dressing up the town, starting from the pavilion in Sopris Park at 9am. “With enough volunteers, we can cover more territory,” club organizer Jeff Basler told The Sopris Sun.
5POINT 5K
The fourth annual 5Point 5K gets set at Independence Run & Hike at 9am. Register at 5Pointfilm.org/festival
EARTH DAY AT HABITAT
The Roaring Fork Valley Habitat for Humanity Restore hosts an Earth Day celebration during regular business hours.
SUSTAINABLE SETTINGS
Jared Minori instructs the second class in the “Building Fertility in Your Gardens” introduction to biodynamics series at Sustainable Settings from 10am to noon. No prior attendance is required. Register at sustainablesettings.org
DÍA DEL NIÑO STORYTIME
In celebration of Día del Niño, the Carbondale Library hosts bilingual storytime and festivities at 10:30am. For details, call the library at 970-963-2889.
EARTH DAY 2.0
The Farm Collaborative hosts an Earth Day Celebration from 11am to 2pm at 200 Agricultural Way in Aspen.
SALVATION ARMY
The Salvation Army hosts a donor and volunteer appreciation event to celebrate the support and service of those who help the organization from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Springs Library.
‘LET’S TANGO’
The Barn Music Series is back with “Let’s Tango,” a tribute to Astor Piazzolla bringing “audiences [on a] journey from the heart of the Rockies to the soulful streets of Buenos Aires,” at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch at 7pm tonight and 3pm tomorrow. Tickets at benfengmusicproductions.org/lets-tango
‘RUNES’
The Zikr Dance Ensemble brings its 2026 spring tour, “Runes,” to the Aspen District Theater for a one-night-only performance at 7:30pm. Tickets at zikrdance.com
MARFA
Indie-emo-folk singer Cayden Wemple opens for the Americana-rock group Marfa at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, APRIL 26
POETRY CONTEST
Submit traditional haikus or free-form poems for a poetry contest hosted by Glenwood Springs Library. To compete, submit up to three poems by email to tlamee@gcpld.org or bkoster@gcpld.org by April 26. Free-form poems must be capped at a 100-word limit and haikus must follow the 17-syllable format, split on a five-seven-five syllable rhythm over three lines. A poetry reading will be held at the library on April 30 from 5:30 to 6:30pm, when the winners will be announced.
‘MAGICK AS A SPIRITUAL PATH’
Jory Barnes presents how “magick” can be found in our daily lives at A Spiritual Center, room 31 of the Third Street Center, from 10 to 11:30am.
ART INC
Art Inc, a class offering designed for children living with disabilities, explores textures at the Aspen Art Museum from noon to 2pm. Register at aspenartmuseum.org
MONDAY, APRIL 27
LES MIS SINGALONG
Folks are invited to sing along to favorite selections from the hit musical “Les Miserables” at the Basalt Library at 6:30pm. Aspen Community Theatre’s David Dyer will be on the keys. Sign up at aspencommunitytheatre.org
PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based, whole-foods potluck and film screening at the Third Street Center at 6:30pm. Attendees are asked to bring a dish and their own plate, bowl, cup and utensils. Details at tcfhf.org
TUESDAY, APRIL 28
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program presents “Mama Mia” at the Crystal Theatre at 6pm. Guests are encouraged to don their best ’70s attire, and prizes will be awarded to the best dressed. Proceeds benefit the youth radio nonprofit. Tickets at tinyurl.com/AZYEPmovienight
JAS STUDENT SHOWCASE
Jazz Aspen Snowmass students perform in celebration of International Jazz Day at TACAW at 6pm. RSVP for free at tacaw.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 29
KID FLICKS AT THE CRYSTAL
Dr. Seuss classic “The Lorax” screens at the Crystal Theatre today at 2:30pm. And “Goat” is back with a screening on May 1 at 7pm.
CAPTIVATE YOUR AUDIENCE
Lynn Aliya, local communications expert and author, teaches four “easy secrets” to captivate your audience at the Basalt Library at 5:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
‘SCREENAGERS’
The Carbondale Library screens the documentary “Screenagers,” now updated for 2026 with the latest science, research and expert insights, followed by a discussion moderated by YouthZone. The film starts at 6pm. For details, call the library at 970-963-2889.
IMPROV OPEN CALL
Consensual Improv invites improvisers “whose core values include: unity, commitment, excellence, joy and growth” to audition at TACAW from 7 to 9pm. For details and to sign up, email info@theconsensualimprov.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 30
TACT OPENING
To close out Autism Awareness Month, Ascendigo and Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) celebrate the opening of the TACT headquarters in Carbondale (695 Buggy Circle) from 11am to 1pm. Details at tinyurl.com/TACTCarbondale
VALLEY VIEW TOWN HALL
Valley View Hospital hosts a virtual community town hall from noon to 1pm. Register at vvh.org/events
FIRE & WATER
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council hosts the final event in its 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series, “Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West,” from 5:30 to 8pm at the Ute Theatre in Rifle. RSVP at midcowatershed.org/events
CIVICS BEE
Youthentity and the Carbondale Chamber host the first-ever Greater Roaring Fork Regional Civics Bee, where local middle schoolers will put their knowledge of government processes to the test, at the Carbondale Middle School from 6 to 8:30pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/RFVCivicsBee
‘THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR’
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Shepherd and the Bear” — “set high in the majestic French Pyrenees [the film] explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community” — at 6pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/ShepherdsandBears
FRIDAY, MAY 1
ADVENTURE PARK
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park reopens all of its rides for the summer season, and is offering a locals pass through April 30. Details at glenwoodcaverns.com
FAMILY BLOCK PARTY
May’s First Friday is for the whole family! The 16th annual Family Block Party kicks off at 4th and Main Street in Carbondale, featuring youth musical acts, family activities, a spirits and beer garden and more, from 4 to 8pm. Details at carbondalefamilyblockparty.com
BONEDALE FLEA
The Bonedale Flea outdoor market, comprised of local makers and vendors, coincides with the Family Block Party and will be set up on Main Street, between 2nd and 3rd, from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Details at carbondalearts.com/upcoming-events
FIREBALL DROP
The Rotary Club of Carbondale hosts its annual Fireball Drop at 589 Main Street at 5pm. To enter for the chance to win the $5,000 grand prize, visit rotarycarbondale.org Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club and its nonprofit partners, Raising a Reader and Ascendigo Autism Services.
MARBLE WILDFIRE MEETING
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District and the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley host a wildfire preparedness meeting at the Marble Fire Station at 6pm.
YOUTHZONE GALA
YouthZone hosts its 50th Anniversary Spring Gala, including music by The Confluents, a live auction and more, from 6 to 9pm at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Tickets at youthzone.com/gala
HIGH COUNTRY SINFONIA
High Country Sinfonia performs chamber music at the Basalt Library tonight at 6:30pm, and Sunday, May 3, at the Aspen Chapel at 4pm. Natalie Spears will join in to play a few selections from her album, “Hymn of Wild Things.”
THUNDER RIVER THEATRE
Thunder River Theatre presents “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday,” opening tonight and running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm through May 17. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
JONATHA BROOK
Singer-songwriter Jonatha Brook performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org