THURSDAY, JUNE 18
BERRY SWEET GAMES
Older adults are invited to an afternoon of “berry-sweet” trivia, interactive games and socializing ahead of Strawberry Days from 1 to 3pm at the Glenwood Community Center. Register at tinyurl.com/BerrysweetGWS
BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “Culpability” by Bruce Holsinger at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm. For next month’s book, call the library at 970-963-2889.
POWERS OPENING
The Powers Art Center hosts a special opening event for its current exhibition, “Roy Lichtenstein: Beyond Reality,” from 5 to 7pm. RSVP at powersartcenter.org
HOLOCAUST HISTORY
The Pitkin County Library hosts an opening reception for the “Americans and the Holocaust” traveling exhibit from 5 to 7pm. Details at pitcolib.org/library-events
WINDSTAR BIRDING
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a birding experience at Windstar from 5 to 8pm. Register at aspennature.org
CELEBRITY CHEF
The Aspen Institute welcomes celebrity chef Bobby Flay as part of the Hurst Lecture Series at 5:30pm. Register for free at aspeninstitute.org/events
‘HEAR & NOW’
A “Hear & Now Tour: Building Local Resilience to Climate Disasters” organized by 350 Roaring Fork will be held at Buttermilk Lodge at 6pm. During this listening session speakers will discuss a climate superfund “and other ways to make polluters pay for climate disasters.”
WILD FLIGHT
Wild Flight roots-rock band will perform two live sets at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre as part of their Road River Railway Tour. The performance will include the screening of their new music video, “Road River Railway,” which was produced by Cool Brick Studios in Carbondale.
FRIDAY, JUNE 19
JUNETEENTH
Many government offices will be closed today in observance of Juneteenth.
GOLD LUSTER WORKSHOP
Ishara Sweeney guides a gold luster workshop — added on after a ceramic piece has been glaze-fired — at the Carbondale Clay Center from 9:30am to noon. Participants must bring finished, glaze-fired pieces. Register at carbondaleclay.org
PIE DAY!
Strawberry Days weekend begins with a homemade pie sale, organized by the Glenwood Springs Rotary Club, from 8 to 11am at the United Methodist Church (824 Cooper).
STRAWBERRY DAYS
The 129th Strawberry Days weekend gets underway at Two Rivers Park today from 2 to 10pm and continues tomorrow, 10am to 10pm, and Sunday, 10am to 4pm. For details, visit glenwoodchamber.com/strawberry-days
ROCK AT TOWNLINE
The Rock and Roll Academy hosts a family concert at Townline Trucks from 3 to 4:30pm.
FIFA
The Crystal Theatre Alliance invites you to experience the World Cup on the big screen. Today’s game between Brazil and Haiti will screen at 6:30pm. Tomorrow, Germany vs. Ivory Coast at 2pm and Ecuador vs. Curaçao at 6pm. On Sunday, Spain plays Saudi Arabia at 10am and Argentina vs. Australia on Monday at 11am. Tuesday, Portland vs. Uzbekistan at 11am and Colombia vs. the Democratic Republic of the Congo at 8pm. Wednesday, June 24, Mexico vs. Czechia at 7pm. On June 25, USA v. Turkey at 8pm. Keep apprised of schedule updates at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
TEEN OPEN MIC
TACAW hosts a teen open mic night at 7pm. This is an exclusive free event for teens, 13-18. RSVP at tacaw.org
MARK NUSSMEIER
Mark Nussmeier performs at Heather’s Savory Pies in Basalt at 7pm.
TUNES AT TOWNLINE
King David James and the Love, a genre-blending group from Arizona, perform at Townline Trucks at 7pm.
SATURDAY, JUNE 20
WINDWALKERS
Windwalkers hosts “Rise, Restore, Reconnect,” a retreat guided by Dr. Terry Chase through the power of connecting with horses, at 1038 County Road 102, Carbondale from 9:15am to 12:30pm today and 1 to 4:15pm tomorrow. Details at windwalkers.org
STRAWBERRIES & CREAM
Don’t miss out on strawberries and cream served up by the Kiwanis Club at Two Rivers Park in Glenwood from 11am ‘til the strawberries (or cream) run out.
TUNES AT TOWNLINE
Townline Trucks presents Big Daddy Dave from 2:30 to 5:30pm, followed by the Confluents at 6:30pm.
POETS & WRITERS GROUP
The Carbondale Library invites writers and poets to share their creativity from 3:30 to 5pm.
TOMMY EMMANUEL
Internationally acclaimed guitarist Tommy Emmanuel, CGP performs at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen at 8pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
SUNDAY, JUNE 21
SUN DAY
Today is the Summer Solstice and Father’s Day — and International Make Music Day!
RFOV
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers, along with the Independence Pass Foundation, Arc’teryx Aspen and Ute Mountaineer, hosts two trail projects on the Jr. Olympic Climbing Access Trail on Independence Pass from 9am to 3pm. Register to lend a hand at rfov.org
STRAWBERRY SHORTCUT
The 50th Annual Strawberry Shortcut, including a 10K, 5K and 1-mile fun run option set off from Bethel Plaza (under the bridge in downtown Glenwood) at 7:30am, 9am and 10am, respectively. This year, participants can dress in their best ‘70s attire for the chance to win cash prizes. Register at strawberryshortcut.org
PANCAKES
In conjunction with the Strawberry Shortcut, the Rotary Club dishes up a pancake breakfast at Bethel Plaza (under the bridge in Glenwood) from 8 to 11am.
SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center presents “From Limitations to Thriving,” David Ault recounting a 19,000-foot stroll up Kilimanjaro, from 10am to 11:30am at the Third Street Center (Room 31).
BIODYNAMIC CALENDAR
Welcoming the Solstice, Sustainable Settings (6107 Highway 133, Carbondale) offers a biodynamic planting calendar workshop from 10am to noon. Register at sustainablesettings.org
ORAN MOR
Oran Mor performs during brunch at Heather’s Savory Pies starting at 11am.
SKIN CANCER SCREENINGS
Doctors from Mount Sinai Dermatology offer free skin cancer screenings at the Carbondale Library from 1 to 4:30pm. Registration is encouraged, but walk-ins are welcome. To register, call 970-963-2889.
DJ CAMO AT TOWNLINE
DJ Camo spins roots rock and reggae tunes at Townline Trucks from 4 to 7pm.
IDIOTKA
The Crystal Theatre screens “Idiotka” at 5pm (captioned). Tomorrow’s showing is at 7pm.
MUSIC IN THE PARK
StarFish Enterprise and Banshee Tree play at Sopris Park from 5 to 8pm as part of the Music in the Park summer concert series in Carbondale.
SOLSTICE KIRTAN
True Nature invites folks to “chant, connect, and open your heart through music, mantra and community” during the Solstice from 5 to 6:45pm. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
SUMMER SOLSTICE FLOW
Kula Yoga on Main celebrates the longest day of the year with a special yoga class from 5:30 to 7pm. Register online at kulayogaonmain.com
SOLSTICE CEREMONY
True Nature presents “When the Sun Stands Still: A summer Solstice Ceremony with Kate Mulheron” from 7 to 8:30pm. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
MONDAY, JUNE 22
BIRDING AT NORTH STAR
Rebecca Weiss guides a “Songs of Breeding Birds” excursion at North Star from 7 to 10am. Register at aspennature.org
‘NIGHT NIGHT, DINOS’
The Carbondale Library welcomes local author Deborah Holt Williams reading her new children’s book, “Night Night, Dinos,” at 10am. The program is best suited for preschoolers and their parents or caregivers.
ASPEN IDEAS: HEALTH
The Aspen Ideas Festival kicks off with a health-focused spread of events starting today at 2pm and lasting through Thursday, June 25. For a list of events, visit aspenideas.org
KNOW YOUR TREES
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts a weekly tree identification outing at Hallam Lake every Monday through Aug. 24 from 4 to 5pm. Details at aspennature.org
D&D DINOS
Learn about the histories of dinosaurs in Dungeons & Dragons at the Glenwood Library at 5:30pm.
PICKLING WITH ACES
Explore regenerative agriculture and how it can be used in your garden, while pickling (and tasting) vegetables, too, with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 7pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck at the Third Street Center with an inspirational film from 6:30 to 8pm.
TUESDAY, JUNE 23
BIRDING AT ROCK BOTTOM
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts a birding outing at Rock Bottom Ranch every other Tuesday through Aug. 18 from 7:30 to 10:30am. Register at aspennature.org
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at Village Road offices in Carbondale at 6:30pm.
HUES AND BREWS
Learn to draw your favorite characters from your favorite cartoons at The Art Base from 6 to 8pm. Hues and Brews is offered in partnership with Aspen Out, inviting the LGBTQIA+ community to mingle, sip if they’d like and create.
OPEN MIC AT TOWNLINE
Marc Diemer hosts an open mic night at Townline Trucks from 6:30 to 9:30pm.
SUNSET BEAVER WALK
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts a sunset beaver walk at Hallam Lake Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 7:30 to 8:30pm Details at aspennature.org
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 24
BIKE TO WORK DAY
The Town of Basalt offers free refreshments from CC’s Cafe at Basalt River Park, as well as from Open Sesame Bagel at Triangle Park in Willits, from 7 to 10am for Bike to Work Day.
DINO FILM
The Crystal Theatre shows “The Land Before Time,” a 1988 classic, at 2:30pm.
PIZZA BAKING
The Carbondale Library invites teens to make their own personal pizza beginning at 4:15pm. Space is limited to 10 participants, exclusively ages 10-18.
BOOK TALK
For this month’s Book Talk at the Basalt Library participants discuss “Confederates in the Attic: Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War” by Tony Horwitz from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
SHREK MUSICAL
Stage of Life Theatre Company presents “Shrek The Musical Jr.” at Roaring Fork High School at 6pm today and tomorrow starring ages 10 to 12. Ages 7 to 9 will return to the stage on July 1-2. Find tickets at soltheatrecompany.org
HUMANITY 2.0
The Center for Human Flourishing offers a conversation about Aviram Rozin’s book “Humanity 2.0” and a vision for a regenerative future from 6 to 7pm at the Third Street Center.
BASALT CONCERT
Heady Hooligan opens for Pink Fuzz at the Basalt River Park summer music series at 6pm. Pink Fuzz takes the stage at 7:30pm.
PSYCHEDLIC
Skippy Mesirow presents a free four-part “Psychedelics & the Future of Human Consciousness” series at True Nature from 6 to 7:30pm every Wednesday through July 15. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
THURSDAY, JUNE 25
FOREST BATHING
Today and tomorrow, a certified forest therapy guide leads forest bathing at Toklat from 9am to noon. Registration at aspennature.org
ASPEN PUBLIC RADIO
Aspen Public Radio celebrates 45 years on the air with a station open house from 2 to 5pm at 110 E. Hallam, Suite 134.
ASPEN IDEAS ROUND 1
Aspen Ideas Festival 1 starts today at 3:45pm with a first-time attendee orientation hosted by Tommy Loper at the East Lawn Tent and continues through Sunday, June 28. For a list of events and a pass, visit aspenideas.org Festival 2 kicks off at noon on June 28 and goes through Wednesday, July 1.
WATERCOLOR WORKSHOP
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies offers a plain air painting workshop at Hallam Lake from 5 to 8pm. Registration at aspennature.org
LIVE MUSIC
Hanna Von Bernthal performs music at the Hoffman Hotel’s restaurant from 5 to 8pm.
ARCTIC TALK
Sarah Johnson with Wild Rose Education presents “Arctic Pulse: The Global Heartbeat,” at the Colorado Mountain College Aspen Campus. The talk will look beyond a crisis-focused lens to highlight the resiliency of Indigenous knowledge systems and promise of advanced monitoring technologies. Register online at bit.ly/Arctic-CMC
FRIDAY, JUNE 26
ACES BBQ
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts its annual community BBQ at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5 to 8pm. Join the waitlist for tickets at aspennature.org
FOUNDERS DAY GALA
The Garfield County Republican Party presents “Founders Day Gala,” a semiquincentennial celebration” at the Hotel Colorado at 6pm. Tickets at garcogop.org
SATURDAY, JUNE 27
HAM RADIO
The Ski Country Amateur Radio Club hosts its annual field day event from noon to 5pm today and 9am to noon tomorrow at the Colorado Mountain College Spring Valley Campus. Over 30,000 radio amateurs gather throughout the U.S. and Canada with clubs to simulate emergency conditions and exchange messages. Members of the community will have the opportunity to make on-the-air information exchanges.
ART WANDER
Local Studio10 artists host a Carbondale walkabout inviting participants to visit artists in their creative spaces from noon to 6pm.
‘KING OF HEARTS’
Age-Friendly Carbondale brings “King of Hearts,” a 1966 French comedy, to the Crystal Theatre for a 3pm showing.
REDSTONE MAGICAL MOMENTS
Enjoy rock, funk and soulful blues with the William Brothers Band at the Redstone Park from 6 to 8pm.
SUNDAY, JUNE 28
ASPEN IDEAS ROUND 2
Aspen Ideas Festival 2 kicks off with a conversation between figures such as Mary Louise Kelly and Jodie Foster at noon today and continues through Wednesday, July 1. For a list of events and a pass, visit aspenideas.org
ECSTATIC DANCE
Enjoy an ecstatic dance experience at 13 Moons Ranch beginning with Prana Flow yoga at 5pm. For details, email alya@alyasumbrella.com