THURSDAY, APRIL 30
TACT OPENING
To close out Autism Awareness Month, Ascendigo and Teaching the Autism Community Trades (TACT) celebrate the opening of the TACT headquarters in Carbondale (695 Buggy Circle) from 11am to 1pm. Details at tinyurl.com/TACTCarbondale
DEMENTIA BEHAVIOR
Sopris Lodge hosts an interactive demonstration and talk exploring dementia behaviors and how caregivers can respond from 3:30 to 5pm. To register, call 970-678-0057.
FIRE & WATER
The Middle Colorado Watershed Council hosts the final event in its 2026 Fire & Water Speaker Series, “Firewise Futures: Readiness & Resilience in the West,” from 5:30 to 8pm at the Ute Theatre in Rifle. RSVP at midcowatershed.org/events
SOCIAL MEDIA SHOWDOWN
Learn the basics behind Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and X at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
CIVICS BEE
Youthentity and the Carbondale Chamber host the first-ever Greater Roaring Fork Regional Civics Bee, where local middle schoolers will put their knowledge of government processes to the test, at the Carbondale Middle School from 6 to 8:30pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/RFVCivicsBee
‘THE SHEPHERD AND THE BEAR’
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Shepherd and the Bear” — “set high in the majestic French Pyrenees [the film] explores a conflict provoked by the reintroduction of brown bears in the midst of a traditional shepherding community” — at 6pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/ShepherdsandBears
FRIDAY, MAY 1
ADVENTURE PARK
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park reopens all of its rides for the summer season. Details at glenwoodcaverns.com
FAMILY BLOCK PARTY
May’s First Friday is for the whole family! The 16th annual Family Block Party kicks off at 4th and Main Street in Carbondale, featuring youth musical acts, family activities, a spirits and beer garden and more, from 4 to 8pm. Details at carbondalefamilyblockparty.com
BONEDALE FLEA
The Bonedale Flea outdoor market, comprised of local makers and vendors, coincides with the Family Block Party and will be set up on Main Street, between 2nd and 3rd, from 4:30 to 8:30pm. Details at carbondalearts.com/upcoming-events
FIREBALL DROP
The Rotary Club of Carbondale hosts its annual Fireball Drop at 589 Main Street at 5pm. To enter for the chance to win the $5,000 grand prize, visit rotarycarbondale.org Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club and its nonprofit partners, Raising a Reader and Ascendigo Autism Services.
MARBLE WILDFIRE MEETING
Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District and the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley host a wildfire preparedness meeting at the Marble Fire Station at 6pm.
YOUTHZONE GALA
YouthZone hosts its 50th Anniversary Spring Gala, including music by The Confluents, a live auction and more, from 6 to 9pm at the Hotel Colorado in Glenwood Springs. Tickets at youthzone.com/gala
HIGH COUNTRY SINFONIA
High Country Sinfonia performs chamber music at the Basalt Library tonight at 6:30pm, and Sunday, May 3, at the Aspen Chapel at 4pm. Natalie Spears will join in to play a few selections from her album, “Hymn of Wild Things.”
THUNDER RIVER THEATRE
Thunder River Theatre presents “For Peter Pan on her 70th Birthday,” opening tonight and running Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm through May 17. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
JONATHA BROOK
Singer-songwriter Jonatha Brook performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 2
Bonedale cleanup
The Town of Carbondale hosts its annual spring cleanup and recycling event from 8am to 2pm. General household purgings (think furniture and mattresses) go to the lot across 4th Street from Town Hall; electronic waste goes to the parking lot behind Town Hall; and tires can be taken to the dirt lot next to Thunder River Theatre. Fees apply, and vary depending on residency, proof of will be required for discounts. For details, visit tinyurl.com/BonedaleCleanup Yard waste will not be accepted during this event.
GLENWOOD FIRE
The City of Glenwood Springs Fire Department (806 Cooper Ave) hosts an open house from 9am to 1:30pm.
MAYFAIRE
The Waldorf School hosts its annual Mayfaire celebration from 10am to 2pm. For a schedule, visit waldorfschoolrf.com/calendar
COMICS FESTIVAL
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts its fifth annual Comics Festival in celebration of Free Comic Book Day from noon to 4pm. Details at gcpld.org/comics-festival
‘HAROLD & MAUDE’
Age-Friendly Carbondale, with support from AARP, presents a screening of “Harold and Maude” at the Crystal Theatre at 3pm. Senior and children’ tickets are discounted. Show up early (2:30pm) for swag and conversation. Tickets at zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/harold-and-maude
SHAMANIC VISIONING
People seeking reconnection, steadiness and embodied presence are invited to “What Could Be: Shamanic Visioning for Clarity, Alignment & Next Chapter” guided by modern shaman and spiritual mentor Meghan Gilroy at True Nature from 4 to 6pm. Register at tinyurl.com/ShamanicVisioning
SUNDAY, MAY 3
POWERS ART CENTER CLOSURE
The Powers Art Center will be closed today through June 1 to prepare for its next exhibit, “Roy Lichtenstein: Beyond Reality,” opening June 2.
‘THE LONG CONVERSATION’
The Western Mosaic Fund and Carbondale Arts present “The Long Conversation” — “a 12-hour relay of community dialogue” — at the Crystal Theatre from 8am to 8pm.
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center, room 31 of the Third Street Center, hosts an open discussion guided by Golden Sha from 10 to 11am.
MAT HAYS ART OPENING
As part of its TRTC Spotlight Series, Thunder River Theatre hosts an opening reception for an exhibit by local artist Matt Hays from 11:30am to 1:30pm. The event is free and open to all. The exhibit will be on display through May 17.
SPRING MARKET
Stop by the Spring Market, consisting of 35 local vendors and wellness practitioners, on the patio of TACAW today from noon to 5pm.
‘BELIEVING IN BEAUTY’
Mateo Sandate and the Heartstrings celebrate their new album, “Believing in Beauty,” with a concert at the Carbondale Library at 2pm.
SONGKEEPERS
The Songkeepers — caretakers of ancient melodies and living prayers — invite folks for an immersive experience through music at the Third Street Center from 3 to 5pm. For details and tickets visit tinyurl.com/SongkeepersCarbondale All ages and voices are welcome.
MONDAY, MAY 4
PREP FOR THE PARADE
Head on over to the Carbondale Library at 3:30pm to make a costume for the upcoming Parade of Species on Dandelion Day (May 9). All ages are welcome, but anyone under 8 should be accompanied by an adult.
STAR WAR IV
The Crystal Theatre screens “Star Wars IV: A New Hope” at 7pm. May the Fourth be with you.
TUESDAY, MAY 5
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club gets steamy at the Vapor Caves in Glenwood Springs at 6:30pm.
AL-ANON
An Al-anon Family Group meets upstairs of the Orchard Church in Carbondale every Tuesday at 7pm. For details, call 970-319-3555.
‘THE POLLINATORS’
The Carbondale Library screens “The Pollinators,” a documentary about migratory beekeepers and the flaws of the agricultural system, at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. The show is free.
WEDNESDAY, MAY 6
BEE FRIENDLY
Bee Friendly Carbondale offers tips for creating a native plant garden to support local pollinators at the Carbondale Library at 5:30pm.
‘PROACTIVE & PREPARED’
The Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork and Aspen Public Radio host “Proactive & Prepared: Wildfire in the Roaring Fork Valley” tonight at 5pm at TACAW. This event is sold out.
THURSDAY, MAY 7
ENTRE DOS MUNDOS
Kids, 10-13, are invited to the Carbondale Library to explore new stories and adventures in Spanish every first Thursday of the month at 3:30pm. To sign up, stop by or call the library at 970-963-2889.
CLAY CENTER MIXER
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a community mixer, bringing people together while filling them in about its capital campaign, at Sprazzo from 5:30 to 7:30pm.
MOUNTAIN BIKE FILMS
The Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association brings the Ritual Mountain Bike Film Tour to the Third Street Center from 6 to 9pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/RitualRFMBA
‘COMMON WATERS’
American Whitewater and the Roaring Fork Kayaking Club present “Common Waters,” a film about stream access, at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre, followed by a panel discussion regarding legislation in Colorado that would ensure lawful river passage. Tickets at tinyurl.com/commonwaters-crystal
FRIDAY, MAY 8
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Drama” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Catch a captioned showing at 5pm on Sunday.
FLY FISHING FILM
The Fly Fishing Film Tour — “the original, largest, and most celebrated fly fishing film event of its kind” — comes to TACAW, preceded with a pop up art show by Cassidy Wiley and followed by a post-show panel discussion on river health, at 7:30pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 9
RFOV & RFMBA
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Roaring Fork Mountain Bike Association team up to remove thistle and other invasive weeds along Talbott’s Burning Mountain Trail outside of New Castle from 9am to 3pm. Register to lend a hand at rfov.org
DANDELION DAY
The 28th annual Dandelion Day kicks off in Carbondale with the Parade of Species down Main Street at 10am, followed by a day in Sopris Park. Lakota hiphop artist Nataani Means, the son of Russell Means, will offer an opening prayer and later perform at 12:30pm. KDNK’s beer garden will be open from noon to 5pm. For a detailed list of dandy happenings, visit carbondale.com/events SUN JR
Psychedelic rock band Sun Jr. performs at TACAW at 8pm. The show is 21+. Tickets at tacaw.org