Crystal Theatre: May 14-20: The Barbarian Invasions (R) 8 p.m. daily. 427 Main St., Carbondale. Call 963-633 to verify showtimes. Movieland: May 14-20: Troy (R) 12:15, 1, 3:30, 5, 7 and 8:45 p.m. daily; New York Minute (PG) 12:15, 2:35, 4:30, 6:30 and 8:45 p.m. daily; Mean Girls PG-13) 12:30, 3, 7:20 and 9:30 p.m. daily; Van Helsing 12:30, 3:35, 6:45 and 9:30 p.m. daily; Laws of Attraction (PG-13) 2:50 and 9 p.m. daily; Envy (PG-13) 12:40 and 6:20 p.m. daily; Man on Fire (R) 12:40, 3:35, 6:30 and 9:20 p.m. daily. At the stoplight in El Jebel. Call 920-1300 to verify showtimes.Mall 3: May 14-18: Troy (R) 4:20 and 7:40 p.m. Friday, 1, 4:20 and 7:40 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 4:20 and 7:40 p.m. Monday and Tuesday; New York Minute (PG) 7:20 and 9:20 p.m. Friday; 1:15, 3:20, 5:20, 7:20 and 9:20 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 7:20 and 9:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday. Mean Girls (PG-13) 7:25 and 9:20 p.m. Friday; 12:45, 3, 5:15, 7:25 and 9:20 p.m. Saturday and Sunday; and 7:25 and 9:20 p.m. Monday through Thursday. At the Glenwood Springs Mall. Call 145-1400 to verify showtimes.Rifle Creek Theatre: May 14-18: Walking Tall (PG-13) 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 3, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. May 19-June 2: Shrek 2 (PG) 4 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, 7 and 9 p.m. Friday; 3, 7 and 9 p.m. Saturday; 3 and 7 p.m. Sunday; and 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday. Call 625-2323 to verify showtimes.

Alan Cotton, acoustic rock and originals, 6 p.m. Friday, Two River Cafe, Basalt.Billy and the Rattlers, rock, 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday, OLearys, Rifle. Classy Karaoke, 9 p.m. Sunday and Wednesday.Steves Birthday Celebration, Steve and special guests perform, 7 p.m. Friday, Steves Guitars, Carbondale. The Strays; featuring Dave Stoltzfus, Beth Getzen, Jeremy Rasmussen, and Wade Flannery; 9 p.m. Friday; Rivers Restaurant, Glenwood Springs. Haden Gregg and Kelly Michel, 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Primavera, Basalt. The Rock Dogs, rock, tonight, Buffalo Valley, south of Glenwood Springs.Soul Feel, 8 p.m. tonight; Bobby Holiday, acoustic blues, Saturday. Both shows are at Ship of Fools, Carbondale, 8 p.m., $5.Steve and Steve, acoustic rock, 5-7 p.m. Friday, ladies night at the Ramada Inn, Glenwood Springs. Uptown Strutters, jazz, 6:30-9:30 p.m Friday night, Ricks Steak House, Basalt.

Carbondale Council for the Arts & Humanities and the Writers and Artists Company of Colorado (WACCo) present Barry Smiths stand-up monologue, Jesus in Montana. The show is 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday at the La Fontana CCAH Arts Annex. Information and reservations, 963-1680. Club Cabaret presents the original production Stairway to Heaven during an evening of dessert theater featuring the singing and dancing talents of local performers. The show runs 7 and 9 p.m. Friday at St. Mary Parish Community Center, 7th and Birch, Rifle. Proceeds will be used to help build an exit stairway, truly a Stairway to Heaven, from the upstairs sanctuary at St. Marys. Tickets: $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and children under 12; price includes dessert and beverage. Information: 625-5115. Colorado Rocky Mountain School will present The Strange Case of Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, a drama based on Robert Louis Stevensons psychological examination of one mans maniacal quest for the truth behind human life. Shows are 8 p.m. tonight and Saturday in the CRMS Barn in Carbondale. The play is not recommended for young children due to its mature themes. Tickets: $6 adults, $3 children. Information: 963-2562.Roaring Fork High School will present an art exhibition from 6-10 p.m. Monday, May 17, 8 a.m. to 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 18, and 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday, May 19, in the RFHS gymnasium.The All-Valley Childrens Book Festival is Saturday at Aspen Country Day School. The festival features free writing workshops, storytelling, book signings, and a cookout lunch. The festival, open to everyone, starts at 10 a.m. at the Aspen Country Day School. Information: 925-1909.Battle of the Bands is Saturday at Lions Park in Basalt. Youth bands from around the valley will compete on two stages for top honors and prizes in many categories. The day starts at 11 a.m. and ends at 6 p.m. All proceeds will go to benefit music in schools. Information: 927-2433.