THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATION
Valley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts
TECH CLUB
The Aspen Science Center Tech Club, fifth grade and up, meets at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at aspensciencecenter.org
HAPPY HOUR
The Buddy Program and Aspen Out host happy hour, featuring conversations with mentors and community members, at the Mollie Hotel in Aspen from 5 to 7pm. Details at buddyprogram.org/events
KAYAK CLUB AT VAUDEVILLE
The Roaring Fork Kayak Club brings an evening of river films to the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue. The night will include an update from the Colorado River District and American Whitewater, as well as a raffle. Tickets at gvrshow.com/now-showing.html
STANDUP AT THE CRYSTAL
Try your hand at standup comedy at the Crystal Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. Tickets for audience members at tinyurl.com/watchstandup Registration for comedians at tinyurl.com/standupperformer
YOGA IN SPANISH
Join True Nature for a yoga session taught in Spanish from 6:30 to 8:15pm. Register at tinyurl.com/yogainspanishtruenature
‘VISIONS OF AMERICA’
TACAW presents “Visions of America at 250” by photo-historian Joe Sohm at 7:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/visionsofamericajoe
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
STORYTIME PLAYGROUP
Children, ages 0-3, are welcome to the Basalt Library for Storytime Playgroup, where they will participate in large motor movements, listen to stories and more. Details at tinyurl.com/storytimeplaygroup2026
CONVERSATION AT THE CRYSTAL
The Crystal Theatre hosts “Ranching, Rivers & the Stories We Tell,” from 5 to 6pm, a public discussion about land and writing between author Robin Johnson and Aspen Valley Land Trust Board President Betina Moreira Infante. The event is free and open to the public.
‘DOLLY-PALOOZA’
Townline Trucks hosts “Dolly-Palooza,” a Dolly Parton-inspired costume contest, from 5 to 8pm. This family-friendly event has contest categories for both kids and adults, and benefits the Imagination Library and Garfield County’s Raising a Reader. The get-together will include live music at 7pm.
GHOST WALK
The 26th annual History Ghost Walk, a fundraiser for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, kicks off at 6:30pm at Linwood Cemetery, and continues in half hour increments until 8:30pm. Walk with ghosts again at the same time and place tomorrow, and on Oct. 2, 3, 9 and 10.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Forgotten Island” screens at the Crystal at 7pm today, 7pm tomorrow, 5pm (captioned) on Sunday and 7pm on Monday. Tickets at the door.
‘JURASSIC PARK’
The Town of Basalt and the Basalt Library screen “Jurassic Park” at Lions Park from 7:30 to 9:30pm.
ROOTBEER RICHIE
Rootbeer Richie and Purse Thief perform at 8pm at TACAW. Tickets at tacaw.org
STEVE’S GUITARS
Steve’s Guitars presents a live recording of Angel Corsi’s “Burn the Map” at 8pm. This is a free community offering, but donations are appreciated.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of Life will be held for Marsha Ann Brendlinger at the Brendlinger residence (12537 Highway 82 in Carbondale) today at noon. Attendees are encouraged to wear anything purple. The ceremony will be held outside, with lunch to follow.
NORDIC COUNCIL
Mount Sopris Nordic Council celebrates its 40th anniversary at 5pm in the Old Thompson Barn, where attendees can raise a glass, have a meal and hear stories from those involved in creating the Spring Gulch Nordic trail system. Tickets at tinyurl.com/nordicturns40
DANA GOULD AT TACAW
Stand-up comedian Dana Gould takes the stage at TACAW at 6pm and again at 9pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
RFOV
Join Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 8am to 4pm for a trail project on the Jesse Weaver Trail, which was damaged by the Grizzly Creek wildfire in 2020 and flooding in 2021. Register at rfov.org/calendar/9/27/2026/jess-weaver
BIKES FOR BIKES
The Carbondale Rotary Club hosts its second annual Bikes for Bikes family-fun bikeathon, raising money to fight malaria outbreaks in Africa, starting at Hooks Bridge in Basalt at 10am and finishing at Iron Bridge on the Rio Grande Trail. Teams of up to four can register at go.rallyup.com/bikes-for-bikes-2026
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts John Kleinwachter for “Thoughts on Silence,” a discussion on the nuances of silence, from 10 to 11:30am at the Third Street Center, room 31.
TRI WISDOM
The TRI Wisdom Institute, formerly The Mindful Life Program, hosts a featured talk and community open house from 4 to 6pm at the Third Street Center for attendees to learn about the organization’s four program areas. Light snacks and drinks will be provided. Details at triwisdominstitute.org
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 28
CLOTHING DONATIONS
Donate lightly used clothing and accessories at the Basalt Library during operating hours today through Oct. 15 for the library’s “Swap It Like It’s Hot” drive. The library will accept clean, gently used shirts, pants, dresses, shoes, jackets and outerwear, baby and kids clothing, accessories and more. It will not accept sporting equipment, household items, gear, books, games or toys. The annual clothing swap is Oct. 17 from 10am to 3pm at the library.
POTLUCK & FILM
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based, whole foods potluck, along with a film screening “exploring the benefits of plant-based living,” at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. Register at tcfhf.org
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 29
ASPEN FILM
Aspen Film’s 47th edition of Filmfest kicks off at the Isis Theatre, and includes two screenings at the Crystal Theatre on Sunday. “Six days of exceptional films, inspiring stories and unforgettable conversations await,” Aspen Film said on its website. Schedule and tickets at aspenfilm.org/festival/2026-filmfest
SNOWMASS WATER TOUR
Learn where the tap water arrives from in Snowmass during the Snowmass Water & Sanitation District’s “Snowmass Water Supply Tour” from 9am to 2pm. Meet at the sanitation district, 0177 Clubhouse Drive. Register at tinyurl.com/snowmasswatertour
VIDEO TRIVIA
Teams of up to four can test their movie and television knowledge at the Crystal Theatre’s video trivia night, kicking off at 7pm. Prizes will be awarded to the top three teams. Tickets at the door.
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30
‘UNTIL WE’RE ALL HOME’
West Mountain Regional Health Alliance presents “Until We’re All Home” — “a powerful film exploring solutions to homelessness” — at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue. Doors open at 5pm and the event runs until 7:30pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/untilwereallhome It’s free, but a suggested donation of $10 is appreciated.
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 1
SUNLIGHT CHAMBER PASS
Sunlight Mountain Resort extended its deadline until today for pass buyers to purchase a Sunlight pass with the chamber deal. Chamber verification at tinyurl.com/sunlightchamberverification
RED BRICK ARTISTS
Applications for Red Brick Center for the Arts’ 2027 exhibitions and the opportunity to design a human-scale birdhouse at ACES’ Hallam Lake property close today. Find details and applications by searching for Red Brick on submittable.com
A WAY OUT
The annual A Way Out Addiction and Breakfast Symposium takes place at TACAW from 8am to 1pm. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/AWayOut2026
LIBRARY STORYTIME
Children and their families are welcome to “Musical Storytimes with Ms. Holly,” in the Glenwood Library today at 11am, and Carbondale Library tomorrow at 10:30am. Holly brings 30 years of educational experience from the Waldorf School on the Roaring Fork, as well as a love of music, movement and more.
‘PAPERBOY OMNIBUS’
Carbondale’s Colorado Mountain College campus hosts an opening reception for Terry Glasenapp’s “Paperboy Omnibus,” an art exhibit about politics, social movements, education and more, from 5 to 7:30pm.
‘THELMA & LOUISE’
“Thelma & Louise” screens at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre, a nod to the Root 66 theme of this year’s Potato Days. Tickets at the door.
TOM RUSH AT THE WHEELER
Americana folk revival artist Tom Rush performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2
SENIOR STROLL
Join the Powers Art Center for a guided senior stroll beginning at 11:30am. Participants will get a tour through the exhibits and learn about the museum. Details at powersartcenter.org/upcoming-events-1
POTATO DAYS/FIRST FRIDAY
It’s Potato Day weekend! The festivities kick off with Main Street First Friday activities from 5 to 9pm, including an Art Around Town Walk with the Carbondale Public Art Commission at 5:30pm (meet at Town Hall), as well as a harvest party from 5 to 8pm. Then make sure to stop by the Carbondale Rotary Pancake Breakfast at Chacos Park tomorrow from 8:30 to 10:30am, followed by the Potato Day Parade, “Get Your Kicks on Root 66,” live music at Sopris Park, where the homegrown barbecue lunch will also be served at 11am, and more. Find the full schedule at tinyurl.com/potatodayschedule2026
CARBONDALE ARTS
Carbondale Arts celebrates the opening of two new exhibits for the fall season, “The Beauty of Beasts,” by scratchboard artist Megan George, and “Everlasting Floral Design,” by floral artist Abby Zlotnick. The Launchpad in downtown Carbondale will host the opening reception from 5 to 7pm.
CERAMICS EXHIBITION
The reception for ceramicist Michael Wisner’s exhibit, “The Language of Texture,” which opened on Sept. 7 and will remain up until Oct. 30, will be held at the Main Street Gallery & The Framer from 6 to 8pm. Details at tinyurl.com/claycenterreception
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 3
ROAN PLATEAU
Join Wilderness Workshop, Backcountry Hunters & Anglers and the Bureau of Land Management for a Roan Plateau fence pull, when participants will help open wildlife corridors by removing one mile of unused fencing. The pull runs from 8:30am to 4pm, and includes optional camping the night before. Details, registration and coordinates at tinyurl.com/roanplateaufencepull
TAKE A KID MOUNTAIN BIKING
Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day runs from 10am to 1pm on the trails of Coal Basin Ranch. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/mountainbiking2026
NOCHE LATINA
Bethel Plaza hosts Noche Latina in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month, beginning with family games and activities from 4 to 6pm. Live music from the band Media Luna keeps the good times rolling from 6 to 9pm. Details at cogs.us/778/Noche-Latina
‘PINK TO BLACK’
Thunder River Theatre Company (TRTC) and El Dorado’s “PINK TO BLACK” concert series kicks off for its third year. “Roma Ransom” opens at 8pm at TRTC, followed by “Western Medicine” at 9pm. Doors open at 7:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/pinktoblack-year3
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 4
AVIATION EXPO
Rocky Mountain Aero Group hosts an aviation expo at the KGWS Sumers Airpark (1172 County Road 116) in Glenwood Springs from 8am to noon. Free and open to all. Details at rockymountainaerogroup.com
ACES HARVEST PARTY
Rock Bottom Ranch hosts the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ (ACES) Annual Harvest Party from 11am to 2pm, and 2 to 5pm. Festivities include live music and seasonal treats. The event is car free; ACES asks attendees to walk or bike down the Rio Grande Trail to the ranch. Tickets at tinyurl.com/rockbottomharvestparty
ASPEN FILM AT THE CRYSTAL
Aspen Film’s Filmfest comes to the Crystal Theatre for a 4pm screening of “The American Dream” and a 7pm screening of “Time Warp,” followed by a Q&A with Director Allison Berg. Tickets at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com