THURSDAY, OCTOBER 22
HOUSING APPLICATION
The application to apply for a spot in an affordable Glenwood Springs two-bedroom, part of Habitat for Humanity Roaring Fork Valley’s The Confluence build, closes today. Apply at tinyurl.com/habitatconfluence
MOVE WITH ME
Children ages 18 months to 3 years old are welcome at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am for Move with Me, where they’ll be introduced to the joys of dance.
RFTA MASTER PLAN
Learn about the Roaring Fork Transportation Authority’s 20-year Master Plan at an open house beginning at 1pm in the Glenwood Springs Community Center. Details at tinyurl.com/rftamasterplan
AI AND MUSIC
Join the Aspen Science Center at the Basalt Library for a community discussion on the relationship between music and AI from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
TRUE NATURE
Catch a sound journey at True Nature from 6:30 to 8:30pm with Dr. Zachary and Krista Cashin. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
‘TRAIN TO BUSAN’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Train to Busan,” a film about a zombie outbreak in South Korea, at 7pm as part of its Spooktober series. Tickets at the door.
‘GIRL WINTER’
TACAW hosts adventure film “Girl Winter Film Tour” at 7pm today (underwritten by Aspen One) and 7pm tomorrow (underwritten by the Steadman Clinic). Details and tickets at tacaw.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 23
BILINGUAL SCIENCE FUNDRAISER
The Aspen Science Center matching fundraiser, courtesy of the Reuben H. Fleet Foundation and an anonymous donor, ends today. With the $5,000 in matching funds, the effort could raise $10,000 for bilingual science classes from Aspen to Parachute. Donate at tinyurl.com/bilingualsciencefunds
STORYTIME PLAYGROUP
The Basalt Library welcomes children ages 0-3 from 10:30 to 11:15am for Storytime Playgroup, where they’ll listen to stories, take part in large motor movements and more.
BOOK CLUB
Head over to Aspen’s Explore Books for the “150ish Book Club,” this month discussing Shirley Jackson’s “We Have Always Lived in the Castle,” from 5:30 to 7pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/bookclubaspen
A MYTHICAL LASER HUNT
Teens are invited to the Basalt Library to participate in a search for mythical items in 15-minute increments from 6 to 7pm. Eight kids will participate at a time and be divided into two teams of four. For details, visit basaltlibrary.org/events
HUMAN FLOURISHING
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts filmmakers and authors Connie Baxter Marlow and Andrew Cameron Bailey for a film series sneak peek and book launch of “HOLO SAPIENS: Conscious Evolution In Action” from 6:30 to 8:30pm at the Third Street Center. Details and tickets at tinyurl.com/booklaunchfilm
RIVER SPELL
River Spell plays at Townline Trucks at 7pm. River Spell is a jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation. Their timeless, yet innovative sound encompasses elements of folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music. Featuring Grant Livingston (acoustic guitar and vocals); Charlie Milo (bass and vocals) and Roaring Fork High School alum Zack Ritchie (drums and vocals). Details at riverspellmusic.com
‘HEART OF THE BEAST’
Crystal Theatre screens “Heart of the Beast” at 7pm today, 7pm tomorrow, 5pm on Sunday (with captions) and 7pm on Monday. Tickets at the door.
QUEER VOICES
Head over to the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue for an original theater piece presented by Queer VOICES Project — “There is ______ here!” — at 7:30pm tonight, 7:30pm tomorrow and 2pm on Sunday. Tickets at tinyurl.com/queervoicesvaudeville
STEVE’S GUITARS
The Intaglios perform at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 24
CLAY CENTER RESIDENT
Carbondale Clay Center resident artist Theo Hirschfield hosts an intermediate-to-advanced “Sculpture on the Wheel” workshop today and tomorrow from 9am to 1pm. Register at carbondaleclay.org
BACKCOUNTRY SKI SWAP
Cripple Creek in Carbondale (571 Highway 133) hosts a backcountry ski swap and demo sale from 9am to 5pm. Folks can drop off items to sell, for which they’ll receive 110% store credit, through Thursday, Oct. 22. This is a backcountry-only swap, so traditional alpine gear will not be accepted. For details and a list of acceptable items, visit tinyurl.com/CrippleCreekSwap
‘BUILT FOR THE BARN’
Bring a team of three and compete in running, synchronized burpees and kettlebell throwing in “Built for the Barn,” a farm-centric event co-hosted by WindWalkers, Aspen CrossFit and Twin Acres at 1038 County Road 102 in Carbondale from 10am to 2pm. The event includes an open house. Register at tinyurl.com/builtforthebarn2026
TRUE NATURE
Join True Nature for “Reclaiming the Body: A Retreat for Acceptance, Intuition, and Self-Love” with Kat Libby and Marina Harmon from 1 to 4pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
HALLOWEEN BOO BASH
Children ages 0-9 are welcome at Carbondale’s Mountain Sprouts Play Cafe for the Halloween Boo Bash, an afternoon full of games, goodie bags, crafts, indoor play opportunities, a raffle and more. Entry times are staggered at 2pm, 3pm or 4pm to keep crowds small. The event runs until 6pm. Purchase ticket at mountainsproutsplaycafe.com
EXPLORE BOOKS CLUB
Aspen’s Explore Books hosts a nonfiction book club discussion on “The Righteous Mind: Why Good People Are Divided by Politics and Religion” by Jonathan Haidt from 3 to 4pm. RSVP at tinyurl.com/righteousmind2026
‘THRILL THE WORLD’
The Bonedale Flashmob brings the annual worldwide synchronized dance event, “Thrill the World,” to 4th and Main Street in Carbondale at 4pm. The Carbondale event also serves as a fundraiser for the Safe & Abundant Nutrition Alliance (aka SANA), and donations can be made at tinyurl.com/SANAfundraiser
WILD & SCENIC FILM FEST
The 12th annual Wild & Scenic Film Festival, celebrating “water, wild places and the people working to protect them,” makes a stop at the Ute Theater today at 6pm, then at the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue on Oct. 29 at 5:30pm. A virtual streaming option will be available Oct. 29 to Nov. 4. Tickets at midcowatershed.org/events
TACAW
World music comes to TACAW with Kinan Azmeh, Kaoru Watanabe and Maeve Gilchrist of the Silkroad Ensemble performing at 8pm. Details and tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center welcomes the wisdom of Death Doula Akaljeet Khalsa from 10 to 11:30am in room 31 of the Third Street Center.
CLOTHING SWAP
Head over to the Pitkin County Library Dunaway Room, 120 N. Mill St. in Aspen, for “Swap, Don’t Shop,” a clothing swap from noon to 3pm. Details at tinyurl.com/clothingswap2026library
CLAY CENTER
Join the Carbondale Clay Center for a Día de los Muertos community event at 2pm and paint a calavera for your ofrenda in anticipation of the holiday. This is free and a bilingual community event. Details at carbondaleclay.org
‘THE CORPSE BRIDE’
TACAW screens “The Corpse Bride” at 4pm as one of its “Spooky Screens.” Tickets at tacaw.org
ECSTATIC DANCE
Join Alya’s Ecstatic Dance at 13 Moons Ranch, where you’ll hear uplifting world beats in a safe, connecting space, from 5 to 7pm. RSVP by emailing alya@alyasumbrella.com
‘ALIENS’
“Aliens,” another spooky screen, plays at 7pm in TACAW. Tickets at tacaw.org
MONDAY, OCTOBER 26
OPEN ART STUDIO
The Basalt Library hosts an open art studio hour for kids 6-11 from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
‘AI: BEHIND THE MYTHS’
The Basalt Library hosts a “plain-language” presentation on AI, what it can and can’t do and how to use it responsibly, from 6 to 7:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
HUMAN FLOURISHING
The Center for Human Flourishing hosts a plant-based potluck and inspirational film from 6:30 to 8pm. Email info@tcfhf for details.
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 27
BUSINESS CLIMATE
Engage in open dialogue about the local business climate and economy with the Town of Basalt and Basalt Chamber at the Rocky Mountain Institute in the historic downtown from 8 to 10am, then again on Thursday at the Element hotel in Willits from 4 to 6pm. Register at basaltchamber.org
CHAT WITH COUNCIL
Converse with Glenwood Springs City Council members in a casual environment from 5:30 to 6:30pm at RJ’s Bubble Tea and Bar, where residents are encouraged to bring up topics or issues that interest them.
‘MADRE CEIBA’
The Crystal Theatre screens “Madre Ceiba,” a short film by local filmmaker Sylvia Johnson about the fight to protect Costa Rican living forests, at 7pm. The screening will be followed by a Q&A panel discussion with Wilderness Workshop, Roaring Fork Safe Passages and Roaring Fork Bear Coalition. Tickets at tinyurl.com/madreceiba
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 28
PUMPKIN CARVING
The Garfield County Libraries host pumpkin carving and painting workshops for families, with pumpkins and supplies available while they last, at the Carbondale Library at 2pm and the Glenwood Library at 2:30pm. All are welcome. Details at gcpld.org
‘CREEPY CRAWLY NIGHT’
The Aspen Center for Environmental Studies hosts “Creepy Crawly Night” from 3 to 5:30pm at Sprazzo. Attendees will learn about peculiar critters in an education-oriented evening. Costumes are encouraged. Register at aspennature.org
ORCHID 101 & REPOTTING
Didi Lawrence, a self-taught orchid grower with years of experience, hosts a workshop around caring for and repotting orchids at the Botany Houseplant Shop (586 Highway 133 in Carbondale) from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Register at botanyhouseplantshop.com
TRUE NATURE
Join True Nature for “Ask A Grief Counselor: Exploring Our Broken Hearts in Community” from 5:30 to 7pm. Details at truenaturehealingarts.com
‘BEETLEJUICE JR.’
SoL Theatre Company presents “Beetleuice JR.,” a collaboration with Sopris Soarers, taking the stage at the Roaring Fork High School today, tomorrow and Friday at 6pm, and Saturday at 2pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/beetlejuicejr2026
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 29
PUMPKIN FAIRY HOUSES
The Basalt Library hosts a pumpkin fairy house workshop for kids ages 6-12 from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org
THE VALLEY JOURNAL
The Carbondale Library recently finished digitizing the entire Valley Journal archive, and will celebrate the project along with some pivotal players in local journalism, including Valley Journal founders Pat Noel and Becky Young, during an event at the library starting at 5pm. Come and bring stories about The Valley Journal to share. The Sopris Sun was invited to partner with the library for this event. Appetizers and refreshments will be provided.
‘FIRST DRAFT’
“First Draft” podcast host Mitzi Rapkin speaks with Abby Geni, the author of “The Body Farm,” from 6:30 to 7:30pm at the Basalt Library. Details at basaltlibrary.org
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 30
TRUNK OR TREAT IN RIFLE
The Rifle Police Department and the Garfield County Libraries are teaming up for trunk or treating on 3rd St. in Rifle from 11am to 1pm. Questions? Call Rifle PD at 970-665-6500.
BOARD APPOINTMENT DEADLINE
The deadline to apply for the Carbondale Chamber Board and Tourism Council of Carbondale is today at noon. Apply at tinyurl.com/chambertourism
TRUNK OR TREAT, BONEDALE
Ascendigo Autism Services hosts an inclusive trunk or treat event at Carbondale Town Hall from 4 to 6pm. Families can expect sensory-friendly Halloween activities, decorated trunks and, of course, trick-or-treating. Folks interested in having a trunk or sponsoring the event can email gsinclair@ascendigo.org Details at ascendigo.org
‘ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW’
Spooktober continues with the screening of “Rocky Horror Picture Show” at 7pm in the Crystal Theatre; goody bags will be included. Tickets at tinyurl.com/rockyhorrorpictureshow2026 The film will screen again at 7pm tomorrow with the Roaring Divas, followed by an afterparty featuring Sweet Jessup & The Dirty Buckets. Tickets at tinyurl.com/rockyhorrorsweetjessup
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 31
POWERS ART CENTER
Today is the last chance to see the current “Jasper Johns: A Whole Can be Only a Part” exhibit at the Powers Art Center. The center will be closed for the month of November to prepare for its upcoming install, “Differences and Samenesses: Jasper Johns Decoys.”
HALLOWEEN
TACAW hosts its Halloween Bash (21-plus), featuring Chaparelle and Heavy Diamond Ring at 8pm, as well as a costume contest. Tickets at tinyurl.com/chaparelletacaw The Glenwood Springs Parks and Recreation hosts its Halloween celebration, with games and prizes at the community center from noon to 2:30pm and a spooky skate at the community center ice rink from 2:30 to 4pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/glenwoodhalloween2026 Heather’s Savory Pies & Tapas Bar also hosts a costume party, featuring music from John Michel and a costume party starting at 7pm. Dinner is served until 9pm. Register at heathersbasalt.com/halloween-2026