THURSDAY, MARCH 26
CLIMATE WEEK
Rocky Mountain Institute is kicking off the second annual state-wide Colorado Climate Week, hosting two panel discussions from 3 to 5pm followed by happy hour at the Tipsy Trout. Register at luma.com/eav0x6ej
MEMORIAL
Thane Lincicome’s memorial celebration will be held at 5:30pm at the Calaway Room in Carbondale’s Third Street Center. A light dinner will be provided.
WHISTLING COMPETITION
JC Food Truck and the Crystal Theatre Alliance host the Valley’s first-ever whistling competition at 6pm.
CAPTION THIS
Larry Day returns to The Art Base for another “Caption This!” contest from 6 to 8pm. Participants will compete to think of the best caption for an original cartoon drawn on the fly. No registration necessary!
YOGA EN ESPAÑOL
True Nature hosts a monthly yoga class in Spanish in collaboration with Stepping Stones from 6:30 to 8:15pm. Learn more atwww.truenaturehealingarts.com
MUSICAL PREVIEW
TACAW invites you to a sneak preview of Basalt Schools’ spring musical, “Six,” at 6:30pm. RSVP at www.tacaw.org
MOUNTAINFILM ON TOUR
Catch short documentaries curated by Mountainfilm at The Wheeler Opera House at 6:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
FRIDAY, MARCH 27
CMC STUDENT WORKS
Enjoy an exhibition of student photography from the Colorado Mountain College professional photo/video program at Morgridge Commons in Glenwood Springs from 5 to 7pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Project Hail Mary” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Catch a 5pm matinee (captioned) on Sunday at 5pm.
CIMAFUNK
Cimafunk performs at the Paul JAS Center at 7 and 9:15pm tonight. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org/jas-center
SONIC FUSION
Steely Dead opens for Pink Talking Fish for a night of Steely Dan, Grateful Dead, Pink Floyd, Talking Heads and Phish music beginning at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
MELVIN SEALS
Keyboardist Melvin Seals, known for performing with the Jerry Garcia Band, brings his Hammond B-3 organ to the Belly Up Aspen for a 9:30pm show. Tickets at www.bellyupaspen.com
SATURDAY, MARCH 28
COSMIC GARDENING
Jared Minori teaches the basics of Biodynamic agriculture at Sustainable Settings from 10am to noon. This is the first in a two-part series. Sign up at www.bit.ly/SS-March28
NO KINGS
Protestors return to the streets for the third national No Kings march. The local version will start on Grand Avenue in Glenwood Springs at 1pm and conclude in Sayre Park from 2 to 3pm.
ROMA RANSOM
Roma Ransom brings a unique blend of eclectic world folk jazz music to Rock Island in Snowmass Village from 3 to 6pm.
‘THE AMERICAN SOUTHWEST’
The second event in Middle Colorado Watershed Council’s Fire & Water Speaker Series features “The American Southwest,” a documentary tracing the Colorado River from its alpine headwaters to the desert delta. Biologist Ryan Olinger will give the audience behind-the-scenes insights and answer audience questions. The Vaudeville Theater hosts from 5:30 to 8:30pm. Tickets at www.midcowatershed.org/events
STEVE’S GUITARS
Average Joey and Mugsy Fay perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
SUNDAY, MARCH 29
CONTEMPLATIVE OUTREACH
Pat Johnson hosts “Contemplative Outreach: Old Snowmass Monastery” from 10 to 11am at A Spiritual Center, Room 31 of Carbondale’s Third Street Center.
MONDAY, MARCH 30
SPRING BREAK
School is out for Roaring Fork School District students through next Monday!
LIAR’S CONTEST
Aspen Public Radio presents the seventh annual Liar’s Contest at the Wheeler Opera House with special guest Peter Sagal, host of “Wait, Wait … Don’t Tell Me!” The panel of judges includes Steve Child, Chris Wheatley, Torre and Mayor Rachael Richards, with storytellers Nina Gabianelli, Mike Monroney, Doc Eason and Sylvia Wendrow each telling their best fantastical tale. The show starts at 5:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WEAVING WISDOM
An intergenerational gathering of women takes place at True Nature from 6:30 to 8:30pm. Details at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
MARK WINTERS
Texas musician Mark Winters brings his Good Vibes Highway Tour to Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at www.stevesguitars.net
TUESDAY, MARCH 31
TRANSGENDER FILMS
PFLAG Roaring Fork Valley hosts a Transgender Day of Visibility film festival at the Crystal Theatre in Carbondale at 6:30pm. This event is free. Between films local members of the trans community will share their stories.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club journeys up to the Aspen Art Museum for a social art-making session at 6:30pm.
FLY FISHING FILM TOUR
The Wheeler Opera House presents the 20th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
ACES YOUTH CAMP
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts its Spring Explorations Camp, which runs until April 2. Hosted at Basalt’s Rock Bottom Ranch and Aspen’s Hallam Lake, the camp is directed toward students in grades K-4. Details at www.aspennature.org
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 1
WILD MUSTANGS
Friends of the Mustangs present “Wild Mustangs of Colorado: From Range to Home,” to include information about Bureau of Land Management adoption requirements, at the Carbondale Library at 5:30pm. Free and open to all.
‘Dumb and Dumber’
Just in time for April Fool Day (but seriously), The Crystal Theatre screens the notorious Aspen-based farce “Dumb and Dumber” at 7pm.
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.
WILD THINGS
The Crystal Theatre screens short films about rangelands and pastoral communities across the globe from 6 to 8pm in celebration of the United Nations International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/RangelandsAtTheCrystal
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
‘CHROMATIC HARMONY’
Carbondale Clay Center hosts an opening for “Chromatic Harmony” at Main Street Gallery & the Framer (399 Main Street, Carbondale) from 6 to 8pm.
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 flyfishing workshop, “River Ready: Flyfishing 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 Silt 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.
DAY RETREAT
True Nature offers the “Into the Bloom Day Retreat,” from noon to 5pm. Tickets at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
SUNDAY, APRIL 5
CAVE BUNNY
The Easter Bunny hops by the Glenwood Caverns from noon to 3pm.
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. For tickets, email alya@alyasumbrella.com