Community Calendar

Experience the professional Cosecha Textiles Upholstery and Sewing Studio located in the glorious Crystal River Valley just seven miles outside of Carbondale off of Hwy 133.

Let us know you’re coming to this open studio night where you will have full access to a professional sewing and upholstery workshop and all the tools and supplies that come with it! Not only tools are at your disposal but also the expertise and guidance of owner, Claire Wright. Bring a project you’re just starting or already working on and get the turbo boost you need to level up! Alterations, repairs, or custom sewing projects all welcome. Bring your own machine to practice on or just show up empty handed, all are welcome.

Let's talk about your taxes. This lecture will look at how we fund government, and the agencies who oversee the process. Offered tuition fee to the community with the support of the CMC Center for Civics Education and engagement. Please pre-register to save your spot.

Visceral Alchemy celebrates transformation in its most personal and enduring form. This exhibition explores the powerful act of creating—or receiving—artwork that lasts a lifetime. Tattooers are constantly creating. They regularly translate deeply personal ideas into original works of art, blending in their own style and aesthetic. Their process is both collaborative and expressive.

Once a symbol of counterculture, tattooing has evolved into a widely embraced and respected art form. Today, many tattooers are formally trained artists who maintain vibrant creative practices beyond their occupation. This exhibition brings together a group of artists to examine the relationship between their professional and personal art forms. Could one exist without the other? This curated invitational offers a rare glimpse into the fine art dimension of tattooing, inviting viewers to consider the lasting impact of this art form and industry.

The opening reception is Friday, May 29 from 5-7pm. **See the artists in action Saturday, May 30, from 11am-6pm with live tattooing out of The Launchpad (walk-up, first come, first-served, 18+). On display through July, 3. The gallery is open weekdays from 10am-5pm.

Come to Townline Trucks on June 4th for a FREE line dance class before you head to the rodeo. Put on your favorite boots, grab a friend, and get ready to have a great time!

Visceral Alchemy celebrates transformation in its most personal and enduring form. This exhibition explores the powerful act of creating—or receiving—artwork that lasts a lifetime. Tattooers are constantly creating. They regularly translate deeply personal ideas into original works of art, blending in their own style and aesthetic. Their process is both collaborative and expressive.

Once a symbol of counterculture, tattooing has evolved into a widely embraced and respected art form. Today, many tattooers are formally trained artists who maintain vibrant creative practices beyond their occupation. This exhibition brings together a group of artists to examine the relationship between their professional and personal art forms. Could one exist without the other? This curated invitational offers a rare glimpse into the fine art dimension of tattooing, inviting viewers to consider the lasting impact of this art form and industry.

The opening reception is Friday, May 29 from 5-7pm. **See the artists in action Saturday, May 30, from 11am-6pm with live tattooing out of The Launchpad (walk-up, first come, first-served, 18+). On display through July, 3. The gallery is open weekdays from 10am-5pm.

Are you a novice or experienced artist looking for open studio time to work on your art projects? Join us from 1 to 3 p.m. on the first Friday each month at the Carbondale Branch Library to explore, encourage and share ideas with others interested in expanding their creative side. Bring your own materials and projects of your choice. It’s free and open to adults of all skill levels and artistic mediums. For more information call the Carbondale Library at 970-963-2889.

Test-drive new electric vehicles (EVs), take a look at the Town of Carbondale’s new EV chargers, and learn about police and public works’ new EVs at First Friday on June 5.
EVs from Mountain Chevrolet, Columbine Ford, Bighorn Toyota, Phil Long Subaru, Nissan, and Tesla are expected to be available for test drives from 4-8 p.m. at Carbondale Town Hall for First Friday.
The Clean Energy Economy for the Region (CLEER) Carbondale EV Ride & Drive event is also a chance for residents to learn about and see the five newly installed dual-port Level 2 EV chargers at Carbondale Town Hall. Two dual-port chargers are available for public use, allowing for four vehicles to charge simultaneously.

The Carbondale Clay Center's (CCC) annual Pairings exhibition celebrates handmade ceramics and handcrafted beverages!

On display in the CCC Gallery
May 4th - June 26th, 2026
Beverage Reception Event
Friday, June 5th, 6-8pm

PAIRINGS brings together handmade local and national artists’ ceramics and handcrafted beverages in a celebration of form, function, and flavor. This beloved vessel-focused ceramic exhibition has become a cornerstone of our community’s creative calendar.

The highlight of the exhibition is the outdoor celebration at the Carbondale Clay Center, under the tent during June’s First Friday, where any purchase from the show can be redeemed for a handcrafted beverage from one of our local partners. This year, we’re thrilled to feature beverage sponsors Marble Distillery, Carbondale Beer Works, El Dorado, Pollinator Chocolate, and more—each offering something uniquely delicious to sip and savor.

Join us in raising a glass to over 15 years of artistry, collaboration, and community!

Get ready for Zumba with Andrea Orrego

Zumba is a global dance phenomenon that invites the body and spirit into a state of pure, rhythmic connection. Originally inspired by the vibrant dance traditions of Latin America — Salsa, Cumbia, Merengue, and Reggaeton — Zumba has since grown into a dynamic fusion of world rhythms, blending Afrobeat, Bollywood, Bhangra, Belly Dance, Hip Hop, and more into an electrifying celebration of movement.

At its core, Zumba is about intuitive dance expression. Rather than focusing on strict choreography or technical breakdowns, the structure of a Zumba class mirrors the architecture of music itself — simple, repeatable patterns tied to the chorus, verses, and bridges of each song. This approach allows dancers to anticipate transitions naturally, freeing them from the constraints of counting steps and encouraging a deeper, more instinctive relationship with rhythm.

Zumba invites a profound reconnection to the joy of embodied movement: a space where strength meets sensuality, sweat becomes celebration, and music becomes a global language that transcends borders.
For seasoned dancers, Zumba offers a refreshing invitation to return to the essence of why we dance — not for perfection, but for expression, connection, and exhilaration. It is a journey through cultures, rhythms, and emotions, all channeled through the most ancient instrument we possess: our own bodies.

All dance levels welcome!

Every first Saturday of the month, dive into a themed story and craft, all while surrounded by the colorful artworks at the Powers Art Center. Starting at 11 a.m., no sign-ups are required!