“Fun With Children's Stories” presented by Explore Booksellers in Aspen. Every Friday at 10 a.m. at the bookstore. Children 4 and older with adult supervision are welcome. 925-7498.

Aspen Ruggerfest. Aspen Ruggerfest is a world class rugby tournament that attracts nearly 50 teams from all over the continental United States, Hawaii, the Southern Hemisphere and Europe. Divisions of play include: Men’s open division, Women’s open division, Masters 35+, Masters 45+ and Master’s 50+. Play divided between Rio Grande and Wagner parks in Aspen. For more information, visit stayaspensnowmass.com.     

Three-Day Weekend Retreat for Women presented by Sacred Celebrations of the Divine Feminine. Cost: $395. Friday: 6-10 p.m., Saturday: 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Sunday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. For location and more information, call 303-931-9143.

Author talk and documentary film with Kari Grady Grossman hosted by Explore Bookstore. Grossman is the author of “Bones That Float.” 7 p.m. at Explore in Aspen. 925-5336.  

“Concert Ceremony and Healing Circle” with Rafael Bejarano. Bejarano  is a master of aboriginal didgeridoo and Peruvian flutes. Cost: $20; limited seating, advance registration is required. 7-8:30 p.m. at the Sky Hotel in Aspen. 948-4512.

Boo Coo featuring Smokin’ Joe Kelly, Chris Bank, and Chris Goplerud. Live at the St. Regis Hotel in Aspen, 7-11 p.m.

“Classic” Rock concert performed by Ars Lyrica Ensemble. Ars Lyrica is Wendy Larson, cello; Paul Dankers, flute and voice; Shelley Warren, flute; Maureen Jackson, voice; and Molly Sassaman, keyboards. The group will be performing music by Erik Satie, Elton John, Paul Simon, Nickel Creek, The Beatles and more. Free. 7:30 at the Snowmass Chapel. 923-6192.
"Aspen’s Darkside” offered by Aspen Walking Tours. Ninety-minute stroll filled with stories of murder, mayhem, and ghosts. 8:30 p.m. on Fridays in September. Visit aspenwalkingtours.com or call 948-4349.

Matt Johnson. Singer-songwriter at Steve's Guitars in Carbondale, 8:30 p.m. Cost; $10. 963-3304.

Straight Shot and the S-Curves. Rock ’n' roll at Stubbies in Basalt, 9 p.m. 927-0501.

Steve Peer and All That Jazz. Live at Syzygy in Aspen, 9:30 p.m. 925-3700.

DJ Jonasty. Hip-hop, house and everything in between, 10 p.m.-2 a.m. every Friday at Phat Thai in Carbondale. Cost: $5. 963-7001.

Buckethead; That 1 Guy. Guitar shredder at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $28/advance, $32/day of show. 544-9800.

Upcoming:

Aspen Saturday Market. Market sells fresh fruit, produce, arts and crafts, includes live music and more. Saturday mornings on Hopkins Avenue in Aspen. Runs through Oct. 18.

Book signing and reading with author Phil Altfeld presented by Explore Booksellers. Altfeld is the author of “Dr. Pharte: Confessions of a Hopeless Prankster.” 4 p.m. Explore in Aspen. 925-5336.

Everlast; The Lordz. Rap at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $22/advance, $25/day of show. 544-9800.