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. 

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When: Every Friday 4:30-7:30 p.m. through Sept. 26

Where: Bethel Plaza, Seventh St., Glenwood Springs

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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. 5, 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. 5, Saturday, Sept. 6, Sept. 11-13, and 2-4 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 7, 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.

September First Friday

What: Head to downtown Carbondale for an evening of community, live music and special events. This First Friday features the first ever Bonedale Flea Market, where visitors can shop from local creators, find unique vintage items and indulge in culinary creations. After browsing the market, enjoy live music by Tommy the Animal in Chacos Park, watch Mt. Cirque Arcobats travel up and down main street, visit local shops and much more.

When: 5-8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 5 

Where: Carbondale Creative District, 76 S. Fourth St., Carbondale

How much: Free

Raftoberfest

What: Float down the Colorado River before enjoying a beer festival with Whitewater Rafting, LLC at the seventh annual Raftoberfest. Proceeds benefit the adult cancer community. 

When: 1:30-7:30 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6

Where: Whitewater Rafting LLC, 2000 Devereux Road, Glenwood Springs 

How much: $60 to $120. Purchase tickets at https://raft25.cbo.io.

Dressed to the K9s 

What: Support Colorado Animal Rescue while enjoying food, drinks and entertainment — like a canine fashion — show at Dressed to the K9s. This year’s gala is also a celebration of 25 years of CARE serving the local community. 

When: 5:30-9 p.m., Saturday, Sept. 6

Where: The Arts Campus at Willits, 400 Robinson St., Basalt 

How much: $125. Purchase tickets at secure.qgiv.com/event/dtk9s25/.

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. 

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.