Cultural Events Calendar

Experience a fresh take on Hymn of Wild Things as singer-songwriter Natalie Spears takes the stage with the Aspen Music Festival Quartet to present her celebrated album in a reimagined arrangement for string quartet. The members of the AMF Quartet include Ross Kribbs, Sarah Graf, Camille Backman, and Delaney Myers.

Start your training for Ride for the Pass, happening on Saturday, May 17th. At this 31st year of the event you can ride up the pass (sun or snow) with no vehicles on the road. The event benefits Independence Pass Foundation which works so hard to take care of our pass. A barbecue + raffle will follow the ride at the winter gate (weather permitting).

As more people access the backcountry, learning how to safely and responsibly spend time in these spaces is a critical part of being prepared. Join Aspen Public Radio and The Arts Campus at Willits (TACAW) on Saturday, May 17, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the Roaring Fork Valley’s second annual Backcountry Symposium.

This FREE event will convene local and visiting backcountry enthusiasts. Register now to be entered into a drawing for amazing backcountry gear and prizes!

Beginning with a Resource Fair of area organizations and businesses working in outdoor education and adventure, the day will include a series of panel discussions and presentations exploring the backcountry, sharing key resources and tools for understanding the season ahead and the demands of these spaces, with lots of storytelling and some of the history of going backcountry in our region.

Get ready for a fun day of friendly competition in support of youth in our community! Whether you're a seasoned pickleball player or newer to the sport, this event will offer an opportunity to play, meet new friends, and be part of a vibrant community working toward a brighter future for youth.

The 10^th Annual Pristine Riders Trash Crush community clean-up and environmental stewardship event is being held Friday, May 23rd from 10:00 AM-12:30 PM rain or shine meeting and getting geared up at North Star Nature Preserve’s South Gate parking lot. The first 25 volunteers to sign up at sundog@sopris.net will receive a complimentary volunteer alfresco lunch courtesy of BUCK.

The River Center is excited to announce its first annual Golf Tournament Charity Event.

Join us for a day of fun while supporting our local communities of New Castle and Silt.

For further details regarding this event, please contact Carol at 970-984-4333 or office@rivercenternewcastle.org

The Basalt Chamber invites its members to an evening of networking at the Multi-Chamber Networking Event at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park, with chambers from Vail to Aspen to Fruita!

Join us for this unique opportunity to expand your network with professionals from all over the Western Slope and take advantage of the gondola ride to the top of Iron Mountain to enjoy magnificent views of the valley.

Thursday, June 5 | 5–7 p.m.
Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park
51000 Two Rivers Plaza Road, Glenwood Springs

What’s included: One complimentary Gondola ticket per person, light appetizers, and beverages. Funday ticket upgrades available in the park once you arrive.

Must register and check in with us at the Glenwood Gondola to obtain your Gondola ticket and sign a waiver.

Presented as part of the Advancing Women’s Health Series.
Featuring Dr. Mary Claire Haver, board-certified obstetrician and gynecologist and author of “The New Menopause,” in conversation with Soledad Hurst, philanthropist and former on-air reporter/anchor for Bloomberg TV. Drawing from the latest scientific research and insights from her book, Dr. Haver will explore the complex and often misunderstood transition of perimenopause and menopause. While attendance at the event is free and open to everyone, registration is required, and capacity is established on a first-come, first-served basis. Register here.

Aspen Words’ 2025 Book Ball promises to be a real page-turner! Join author and keynote speaker Hampton Sides for an unforgettable experience with fellow literature lovers while enjoying cocktails and dinner at the historic Hotel Jerome. Book Ball raises critical funds to support Aspen Words programs, including writers in the schools, scholarships for aspiring writers and community talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors.

Guest Author and Poetry Slam featuring Jovan Mays