Community Calendar

Cocoa Club is excited to open summer with a happy hour every Thursday and Friday 3-5pm! Tiki drinks every week. $10 cocktails plus Brazilian champagne. Something new every week! Chocolate will be involved!

Join us for our “Friday Afternoon Club” at the AMERICAN LEGION with live music from 4 to 7 and a burger with a bag of chips and a beer for $10. We also have horseshoe pits and cornhole for some outside fun! Open to the public.

Join us on June 6, 2025, for an unforgettable night of blues and soul with Alex Metropolis. Growing up on Chicago’s South Side, Alex infused his music with deep blues roots before bringing that sound to Arizona. After playing with local favorites like Captive Cooks, he formed Metropolis Man, a band that’s been captivating audiences across the Southwest for the past three years.

Don’t miss this special performance as Alex brings his soulful sound and electric energy to First Friday in Carbondale. Come early, grab a drink, and enjoy the vibes!

n Progress is TACAW’s new series offering unique opportunities to witness the creative process behind the Roaring Fork Valley’s finest creative organizations.

Our first installments feature DanceAspen as they pull back the curtain (literally and figuratively) on contemporary choreography and allow you to observe how their upcoming performance at the historic Wheeler Opera House is taking shape through rehearsals.

Ching Ching Wong, repetiteur for Ihsan Rustem, will be rehearsing the dancers in “Mother Tongue” on June 6th.

On June 20th, you will have the privilege to see choreographer Garrett Smith as he creates a brand-new world premiere with the artists of DanceAspen.

This is a fantastic opportunity to experience firsthand the dedication, artistry, and collaborative spirit that goes into bringing dance to the stage. These open rehearsals are a prelude to Dance Aspen’s full production, Shifting Forms, which will be presented at theWheeler.

Shifting Forms features the world premiere by the acclaimed Garrett Smith, the deeply moving “Mother Tongue” by Ihsan Rustem, and the return of audience favorite “Ever After” by Yin Yue. We invite you to join us for these In Progress sessions to experience unforgettable summer evenings of bold and evocative performance.

FREE yoga for individuals and allies in recovery from addiction offered by A Way Out & The Meeting Place featuring trauma-informed instructors. Mats and blacks are provided. No registration is required.

Celebrate Pride on Friday, June 6 at 6:15 PM during First Friday on Main Street. LGBTQ+, families, friends, and allies are all welcome! Dress up, walk, dance, skate, unicycle, or perform—however you want to show your pride. Sign up to participate at carbondalearts.com/first-friday by Monday, June 2. The parade line-up starts at 5:45 PM on Main Street between 2nd & Snowmass (near the Carbondale Clay Center & Marble Distillery). The parade will travel down Main Street to Weant Ave. This event is made possible by Carbondale Arts, AspenOUT, G4G Rocky Mountains, and Cook Inclusive. 

Cosmic grooves with StarFish Enterprise at Carbondale Beer Works First Friday party! Bring your dancing shoes!!

Summer is here and it’s time for the first show of 8 for the Redstone Magical Moments Summer Concert Series. Catch River Spell, a Colorado based jam band that brings together folk, rock, funk, psychedelic and bluegrass music known for their improvisation.

THE FUNKY HIPPEEZ SHOW is a live thematic production complete with elaborate costumes and antics reminiscent of the late ‘70s and 80’s disco era. The show is a fast-paced, non-stop ride through your favorite K-Tel disco hits. The band consists of the option of four to six members, with the addition of DJ and solid gold dancers upon request. There are many Disco cover bands out =HIPPEEZ SHOW. This Los Angeles based theme band has entertained audiences from as intimate as 100 guests to over 600,000 for the Lakers Victory Parade at the Staple Center in LA. They have been on radio, television and have played numerous Movie Premier Parties, Corporate, Weddings and Private Events. The show has recently been updated with a new cast, music, and production!

The Funky Hippeez’s original Disco Funk Song "Foxy Mamma"
was used to promote the Hit TV show “Desperate Housewives DVD”!
It was also featured in the Focus Film "Something New" and used for the radio and TV Trailers for the Hit Comedy "Barbershop 2"

Join our no-holds-barred open mic night—where performing is free, and spectating is even freer! We've got guitars, keyboards, amps, and drums—just bring your golden pipes. Sing, crack jokes, or recite poems to your heart's content. And don't worry, we've got your cravings covered with food, beer, wine, coffee, and tea.