THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 17
COLORADO GRAND
Ninety-plus, 1960-or-earlier vintage cars park in downtown Carbondale, off 4th Street, from 8:30 to 10:30am for the Colorado Grand vintage car rally.
‘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
AMANDA GESSLER
Pianist Amanda Gessler plays Ludwig van Beethoven and Claude Debussy at the Basalt Library from 5:30 to 6:30pm.
ARTIST TALK
Listen to an artist talk, “The Push and Pull of Collaborative Printmaking,” by Valpuri Remling 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.
TRUE NATURE
Join True Nature for “Spirit Messages & Nourishing the Grieving Heart” from 6 to 8:30pm with Becky Hesseltine. Register at tinyurl.com/grievingheart2026
‘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
COMEDY AT STEVE’S
Steve’s Guitars hosts “Carbondale Comedy Underground” from 7 to 9pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
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
‘EVERY BRILLIANT THING’
Thunder River Theatre Company’s “Every Brilliant Thing” takes the stage at 7:30pm tonight, 7:30pm tomorrow, 7:30pm on Saturday, 2pm on Sunday, 7:30pm on Sept. 24, 7:30pm on Sept. 25, 7:30pm on Sept. 26 and 2pm on Sept. 27. Tickets at tinyurl.com/everybrilliantthingtickets2026
A WAY OUT
A Way Out hosts “Recovery Game Night” at 8pm at the Bluebird Cafe in Glenwood Springs.
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
RFOV AT RED HILL
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers invites folks to help with trail maintenance on Three Gulch Trail on Red Hill from noon to 5pm. Register at www.rfov.org
‘STEPPING UP 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. Tickets at steppingstonesrfv.org/fundraiser
CRYSTAL THEATRE
The Crystal Theatre screens “The Dog Stars” at 7pm tonight, tomorrow and Monday. The captioned Sunday screening begins at 5pm, followed by a discussion of the book presented by White River Books. Tickets at the door.
MUSIC AT TOWNLINE
The Intaglios perform at Townline Trucks from 7 to 10pm.
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
LATINO CONSERVATION WEEK
Celebrate Latino Conservation Week with a Doc Holliday Trail restoration project from 10am to 4pm, hosted by Glenwood Springs Parks Dept., Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers and Defiende Nuestra Tierra. Register at rfov.org/calendar/9/13/2026/doc-holliday
‘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 4:30pm at The Hope Barn. Register at tinyurl.com/youalreadyknow2026
‘THE GOOD FIGHT’
“The Good Fight: Rally the Vote” takes place at 11am at Paepcke Park in Aspen.
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 takes place 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 the former Grant’s Cabin and look for balloons. Bring food, snacks, a raincoat and stories.
MUSIC AT TOWNLINE
Before heading to Steve’s Guitars, Quinlan Valdez performs at Townline Trucks from 1:30 to 4:30pm.
STEVE’S GUITARS
Quinlan Valdez performs at Steve’s Guitars at 8pm. Tickets at stevesguitars.net
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. Register at truenaturehealingarts.com/connection-5k
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.
MUSIC FOR MARGUERITE
Heather’s Savory Pies and Tapas Bar hosts “Music for Marguerite from 3 to 9pm, bringing together 20 musicians from around the Valley to benefit Marguerite Dykann, who suffered a brain bleed and is facing a long recovery. Details at tinyurl.com/musicformarguerite2026
MUSIC AT TOWNLINE
The Frank Martin Band performs with Carbondale local Harley Ellis at Townline Trucks from 3 to 6pm.
AUTUMN EQUINOX
Katie Smith and Mateo Sandate guide an autumn equinox community circle and healing sound immersion session, presented by The Center for Human Flourishing, in the Round Room of the Third Street Center from 4 to 5:30pm. Register at tcfhf.org
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 21
WILDERNESS FIRST AID
Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers teams up with Desert Mountain Medicine and Garfield County Outdoors to offer a two-day wilderness certification first aid training at the Silt River Preserve from 8am to 4pm today and tomorrow. Register at rfov.org
TRUE NATURE
Embrace the autumn equinox with True Nature’s “Sacred Balance: Autumn Equinox Community Celebration,” hosted by Kate Mulheron from 7 to 8:30pm. Register at tinyurl.com/autumnequinox1 Keep the equinox celebrations going at True Nature tomorrow from 7 to 8pm with “Autumn Equinox Kirtan: Awaken the Heart Through Song.” Register at tinyurl.com/autumnequinox2
TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 22
EARLY CHILDHOOD
Early childhood expert Dan Wuori engages in a conversation with the community from 9:30 to 11:30am at Hotel Colorado. The event is hosted by Every Child Parachute to Aspen, among other local organizations. RSVP at publicinput.com/wuori
KDNK AT THE CRYSTAL
KDNK and Cool Brick Studios present “School of Rock” at 7pm at the Crystal Theatre. Tickets at tinyurl.com/schoolofrockcrystal
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
TRUE NATURE
A five-week series, “Born Ready: A Complete Childbirth Preparation Series With KLR Collective,” begins today at True Nature from 5 to 7pm. Register at tinyurl.com/bornreadyturenature
‘SAFE PASSAGES’
The Aspen Chapel Gallery hosts a conversation with participating artists of its current exhibit, “Safe Passages,” along with Roaring Fork Safe Passages Executive Director Cecily DeAngelo, from 5:30 to 7pm.
MUSIC FESTIVAL
The “Schubert MiniFest” music festival kicks off at 5:30pm in the Old Thompson Barn, bringing together seven acclaimed musicians from around the Valley for concerts and dinners tonight and tomorrow night. Tickets at benfengmusicproductions.org/schubert
‘TIPS FOR HEALTHY HIPS’
Valley View hosts a webinar, “Training Tips for Healthy Hips,” at 6pm. Register at tinyurl.com/VVhealthyhips
‘THIRSTING FOR A FUTURE’
Wild Rose Education and the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies present the 30-minute documentary “Thirsting for a Future” at the Crystal Theatre, followed by an interactive forum, from 6:30 to 8pm. High school students, parents and educators are encouraged to attend. RSVP for free at tinyurl.com/thirstingforafuture
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
SISTER CITIES SUMMIT
The Aspen Sister Cities program celebrates 60 years with a Sister Cities Summit at the Paepcke Auditorium from 8:30am to 5pm. Details and registration at aspensistercities.com/save-the-date
ROAD TRIP TO BIG B’S
The Glenwood Springs Community Center takes older folks on a road trip to Big B’s Orchard in Hotchkis, leaving from the center at 9am and returning at 4pm. Register by calling 970-384-6301 by Sept. 22.
EYELID LIFTS & REJUVENATION
Valley View University hosts a webinar, “Fresh Look: Eyelid Lifts & Rejuvenation,” featuring board-certified plastic surgeon Jennifer Butterfield, MD, at noon. Register at tinyurl.com/VVeyelidlifts
TECH CLUB
The Aspen Science Center Tech Club, fifth grade and up, meets at the Carbondale Library from 3:45 to 4:45pm. Details at aspensciencecenter.org
CULTURAL VIBRANCY FELLOWSHIP
The deadline to apply for the City of Aspen’s Cultural Vibrancy Fellowship, which supports local and youth artists through professional development and community connection, is at 4pm. Details at aspen.gov/1494/Cultural-Vibrancy-Fellowship
HAPPY HOUR
The Buddy Program and Aspen Out host happy hour, featuring conversations with mentors and community members, at the Mollie Hotel in Aspen from 5 to 7pm. Details at buddyprogram.org/events
KAYAK CLUB AT VAUDVILLE
The Roaring Fork Kayak Club brings an evening of river films to the Glenwood Vaudeville Revue. The night will include an update from the Colorado River District and American Whitewater, as well as a raffle. Tickets at gvrshow.com/now-showing.html
STANDUP AT THE CRYSTAL
Try your hand at standup comedy at the Crystal Theatre. Doors open at 6:30pm, show begins at 7pm. Tickets for audience members at tinyurl.com/watchstandup Registration for comedians at tinyurl.com/standupperformer
YOGA IN SPANISH
Join True Nature for a yoga session taught in Spanish from 6:30 to 8:15pm. Register at tinyurl.com/yogainspanishtruenature
‘VISIONS OF AMERICA’
TACAW presents “Visions of America at 250” by photo-historian Joe Sohm at 7:30pm. Tickets at tinyurl.com/visionsofamericajoe
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
GHOST WALK
The 26th annual History Ghost Walk, a fundraiser for the Glenwood Springs Historical Society, kicks off at 6:30pm at the Linwood Cemetery, and continues in half hour increments until 8:30pm. Walk with ghosts again at the same time and place tomorrow, and on Oct. 2 and 3.
‘DOLLY-PALOOZA’
Townline Trucks hosts “Dolly-Palooza,” a Dolly Parton-inspired costume contest, from 5 to 8pm. This family-friendly event has contest categories for both kids and adults, and benefits the Imagination Library and Garfield County’s Raising a Reader. The get-together will include live music at 7pm.
‘JURRASIC PARK’
The Town of Basalt and the Basalt Library screen “Jurassic Park” at Lions Park at 8pm.
TACAW
Rootbeer Richie with Purse Thief plays at 8pm at TACAW.. Tickets at tacaw.org
STEVE’S GUITARS
Steve’s Guitars presents a live recording of Angel Corsi’s “Burn the Map” at 8pm. This is a free community offering, but donations are appreciated.
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
CELEBRATION OF LIFE
A Celebration of Life will be held for Marsha Ann Brendlinger at the Brendlinger residence (12537 Highway 82 in Carbondale) at noon. Attendees are encouraged to wear anything purple. The ceremony will be held outside, with lunch to follow.
NORDIC COUNCIL
Mount Sopris Nordic Council celebrates its 40th anniversary at 5pm in the Old Thompson Barn, where attendees can raise a glass, have a meal and hear stories from those involved in creating the Spring Gulch Nordic trail system. Tickets at tinyurl.com/nordicturns40
TACAW
Stand-up comedian Dana Gould takes the stage at TACAW at 6pm and again at 9pm. Tickets at tacaw.org
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
RFOV
Join Roaring Fork Outdoor Volunteers from 8am to 4pm for a trail project on the Jesse Weaver Trail, which was damaged by the Grizzly Creek wildfire in 2020 and flooding in 2021. Register at rfov.org/calendar/9/27/2026/jess-weaver
BIKES FOR BIKES
The Carbondale Rotary Club hosts its second annual Bikes for Bikes family-fun bikeathon, raising money to fight malaria outbreaks in Africa, starting at Hooks Bridge in Basalt at 10am and finishing at Iron Bridge on the Rio Grande Trail. Teams of up to four can register at go.rallyup.com/bikes-for-bikes-2026
A SPIRITUAL CENTER
A Spiritual Center hosts John Kleinwachter for “Thoughts on Silence,” a discussion on the nuances of silence, from 10 to 11:30am at the Third Street Center.
TRI WISDOM
The TRI Wisdom Institute, formally The Mindful Life Program, hosts a featured talk and community open house from 4 to 6pm at the Third Street Center for attendees to learn about the organization’s four program areas. Light snacks and drinks will be provided.