THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12
NONFICTION BOOK CLUB
The Nonfiction Book Club discusses artificial intelligence at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm.
BANNED BOOK CLUB
The Banned Book Club discusses “Monster” by Walter Dean Myers at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm.
SUSTAINABILITY SOCIAL CLUB
Join fellow conservationists for a friendly Sustainability Social Club potluck at the Third Street Center from 4:45 to 6:30pm. To join the email list, visit www.bit.ly/Sustainability-Social
‘RESIST & REIMAGINE’
Indivisible hosts an online presentation, featuring Congressional Reps. Ilhan Omar and Pramila Jayapal, “Resist and Reimagine: Lessons from Minnesota on Fighting Authoritarianism” at 5pm. Register at www.bit.ly/resistreimagineMN
‘CONSERVATIVE ALTERNATIVE’
The Pitkin County Republicans host Hunter Rivera, Colorado director of the American Conservation Coalition, who’ll discuss a “conservative alternative” to climate and environmental stewardship from 5:30 to 7pm at the Pitkin County Public Library.
CROCHET VALENTINES
Carbondale Library’s Crafty Teens club makes crochet valentines from 6 to 7pm. Teens in seventh grade and above are welcome.
TRIVIA NIGHT
The Homestead & Handlebar (303 River Valley Ranch Road, Carbondale) hosts trivia night Thursdays in February at 6pm.
HAPPY HOUR DANCE
Jen Cambell leads Dance Initiative’s Happy Hour dance class at The Launchpad at 6:15pm.
NO SWIPE SOCIAL
Tired of dating apps? The Crystal Theatre Alliance hosts a live, interactive dating game “designed to get people off their phones and back into real interaction” at 7pm. Get a discount on tickets by purchasing in advance at www.crystaltheatrecarbondale.com
MODI
New York City comedian Modi performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
LES BALLETS AFRICAINS
Aspen Santa Fe Ballet presents Les Ballets Africains, a national dance company of the Republic of Guinea, for a one-night performance at the Aspen District Theater at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspensantafeballet.com
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 13
BIKE TO WORK
The City of Aspen encourages you to bike to work and stop by Paepcke Park for food, fun and prizes.
DOUG GRAYBEAL
The Redstone Galley welcomes local painter Doug Graybeal for an artist talk at 4pm.
SPELLEBRATION
Literacy Outreach’s 32nd annual Spellebration takes place at the Hotel Colorado beginning at 5:30pm. More info at www.literacyoutreach.org/spellebration
CANDLEMAKING
Jill Kosdrosky, founder of Aspen Clean Candle, leads a candlemaking workshop at Botany Houseplant Shop in Carbondale from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Tickets at www.botanyhouseplantshop.com
BEATS, BUBBLES, BON BONS
Kula Yoga on Main hosts a special yoga class with Cari Eisenson and DJ Styler at 6pm. Registration at www.kulayogaonmain.com
TOWNLINE TRUCKS
A-Mac performs live music at Townline Trucks from 6 to 9pm.
COSMIC SOUND JOURNEY
Danielle Klein offers a healing sound journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 7:45pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
VALENTINE POTTERY
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a wheel-throwing pottery date night for couples from 6:30 to 9pm tonight and tomorrow. Register at www.carbondaleclay.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Wuthering Heights” rolls at the Crystal Theatre tonight, tomorrow and Monday at 7pm, with a matinee at 3pm (captioned) on Sunday. “The Princess Bride” screens at 3pm tomorrow and Wednesday, Feb. 18.
QUEER SOAK
AspenOUT hosts its monthly LGBTQ+ soak at the Glenwood Hot Springs at 7pm. Details at www.aspenout.com
‘THE WHITE CHIP’
Sopris Theatre Company presents “The White Chip” by Sean Daniels, directed by Julia Whalen, at the New Space Theatre (CMC Spring Valley) at 7pm tonight and tomorrow and 2pm Sunday. For tickets, call 970-947-8177 or visit coloradomtn.edu/theatre
‘THE SECRET GARDEN’
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue presents “The Secret Garden” Broadway musical opening at 7:30pm and continuing weekends through March 22. Tickets at www.gvrshow.com
‘K2’
Thunder River Theatre Company’s production of “K2” opens tonight at 7:30pm and continues with Thursday through Saturday shows at 7:30pm and Sunday shows at 2pm through March 1. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
FULTON FILMS
Short films by the late Aspen filmmaker Bob Fulton alongside brothers Rawn and Travis will be shown at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
BLACK VALENTINE
Olivia the Bard, Erin Strawberry, Lena Maude and Mugsy Fay perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
JOHN CRAIGIE
John Craigie returns to TACAW for Valentine’s Day themed shows tonight and tomorrow at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14
PALENTINE’S DAY
Make new friends at Sunlight Mountain Resort. Sign up for chair speed friending at Skier and Rider Services all day.
PLANT MEDICINE
Learn about local and wild plants and their medicinal uses with Lisa DiNardo and Sheehan Meagher at Eagle Crest Nursery from 10 to 11:30am. To sign up, visit www.eaglecrestnursery.com/events
ANDREW HARVEY
The Aspen Chapel presents author and activist Andrew Harvey on “The Divine Feminine and the Marriage of Heaven and Earth” — a daylong event from 10am to 4pm. Harvey will also present at tomorrow’s Sunday service from 9:30 to 10:30am. More info at www.aspenchapel.org
MUNCHKIN MATINEE
The Collective Snowmass screens “The Princess and the Frog” for free at 10:30am.
GLENWOOD HISTORICAL SOCIETY
The Glenwood Springs Historical Society welcomes historian Steve Schulte for a presentation on the legacies of Colorado politicians Edward T. Taylor and Wayne Aspinall at the Glenwood Library at 11am.
BOOK SIGNING
Local author Jan Hubbell presents her book, “The Boy Who Couldn’t Say Goodbye,” at Barnes & Noble in Glenwood Springs from 1 to 3pm.
‘SPARKING PEACE’
Learn about the efforts of RAWtools to turn guns into garden tools with Hannah Rose Martin, co-author of the children’s book “Sparking Peace,” at the Glenwood Library today at 2pm and Carbondale Library at 4:30pm, followed by a noon presentation at the First United Methodist Church (824 Cooper Avenue, Glenwood Springs) tomorrow. There will be a live blacksmithing demonstration for the community to participate in.
SOPRIS MOUNTAIN BOYZ
The Sopris Mountain Boyz perform bluegrass at Townline Trucks from 6 to 9pm.
GALERIE MAXIMILLIAN
U.K. artist Suzy Murphy visits Aspen for the opening reception of her show “A Place Between Earth & Sky” at the Galerie Maximillian from 6 to 8pm.
CAFE CON BACHATA
Mezcla Socials Dance hosts a dance class, 7:30pm, and social, 8:15pm, celebrating the Valentine’s spirit at CC’s Café in Basalt (104 Midland, Unit 101). Questions? Email info@mezclasocialsdance.com
SLOPESIDE SOIRÉE
The Aspen Art Museum’s Slopeside Soirée winter benefit features Chromeo and an opening set by Dylan Rhee from 7 to 10pm. Tickets at www.aspenartmuseum.org
‘90S PROM
The Ute Theater in Rifle hosts a ‘90s-themed Valentine’s Day prom night at 8pm. Tickets at www.utetheater.com
THE BAND PERRY
The Band Perry presents an acoustic evening at The Wheeler Opera House. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15
HERESY OF LOVE
The Two Rivers Unitarian Universalist congregation welcomes Rev. Zenshin Florence Caplow for a service on “The Heresy of Love” from 10am to noon.
DEATH DULA
Death Dula Akaljeet Khalsa discusses how to keep “an open heart when someone says they are dying” at A Spiritual Center, Room 31 of the Third Street Center, from 10 to 11:30am.
GAY FOR CLAY
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a Valentine’s brunch and hands-on class about connection, creativity and fun for couples from 10am to 12:30pm. Register at www.carbondaleclay.org
YEAR OF THE HORSE
WindWalkers celebrates the Lunar New Year with a sound journey and intention-setting experience led by Danielle Klein from 11am to 12:15pm. Registration at www.windwalkers.org/events
ROOTED
The Orchard invites young adults (18 to 30) to explore Christianity and friendship with a brunch from 11:30am to 1:30pm.
PUNKENTINE’S DAY
The Glenwood Library welcomes rapper Myles Bullen for a dance party from noon to 3pm.
TEEN JAM
Glenwood Parks and Rec welcomes teens to a jam and open mic at the Bluebird Cafe from 5 to 7pm.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 16
PRESIDENTS DAY
Municipal and county offices will be closed in observation of the federal holiday. Garfield County libraries will be closed as well.
NATIONAL COUNCIL
Anderson Ranch Arts Center presents a conversation with artist Tomashi Jackson and curator Miranda Lash from 5 to 6pm. To join, email kpatterson@andersonranch.org
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 17
ART OF BEING HUMAN
Basalt Library hosts a discussion on artificial intelligence and “the art of being human” from 2:30 to 3:30pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets at The Art Base in Basalt at 6:30pm to sketch among “Creative Destruction.”
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 18
NAVIGATING CHANGE
Valley View Hospital hosts a women’s health webinar on perimenopause and menopause from noon to 1pm. Learn more at www.vvh.org/events-classes
THUNDERCHAT
Thunder River Theatre Company welcomes Alan Arnette, one of the oldest Americans to summit K2, for a chat at 7pm. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19
FIGURE DRAWING
Mike de la Rosa leads a figure drawing class with a live model at The Art Base from 5 to 7pm. Sign up at www.theartbase.org/event
SOPRIS SUN BIRTHDAY
Join The Sopris Sun for its annual Cabin Fever Wine Tasting fundraiser, celebrating 17 years of community-owned journalism with readers, contributors and the community that gives this paper life at the Old Thompson Barn in RVR from 5 to 8pm. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/SoprisSunCabinFever
NATURALIST NIGHTS
Wilderness Workshop, Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and Roaring Fork Audubon welcome avian researcher Dr. Brett Walker to the Third Street Center for a discussion on sagebrush-obligate birds at 6pm. The program repeats at Hallam Lake in Aspen tomorrow at 6pm.
YEAR OF THE FIRE HORSE
Kathy Pike guides “Year of the Fire Horse: Grounding, Guidance and the Spirit of Motion” at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Register at www.tcfhf.org
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 20
HIMALAYAN CUISINE
Devika Gurung serves up her Nepalese cooking at the Cocoa Club at 6pm.
REDSTONE OPEN MIC
Joy & Wylde in Redstone hosts another open mic night in partnership with the Pitkin County Library from 6 to 8pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Aspiring youth from Colorado College present a two-band concert at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
CONTRA DANCE
The Wooden Nickel String Band returns for a community contra dance at the Carbondale Community School with caller John Unger at 7:30pm. Beginners can catch a lesson at 7pm.
STRAY GRASS
Steve’s Guitars welcomes Stray Grass for a bluegrass show at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 22
PUZZLE & PIE NIGHT
Carbondale Rec hosts the fifth annual Puzzle & Pie Night — a jigsaw puzzle race (with pizza) — from 4:30 to 7:30pm. For more information, contact bfroelich@carbondaleco.net
GOVERNOR FORUM
Indivisible Colorado and the Democratic Women of Colorado co-host a forum featuring Colorado governor candidates Michael Bennet and Phil Weiser over Zoom from 5 to 6:30pm. Register at www.tinyurl.com/COgovernors
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 23
PLANT-BASED POTLUCK
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based whole foods potluck at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm.
ONGOING
ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS
The Meeting Place in Carbondale (981 Cowen Drive) offers “Hole in the Donut AA,” Monday through Saturday at 6:45am, plus “Daily Reprieve” at noon on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays. Find a full schedule at www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
ROARING FORK ZEN
A Zen meditation community gathers at True Nature to sit from 8 to 9am on Mondays and 7:30 to 8:30pm on Wednesdays weekly.
TAI CHI
Community tai chi sessions are hosted every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 to 10am at the Third Street Center. Newcomers are welcome. For details, email jhof@rof.net
MOMMY MEET-UP
The Glenwood Springs Library hosts a “mommy meet-up” on Mondays from 11am to 12:30pm for mothers and their babies ages 0 to 3. There will be play items provided for the little ones and coffee and conversation for the moms.
PARKINSON’S EXERCISES
An exercise class for people living with Parkinson’s Disease, MS or any other neuromuscular conditions is offered at the Glenwood Springs Library every Monday from 1 to 2pm. For more details, email dnovak@parkinsonrockies.org or call 866-718-2996.
GRIEF/LOSS SUPPORT
A new support group offering a safe and compassionate environment for individuals grieving any type of loss, regardless of when the loss occurred, gathers at the Third Street Center on the first and third Monday of each month from 1 to 2:30pm. A licensed, professional counselor will guide participants in a discussion exploring healthy ways to cope and move forward. For more information, contact Dr. Terry Bordan at 516-242-9365.
IN STITCHES
The In Stitches Knitting Club meets at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 1:30pm.
BOARD GAMES
Kids (5 and up) play board games in the Treehouse Room at the Basalt Library Mondays at 4pm. Snacks provided.
RAGING GRANNIES
All are welcome to join the Raging Grannies, singing for a healthy planet and a kind world, on Wednesdays at the Two Rivers Unitarian Universalists office at the Third Street Center from 4:30 to 5:45pm.
CRYSTAL RIVER AIKIKAI
Crystal River Aikikai offers aikido classes for kids from 4:45 to 5:45pm and teens and adults from 6 to 7pm on Mondays at 13 Moons Ranch, south of Carbondale.
ENGLISH IN ACTION
Volunteer English tutors and developing learners meet for informal conversational practice at the Carbondale Library every Monday at 6:30pm. Interested in becoming a tutor? Email angela@englishinaction.org or call 970-963-9200.
AFRICAN DANCE
Dance to live drumming by the Carbondale Rhythm Collective at the Glenwood Springs Library on Mondays from 6:30 to 8pm.
BABY STORYTIME
The Carbondale Library hosts baby storytime at 11:30am on Tuesdays.
RAISING A READER
Basalt Library hosts an hour of storytime, activities and snacks Tuesdays at 10:30am.
PILATES
Coredination offers weekly pilates mat classes for all levels in Carbondale. Tuesdays from 9 to 10am beginners are welcome at Dance Initiative’s Third Street Center studio. Intermediate/advanced students are welcome from noon to 1pm at The Launchpad. For more info, call 970-379-2187.
DEMENTIA SUPPORT GROUP
In collaboration with the Alzheimer’s Association, Sopris Lodge hosts a monthly caregiver support group for family members and caregivers of people living with dementia every second Tuesday from 3 to 4pm. More info at www.soprislodge.com/events
PAWS TO READ
Heeling Partners of the Roaring Fork Valley brings a four-legged friend to read with children at the Carbondale Library every first and third Tuesday of the month at 3:30pm. To register, call 970-963-2889.
CRIBBAGE
Whether you’ve played for years or are looking to learn, stop by the Carbondale Rec Center from 4 to 5pm Tuesdays. Bring snacks or non-alcoholic drinks to share! Visit www.carbondalerec.com for more info.
YARN GROUP
Basalt Library hosts a weekly yarn group on Tuesdays at 5pm. All are welcome.
BIKE PROJECT
The Carbondale Bike Project Shop helps people repair their bicycles on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2 to 6pm and Sundays from noon to 6pm on the east side of Third Street Center.
COMMUNITY ACUPUNCTURE
Colorado Community Acupuncture offers community acupuncture sessions on the third Wednesday of each month with sliding scale payment options. To schedule an appointment, text or call 970-963-2150 or visit www.cocommunityacupuncture.com for more offerings.
ROARING FORK INSIGHT
Roaring Fork Insight meets in-person at St. Peters of the Valley (200 Elk Run Drive, Basalt) every Wednesday from 11:30am to 1pm for a lightly-guided meditation followed by a short teaching.
SENIOR LUNCH
Every Wednesday at noon, Garfield County Senior Programs provides a nutritious meal for seniors at The Orchard. To reserve a place at the table, call 970-404-1193.
BASALT BOOK CLUB
The Basalt Library hosts its Regional Book Club discussing favorite new releases and more every first Wednesday at noon.
SPARK
The Carbondale Library invites kids to “build, create, explore, concoct and invent together” on the 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th Wednesday of each month at 2pm.
TEEN CAFÉ
Basalt Library’s Teen Café opens Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30pm for middle and high schoolers to hang out, create art, eat snacks and complete homework.
TEEN FLY TYING
The Basalt Library offers a fly tying club for teens from 3 to 4:30pm every Wednesday through April.
COSECHA TEXTILES
Textile enthusiasts are invited to a monthly workshop at Cosecha Textiles (95 Red Dog Road) every first Wednesday from 4 to 9pm. Register at www.cosechatextiles.com
SING FOR JUSTICE
Folks gather every Wednesday, from 4:30 to 5:30pm, to sing songs inspired by social justice and the environment at the Third Street Center.
TAI CHI
Burt Oglesby teaches tai chi at the Glenwood Springs Library on Wednesdays at 5:30pm and Saturdays at 9:30am. The first Saturday of the month is designated for people new to tai chi.
ASK A LAWYER
Alpine Legal Services offers a hotline clinic on Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm. Call 970-368-2246 and visit alpinelegalservices.org for the schedule of dates by legal topic.
TRIVIA AT EL DORADO
Return to Dirt hosts trivia night every Wednesday at 7:30pm at El Dorado in Carbondale.
RECOVERY MEDITATION
Practice the 11th step of prayer and meditation at the Glenwood Springs Library from 9 to 10:15am every Thursday.
TAROT WITH TODD
The Crystal Tuning rock shop in Glenwood Springs hosts Todd, a tarot reader, every Thursday from 1 to 3pm. For details, call the shop at 970-230-9684.
SMASH & CRASH BROS
Play Smash Bros on the big screen and craft while waiting your turn at the Glenwood Springs Library every first Thursday from 4 to 6pm. For details, call 970-945-5958.
WIGGLES OUT
Toddlers and preschoolers get their wiggles out at the Carbondale Library on Thursdays from 10:30 to 11:30am.
GERI-FIT
The Carbondale Library hosts an older-adult fitness class every Thursday from 12:15 to 1:15pm. Call 970-625-5282 ext. 3084 to register.
UNDER THE SUN
Join Sopris Sun correspondents and guests for “Everything Under The Sun,” airing every Thursday on KDNK at 4pm.
TEEN LIBRARY COUNCIL
The Teen Library Council convenes every first Thursday at the Basalt Library at 4pm.
CMC AT THE LIBRARY
A bilingual Colorado Mountain College rep shares English as a second language and high school equivalency resources and the Basalt Library from 4:30 to 5:30pm every Thursday. For details, call 970-236-0451.
GROUP RUN
Independence Run & Hike leads a weekly group run on Thursdays departing from the store’s location, next to the Carbondale City Market, at 6pm.
TEQUILA & BINGO
El Dorado hosts Bingo, along with offerings of tequila-fueled surprises, every Thursday at 7:30pm. Bring cash for Bingo cards.
REDSTONE LIBRARY
A Pitkin County Library staff member brings services to the Redstone Inn every Friday from 10am to 2pm.
RECOVERY YOGA
People in recovery are invited to complimentary yoga sessions at The Meeting Place (981 Cowen Drive) in Carbondale every Tuesday at 8am and Friday at 5pm.
STORYTIME
Both the Carbondale and Basalt libraries host storytime for youngsters and their caregivers every Friday at 10:30am.
GENEALOGY
Join a welcoming group of people working together to solve family mysteries, share research tips and discover stories from the past on the first Friday of each month at the Glenwood Springs Library from noon to 1:30pm.
BINGO AT 502
The 502 Diner on Highway 133 hosts Bingo night every Friday at 6:30pm.
MOVE WITH ME
Little ones, 18 months to 3 years, move to the groove and gain an early appreciation for dancing at the Basalt Library every Saturday at 10:30am.
ZUMBA
Dance Initiative presents “Zumba with Andrea” every Saturday at the Third Street Center from 10:30 to 11:30am.
LIFE AFTER 70
Folks past 70 are invited to “connect, learn and grow with others who truly understand the journey” every second Saturday at the Carbondale Library from 10:30am to noon.
SOBER QUEER CLUB
The Meeting Place hosts an LGBTQIA+ specific recovery meeting every first and third Saturday at 5:30pm. For more details, visit www.meetingplacecarbondale.org
SUNDAY MEDITATIONS
Dr. Elliott Dacher guides Sunday morning meditations each week over Zoom at 8am. The Zoom meeting ID is 819 5897 2394 and the passcode is 202224
POETS & WRITERS
The Carbondale Library hosts a poets and writers group every third Sunday from 3 to 5pm.