THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 20
THIRD THURSDAY BOOK CLUB
The Third Thursday Book Club discusses “James” by Everett Percival at the Carbondale Library from 2 to 3:30pm.
INTRO TO SOURDOUGH
Learn the basics of bread making, and then take home a sourdough starter, at Rock Bottom Ranch from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at www.aspennature.org
‘ORNADA’
Sunlight Mountain Resort screens the world premiere of Armada Ski’s “ORNADA” at its shop on 9th Street in Glenwood Springs at 5:30pm. Tickets at www.tinyurl.com/ORNADA The film screens again at the Wheeler Opera House tomorrow at 7pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
WOMEN’S GROUP
The Common Roots Women’s Group reflects on this month’s theme, “wintering,” at HeadQuarters in Basalt from 6 to 7:30pm. Anyone 18 and up who identifies as a woman is welcome. Register at www.headq.org
SPANISH CONVERSATION CLUB
Beginner to intermediate Spanish speakers practice together at the Carbondale Library every third Thursday from 6:30 to 8pm.
AI: FUTURE OR HYPE?
Eric Wiseman with Edward Jones leads a conversation on artificial intelligence and investment opportunities at 13 Midland Avenue from 6:30 to 7:30 — no registration necessary!
HEALTHY SNACKING
Chef and author Ricki McKenna teaches participants how to make healthy on-the-go snacks from 6:30 to 7:45pm at the Third Street Center. Details at www.tcfhf.org
GARRISON KEILLOR
Garrison Keillor hosts an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience sing-alongs and poetry at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
JERRY’S MIDDLE FINGER
Jerry’s Middle Finger, a group of professional musicians passionate about Jerry Garcia and the Grateful Dead, comes to TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 21
FALL BLOOD DRIVE
The Vitalant Blood Mobile will be accepting plasmic donations at Sopris Lodge in Carbondale from 10:30am to 2pm. Register at www.soprislodge.com
RECOVERY YOGA
The Meeting Place (981 Cowen Drive, Carbondale) offers free yoga for people in addiction recovery at 5pm.
NEW MOON WELLNESS
The Yoga Collective in Glenwood Springs (1512 Grand Avenue) offers yoga nidra, breathwork and sound healing from 6:30 to 8pm.
‘RUMORS’
Aspen Community Theatre brings their production of “Rumors” to the Ute Theater in Rifle tonight and tomorrow at 7pm and Sunday at 2pm. Tickets at www.utetheater.com
FRIDAY AFTERNOON CLUB
James Freeborn performs alt-folk music at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 4:30 to 7:30pm.
SOUND JOURNEY
Danielle Klein facilitates a cosmic sound journey at True Nature from 6 to 7pm. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
CRYSTAL THEATRE ALLIANCE
The Crystal Theatre screens “Rental Family” this weekend and next with Friday and Saturday showings at 7pm and Sunday matinees (captioned) at 5pm.
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 22
ART MATTERS
The Project Shop screenprints “Know Your Rights” cards in English and Spanish at S.A.W. (525 Buggy Circle, Carbondale) from noon to 4pm in solidarity with #FallOfFreedom, a nationwide invitation to artists celebrating diversity.
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
The Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park kicks off its Winter on the Mountain season with a visit from Santa Claus from 4 to 7pm and fire dancers performing at 6 and 7pm.
MUSIC ON MAIN
Mountain Tide Provision Co. (423 Main Street, Carbondale) presents Hanna von Bernthal performing live music from 5 to 7pm. Artist Lindsay Anna Jones will have work on display and Marble Distilling will offer a special tasting.
PINK TO BLACK
The Pink to Black concert experience, a collaboration between Thunder River Theatre and El Dorado, opens its second season with Heady Hooligan opening for Magic Beans at 8pm at Thunder River Theatre. Tickets at www.thunderrivertheatre.com
LIL FISH
nOOnz and Ben Ben Ben open for French DJ Lil Fish at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23
SPIRIT & SONG
Musician Mateo Sandate guides group singing at A Spiritual Center (Room 31 at the Third Street Center) from 10 to 11:30am.
SOBER SUNDAY SESSION
McMission Presents brings musicians Dank Cilantro, Jeeradoe S. and Heady Hooligan for a family-friendly dance party at Craft Wellness (160 Midland Avenue, Basalt) from 11:30am to 2:30pm.
BREATHWORK
Allison Alexander guides breathwork at True Nature from 6 to 7:30pm. This offering is free thanks to Pathfinders. Registration at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
IRIS DEMENT
Folk artist Iris DeMent performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.wheeleroperahouse.com
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 24
LADIES NIGHT AT EAGLE CREST
Eagle Crest Nursery hosts a ladies night from 6 to 8pm. Details at www.eaglecrestnursery.com
WEAVING WISDOM
True Nature hosts an intergenerational gathering of women sharing wisdom from 6:30 to 8pm.
PLANT-BASED POLUCK & FILM
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a Thanksgiving-themed plant-based potluck and relevant film screening at the Third Street Center from 6:30 to 8pm. Details at www.tcfhf.org
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 25
‘MINDFUL METRICS’
Learn how to use certain technological tools and apps to help reduce stress and enhance mental wellness at the Basalt Library from 2:30 to 3:30pm. Details at www.basallibrary.org
CODING CLUB
Aspen Science Center’s Coding Club meets at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at www.aspensciencecenter.org
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
MENORAH-MAKING
The Carbondale Clay Center hosts a menorah-making workshop from noon to 3pm. Pre-registration is required at www.carbondaleclay.org/workshops
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
THANKSGIVING
Local libraries, government offices and many businesses will be closed for turkey stuffing today. Garfield County Libraries close at 5pm on Nov. 26.
CARBONDALE TURKEY TROT
Carbondale’s annual Turkey Trot kicks off at 9:30am at the Rec Center. Register in advance at www.bit.ly/Cdale-Turkeys or sign up day-of from 8:30 to 9:15am.
BASALT TURKEY TROT
The Basalt Education Foundation hosts a 5K Turkey Trot at 9:30am sharp. Sign up in advance at www.givebutter.com/2025-Turkey-Trot or register day-of from 8:30 to 9:15am.
FREE MEAL
Faith Lutheran Church (1340 Highway 133, across from Wells Fargo Bank in Carbondale) offers a free drop-in meal between 11am and 1pm sponsored by Carbondale Homeless Assistance.
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 28
THANKSGIVING DETOX
The Yoga Collective (1512 Grand Avenue, Glenwood Springs) offers a class focused on digestion and liver health from 9 to 10:30am.
HOTEL COLORADO
The Hotel Colorado’s 35th annual lighting ceremony begins with a craft fair in the Devereux Ballroom at noon. A live ice-carving demonstration will take place in the courtyard at 2pm, when Glenwood Springs Historical Society Gingerbread competition will also kick off inside. Symphony in the Valley will perform at 4pm. Other performances follow with the lighting ceremony at 7pm, followed by A Band Called Alexis with a Christmas show. (Mr. Claus will be around all day.)
ROADSIDE AMERICA
Chris Weist and Roadside America perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm.
EASY JIM
Easy Jim performs Grateful Dead music at the Belly Up tonight at 9pm. Tickets at www.bellyupaspen.com
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 29
LANDFILL CLOSURE
The South Canyon Landfill will be closed today due to the City of Glenwood Springs’ holiday schedule, but is open Friday, Nov. 28 at regular hours.
ADOPT A PET
Journey Home Animal Shelter hosts an adoption event at Petco in Glenwood Springs from 10am to 1pm. Questions? Call 970-625-8808.
REDSTONE ILLUMINATION
Redstone hosts its annual Grand Illumination, starting at 5pm with a stroll from Propaganda Pie down the Boulevard to Redstone Park for the tree lighting and then onto the Redstone Inn for some hot chocolate by the bonfire just outside. Santa and his elves will be at the Inn till 7pm. More details at www.redstonecolorado.com
PAULA POUNDSTONE
Comedian Paula Poundstone performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
JOHN K FURTHERMORE
Former Further guitarist John Kadlecik performs at TACAW at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org