THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10
‘MOVE WITH ME’
Toddlers, ages 18 months to 3 years, are invited to discover the joy of dancing during “Move with Me” from 10:30 to 11:15am at the Basalt Library. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/17220536
TECH CLUB
Children, ages 10-plus, are welcome to the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm for Aspen Science Center’s Tech Club, where students explore different coding languages and build hardware. Details at tinyurl.com/techclub2026
SOLO FLIGHTS
Theatre Aspen’s seventh annual Solo Flights series, including six new works this year, continues with “Destroying David,” written by Jason Odell Williams, today at 4pm and Sunday at 7pm, followed by “Ruthless,” written by Liza Powel O’Brien, today at 7pm and Sunday at 4pm. Tickets at theatreaspen.org
‘THE ART LAB’
The Basalt Library hosts “The ART Lab” from 4 to 5pm, which gives teens an opportunity to explore different artistic mediums. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
‘RANDOM CONVERSATIONS’
“The Lost Art of Random Conversations” author and founder Tom Karrel hosts a talk and public discussion at the Glenwood Library from 5 to 7pm. For details, call 970-945-5958.
CARE FOR CAREGIVERS
Breathe, meditate and take part in facilitated sharing during “Care for Caregivers” at True Nature from 5:30 to 7pm. Details at tinyurl.com/careforcaregiverstruenature
TENSION/TRAUMA RELEASE
The Center for Human Flourishing guides tension and trauma release exercises from 5:30 to 7pm at the Third Street Center. The organization hosts the same workshop at the same time and place on Sept. 17 and Sept. 24. Register at tcfhf.org
DJ WORKSHOP
KDNK DJ Da Walrus hosts an entry-level workshop at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 7:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.org/events
CRYSTAL THEATRE ALLIANCE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Matrix” at 7pm in celebration of the Crystal Theatre Alliance’s one year anniversary. The event is free and seating is available on a first-come-first-serve basis.
CRYSTAL RIVER CAUCUS
The Crystal River Caucus holds its regular meeting at 7pm in the Church in Redstone. Those who cannot attend in person can do so virtually by visiting tinyurl.com/crystalrivercaucusmeeting
W.H. MACY AT TACAW
William H. Macy hosts “Bill’s Room” at TACAW, featuring special musical guest Mandy Moore, today, tomorrow and Saturday at 8pm. Tickets at tacaw.org The events are sold out.
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11
PARKINSON’S DISCUSSION
Learn about Parkinson’s concepts and treatments with Dr. Tyler Orem at the Glenwood Springs Community Center from 10am to noon. Register at parkinsonrockies.org/CWP/Glenwood
‘STORYTIME PLAYGROUP’
Children ages 0-3 are welcome to attend “Storytime Playgroup” at the Basalt Library from 10:30 to 11:15am. They will participate in large motor movements, listen to stories and more. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/16918537
‘THE GREEN EXPO’
The Community Office for Resource Efficiency (CORE) presents “The Green Expo,” bringing together over 25 local businesses, organizations and experts for an exhibition, panel discussion and social hour focused on reducing carbon emissions. The event runs from 1 to 6pm at Aspen Meadows. Details at tinyurl.com/greenexpo2026
‘BEETLEJUICE JR.’
Stage of Life Theatre Company hosts auditions for “Beetlejuice JR.,” open to performers ages 7-16, today from 4 to 7pm and tomorrow from 9am to noon, both at Roaring Fork High School. Register at tinyurl.com/beetlejuicejrSoL
PROJECT SUNSHINE KITS
High Country Volunteers and Project Sunshine host an event to pack children’s activity play kits, which will be delivered to hospital patients. The volunteer-based event will run from 2:15 to 3:30pm and 4:15 to 5:30pm at Colorado Mountain College’s Glenwood Center. Register at highcountryvolunteers.org
SCIENCE IN SNOWMASS
Join the Aspen Science Center’s two-day, community event, “Science in Snowmass,” which runs from 3:30 to 8pm today and 9am to 5:30pm tomorrow. The event begins in the Limelight Snowmass lobby lounge. Details and tickets at gosnowmass.com/science
BURNING MOUNTAIN FESTIVAL
The annual Burning Mountain Festival returns to Main Street of New Castle, starting at 4pm today and wrapping tomorrow night at 10pm. The Queen Bees take the stage today at 5:30pm, followed by Whiskey Stomp from 8 to 10pm. Tomorrow starts bright and early with the Fire-in-the-Hole 5K at 7:15am and a parade at 10am, continuing through the day with a pie-eating and log-splitting contests and more and finishing up with live music from The Goodman Band at 4:30pm and Mitt Spicy and the Blues Bandits from 7:30 to 10pm. For details, search “Burning Mountain Festival” on Facebook.
MUSIC UNDER THE BRIDGE
“Highway 82” plays in Bethel Plaza on 7th Street from 4:30 to 7:30pm as part of Glenwood Springs’ Music Under the Bridge series. Details at cogs.us/670/Music-on-7th
‘REVEAL’ AT THE JEROME
A discussion between Aspen Journalism Executive Director Curtis Wackerle and “Reveal” podcast Host Al Letson begins at 5:30pm in the Hotel Jerome. RSVP at tinyurl.com/revealhostdiscussion
CRYSTAL THEATRE
Crystal Theatre screens “Rivals of Amziah King” at 7pm. The film will also run at the theatre tomorrow at 7pm, Sunday at 5pm (with captions) and Monday at 7pm. Tickets are available at the door.
‘EVERY BRILLIANT THING’
The first showing of Thunder River Theatre Company’s “Every Brilliant Thing” kicks off at 7:30pm at the theater. The play also runs at 7:30pm on Saturday, 2pm on Sunday and continues with weekend showings through Sept. 27. Tickets and showtimes at tinyurl.com/everybrilliantthing2026
MOVIE NIGHT
The Basalt Library and Town of Basalt host the outdoor screening of “Zootopia 2” at Lions Park from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/17340713
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12
RFOV AT COAL BASIN
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers continues restoration efforts five years in the making at Coal Basin Ranch from 9am to 3pm. Sign up to lend a hand at www.rfov.org
MENNONITE ACTION
Learn ways to support families that have lost loved ones to U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement with the “Mennonite Action Meeting” at 9am in the Glenwood Library second floor classroom.
RESIST SURVEILLANCE
Learn from Kenny Morris, an American Friends Service Committee researcher, about surveillance tools used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement and ways to protect oneself from surveillance. The event, hosted by the Colorado Immigrant Rights Coalition, begins online at 10:30am. Register at tinyurl.com/resistsurveillancestate
‘MACTOBERFEST’
The City of Aspen hosts the fourth annual “Mactoberfrest” from 1 to 3pm on East Hopkins Avenue between Monarch and Mill streets, where attendees strive to cook the best macaroni and cheese. Details at aspenspecialevents.com/events/mactoberfest
‘GHOST VOICES’
The VOICES ARTery Tiny Stage rolls up to the Aspen Historical Museum (620 W. Bleeker St.) for a storytelling event, themed “Ghost VOICES,” when folks will share stories of past lives from 4 to 6:30pm. Details at voicesrfv.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13
RFOV FILOHA MEADOWS
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers asks volunteers to help the group remove Canada Thistle from Filoha Meadows from 10am to 4pm. Register at tinyurl.com/filohameadows2026
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts “Living Your Purpose … and it is not a job title!” from 10 to 11:30am in room 31 of the Third Street Center with Golden Sha.
‘THE VIBRANT MOM’
Mothers are welcome to recharge at True Nature’s “The Vibrant Mom: Revive & Renewal Retreat,” hosted by Cara Maiolo and Nicole Lindstrom. The retreat runs from 1:30 to 4:30pm. Details at tinyurl.com/vibrantmom
MUSIC IN THE PARK
Indie folk/South American rhythm artist Aggie Flores and rock band Tommy the Animal play at Sopris Park from 5 to 8pm for Carbondale’s last Music in the Park event of the summer.
‘SNOWMASS BOUCHERIE’
Head over to the Viceroy Snowmass from 5 to 8pm for the first annual “Snowmass Boucherie & Oyster Fest,” which gathers five prominent chefs in the Valley to craft an oyster bar, pig roast, barbecue and more. Proceeds will go to Wildfire Collaborative Roaring Fork Valley. Tickets at tinyurl.com/oysterpigroast
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 14
BUDDY CLASSIC
The Fourth Annual Buddy Classic, benefiting the Buddy Program, kicks off at Ironbridge Golf Club with a shotgun start at 11am, followed by cocktails, appetizers and a silent auction at 4pm. Golfers can arrive as early as 9:30am to practice their swing. Register your team at tinyurl.com/2026BuddyClassic
BONEDALE BALLET
Bonedale Ballet offers fall season classes for children ages 5-7 on Mondays from 4:30 to 5:30pm, today through Nov. 16 at the Dance Initiative studio in the Third Street Center. Details at bonedaleballet.com/news
FIRE SAFETY
The Carbondale Latino Advisory Board and Carbondale & Rural Fire Protection District offer a fire safety and preparedness presentation in Spanish at 6pm in the Third Street Center. Call 970-510-1216 to ask questions about the event.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15
RFOV LINWOOD
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers looks for volunteers to help with the Linwood Cemetery/Doc Holliday Cemetery project from 4 to 8pm. Register at tinyurl.com/linwooddocholliday2026 The group also celebrates Latino Conservation Week at Linwood Cemetery with Wilderness Workshop on Saturday from 10am to 4pm. Details at tinyurl.com/RFOVatLinwood
‘SACRED BROTHERHOOD’
True Nature hosts “Sacred Brotherhood Conversations with Willoughby Bourne” from 7 to 8pm. Register at tinyurl.com/sacredconversations2026
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 16
FAMILY FRIENDLY
Crystal Theatre begins its “Early-release Wednesdays at the Crystal Theatre,” where it will screen family-friendly programs at 2pm each Wednesday.
‘SPOTLIGHT TOUR’
Head on over to the Powers Art Center at 4pm for the “Spotlight Tour” of museum exhibitions, including a look at work by Roy Lichtenstein and Jasper Johns. Details at tinyurl.com/powersartcenter
‘BUSINESS CONFLUENCE’
Join the Carbondale Chamber & Tourism’s “Business Confluence” at the Third Street Center from 4 to 6pm. The confluence will include a panel discussion about community collaboration, tourism, the environment, transportation and more. Register at tinyurl.com/businessconfluence2026
RANCHES, CLIMATE & FOOD
Roaring Fork Food Alliance presents “Our Ranches, Climate & Our Local Food System,” a panel discussion with ranchers from 7 to 8:30pm at the Crystal Theatre. The event is a fundraiser for the Roaring Fork Food Alliance. Tickets at tinyurl.com/ranchesclimatefood
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
‘GERI-FIT’
Older adults are welcome to attend a strength training class at 12:30pm in the Carbondale Library — “Geri-Fit.” The class will continue every Thursday at the same time and place through Nov. 5
ARTIST TALK
Listen to an artist talk by Valpuri Remling, “The Push and Pull of Collaborative Printmaking,” from 5:30 to 7pm at the Powers Art Center. RSVP at tinyurl.com/pushandpullprint
TOM MIX AT THE VAUDEVILLE
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue screens silent movie classic “The Great K&A Train Robbery” along with authentic sound effects from its photoplayer. Doors open at 6pm.
‘RANDOM CONVERSATIONS’
“The Lost Art of Random Conversations” founder and author Tom Karrel makes his way to White River Books in Carbondale for a talk and public discussion beginning at 6:30pm. Learn more about the book and movement at randomconvo.com
ADAM PALMER AT THE CRYSTAL
The Adam Palmer Sustainability Fund screens “The Casual Enormity of Adam Palmer” at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at tinyurl.com/casualenormity
NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE
A live theater production of an Arthur Miller classic, “All My Sons,” featuring Bryan Cranston and Marianne Jean-Baptiste, filmed in real time from Wyndham’s Theatre in London’s West End, screens at TACAW at 7pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 18
WATER SEMINAR
The Colorado River District hosts its annual Water Seminar, “The River Ahead,” at Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction from 8:30am to 3:30pm. A virtual attendance option is included. Register at tinyurl.com/TheRiverAhead
BONEDALE BALLET
Bonedale Ballet offers fall season classes for children ages 3-5 on Fridays from 10:30 to 11:15am, today through Nov. 20 at The Launchpad. Details at bonedaleballet.com/news
FOR YOUTH
Stepping Stones presents its annual fundraiser, “Stepping Up for Youth” from 5 to 8pm at 1010 Garfield Ave. in Carbondale. The event will include a taco truck, live music, a mini-documentary, bingo, a silent auction and more. Childcare is available. Details and tickets at steppingstonesrfv.org/fundraiser
MOVIE NIGHT
Catch the movie “Hoppers” at the Basalt Library and Town of Basalt’s outdoor screening at Lions Park from 7:30 to 9:30pm. Details at basaltlibrary.libcal.com/event/17340713
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19
‘YOU ALREADY KNOW’
Shamanic healer Meghan Gilroy hosts “YOU ALREADY KNOW: A Women’s Day Retreat Centered on Intuition, Clarity and Self-Trust,” from 10am to 4:30 pm at The Hope Barn. Details and tickets at tinyurl.com/youalreadyknow2026
‘THE GOOD FIGHT’
Join “The Good Fight: Rally the Vote,” at 11am in Paepcke Park, Aspen. The event includes speakers and music.
GLENWOOD OCTOBERFEST
Ride a mountaintop rollercoaster, explore a cave and tip back an Octoberfest stein at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park’s “Mountain Top Octoberfest” celebration from noon to 5pm. The celebration will continue at the same time and place on Sept. 26, Oct. 3 and Oct. 10. Details at tinyurl.com/glenwoodoctoberfest
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of Life for Peter Bisset is held on top of Aspen Mountain on Richmond Ridge. The event will include a potluck from noon to 1:30pm and a memorial from 1:30 to 3pm. Attendees can drive to the top via Little Annie Road, up from Castle Creek Road, or take the gondola. Once off the gondola, go east on the Nature Trail, go past Hero’s chair, stop before Grant’s Cabin (which is now ashes) and look for balloons. Bring food, snacks, a raincoat and stories about Bisset.
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 20
CONNECTION 5K
True Nature hosts its inaugural Connection 5K fun run, beginning with a gathering and walk through the Peace Garden at 8am and continuing with a 5K on the Rio Grande Trail at 9am, which ends back at True Nature. A post 5K celebration will be held at True Nature from 10am to noon. The fun run/walk benefits the Connection Is The Medicine Foundation, the nonprofit arm of True Nature “dedicated to advancing wellness and connection throughout the Roaring Fork Valley,” according to a press release. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com/connection-5k Organizations interested in sponsoring, can email larry@truenaturehealingarts.com
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts “I/i Love Me/me — The Way Through” with Carmen Iacino from 10 to 11:30am in room 31 of the Third Street Center.
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
Friends and family gather at the Cliffhouse atop Buttermilk from 2 to 3pm for a memorial service for Bob “Sloman” Sloezen. The celebration of his life continues from 3 to 6pm at BUMPS at the base of the mountain. The Summit Express Lift will begin operating at 1pm.