THURSDAY, MAY 21
RFHS ART, WOODWORKING
Roaring Fork High School’s Art and Woodworking show will be up and running from 8am to 6pm. The show will continue during the same period on Friday.
INDEPENDENCE PASS
Independence Pass is scheduled to open today at noon.
OLDER ADULT GAME DAY
Older adults are invited to an interactive game day at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 1 to 3pm. Register by calling 970-384-6301.
SHARK TANK SHOWDOWN
Teens work in teams or individually to invent a product and create a prototype using basic materials and present it to a panel of “sharks” at the Basalt Library from 4 to 5pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
RECOVERY YOGA
Those looking for a way out of addiction can find support in “Yoga for People in Recovery” at 5:30pm at The Meeting Place, 981 Cowen Dr. in Carbondale. The series also runs on Tuesdays.
FIGURE DRAWING
Mike de la Rosa guides a figure drawing class at The Art Base from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at theartbase.org
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
True Nature hosts “Care for Caregivers” from 5:30 to 7pm. Nonprofit Lead with Love will bring Jayne Gottlieb to guide caregivers through yoga, breath, dance and release, addressing the “unique weight” they carry. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
HOMETOWN SCIENCE
Evalyn Gates, PhD presents “Exploring the Invisible Universe,” delving into how the James Webb Space Telescope is helping scientists understand distant space and dark matter, at Mountain Heart Brewing in Basalt from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
COMEDY OPEN MIC
Join “Comedy at the Crystal,” a 21+ open mic beginning at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Sign up to bring down the house at tinyurl.com/onstage2026 Tickets can be purchased at the door or at tinyurl.com/crystalopenmic
FRIDAY, MAY 22
‘MUTTS & MILKSHAKES’
Help pups find a home at “Mutts & Milkshakes,” hosted by Colorado Animal Rescue from 3 to 4pm at Sopris Lodge.
‘WOMEN’S VOICES’
“Women’s VOICES: When We Dance Again,” an original theater project by Carbondale-based nonprofit VOICES, will open at 7pm at Thunder River Theatre. The show will play again at 7pm on Saturday and 2:30pm on Sunday. Tickets at VOICESrfv.org
‘LIBERATE RETREAT’
Join the “Liberate Retreat,” a retreat for women hosted by True Nature, May 22-24. Learn more at tinyurl.com/yc6e5zdx
‘ROARING FORK RISING’
Hannah Koivu opens for Emery Major at the Vault at the Wheeler at 7pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“The Sheep Detectives” screens at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm tonight, 5pm tomorrow and Sunday (captioned) and 7pm on Monday, May 25.
KIDS NIGHT OUT
Kids are welcome at the Glenwood Springs Community Art Center for an art-filled evening featuring sun-themed games, from 5:30 to 8:30pm.
JOSH BLUE
Comedian Josh Blue will take the stage at TACAW at 8pm as part of his Berserker Tour.
SATURDAY, MAY 23
MOUNTAIN ACTION
Mountain Action Indivisible is organizing a New Castle Visibility Brigade from 10 to 11:30am. Details at mountainactionindivisible.org
TRE
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts tension/trauma release exercises from 9 to 10:30am at the Third Street Center. RSVP by emailing info@tcfhf.org A session will be offered again at the same time and place on May 30.
POOL OPENING
The new Carbondale Aquatics Center opens for business at noon.
VISUAL JOURNALING
Participate in “VIRTUAL Art, Healing & Hope,” an online visual journaling meetup from 9:30 to 11:30am hosted by Sheri Gaynor. Register at tinyurl.com/4spebp8c
DOWSING 101
Sustainable Settings hosts a Dowsing 101 workshop, where you can “learn how to read the land, diagnose frequencies and forces in and around your home, measure the quality and quantity in all things and open you to, in short, how to ‘talk’ with All of The Life We Co-create With,” from 1 to 4pm. Register at sustainablesettings.org/participate
MUSIC AT THE CAVERNS
The Aries Approach, a rock duo playing hits by bands such as Pink Floyd and Led Zeppelin, performs at the Glenwood Caverns from 3 to 6pm.
‘ROARING FORK RISING’
Alya Howe and Writ Large present a live storytelling, featuring Rachelle Anslyn, Christa Wagner, Gwen Garcelon, Mellie Test and Nee Findley, at the Vault at the Wheeler at 7pm. Tickets at wheeleroperahouse.com
SUNDAY, MAY 24
MUSIC AT THE CAVERNS
Feeding Giants performs at the Glenwood Caverns from 3 to 6pm.
‘STRESS UNLOCKED’
Participate in “Stress Unlocked: Your Fastest Path to Relief,” by wellness expert Dr. Stephanie Standfield from 10 to 11:30am at A Spiritual Center, Room 31 in the Third Street Center.
BRUNCH MUSIC
Enjoy your Sunday brunch with some live music by Oran Mor at Heather’s in Basalt at 11am.
MONDAY, MAY 25
MEMORIAL DAY CLOSURE
Garfield and Eagle county government offices will be closed on Memorial Day. The counties’ emergency response functions will remain operational. The libraries will also be closed.
TUESDAY, MAY 26
ACES BIRDING
Learn about the wildlife in the Roaring Fork Valley sky from 7 to 10am at Rock Bottom Ranch. Register at aspennature.org
CIENCIA EN COMUNIDAD
The Aspen Science Center invites Spanish-speaking families to make discoveries together at the Carbondale Library from 3:30 to 4:30pm. Details at aspensciencecenter.org
MENTAL HEALTH
Garfield County Public Health guides its monthly conversation on mental health at the Glenwood Springs Library from 5 to 6pm. This month’s theme is veterans and military members. A Zoom option is also available. For details, call 970-665-6370.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club gathers at the Redstone Inn from 6:30pm till the sun goes down.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Lena Rich and Emily Barnes perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
WEDNESDAY, MAY 27
BROKEN HEARTS
True Nature presents “Ask a Grief Counselor: Exploring Our Broken Hearts in Community,” creating space for grief to be normalized, from 5 to 7:30pm. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
CIVICS AT CMC
Colorado Mountain College hosts a civics lecture, “Your Government at Work,” at the Lappala Center in Carbondale from 6 to 8:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/CMCcivics
‘SAVE THE FARM’
Colorado Agrivoltaic Learning Center and Sunsense present “Save the Farm, Save the Future” at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at tinyurl.com/savethefarm2026
STEVE’S GUITARS
Redd and the Paper Flowers perform with Dango Rose at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
THURSDAY, MAY 28
TECH CLUB
Aspen Science Center hosts Tech Club at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Students in fifth grade and up are welcome to attend. Details at aspensciencecenter.org
LIBRARY MEET & GREET
The community is invited to meet the two finalists for the Garfield County Libraries executive director position at the Rifle Library from 5:30 to 7pm.
‘POEMS THAT MATTER’
Mary Fox facilitates a conversation at the Basalt Library about this month’s Book Talk pick, “Poems that Matter” by the Academy of American Poets, from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
YOGA IN SPANISH
True Nature hosts a yoga class from 6:30 to 8:15pm completely in Spanish. The class is offered in collaboration with Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork valley, an organization empowering youth. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
KDNK MOVIE NIGHT
KDNK presents “This Is Spinal Tap” at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at tinyurl.com/spinaltap2026
SONIC SELF CARE
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts “Sonic Self Care: An Evening of Healing Sounds, Herbal Wisdom and Community Connection” in the Third Street Center Round Room from 7 to 8:30pm. Register at tcfhf.org
CARBONDALE CLAY
A three-part slip casting class begins at the Carbondale Clay Center from 6 to 8:30pm. The class will continue on June 4 and June 11. Register at tinyurl.com/r57mpkj9
FRIDAY, MAY 29
‘VISCERAL ALCHEMY’
The Launchpad hosts an opening reception for “Visceral Alchemy: Fine Art + Tattoo,” featuring 21 tattoo artists primarily from Colorado from 5 to 7pm. Then, tomorrow, 11am to 6pm, the community is invited to observe a live-tattooing event, also hosted at The Launchpad, where featured artists will also offer to ink pre-drawn pieces onto select patrons — walk-ins welcome, but must be 18+.
CORNER LIKE A PRO
Learn to corner like a pro (eventually) on your mountain bike. Meet at 5:30pm in the Sunlight Ski & Bike Shop. The clinic will last from 6 to 8pm and include a group ride.
SOUND JOURNEY
Embark on a sound journey with Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin from 6:30 to 8:30pm at True Nature. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com
HONKY TONK
Catch a blend of country music and modern traditional honkey tonk at “Honky Tonk Night” with Eric Golden, beginning 7:30pm at TACAW. Tickets at tacaw.org
SATURDAY, MAY 30
KAYAK CLUB
Roaring Fork Kayak Club hosts a river gear swap at the Glenwood Adventure Company, 3330 S. Glen Ave, Glenwood Springs, from 10am to noon. Drop gear for the swap at 9am. Join the community paddle and barbecue at 1:30pm at Two Rivers Park.
PLAYWRIGHT WORKSHOP
The Workshop series returns to Thunder River Theatre, developing two plays from Colorado playwrights: Leslie C. Lewis and Luke Sorge. Lewis’ play, “Steve Perry Loves Me,” is up first at 2pm, followed by Sorge’s piece, “The Wild Watsons,” at 7:30pm. A talk-back will occur following staged readings of both. Tickets at thunderrivertheatre.com
CONNECTION COLLECTIVE
The Connection Collective, “an intentionally curated community for people seeking like-minded connection and a space to explore the deeper questions of life,” convenes at True Nature from 4:30 to 7pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
50 YEARS OF THEATER
Join the Aspen Community Theatre for “Our Favorite Things,” a celebration of the theatre’s five decades of performances, at 7pm.
NOISE POLLUTION
Noise Pollution: An ACDC Experience performs at the Ute Theater in Rifle at 8pm. Tickets at utetheater.com
SUNDAY, MAY 31
RECLAIMING BODY
Join true Nature for “Reclaiming the Body: A Retreat for Acceptance, Intuition and Self Love” from 1 to 4pm.
FRIENDSHIP WALK
The Best Buddies program, which supports people living with developmental disabilities, hosts its annual Friendship Walk starting from the Basalt River Park. Check-in starts at noon and the walk begins at 1:15pm, followed by a celebration till 3pm. Register at bestbuddiesfriendshipwalk.org/roaringfork
SUNLIGHT PASS
Today is the deadline for a Carbondale Chamber of Commerce deal on a Sunlight Mountain Ski Resort’s 2026-27 season passes.