THURSDAY, APRIL 2
‘ANYTHING GOES’
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts an opening for “Anything Goes,” an art exhibit consisting of works by members of the Glenwood Springs Art Guild, from 4 to 6pm. The show will be up through May 15. Visitors can vote for their favorite pieces, and awards will be doled out once the exhibit closes.
FIGURE DRAWING
Mike de la Rosa hosts a figure drawing class at The Art Base every first and third Thursday from 5 to 7pm. All skill levels are welcome, but artists are to bring their own supplies. To register, visit www.theartbase.org
WILD THINGS
Colorado State University Extension Office of Garfield County screens short films about rangelands and pastoral communities across the globe from 6 to 8pm at the Crystal Theatre. The event, in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, also includes two guest speakers: rangelands researcher Dr. Maria Fernandez‑Gimenez and explorer and storyteller Meriwether Hardie. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/RangelandsAtTheCrystal
FUN & GAMES AT CLUB MARBLE
Club Marble (formerly Marble Distilling) hosts an evening of board games and fun from 6 to 8pm. Everyone 21+ is welcome.
PASSOVER SEDER
The Jewish Diaspora observes the second night of Passover, a week-long tradition commemorating the exodus from Egypt.
FAREWELL TO THE BARD
Olivia The Bard “bids farewell to her home of 25 years. Will she be back? Of course she will!” Catch the concert at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, APRIL 3
BEAUTY OF WATER
The Basalt Library hosts an opening exhibition for “The Beauty of Water,” a watercolor exhibition featuring local artists, from 4 to 6pm.
SPRING INTO WELLNESS
The Spring Into Wellness First Friday event is back, featuring wellness practitioners and businesses at the Carbondale Rec Center and downtown from 5 to 8pm. Pick up a Spring Into Wellness Bingo card at the Rec Center and check off boxes by visiting various participating organizations. For details, visit www.tinyurl.com/WellnessCarbondale
MORE FIRST FRIDAY
Carbondale Arts hosts an activation of “Sweet Excess,” where William Lanzillo “brings to life a giant contraption extruding an impossible cannoli,” at 5pm; Mountain Tide Provision Co. hosts streetside cornhole, 5-8pm; KDNK DJs spin tunes from Chacos Park, 5-8pm; and Lauren Sterritt hosts a DIY birdhouses workshop at Rootz Hair Salon, 6-8pm. For details, visit www.carbondalearts.com/events
VAUDEVILLE’S SPRING SHOW
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue kicks off its spring show at 6pm tonight, running every Friday and Saturday through June 27. For tickets, visit www.gvrshow.com
‘CHROMATIC HARMONY’
Carbondale Clay Center hosts an opening for “Chromatic Harmony” at Main Street Gallery & the Framer (399 Main Street) from 6 to 8pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Project Hail Mary” continues its run at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Catch a captioned showing on Sunday at 5pm.
STEVIE LIZARD
Stevie Lizard performs at Townline Trucks, at the east end of Main Street in Carbondale, from 7 to 10pm.
THE WOOD BROTHERS
The Wheeler Opera House presents The Wood Brothers at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, APRIL 4
FLY TYING TO CASTING
The Silt Library will host part one of a three-part fly fishing workshop, “River Ready: Fly fishing to Casting,” from 11am to 1pm. The workshops are designed for “adults who want to learn the fundamentals of fly fishing in a supportive, beginner-friendly environment.” Part two of the workshop will be held at the same time and place on April 11, and part three will be held from 10am to noon at the New Castle Boat Ramp on April 25. For details, call the library at 970-876-5500.
POWWOW
Aspen Indigenous Foundation hosts a powwow from 4 to 5pm at the Sister Cities Plaza in Aspen. For details, visit www.aspenaif.org
ARTFUL STORY HOUR
The Powers Art Center hosts a themed story and craft hour for kids from 11am to noon. For details, visit www.powersartcenter.org
FRUIT TREES & SHRUBS
Sharpen your tools and learn fruit tree and shrub pruning techniques with Vanessa Harmony at Colorado Mountain College’s Lappala Center in Carbondale from noon to 4pm. To register, visit www.tinyurl.com/CMCpruning
DAY RETREAT
True Nature offers the “Into the Bloom Day Retreat,” from noon to 5pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CONTRA DANCE
Roaring Fork Valley Contra Dance presents “Balance and Swing,” with lessons beginning at 7pm and the dance starting at 7:30pm. The event will be held at the Carbondale Community School. A $10 to $20 donation is appreciated.
SOPRIS MOUNTAIN BOYZ
The Sopris Mountain Boyz perform at El Dorado from 8 to 10pm.
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
EASTER MEDITATION
An Easter meditation service based on the teachings of Parama Hansa Yogananda takes place at True Nature from 9 to 10:30am. Free and open to all.
EASTER EGG HUNT
The Glenwood Hot Springs Resort hosts an Easter egg hunt at 10am for ages 12 and under.
EVOLUTIONARY MESSAGES
A Spiritual Center hosts “Evolutionary Messages of Easter for These Times” from 10 to 11:30am in Room 31 of Carbondale’s Third Street Center.
CAVE BUNNY
The Easter Bunny hops by the Glenwood Caverns from noon to 3pm.
‘WALL-E’ AT THE CRYSTAL
The Crystal Theatre screens “Wall-E” today at 1pm and again on early release Wednesday, April 8 at 2:30pm.
SOUND IMMERSION
Ananda Mandala guides a sound immersion experience at the Glenwood Library from 3 to 4pm. Participants should bring a yoga mat, camping pad or cushion, plus a blanket, pillow, eye mask, water bottle, journal and pen.
ECSTATIC DANCE
DJ Gabriela Mejia plays tunes at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch for a full-moon ecstatic dance from 5 to 7pm. To RSVP, email alya@alyasumbrella.com
MONDAY, APRIL 6
‘COMMON GROUND’
Anderson Ranch staff exhibit, “Common Ground,” will be on display today through June 16. A closing reception will be held on June 9 at 5pm. For details, visit www.andersonranch.org
MARIO KART SHOWDOWN
Teens and younger kids pair up to compete in a Mario Kart Nintendo Switch tournament at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm. Details at www.basaltlibrary.org
FUNGI TALK & BOOK SIGNING
Western Colorado Mycological Association and White River Books host Dr. Gordon Walker, author of “Dr. Fun Guy’s Passport to Kingdom Fungi,” for a talk and book signing at the Carbondale Community School from 6 to 8pm. Free and open to all.
TUESDAY, APRIL 7
SMARTPHONE CLASS
Discover the nuances and tricks to your smart phone with a class at the Glenwood Library held every Tuesday at noon. Spanish interpretation available.
SHORTSFEST
Aspen Film’s 35th annual Shortsfest kicks off at the Wheeler Opera House today at 4pm. For the full weekend lineup and tickets, visit www.aspenfilm.org
MUSIC TRIVIA
The Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program hosts Music Trivia at Carbondale Beer Works. Doors open at 6:30pm, trivia begins at 7pm. Teams of six can register at www.tinyurl.com/AZYEPtrivia All proceeds benefit youth radio.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8
PET HEALTH
Join the veterinarians from Mountain Paws Vet at the Carbondale Library from 4 to 5pm for an event designed to keep your pet happy and healthy.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club doodles together at Townline Trucks, on the east end of Main Street in Carbondale, at 6:30pm.
C.A.R.E. BINGO
Colorado Animal Rescue hosts its final Bingo Night fundraiser of the season at Carbondale Beer Works. Cards will be available for purchase at 6:30, and the first round starts at 7pm.
TIM MEADOWS AT THE UTE
Comedian Tim Meadows, who was once the longest-running cast member on Saturday Night Live, performs at the Ute Theatre in Rifle at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.utetheater.com
THURSDAY, APRIL 9
No Man’s Land Film Festival
Dive into wild stories and bold films where no limits exist! The Roaring Fork Women’s Triathlon Team brings the outdoor filmfest featuring women, trans and the genderqueer community to the Crystal Theatre. Doors open at 6:30 and the film starts at 7pm. For tickets, visit www.roaringforktriteam.com
LEGENDS OF MOUNTAIN FAIR
The Carbondale Historical Society hosts a panel of Mountain Fair hooligans, who’ll cover the vibrant history of Carbondale’s favorite festival and where it’s headed, from 6 to 8pm in the Round Room of the Third Street Center. Come one, come all.
STATE OF THE RIVER
The Colorado River District hosts its Middle Colorado State of the River meeting at Morgridge Commons, upstairs of the Glenwood Library, at 6pm. The event will cover snowpack, drought and river negotiations.
FRIDAY, APRIL 10
BOOT TAN FEST
Boot Tan Fest begins at Sunlight Mountain Resort in Glenwood Springs, bringing together women and the genderqueer community to enjoy the mountains together. Though the lifts won’t be running due to a lack of snow, the festival will carry on until April 12. For tickets, visit boottanfest.com
ELEVATE
Roaring Fork Leadership will host a regional forum, ELEVATE 2026, centered around female leadership, community and connection. The event will take place from 1 to 6pm at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs, upstairs from the library. To register, visit www.bit.ly/4m283Lt
STUDENT MUSICIANS
Student musicians will present their work at 6pm at The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) for “Collective Composition,” a collaboration between TACAW and the Aspen Music Festival and School.
SATURDAY, APRIL 11
GOING GREEN
Explore eco-friendly, end of life options with “Going Green: Burial Alternatives Explained” at 11am in the Carbondale Library.
SUNDAY, APRIL 12HOPE IS A COLOR
The Hope is a Color Guitar Ensemble Concert, consisting of students from the Aspen Music Festival and School’s lead guitar program, picks up the tempo at the Carbondale Library at 4pm.