Saturday run group hosted by Independence Run and Hike. Run every Saturday at 7:30 a.m. starting from Independence Run and Hike and one other location in Carbondale. Run goes on in rain, snow, cold or sunshine. Each week an e-mail with the proposed route will be sent out. To get involved call, stop by or e-mail the store at independencerun@sopris.net [1] or 704-0909.

Y’Art Sale presented by Carbondale Clay Center. Flea market of art supplies, pottery “seconds,” funky home décor, scrapbooking supplies, garden fixtures, framed artwork, and more. All proceeds from support CCC’s year-round ceramic art programming. 9 a.m.-2 p.m. 963-2529.   

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.

”Painting Autumn” seminar offered by H. Lee Shapiro. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ashcroft ghost town outside of Aspen. Cost: $35. 925-5035.

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.     

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.

Fall Equinox Deeksha Celebration. Program accompanied by indigenous music by Rafael Bejarano. 6-8:30 p.m. at Sky Hotel in Aspen. Cost: $25, advance registration required. 948-4512.

Tom Ressell. Acoustic at Ruth’s Chris restaurant in Aspen, 6:30 p.m. 925-1167.

Aspen Community Social Dance. Lesly Adams of Glenwood Springs will give a two-step lesson starting at 7:30 p.m. followed by open dancing of all styles at 8:30 p.m. at the Rio Grande Commons in downtown Aspen (behind the courthouse and above the parking garage). No partner required. Cost: $10 includes lesson and refreshments. 925-8536.  

Freak Power Film Night presented by Aspen Historical Society to benefit GrassRoots TV. Event includes freak aptitude test, food, booze, film/video of your younger days, and other activities. ’70s-era duds encouraged. 7:30 p.m. at the Crystal Palace Grille and Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. Seating is limited; reserve a seat by calling 925-8000.

Stand-up Comedy live at the BeauJo’s at Bufflo Valley. Featuring Beth Brandon, Todd Hartley, Don Chaney, Alexa Fitzpatrick and Mark Thomas. 9 p.m. Cost: $5.

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

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

Upcoming:
SUNDAY, SEPT. 21

Juno Reactor. World beat at Belly Up in Aspen, 10 p.m. Cost: $18/advance, $22/day of show. 544-9800.