THURSDAY, MAY 7
DECARBONIZE
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) and The Art Base are giving children, ages 7-11, a chance to learn about decarbonization from 3:30 to 6pm. Hosted at The Art Base, attendees will “explore building science, the carbon lifecycle and steps toward decarbonization, then create a craft using recycled materials.”
ENTRE DOS MUNDOS
Kids, ages 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.
KIDS’ SEWING
The Basalt Library hosts “Sew it Begins: Intro to Sewing for Kids” from 4 to 5pm. Kids will learn hand-sewing techniques while creating donut keychains, and how to use a sewing machine while sewing their own pencil cases.
SCIENCE FAIR
Middle school students present their science fair projects at the Rifle Science Fair from 4:30 to 7pm at the Rifle Library.
AVLT BBQ
Aspen Valley Land Trust hosts a barbeque celebrating the local conservation community at Down Valley Brewing in New Castle (589 West Main Street) from 5 to 8pm. Tickets at avlt.org
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.
ORCHID WORKSHOP
The Botany Houseplant Shop presents its orchid workshop from 5:30 to 7:30pm in anticipation of Mother’s Day. “Plants can be a long-lasting and meaningful gift for Mom,” the shop said in its newsletter.
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
MUSIC AT HEATHER’S
Pat Winger and Larry Dutmer perform at Heather’s Savory Pies in Basalt at 7pm.
FRIDAY, MAY 8
STORYTIME PLAYGROUND
Children up to 3 years old are welcomed at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am for Storytime Playground.
ART OPENING
The Art Base hosts an opening, along with an interactive element, for “Echoes,” an exhibit by Savanna LaBauve, from 5 to 7pm. The exhibit will be up through June 6.
CARBONDALE TYPE-IN
Bring a typewriter or tap on one that’ll be provided at Mountain Heart Brewery in Carbondale (1841 Dolores Way) from 6 to 8pm.
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Drama” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday. Catch a captioned showing at 5pm on Sunday.
MUSIC AT HEATHER’S
Nick Lenio performs at Heather’s Savory Pies at 7pm.
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
HOGBACK HUSTLE 5K
The Hogback Hustle 5k will kick off at 9am, beginning at New Castle City Market and ending at Burning Mountain Park. Registration is $35 and proceeds go to the New Castle Recreation Department.
CLAY PLAY
Preschoolers try their hand at ceramics from 10am to noon at the Glenwood Springs Community Art Center. Register at tinyurl.com/GWSclayplay
MOVE WITH ME
Children, ages 18 months to 3 years, learn the “joys of dance” with the Basalt Library’s Move with Me program from 10:30 to 11am.
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
MUSIC AT TOWNLINE
Hard-hitting alternative rock band Quadrasonic performs at Townline Trucks at 7pm.
FEEDING GIANTS
Feeding Giants performs at Heather’s Savory Pies at 7pm.
SUN JR
Psychedelic rock band Sun Jr. performs at TACAW at 8pm. The show is 21+. Tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, MAY 10
MOTHER’S DAY BRUNCH
The Homestead hosts Mother’s Day brunch from 9am to 1pm. Email dan@rvrgolf.com for reservations.
BRUNCH AT HEATHER’S
Local musician Chris Phillips performs during Mother’s Day brunch at Heather’s Savory Pies from 11am to 2pm.
SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts “Mother’s Day, A Look at Connecting: Links, Love, & Our Loopholes” from 10 to 11:30am in Room 31 of the Third Street Center. The event is presented by Golden Sha.
MOTHER’S DAY AND CLAY
Families are invited to paint ceramic pieces at the Carbondale Clay Center in celebration of Mother’s Day from 10:30am to noon. Participants can pick up their piece to take home within a few weeks after the event. Register at carbondaleclay.org
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Wild Robot” at 1pm.
MUSIC AT TOWNLINE
Carbondale’s own Kevin Corrigan performs at Townline Trucks at 7pm.
MONDAY, MAY 11
BONEDALE BIKE WEEK
Bonedale Bike Week kicks off with free Bonfire coffee (or tea or hot chocolate) and breakfast snacks from Plosky’s for all cyclists at the corner of 4th and Main Street from 7 to 9am. This offering repeats throughout the week at the same time, same place. Follow along on Instagram at @bonedalebikeweek or visit bonedalebikeweek.org
COFFEE & ART
Enjoy free coffee with Carbondale Arts from 8 to 9am at the Latino Folk Art Garden on The Artway.
MOVIE NIGHT
The Basalt Library hosts Teen Movie Night, “a fun, relaxed space just for teens to hang out and enjoy a great film on the big screen,” from 4 to 5:30pm.
TUESDAY, MAY 12
RFOV AT RED HILL
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers head up to Red Hill Sage Meadows for some drainage work from 4 to 8pm. Register to lend a hand at rfov.org
SOUNDS OF ZIMBABWE
Zimbabwean dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena and musician Napoleon Jambwa perform at the Glenwood Springs Library at 4:15pm, then again at the Dance Initiative studio in the Third Street Center in Carbondale at 7:15pm.
HOME BUYING
The Valley Home Store hosts a homebuyer class from 5 to 7pm at the Basalt Library for folks looking to learn more about buying a home.
FIRST TEE YOGA
Cari Eisenson guides a free yoga session on the first tee of the River Valley Ranch golf course every Tuesday from 6 to 7pm. Participants must be 12 or older and bring their own mat.
OPEN MIC
Marc Demier hosts an open mic night at Townline Trucks from 6 to 9pm.
DRAWING CLUB
The Roaring Fork Drawing Club meets up at White River Books in Carbondale at 6:30pm.
BIKE-IN MOVIE NIGHT
In celebration of Bonedale Bike Week, the Crystal Theatre screens “E.T. The Extra-Terrestrial” at 7pm for free!
WEDNESDAY, MAY 13
KIDS’ BIKE EXTRAVAGANZA!
YewFlow hosts the Kids’ Bike Extravaganza! at the North Face Bike Park from 4 to 7:30pm. Details at bonedalebikeweek.org
‘THE LAST CHAPTER’
Pitkin County Senior Services provides community members with information about end-of-life legal and financial tasks and physical and emotional challenges at the Basalt Library from 5 to 6:30pm.
TRADES SYMPOSIUM
Colorado Mountain College presents information on the school’s trades programs from 5:30 to 7:30pm at the Glenwood Center. Register at tinyurl.com/3fftvr5y
DRUM & DANCE LESSONS
Zimbabwean dancer Rujeko Dumbutshena and musician Napoleon Jambwa teach a drum lesson from 5:45 to 6:45pm, followed by a dance lesson from 7 to 8:30pm at the Third Street Center. To register, visit danceinitiative.org/store/p/rujeko
BIKE POETRY
Phat Thai hosts a “spoke’n” word and poetry event at 7pm. Details at bonedalebikeweek.com
WILD FLIGHT AT HEATHER’S
Wild Flight performs at Heather’s Savory Pies at 7pm.
THURSDAY, MAY 14
ASL STORYTIME
Children, ages 3–7, are welcome to “Storytime in Sign” from 3:45 to 4:45pm at the Basalt Library, where stories will be read aloud and signed in American Sign Language.
RIFLE RENDEZVOUS
Enjoy a car show, archery, vendors and more at the Rifle Rendezvous, open until May 17.
HIDDEN POTENTIAL
The Aspen Science Center presents the next event in its Hometown Science speaker series, “Your Body’s Hidden Potential: The Future of Healing and Longevity through Regenerative Medicine” by Greta Gohring of the Steadman Clinic, from 5:30 to 6:30pm at Mountain Heart Brewing in Basalt.
SELF-COMPASSION WORKSHOP
Amy Spradlin, creativity doula and mindfulness/self-regulation coach, helps participants unlock their creative potential at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 5:30 to 6:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/GWSselfcompassion
BIKE SCAVENGER HUNT
Teams of two to six cyclists compete in a Bike Scavenger Hunt taking off from Aloha Mountain Cyclery at 6pm. Register by 5:45pm. Details at bonedalebikeweek.org
LANDSCAPES & LIBATIONS
Matt Hays instructs an acrylic speed painting course with a focus on environmental landscapes at the Art Base from 6 to 8pm. Register at theartbase.org Snacks and beverages included.
‘RESCUED HEARTS’
Smiling Goat Ranch presents “Rescued Hearts” at the Crystal Theatre at 7pm. Tickets at smilinggoatranch.com/events
JOHN MICHEL AT HEATHER’S
John Michel performs at Heather’s Savory Pies at 7pm.
FRIDAY, MAY 15
BIG BUDDY
Learn about what it takes to become a Big Buddy mentor from 3 to 6:30pm in the Calaway Room of the Carbondale Library. Hosted by the Buddy Program, the open house will also offer tacos. Learn more at buddyprogram.org
BIKE WEEK FINISH LINE
Bonedale Bike Week wraps up with a progressive art studio tour starting from the Launchpad at 5:30pm, a Youth Art Park Hootennanny on the Rio Grande Artway at 7pm and the inaugural Illuminated Bike Celebration ride starting at 8pm and ending at Townline Trucks at 8:45pm. For details, visit bonedalebikeweek.org
YOUTH ROCK SHOW
TACAW hosts the Rock and Roll Academy’s Spring Rock Concert at 6pm, featuring nine student bands. The show is free. Anyone under 18 must be accompanied by an adult.
AGGIE FLORES
Aggie Flores and the Wildflowers perform at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at aspenshowtix.com
THE LOW END
The Low End performs at Heather’s Savory Pies at 7pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
The Williams Brothers-Duo perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, MAY 16
TRAIL AMBASSADORS
Roaring Fork Volunteers hosts a training for folks who’d like to become trail ambassadors, and who’ll go on to inform other trail users of proper etiquette, at the Third Street Center from 9am to 3pm. Register at rfov.org
BEE GUARDIANS
Learn the basics of bee-keeping at Sustainable Settings today from 10am to 3pm and again on May 17 — same time, same place. Register at sustainablesettings.org/participate#workshops
PAINTING FROM WITHIN
Alissa Davies guides a painting class where participants create a series of 12” x 12” abstract paintings using a mix of materials, including acrylics, graphite, oil pastels, collage and charcoal, at The Art Base from 10am to 4pm. Register at theartbase.org
KIDS SAFETY FAIR
The annual Kids Safety Fair returns to Valley View Hospital today from 10am to noon. Kids can tour a fire truck, ride the Kiwanis Bike Rodeo Course, pick up water safety tips and snag a free fitted bike helmet. The event will be hosted in the upper parking lot of the hospital.
CELEBRATING CAREGIVERS
Sopris Lodge and Roaring Fork Home Care honor “the hearts and hands of those who make a difference every day” at a caregiver appreciation event from 2 to 4pm at the lodge. The event will include hand massages, live entertainment, a raffle and more. RSVP at soprislodge.com/hands-hearts-caregivers
‘TRAIL RUNNING FILM FEST’
The 2026 “Trail Running Film Festival,” presented by Independence Run & Hike, sets off at the Crystal Theatre at 6:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/TrailFilms
SUNDAY, MAY 17
MT SOPRIS RUN OFF
The annual Mt. Sopris Run Off 28k and 10-miler kick off from Flying Dog Ranch on Prince Creek Road at 7:30am (28k) and 8am (10-miler). The races finish at Rock Bottom Ranch, where the party starts. Register at mtsoprisrunoff.com
HUMAN LIBRARY
Learn from a set of unique individuals as if reading from a book at the Carbondale Library from 10am to 1pm. This event is the result of a collaboration between the Human Library Project, Age-Friendly Carbondale and the Garfield County Libraries. Space is limited. Register by calling 970-963-2889.
WILDFIRE MEETING
The Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District and the Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley host Dr. Hussam Mahmoud at the Marble Fire Station at 10am. Mahmoud will present the wildfire risk modeling results for the Marble area, and the plan to reduce risk in Marble will be presented afterwards.
BUTTERFLY PICNIC
Explore the intricacies of butterflies with world-renowned entomologist Dr. David Lohman at Rock Bottom Ranch from 2 to 4pm. Folks who bike to the ranch will be entered into a prize drawing. Register at aspennature.org
SOPRIS MOUNTAIN BOYZ
The Sopris Mountain Boyz perform at the Homestead & Handlebar in River Valley Ranch at 5pm.
ECSTATIC DANCE
DJ DKJ provides the beats at Alya’s New Moon Ecstatic Dance, hosted at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch from 5 to 7pm. RSVP by emailing alya@alyasumbrella.com or calling 970-309-2582.