Image by Michelle Smith
June First Friday celebrates Local Pride, featuring extended hours and special events at local shops, galleries, and restaurants. Plus a Pride Parade, live music, food trucks, street activities, and games with community booths. Check it out!
Carbondale Pride Parade | 6:15pm
LGBTQ+, families, friends, and allies are welcome! Dress up and show your pride—line-up starts at 5:45 PM at Main & 2nd.
Additional Happenings
Carbondale Public Arts Commission’s annual changing of the town sculptures, Art Around Town, is happening early next month. Join the tour guided by commission member, Brian Colley Thursday, June 5. Start at Town Hall at 5:30pm, with an artist reception at Marble Distillery to follow. A self-guided tour will be available for First Friday.
KDNK Spins Live | 2nd & Main Streets | 5-8pm
Impromptu dance parties by KDNK’s volunteer DJ’s spinning liveLive Music By River Spell | Chacos Park | 5:30-8:30pm
River Spell is a Colorado-based jam band that delivers heartfelt songwriting and extended improvisation.Live Music at The Crow & Key | 5-8pm
Open late with live music by Ted Frisbie & friends
Whiskey Special Release Party | Marble Distilling
Open to the public with live music by Shaefer Welch starting at 5pm.
Grand Opening of Mountain Tide | 5-8pm
Celebrate the grand opening of Mountain Tide at 423 Main Street! They’ll be open late with a photo booth for all to enjoy.Pride Patio Party | Carbondale Beerworks | 8pm
Hosting a Pride Patio Patio with Live Music by Starfish Enterprise and Jello Shot specials (proceeds support PFLAG).Last Dance Party | Bodegón | 5pm until late!
Bodegón will be closing their doors after Friday, so help send them off with a dance party! Live music on the outdoor patio at 5pm. DJ dance party beginning at 9:30pm.Forever Home Pop Up | Carbondale Animal Hospital | 5-8pm
Carbondale Animal Hospital & C.A.R.E. co-host a booth to match companion animals with their forever family and act as a resource to our community through education, healthcare, and pet support.
Pride Celebrations | Nido | 5-8pm
Open late to celebrate Pride Month with rainbow cupcakes, sparkly beverages, an outdoor street lounge & games.
Opening Reception of Carbondale Youth Showcase | Carbondale Arts | 5-7pm will be hosting an opening reception for the Youth Arts Showcase in the gallery, 5-7pm with an artist talk at 5:30pm. This exhibition is a group show featuring works created by youth involved in the Carbondale Arts Creative Apprentice Program and the Stepping Stones Artist Residency, facilitated by Gabriela Mejia.
Typewriter Poems and Community Drums
Rachel Leigh Cohen will be creating poetry near the promenade, and Eric Baumheier with African Rhythms will host a drum circle near the Village Smithy. Busking sponsored by Wheeler Opera House and Cool Brick Studios.Carbondale Clay Center | 6-8pm
Hosting a beverage closing reception for their annual Pairings exhibit featuring vessels by local and national potters; purchases include a complimentary drink.Live Music at Steve’s Guitars | 8pm
Emily Hicks is a Utah-based Americana singer-songwriter known for powerful vocals, nature-inspired lyrics, and a background in classical piano.Kids Cupcakes & Games | 3B’s Bakery | 5-7pm
Open late with $3 cupcakes and kids games!VOICES will be hosting “Sage & Pride” on their mobile ARTery Tiny Stage Series featuring storytellers Patrick Curry & Dave Emig with accompanying musician Sean Hamilton.
Live Painting | Kahaak Art Gallery | 5-8pm
Marcel Kahaak will be painting live just outside his gallery on Main St.Drag Show & Live DJ | La Raza | 9pm
Open late for a Pride Dance Party with a drag performanceHappy Hour, Drum Circle, Yoga, Pride Parade Preparation! | True Nature | 4-6pm
Hosting a pre-Pride Parade Happy Hour in the Café with alcohol-free mocktails and a Pride Parade Prep Station with free Face & Body Art Station! Join the Community Drum Circle at 4pm or the PRIDE + PRESENCE: Pranayama & Yoga Nidra Journey at 5pm.
Along Main Street
Community Booths | Main St | 5-8pm
Find activities, games, information by Stepping Stones, TACAW, Roaring Fork Fencers Club, Hawaii Fluid Art, Carbondale Branch Library, Age Friendly Carbondale.
Food Trucks | Main St. | 5-9pm
Find trucks are spread throughout Main Street and including Gerb’s Grub, Flavor Stop, El Sabor Mexico, El Bajón Churros, Bright Sky Ice Cream, Señor Mango
MAIN STREET CLOSURE: Snowmass Dr. to Weant Blvd. New this year: 2nd and 3rd Streets will be open for cross traffic. Detour available on Sopris Ave. No parking beginning at 4:30pm, full street closure at 5:00pm