THURSDAY, AUGUST 13
FOUR PASS LOOP
Get your hands dirty with four days of trail work alongside Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteer and Wilderness Workshop on the Four Pass Loop Trail Project, which runs until Aug. 16. Breakfast and dinners will be provided. Register at tinyurl.com/fourpassloop2026
TECH CLUB
Ages 10-plus are welcome to join the Aspen Science Center for “Tech Club” from 3:45 to 4:45pm at the Carbondale Library. Participants will learn coding languages and build hardware. Details at tinyurl.com/techclubdetails
‘GODSPELL JR’
Sing about love with Stage of Life Theatre Company’s “Godspell JR” at 6pm at Thunder River Theatre. The event will run again at 6pm on Friday and Saturday, and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets at soltheatrecompany.org
LIBRARY MUSIC
Aspen Music Festival and School musicians play from 5:15 to 6:15pm in the Basalt Library Community Room. Details at tinyurl.com/librarymusic2026
LHAKPA SHERPA
Response presents “Summit of Hope,” featuring Lhakpa Sherpa — a domestic abuse survivor, the first Nepali woman to summit Everest and the women’s world record holder for the number of summits to the tallest point in the world — at the Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen at 6:30pm. Tickets at Responsehelps.org/events
‘CLAY & MOONLIGHT’
Local and internationally acclaimed artist James Surls will be recognized at Carbondale Clay Center’s “Clay and Moonlight” fundraiser hosted at the Aspen Glen Club on Aug. 13 from 6 to 9:30pm. Tickets at carbondaleclay.org
BIJA BEAT
Tracy Straus hosts Bija Beat, a high-energy, all-levels dance experience, at True Nature from 6:30 to 7:30pm. Tickets at truenaturehealingarts.com
GARCO REPUBLICANS
Garfield County Republicans host a training session for the GarCo GOP Victory Team, which GarCo Republicans said will help members handle issues when they arise with voters, from 6:30 to 8pm on Zoom. RSVP at tinyurl.com/garcovictoryteam
YOGA AND CHAIR MASSAGES
Iron Mountain Hot Springs hosts Yoga with Cari from Kula Yoga from 6:30 to 7:30pm. The hospital will also host a yoga session with The Yoga Collective from 8:15 to 9:15am on Friday, as well as a pop-up chair massage from noon to 3pm on Saturday.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Will Overman performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
FRIDAY, AUGUST 14
ART CAMP
The Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center hosts a summer camp from 9am to 5pm. Kids will take home an art piece of their own creation by the end of the day. Register at tinyurl.com/glenwoodsummercamp2026
STORYTIME
The Basalt Library hosts Storytime Playgroup from 10:30 to 11:15am for children ages 0-3 to participate in large motor movements, experience sensory activity and engage with other children and caregivers.
ART CONTINUED
The Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center hosts “Art Kids Friday Night” from 5:30 to 8:30pm, when participants explore art projects, sunny-themed games and more. Register at tinyurl.com/artkidsfriday
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Spider-Man: Brand New Day” at 7pm. The film will also screen at The Crystal at 7pm Saturday and 5pm Sunday (captioned). Tickets are available at the door.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Gillian Grogan performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
COMEDY AT TACAW
Head over to The Arts Campus at Willits for a laugh at 8pm with standup comic Sammy Anzer. Tickets at tacaw.org/calendar/comedian-sammy-anzer
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15
COLORADO 500 TRIBUTE
Colorado 500 Founders Wally and Peppy Dallenbach will be honored with a parade on Main Street in Basalt at 2pm, as well as with a tribute next to Alpine Bank at Dallenbach Park (137 Midland Avenue) at 2:30pm. “The 50th Colorado 500 Charity Invitational Ride,” an invitation-only, motor-powered trail ride across the Rockies, runs Aug. 16-21.
CRMPI ACADEMY
The Central Rocky Mountain Permaculture Institute in Basalt hosts its four-day, immersive permaculture training, which runs until Tuesday. Details and registration at tinyurl.com/crmpiacademy2026
WATER SUPPLY
The Water Supply Reserve Fund grant applications, which assist water users in critical need, are due. Details at cwcb.colorado.gov/funding/water-supply-reserve-fund-grants
ART OPEN HOUSE
The Glenwood Springs Community Arts Center hosts an open house of its newly-renovated space from 3 to 6pm.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
The Burroughs play at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park for Music on the Mountain from 5 to 9pm.
MUSIC IN REDSTONE
The Magical Moments concert series continues at Redstone Park, featuring country and classic rock artist Shawn Mayer, from 6 to 8pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
The Heart Collectors perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, AUGUST 16
CURIOSITY AS A SUPERPOWER
Jen Bouchet discusses the neuroscience of curiosity from 10 to 11:30am at A Spiritual Center, room 31 of the Third Street Center.
DOG DAYS
The Carbondale Library hosts Dog Days of Summer, when dog owners are invited to bring their pups to the library from 11am to 12:30pm for an event with pup cups, a raffle and more. Call the library at 970-963-2889 for details.
‘OUR TOWN, ONE TABLE’
The annual “Our Town, One Table” Community Potluck takes over 4th Street, from Main to Garfield Avenue, in Carbondale from 5 to 8pm. Bring food, utensils or non-alcoholic beverages and join the tradition, this year themed “Celebrate Colorado.”
MAJOLICA
The Carbondale Clay Center offers a seven-part “Art of Majolica” workshop on Sundays, today through Oct. 4, from 6 to 8:30pm. Register at carbondaleclay.org
MONDAY, AUGUST 17
MAGIC
Head to the Glenwood Springs Library to hone your skills in the Magic the Gathering: Commander, at 5pm. No experience in the game is required to play, although experienced players are welcome.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Wax Monkey performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 18
HEALING AFTER LOSS
Sopris Lodge Hosts the “From Grief to Growth: Healing After Loss” series finale from 3:30 to 5pm. Register at tinyurl.com/healingafterloss2026
TOASTMASTERS
Improve your public speaking by attending Toastmasters’ next meeting from 5:30 to 6:30pm at COVENTURE.
TUNES AT TINY PINE
Common Ground performs at the Tiny Pine Bistro from 6 to 8pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Low Gap performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 19
‘THE LAST OF THE COWBOYS’
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Last of the Cowboys in the Roaring Fork Valley,” a documentary about some of the original local ranching families, at 7pm. Find tickets at tinyurl.com/lastcowboysrfv
THURSDAY, AUGUST 20
‘STEAL THIS STORY’
Mountain Action Indivisible hosts “Steal This Story, Please!” at The Crystal Theatre at 7pm. The award-winning documentary revolves around Amy Goodman, a journalist and trailblazer who gives voice to those silenced by commercial media. Tickets at tinyurl.com/AmyGattheCrystal
PICNIC PERK
Join certified nutritionist and chef Ricki McKenna for “Perk up Your Picnics” with The Center for Human Flourishing from 6:30 to 8pm at the Third Street Center. Details at tinyurl.com/perkedpicnics
FRIDAY, AUGUST 21
CRYSTAL RIVER LUNCHEON
Wilderness Workshop and the Roaring Fork Conservancy host a “lunch and learn” session near the banks of the Crystal River, meeting at the Placita Trailhead, from noon to 2pm. Register at tinyurl.com/CrystalRiverLunch
CARBONDALE ARTS OPENINGS
Carbondale Arts hosts an opening reception for two new exhibitions, “The Tiny Print Showcase” and “You Don’t Have to be Perfect, but you could Try Harder,” from 5 to 7pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Odyssey” screens at 7pm at The Crystal, followed by a 7pm screening on Saturday, 5pm screening (captioned) on Sunday and 7pm screening on Monday.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 22
CLAY DRIP
Head over to the Carbondale Clay Center for “Get Your Drip On,” a glaze-mixing workshop with Matthew Eames from 10am to 5pm. Participants will sign up for an hour-long glaze-mixing slot at the clay center on Sunday and talk about their finished pieces as a group from 1 to 2pm at Townline Trucks on Sept. 12. Register at tinyurl.com/glazemixing
‘THE RIPPLE EFFECT’
Caden Smith, an intern for the Andy Zanca Youth Empowerment Program, hosts a live podcast taping at 2pm at The Crystal Theatre. Smith discusses arts education in the Valley with Carbondale Arts Fashion Show co-directors Emily Fifer and Meagan Shapiro, as well as with youth songwriter and performer Sean Hamilton. Tickets at tinyurl.com/therippleeffect2026
TERRAPIN ROADSHOW
The traveling music group Terrapin Roadshow lands in Glenwood Springs’ Two Rivers Park from 5 to 9pm. They’ll play at the park again from 2 to 6pm on Sunday.
MUSIC ON THE MOUNTAIN
The Petty Nicks Experience play at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 9pm for Music on the Mountain.
MUSIC IN REDSTONE
Starfish Enterprise closes out the Magical Moments concert series at Coal Basin Ranch at 6pm.
TRTC WORKSHOP
Thunder River Theatre continues its play development series with a staged reading of Steven Nemerovski’s “Free Florida” at 7:30pm. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
TACAW
Folk trio Rainbow Girls grace the TACAW stage at 8pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/rainbowgirls2026
SUNDAY, AUGUST 23
FRONTIERS OF KNOWLEDGE
Frontiers of Knowledge Symposium returns to Wheeler Opera House today from 9am to 5pm, followed by an Integration Day tomorrow at True Nature in Carbondale from 2 to 8pm. Tickets at frontiersofknowledge.org
CVEPA EVENT
The 54th Annual Crystal Valley Environmental Protection Association (CVEPA) Event kicks off at 4pm in the Thompson Barn at River Valley Ranch. Acclaimed NPR and CU Boulder “The Water Desk” Journalist Luke Runyon is the keynote speaker. Slow Groovin Barbeque provides the eats.