Through Sunday, September 29

Aspen Filmfest
Wheeler Opera House and Isis Theatre in Aspen; Crystal Theatre in Carbondale

For 40 years, this annual fest has screened independent features and documentaries, and previewed some of fall’s most buzzworthy movies. Read more about it here. Tickets $25–$30, aspenfilm.com

Friday, September 27

Taylor Scott Band
6 p.m., Market Street at Willits, Basalt

This Denver-based band starts the party and keeps it going with a blend of funk, soul, rock, and R&B; frontman Scott, a singer and guitarist, has also toured with blues legend Otis Taylor. Presented by the Arts Center at Willits (TACAW). Free, tacaw.org

Friday & Saturday, September 27–28

A Walk in the Woods
7:30 p.m., Thunder River Theatre Company, Carbondale

Two nuclear arms negotiators, one from the Soviet Union and one from the US, discover friendship in the unlikeliest of circumstances. Corey Simpson, TRTC’s executive artistic director, directs this production of Lee Blessing’s long-running and critically acclaimed Broadway play. Tickets $15–$30, thunderrivertheatre.org

Sunday, September 29

Basalt Sunday Market
10 a.m.–2 p.m., Midland Spur Rd.

It's your last chance of the season to visit Basalt’s community-centered farmers market. Pick up fresh produce, homemade foodstuffs, and locally made artisan wares, while listening to live music. basaltsundaymarket.com

Ziggy Alberts
8:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen

The Australian singer-songwriter is only 24, but has already recorded five albums, started his own label, and played sold-out tours around the world. Come out and see what the all of the buzz is about. Emily Brinlow—who mixes soul, R&B, hip hop, and world music—opens. Tickets $20 GA, $30 reserved, bellyupaspen.com