THURSDAY, MAY 28
MARBLE MUSEUM
The Marble Historical Society’s museum opens for the season and remains open daily (except Mondays) from 11am to 4pm. For a tour, call 970-963-9815.
TECH CLUB
Aspen Science Center hosts Tech Club at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Students in fifth grade and up are welcome to attend. Details at aspensciencecenter.org
SUSTAINABILITY SOCIAL
The monthly Sustainable Social Club meets at Townline Trucks from 5 to 6:30pm.
‘POEMS THAT MATTER’
Mary Fox facilitates a conversation at the Basalt Library about this month’s Book Talk pick, “Poems that Matter” by the Academy of American Poets, from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
LIBRARIES DIRECTOR
The community is invited to meet the two finalists for the Garfield County Libraries executive director position at the Rifle Library from 5:30 to 7pm.
CARBONDALE CLAY
A three-part slip casting class begins at the Carbondale Clay Center from 6 to 8:30pm. The class will continue on June 4 and June 11. Register at www.bit.ly/CC-slip-casting
YOGA IN SPANISH
True Nature hosts a yoga class in Spanish from 6:30 to 8:15pm. The class is offered in collaboration with Stepping Stones. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
KDNK MOVIE NIGHT
KDNK presents “This Is Spinal Tap” at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at tinyurl.com/spinaltap2026
SONIC SELF CARE
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts “Sonic Self Care: An Evening of Healing Sounds, Herbal Wisdom and Community Connection” in the Third Street Center from 7 to 8:30pm. Register at www.tcfhf.org
COMEDY SHOWCASE
The Wheeler Opera House’s Roaring Fork Rising series features local stand-up comedians at 7pm.
FRIDAY, MAY 29
‘VISCERAL ALCHEMY’
The Launchpad hosts an opening reception for “Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo,” featuring 21 tattoo artists primarily from Colorado from 5 to 7pm. Then, tomorrow, 11am to 6pm, the community is invited to observe a live-tattooing event, also hosted at The Launchpad, where featured artists will ink pre-drawn designs on select patrons — walk-ins welcome, but must be 18+.
CORNER LIKE A PRO
Learn to corner like a pro (eventually) on your mountain bike. Meet at 5:30pm in the Sunlight Ski & Bike Shop. The clinic will last from 6 to 8pm and include a group ride.
SOUND JOURNEY
Embark on a sound journey with Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin from 6:30 to 8:30pm at True Nature. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Sheep Detectives,” starring Hugh Jackman, opens at 7pm with 5pm shows this Saturday and Sunday (captioned), a 7pm show on Monday and a 6pm show on June 2.
SOPRIS SISTERS
Roaring Fork Rising at the Wheeler Opera House presents The Sopris Sisters with Mark Nussmeier at 7pm.
HONKY TONK
Catch some country music meets honky tonk with Eric Golden at TACAW at 7:30pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 30
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers improve Duroux Park along the Roaring Fork River in Basalt, installing picnic tables, improving pathways and revitalizing garden beds from 10am to 4pm. Register online at www.rfov.org
KAYAK CLUB
Roaring Fork Kayak Club hosts a river gear swap at the Glenwood Adventure Company (3330 S. Glen Ave) from 10am to noon. Drop gear for the swap at 9am. Join the community paddle and barbecue at 1:30pm at Two Rivers Park.
PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP
The Workshop series returns to Thunder River Theatre, developing two plays from Colorado playwrights. Leslie Lewis’ play, “Steve Perry Loves Me,” is up first at 2pm, followed by Luke Sorge’s piece, “The Wild Watsons,” at 7:30pm. A talk-back will follow staged readings of both. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
CONNECTION COLLECTIVE
The Connection Collective, “an intentionally curated community for people seeking like-minded connection and a space to explore the deeper questions of life,” convenes at True Nature from 4:30 to 7pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
50 YEARS OF THEATER
Join the Aspen Community Theatre for “Our Favorite Things,” a celebration of five decades of performances, at 7pm.
ROARING FORK RISING
Wild Flight and Hugh Phillips perform at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise Pollution: An ACDC Experience performs at the Ute Theater in Rifle at 8pm. Tickets at utetheater.com
SUNDAY, MAY 31
SUNLIGHT PASS
Today is the deadline for a Carbondale Chamber of Commerce deal on a Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort’s 2026-27 season passes.
HORSE PRIDE
Sheri Gaynor and WindWalkers kick off Pride month with a free art-making event open to all ages at 1030 County Road 102 from 10am to 1pm. Registration at www.bit.ly/WW-Pride
SOCIAL JUSTICE SERVICE
The Two River Unitarian Universalists host a Social Justice Service on the topic of “Preserving Home” with music by Micha and Paul at the Third Street Center at 10am.
MUSICAL DEPTHS
KDNK DJ Juan Campos shares music that connects with the soul at A Spiritual Center, Room 31 of the Third Street Center, from 10 to 11:30am.
RECLAIMING BODY
Join True Nature for “Reclaiming the Body: A Retreat for Acceptance, Intuition and Self Love” from 1 to 4pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
FRIENDSHIP WALK
The Best Buddies program, which supports people living with developmental disabilities, hosts its annual Friendship Walk starting from the Basalt River Park. Check-in starts at noon and the walk begins at 1:15pm, followed by a celebration ending at 3pm. Register at bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/roaringfork
JAZZ PERFORMANCE
Concluding an immersive three-night camp-in at the Third Street Center, up to 21 students of jazz technique, theory and performance will deliver a free concert at Townline Trucks from 2 to 3:30pm.
MONDAY, JUNE 1
MUSHROOM CRAFTS
The Western Colorado Mycological Association hosts a family-friendly craft night making mushroom atriums with Gabriela Mejia at the Carbondale Community School from 6 to 8pm.
BEGINNER SPIN
The Carbondale Clay Center will host a beginner class introducing students to throwing clay on the wheel from 6 to 8:30pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 2
ART EXHIBIT
The Powers Art Center opens its newest exhibition: “Roy Lichtenstein: Beyond Reality.” The exhibit will remain open until May 1, 2027.
YARN GROUP
The Basalt Regional Library will host Yarn Group from 5 to 7pm for knitters and crocheters to meet and discuss their work and techniques.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Sopris Park at 6:30pm.
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 3
FARMER’S MARKET
‘Tis the season for fresh produce and artisanal goods at the Carbondale Farmers’ Market, every Wednesday from 10am to 3pm.
BOOK CLUB
The Basalt Library will hold a book club, including a roundtable discussion, from noon to 2pm.
ASPEN SCIENCE CENTER
The Aspen Science Center will hold its Glenwood STEM Exploration hour from 2:30 to 3:30pm at the Third Street Center, Suite 9. For more information, visit aspensciencecenter.org
MORTALITY
Discuss topics surrounding death and dying in a relaxed space during Conversations on Mortality, from 3:30 to 5pm at Sopris Lodge.
ASPEN CHAPEL GALLERY
“OLD’S COOL” opens at the Aspen Chapter Gallery featuring a mixed media show with sales benefitting the Hunter Creek Historical Foundation. Catch the reception with an artist talk from 4 to 7pm.
SHERIFF’S FORUM
A Garfield County Sheriff’s Forum will be held from 5:30 to 7pm at the Ute Theater in Rifle in anticipation of the upcoming election.
BIG HEAD TODD
and The Monsters perform at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 4
MULTI-CHAMBER MIXER
Get to know chamber members from Fruita to Vail to Aspen in the 2nd Annual multi-chamber networking event. The mixer will be held from 4 to 7pm at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park. Chamber registration is required to attend the event.
ART AROUND TOWN
Carbondale’s Public Art Commission offers a tour of 21 new sculptures on loan for the year, meeting at Town Hall at 5:30pm. An artist reception follows at Marble Distilling at 7pm.
WILDFIRE PREPAREDNESS
The Wheeler Opera House hosts “Proactive & Prepared: Wildfire in the Roaring Fork Valley” at 6pm.
NO SWIPE SOCIAL
The No Swipe Social dating game returns to the Crystal Theatre, this time with an “Under the Rainbow” Pride theme, at 7pm. All relationship statuses and sexual orientations are welcome to join the fun.
TIM VEAZEY
Tim Veazey will perform at Heather’s in Basalt at 7pm.
BINGO
El Dorado will host Bingo at 7:30pm.
FRIDAY, JUNE 5
EV RIDE & DRIVE
CLEER invites you to learn about electric vehicles at Carbondale Town Hall from 4 to 8pm.
DRAG SHOWS
The Roaring Divas perform drag at Sprazzo at 4:45pm and Beer Works at 5:30pm.
MARBLE DISTILLING
Marble Distilling celebrates its anniversary with live music, dance, paella and a mechanical bull from 5 to 10pm.
FIRST FRIDAY
Carbondale celebrates local Pride with a street party from 5:30 to 8:30 featuring live music and a parade at 6:30pm. Dance Initiative will offer a street line dance and jam on Main Street from 5 to 8pm. Mountain Tide Provisions Co. will celebrate its one-year anniversary from 5 to 8pm. Beer Works hosts an after party from 6 to 10pm.
PAIRINGS
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a reception for “Pairings” from 6 to 8pm. Any purchase at the show can be redeemed for a handcrafted beverage from sponsors Marble Distilling, Beer Works, El Dorado, Pollinator Chocolate, Townline Trucks, Bom Dia, Mountain Heart Brewing.
MOJOHAND
Catch Brooklyn-based band Mojohand at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, JUNE 6
PSYCHEDELIC SYMPOSIUM
Aspen Public Radio, Aspen Psychedelic Resource Center and Healing Advocacy Fund present the third annual Aspen Psychedelic Symposium beginning at 10am. Single-day and two-day passes at www.aspenshowtix.com
BIKE RODEO
The Carbondale Police Department hosts a bike rodeo for kids from 10am to 2pm with prizes, maintenance tips, a pump track and obstacle course at Roaring Fork High School.
DAY RETREAT
True Nature offers an immersive yoga retreat from noon to 5pm. Register online at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
TRAILS DAY
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Coal Basin Ranch celebrate National Trails Day from 9am to 3pm. Structured youth activities will be provided for ages 4 to 8 while parents or guardians help complete trail improvements on several trails. Propaganda Pizza will feed volunteers and Stray Grass performs a bluegrass concert at 6pm. Register to volunteer at www.rfov.org
SUNDAY, JUNE 7
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers helps out at Nancy’s Path in Basalt from 8:30am to 3:30pm. Registration at www.rfov.org