"Rockin’ Reptiles" presented by Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.
Hands-on art projects inspired by nature for kids ages 6-8. Cost: $10.
aspennature.org  or 925-5756.

Kid's drawing and painting classes. 10 a.m. to noon on Wednesdays and
Thursdays at Ross Montessori School in Carbondale. Cost: $15/class.
Drop-ins welcome. color@sopris.net [1], 928-7733. 

"Aspen’s Past to Present” offered by Aspen Walking Tours. Ninety-minute
stroll through historic downtown Aspen, tracing its evolution from
humble beginnings to world-famous resort. 10:30 a.m. on Tuesdays and
Thursdays. Tickets available at the Wheeler Opera House. Visit
aspenwalkingtours.com or call 948-4349.

Lunch with Dr. Jan: "Reproductive Cancers (Prostate, Breast, Uterine,
Cervical, Ovarian), New Data on Food and Environmental Impact" Noon at
Olive's Restaurant inside the St. Regis. Call for more information and
reservations.925-5588.

Lunchtime dance class taught by global dance/theatre performer Sarah
Pletts. Enjoy release exercises and dancing for lunch from lyrical to
Latin. All levels welcome. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 1-2:15 p.m. at the
Annabelle Inn Studio, 232 W. Main St. in Aspen. 925-7018.

“Making Cancer History Symposium” presented by the Aspen Institute.
University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center President Dr. John
Mendelsohn will discuss the latest in cancer research and patient care.
3 p.m. at Paepcke Auditorium in Aspen. Free. 925-7010.

"China and the Beijing Olympics" presented by NPR’s Melissa Block and
Stefan Fatsis for Aspen Public Radio. 5:30 p.m. at the Given Institute
in Aspen. Cost: $10. 920-5770.

Potluck Picnic and Microbrew Tasting hosted by Roaring Fork Sierra Club
Group. Bring your friends and a dish to share. Event is open to members
and non-members. 5:30 p.m. in Sopris Park in Carbondale. 947-9613.

Carbondale Wild West Rodeo is held every Thursday through Aug. 21.
Gates open at 5:30 p.m., slack starts at 6:30 p.m. and the Grand Entry
is at 7:30 p.m. at the Gus Darien Riding Arena in Carbondale. Cost: $8,
children under 10 free. Mutton Busters will now be able to sign up on
Tuesday evening through a call-in line from 6-8 p.m. at 923-9270. Visit
carbondalerodeo.com.

“Swim Like an Olympian” sponsored by Team Mindful Sports. Join Olympic
caliber swimmer Ashley Naegele and learn how to swim with efficiency
and power. Open to any swimmer wanting to improve technique and
knowledge of how to swim effortlessly and faster.  6-7 p.m. at the
John Fleet outdoor pool off of Main St. in Carbondale. Cost: $10. To
register, e-mail ashley@mindful-sports.com; for more information, call
970-355-4734.

Bonerama. New Orleans brass band on Snowmass' Fanny Hill, 6 p.m. Free.

"Fame" presented by Gottlieb Bartley Productions. 7 p.m. Basalt Middle
School Theatre. Cost: $12. Advance tickets available by calling
927-0555.

"Crimes of the Heart" presented by Theatre Aspen. 7:30 p.m. at the tent
in Rio Grande Park Runs through Aug. 23. For more information, call
925-9313. Tickets available at the Wheeler Box Office, 920-5770, or
aspenshowtickets.com.

"Dynamic Dance" presented by Hubbard Street Dance Chicago. 8 p.m. at Aspen District Theatre. Cost: $20, $44, $64. 920-5770.

Joshua James; Corey Chisel and The Wandering Sons. Singer-songwriters at Belly Up in Aspen, 9 p.m. Free. 544-9800.