ASPEN IDEAS FESTIVAL SATURDAY PASS $750

Aspen Meadows Campus 845 Meadows Road, Aspen, CO 81611

New this year, immerse yourself in big ideas with a half day of programming previously open only to full festival passholders. Register at the Ideas Pavilion starting at 7:30 AM, enjoy breakfast and choose from sessions throughout the morning that delve into diverse topics such as the inclusivity of AI, the science of conversation, life …

Fireside Chats and The Evolving Threat Landscape $25

Greenwald Pavilion 1000 North Third St Aspen, CO 81611

During the opening session, Ambassador Nicholas Burns will participate in a discussion with Andrea Mitchell on the critical developments in the U.S.-China relationship. At a pivotal time in the global security environment, and the crucial role of the Indo-Pacific region to global stability, the discussion will focus on the challenges and opportunities for the two …

Fireside Chat with a Senior U.S. Government Official $15

Doerr-Hosier Center 870 Meadows Rd Aspen, CO 81611

During closing session, a fireside chat with a senior U.S. government official will take place. Speakers to be announced soon. Doors will open at 12:15pm and you are welcome to join the programming in process should you arrive early before the closing session officially starts at 12:45pm. This event is held at Doerr-Hosier Center at …

Roaring Fork Sessions presents Bonny Light Horseman ft. The Faux Paws

Paepcke Auditorium 1000 N 3rd St, Aspen, CO 81611

Bonny Light Horseman joins the Jagjaguwar family ready to embrace life’s wonderful, abundant chaos. Confident and generous, their lead single “When I Was Younger” kicks off the band’s most vulnerable and bounteous era to date. Over the years, Bonny Light Horseman has accumulated many miles on the collective odometer of life. The band’s core trio …

Momentum: DanceAspen at the District Theatre

Aspen District Theatre 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611

Join us for an unforgettable evening featuring brand new creations by acclaimed choreographers Jamar Roberts, Penny Saunders, and Laura O'Malley. Experience the passion, creativity, and artistry of DanceAspen as we showcase the latest works from these visionary talents. Don't miss your chance to be swept away by the momentum of this captivating performance. Save the …

Airport Expansion Town Hall

Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Join us for a Town Hall Meeting on the 2024 Aspen-Pitkin County Airport ballot referendums, taking place Friday, October 4, from 6-7:30pm at the Wheeler Opera House. Co-produced by Aspen Public Radio and the Aspen Daily News, editorial staff will tightly moderate a conversation with representatives from the Airport Advisory Board; Our Airport, Our Vote; …

Back Home Again: A Tribute To John Denver with Chris Collins & Boulder Canyon at the District

Aspen District Theatre 235 High School Rd, Aspen, CO 81611

The biggest international star of the 1970s, John Denver had the unique ability to put into words and music the celebration of the simple pleasures of life, the beauty of nature, and bring the audience along with him for the ride. 2024 marks the 50th anniversary of the release of his first album to hit …

Roaring Fork Sessions & Inspire Aspen present Humbird – The Matinee of Music

Mad Dog Ranch + Studio 955 Snowmass Creek Road, Snowmass, CO, 81654

Minnesota indie-folk band Humbird voices begin to collide and overlap, the sound of human vocals begins to flow into water, harmonic drones floating overhead. It’s a viscerally visual sound, an echo of the clear, unbroken silences of the Minnesota woods that first inspired Humbird songwriter Siri Undlin. The eldest daughter of a trial lawyer and …

Wheeler Presents Consensual Improv: Halloween Spooktacular

Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Audiences have packed the house for every performance by Consensual Improv!, Thunder River Theatre Company’s new adult comedy improvisation troupe, since its debut performance in November 2016. High energy shows feature improv games and audience interaction in the style of “Who’s Line Is It Anyway?” and Second City in Chicago.

Wheeler Opera House 2025 Season Announcement

Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Whether you’ve seen one show at the Wheeler or one hundred, there’s nothing better than getting excited for a new season. On Thursday November 14, from 5:00-6:30, join us in The Vault at the Wheeler. • Be among the first to know the 2025 season lineup, including Aspen Laugh Festival!• Become a Wheeler Insider! We’re …

Wheeler Presents Gabriel Santiago & Peter Stoltzman in the Vault

Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Join us for a special evening of music as Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman bring their decade-long collaboration to the stage in an intimate duo performance. Over the years, Santiago and Stoltzman have performed in various ensembles across the U.S. and Brazil, and now, for the first time, they’re touring …

Wheeler Presents Retro Films with Aspen Historical Society in the Vault

Wheeler Opera House 320 E Hyman Ave, Aspen, CO 81611

Kick off the Wintersköl™ weekend with the opening night of Aspen Historical Society’s winter retro film series! Featuring vintage films from the Aspen Historical Society Collection, the series will open with a Wintersköl™ twist to bring retro skiing and Aspen’s hot doggin’ past to life on the big screen! Enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and cookies …