A&E lineup for Sept. 12 to 21
Note: for a complete list of calendar events from around Garfield County and the Roaring Fork Valley, go to http://www.postindependent.com/entertainment/community-calendar/.
Music Under the Bridge
What: Kick off your weekend with free, family-friendly concerts held underneath the Grand Avenue Bridge from 4:30-7:30 p.m. each week until late September. Hell Roaring String Band will be featured on Sept. 5, followed by Oran Mor on Sept. 12, Queen Bees on Sept. 19 and Wild Flight on Sept. 26.. Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs.
When: Every Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 26
Where: Bethel Plaza, Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
Rifle Farmers Market
What: Rifle’s seasonal farmers market features an array of fresh products from artisan food vendors and local farms. Live music, a children’s area, playground equipment and more contribute to a family-fun outing that’s more than just a market.
When: 4-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12
Where: Heinze Park, 612 Railroad Ave., Rifle
How much: Free
True West
What: In celebration of its 30th year, the Thunder River Theatre Company’s 2025-26 season kicks off with the show that launched the now-iconic organization — “True West.” Written by Sam Shepard and directed by Missy Moore, “True West” tells the tale of a sibling rivalry and the relationship between estranged brothers Austin and Lee. “True West” runs at the Thunder River Theatre Company until Sept. 14.
When: 7:30-9:30 p.m. Friday, Sept. 12, Saturday, Sept. 13, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Where: Thunder River Theatre Company, 67 Promenade, Carbondale
How much: $45 for a patron ticket. Student, industry and premium tickets are also available at thunderrivertheatre.com.
Watershed Explorers: A Field Trip into Our Water World
What: Join the Silt Branch Library and Middle Colorado Watershed Council for an adult educational field trip. Learn about the importance of watersheds accompanied by a walk around Lion’s Pond.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 13
Where: 200 Lion’s Park Circle, Rifle
How much: Free. RSVP at the Silt Branch Library, by emailing sharlan@gcpld.org or calling 970-876-5500.
Oktoberfest
What: Head to Glenwood Canyon Brewpub for an Oktoberfest celebration filled with food, brews, lederhosen and Dirndl.
When: 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 13 and Sept. 20, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14 and Sept. 21
Where: Glenwood Canyon Brewpub, 402 Seventh St., Glenwood Springs
How much: Free
WindWalkers Volunteer BBQ & Info Session
What: Learn about volunteering at WindWalkers, a therapeutic riding center that specializes in equine-based therapy, while enjoying free barbeque at this informational session. Attendees will hear firsthand from other volunteers how their work at WindWalkers has impacted their life.
When: 1-3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14
Where: WindWalkers, 1030 Colorado Road 102, Carbondale
How much: Free. RSVP to Melissa Taylor, School Liaison and Volunteer Coordinator at melissa@windwalkers.org or call 970-963-2909 ext. 101.
Monday Pottery, One-Day Wheel Intro
What: Test out your pottery skills with a 2.5 hour teen and adult introduction to pottery class at the Carbondale Clay Center. The wheel introduction class, taught by rotating instructors, will cover pottery basics like centering, opening and pulling clay.
When: 6-8:30 p.m. every Monday through Sept. 15
Where: Carbondale Clay Center, 135 Main St., Carbondale
How much: $65 per class. Scholarships are available. Visit carbondaleclay.org for more information.
Third Thursday on Third
What: Head to Downtown Rifle through October for the new Third Thursday on Third celebration. A different theme — September is Oktoberfest — is featured each month as well as games and live music. Visitors are also encouraged to explore some of Rifle’s best restaurants and shops.
When: 5-8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 18
Where: Downtown Rifle
How much: Free
Stepping Up for Youth
What: Support the local youth programming put on by Stepping Stones of the Roaring Fork Valley at the third annual Stepping Up for Youth fundraiser. Featuring youth performances, games and a silent auction, as well as tasty bites from Taqueria El Yaqui, the fundraiser is a fun-filled celebration of the past year’s successes. Tickets include all food, a reusable cup and non-alcoholic beverages.
When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 19
Where: Stepping Stones, 1010 Garfield Ave., Carbondale
How much: $30 general admission, $15 nonprofit partners. Purchase tickets at steppingstonesrfv.org/stepping-up-for-youth-fundraiser/.
‘Storical Steampunk Shindig
What: Step into the frivolity of a Victorian steampunk era at the ‘Storical Steampunk Shindig, sponsored by the Garfield County Libraries and Silt Historical Park. Enjoy music by Oran Mor, an absinthe demo, teapot racing, a fire spinner, costume contest and trunk show and tea dueling.
When: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Silt Historical Park, 707 Orchard Ave., Silt
How much: Free
Live Roller Derby
What: Head to the Glenwood Springs Recreational Hockey Rink for the Roaring Fork Roller Derby team’s final showdown of the season. This action-packed, family-friendly game features the Roaring Fork Roller Derby team versus Utah’s Beehive Skate Revolution. Food and concessions will be available for purchase.
When: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 20
Where: Glenwood Springs Recreational Hockey RInk, 100 Wulfsohn Road, Glenwood Springs
How much: Free. Donation of $5 is suggested.
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