THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 5
NORDIC WORK DAY
Join Mount Sopris Nordic Council for a work day on Marion Cemetery Road, west of Carbondale, from 9am to noon. Volunteers are advised to bring gloves, water, snacks and layers. Bringing tools is optional. Register at tinyurl.com/workdaysoprisnordic
MOVE WITH ME
Children 18 months to 3 years old are welcome at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am to discover the joys of dance. Details at basaltlibrary.org
RF CONSERVANCY AT 30
Roaring Fork Conservancy celebrates its 30th birthday at The River Center, 22800 Two Rivers Road in Basalt, from 11:30am to 1pm. The event is free. RSVP at roaringfork.org
RFOV TOOL MAINTENANCE
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers invites volunteers to its tool maintenance event, focused on cleaning, sharpening and prepping tools for storage, from 1 to 5pm at its office in the Third Street Center. Register at rfov.org/calendar
TEEN VOLUNTEER BOARD
The Basalt Library’s Teen Volunteer Board meets at the library from 4 to 5pm, giving teens an opportunity to weigh in on library events, recommend books and more. Details at basaltlibrary.org
LIBRARY MUSIC
Catch guitar-driven Valle Musico Quartet at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
FOCUSED KIDS FALL FLING
Focused Kids hosts a fundraising event, including a silent auction that goes live online on Nov. 2, at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch from 5:30 to 8pm. Tickets at focusedkids.org
RFTA MASTER PLAN
Roaring Fork Transportation Authority hosts an open house, filling folks in and taking comments regarding the direction of its 20-year Master Plan, at 6pm at the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Learn more about the Master Plan at rfta.com
SPANISH YOGA
True Nature hosts a yoga class in Spanish with Alejandra Rico from 6:30 to 8:15pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
‘V FOR VENDETTA’
The Crystal Theatre screens “V For Vendetta” at 7pm. Tickets at the door.
LEARN TO SKATE
Learn to Skate from 7 to 7:25pm at the Glenwood Springs Ice Rink. This is an advanced class designed for skaters who have already learned basic skills. Tickets at tinyurl.com/learntoskate2026glenwood
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 6
WATERSHED SUMMIT
Catch up on all things water at the Roaring Fork Watershed Summit, hosted at the Third Street Center from 9am to 3pm with speakers from the Colorado River District, the state climatology office, Roaring Fork Conservancy and more. RSVP at tinyurl.com/watershedsummit2026
STORYTIME PLAYGROUP
Basalt Library’s Storytime Playgroup meets from 10:30 to 11:15am, giving children ages 0-3 the chance to listen to stories, participate in large motor movements and more. Details at basaltlibrary.org
DÍA DE LOS MUERTOS
Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, kicks off at the Carbondale Library with crafts and face painting from 4:30 to 6:30pm, along with offerings of pan de muerto (bread of the dead) and hot chocolate. The procession starts from the Third Street Center at 6pm and continues on to Chacos Park. Food trucks will be open for business at 5pm at Chacos Park, plus more face painting and hot chocolate. The party continues at Chacos Park with performances by Folklórico, Cumbre Sol, Mezcla Socials, Roaring Fork Youth Orchestra and el Proyecto de Mariachi until 9pm. Carbondale Arts is seeking volunteer support; people can sign up at tinyurl.com/diadevolunteer
CLAY CENTER EXHIBIT
Carbondale Clay Center guest artist Theo Hirschfield presents “Blossom,” a weekend-long exhibition, at the Clay Center with a reception today from 5 to 7pm.
‘LEND ME A TENOR’
The Ute Players, a new troupe of local, seasoned theater folk, present “Lend Me a Tenor” this weekend and next with Friday and Saturday showings at 7pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm at the Ute Theater in Rifle. Tickets at utetheater.com
BENNY BLEU
Benny Bleu, a “train-traveling” singer, songwriter, banjo player and guitar player, serenades True Nature with meditative licks at 7pm. Doors open at 6:30pm. Tickets at truenaturehealingarts.com
CONSENSUAL IMPROV
Thunder River Theatre hosts Consensual Improv’s 10th anniversary performance at 8pm. Doors and bar open at 7pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/consensualimprov
‘YOU CAN SEE EVERYTHING’
Crystal Theatre screens the documentary “You Can See Everything” at 7pm today, 7pm tomorrow, 4pm (with captions) on Sunday and 7pm on Monday. Tickets at the door.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Emily Barnes and Lena Rich perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
COMEDY AT TACAW
Standup comedian Ben Roy (with Nick Ellis) takes the stage at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7
‘PERSISTENCE AND GRIT’
Historian Gail M. Beaton, the Glenwood Springs Historical Society and Garfield County Libraries present “Persistence and Grit: The Lives of Colorado Women Homesteaders” from 11:30am to 1pm at the Glenwood Library.
‘REAR WINDOW’
Age Friendly Carbondale (with support from AARP) brings Alfred Hitchcock’s “Rear Window” to the Crystal Theatre at 3pm. Tickets at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
C’DALE HOLIDAY BOUTIQUE
The 50th Annual Carbondale Holiday Boutique, consisting of works by local artists and craftspeople, takes place at the Carbondale Fire House from 8am to 2pm. Five-percent of the sales will be donated to the fire department.
CONTRA DANCE
The Winter Contra Dance Series kicks off in the Community Hall at the Third Street Center this evening, with a tutorial beginning at 7pm and the dance running from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Music will be provided by the Wooden Nickel String Band. For more details, visit the group’s new website: balanceandswingrfv.com
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 8
FEMININE LEADERSHIP
Join True Nature for “Embodied Feminine Leadership” with Mindy Arbuckle from 9am to 1pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
Gwen Garcelon presents “Diwali, and the Potential of Joy to this Evolutionary Moment” at A Spiritual Center (room 31 of the Third Street Center) from 10 to 11:30am.
DANCE INITIATIVE FUNDRAISER
Break it down at the 2026 Dance Initiative annual fundraiser, “Dance-A-Thon: Across All Decades!” from 4 to 7pm at the Third Street Center Community Hall. Details at danceinitiative.org/events/dance-a-thon2026
MARGARET GLASPY
Catch singer songwriter Margaret Glaspy on stage at 7pm in TACAW with Olive Klug. Tickets at tacaw.org
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9
SOUP SOCIAL
Celebrating National Native American Heritage Month, the Basalt Library hosts a Soup Social from 11am to 1pm, inviting individuals to bring their favorite soup to share, including those traditional to Indigenous tribes of Colorado. Details at basaltlibrary.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 10
POWER HOUR LUNCHEON
The Carbondale Chamber of Commerce and Roaring Fork Leadership host the power hour luncheon, “What Matters Most in the Age of AI & Rapid Change,” from 11:30am to noon at the Third Street Center, with White House Pizza for lunch. Tickets at chamber.carbondale.com/events
MEMORY CARE SUPPORT
A memory care support group, for caregivers of individuals living with various forms of dementia, meets at Carbondale’s Sopris Lodge from 3 to 4pm.
WEAVING WITH THE UTE
Learn how the Ute people used natural materials and more to express creativity at the Basalt Library’s “Weaving with the Ute: Stories, Materials & Place” from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
RUEDI RELEASE PRESENTATION
Head over to the Basalt Library to learn how the Ruedi Reservoir served as a critical water resource this year with a presentation from Brendon Langenhuizen, director of technical advocacy at the Colorado River Water Conservation District, from 5 to 6:30pm. Register at roaringfork.org/events
POETRY SHOWCASE
Catch live poetry and spoken word performances at Aspen Words’ poetry showcase in the Crystal Theatre at 6pm. Register at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
DRAWING CLUB
Roaring Fork Drawing Club convenes at 6:30pm in Snowmass’ Anderson Ranch.
MINDFUL LIVING
The TRI Wisdom Institute hosts “Cultivating Genuine Well-Being — A Mindful Living Series” with Laura Bartels, in person on Tuesdays (6 to 8pm) through Dec. 8 at the Third Street Center and virtually on Wednesdays (also 6 to 8pm). Register at triwisdominstitute.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11
VETERANS DAY CLOSURES
Happy Veterans Day folks! Town of Carbondale and Garfield County offices will be closed for the holiday.
BENEFIT CAIC
Benefit the Colorado Avalanche Information Center by attending the center’s party at Phat Thai, beginning at 6pm. The party includes a gear raffle, food, draft beer and more. Tickets at tinyurl.com/CAICbenefit
VETERANS DAY DINNER
American Legion Post 100 in Carbondale hosts a Veterans Day dinner open to the public at 5pm. Free to Veterans, and $15 a plate for everyone else.
VETERANS DAY CELEBRATION
The Glenwood Springs Elks Lodge invites the Glenwood community to its Veterans Day community celebration from 6 to 8pm, featuring complimentary hors d’oeuvres, an appreciation ceremony, cake, coffee and more.
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 12
SELF-PUBLISHING WORKSHOP
Roy Serrao, Senior Library Consultant at Lyrasis, fills local authors in on self-publishing tools offered through the Garfield County Libraries, including its Indie Author Project, where self-published e-books can be uploaded for statewide discoverability and potential royalty payments. The workshop will also go over how to create an e-book, free of charge. Folks can attend in person at the Glenwood Library, from 5:30 to 7pm, or join remotely. RSVPs by Nov. 8 by emailing tlamee@gcpld.org and svail@gcpld.org For more details, visit gcpld.org/GarCoWriMo or call the library at 970-945-5958.
‘FRIEDL’
Learn about Aspen Skiing Company Founder Friedl Pfeifer in the Crystal Theatre’s screening of “FRIEDL” at 7pm. Tickets at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13
YOUTH CLIMATE SUMMIT
Wild Rose Education hosts the Colorado Youth Climate Summit, a two-day immersive retreat for eighth through 11th graders from rural areas around the state, at the Catto Center at Toklat today and tomorrow, including a slumber-party style overnight. Register by Nov. 5 at wildroseeducation.com
GONDOLA GIVING FALL
Donate a $25 City Market gift card at the Glenwood Springs Adventure Park ticket office and receive four free gondola tickets for “Gondola Giving Fall” from now until Nov. 26. All donations will go to the nonprofit food-security organization LIFT-UP.
‘CHANGE IN THE WEATHER’
The Center for Human Flourishing presents a new album release concert “Change in the Weather,” with Jan Garrett, JD Martin and Marcy Baruch from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Third Street Center Round Room. Reserve a ticket in advance by emailing info@tcfhf.org
‘FRANK’S FALL FILM FESTIVAL’
Established in Jackson Hole in 1992, “Frank’s Fall Film Festival” comes to the Crystal Theatre, with “The Incomer” screening today at 7pm, “Sundance Shorts” screening tomorrow at 4pm, “If I Go Will They Miss Me” screening tomorrow at 7pm and “DJ Ahmet” screening Sunday at 4pm. Tickets at crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
‘CINDERELLA’
Aspen Community Theatre’s “Cinderella” opens at 7pm tonight at the Aspen District Theatre. The performance runs tomorrow at 7pm, Sunday at 2pm and continues next weekend. Tickets at aspenshowtix.com/other-venues The theatre is looking for ushers to help out at the showings. Sign up at tinyurl.com/cinderellaushers2026
‘BEYOND REASON’
Thunder River Theatre presents the world premiere of local playwright Kristin (K.D.) Carlson’s “Beyond Reason” tonight at 7:30pm. The run continues through Nov. 29 with Friday and Saturday showings at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 2pm. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
‘WHAT MOVIE?’ AT TACAW
Comedians Adam Cayton-Holland, Rory Scovel & Ben Roy talk over a movie at TACAW starting at 8pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14
DECK THE WALLS
Carbondale Arts’ annual “Deck the Walls” holiday market opens to the public today at its gallery at 10am. The market, featuring more than 70 local and regional artists and vendors, runs until Dec. 24. Details at tinyurl.com/holidaymarketcarbondale
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15
MEDITATION RETREAT
The TRI Wisdom Institute hosts a “Cultivating Balance Meditation Retreat,” employing shamatha meditation, “a universal attentional practice [that] helps us develop focus, emotional balance and inner calm, while building a stable foundation for greater wisdom, connection, resilience and well-being,” from 9:30am to 12:30pm at the Third Street Center, with a virtual attendance option also available. Register at triwisdominstitute.org
CLAY CENTER ANNEX
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts an open house at its new 12th Street Annex (215 12th Street, Unit D, Carbondale) from 1 to 4pm. The Cocoa Club will provide hot chocolate, while folks explore the new space and decorate ceramic ornaments, while supplies last. Details at carbondaleclay.org