• Wheeler Presents: Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble

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

    Dive into a rich tapestry of jazz history and vibrant contemporary expression with the Julia Keefe Indigenous Jazz Ensemble. This distinguished ensemble, composed of premier Native and Indigenous jazz musicians from various corners of North America, celebrates the legacy and ongoing contributions of Indigenous artists to jazz. The band’s repertoire spans influential yet underrated jazz …

    Wheeler Presents: Cine de las Montañas Programa

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

    Mountainfilm en Gira llega a Aspen con una selección de películas documentales culturalmente enriquecedoras, llenas de aventura e inspiración, curadas del festival Mountainfilm que se celebra cada fin de semana del Día de los Caídos en Telluride, Colorado. El programa Cine de las Montañas explorará temas relacionados con la misión de Mountainfilm: utilizar el poder …

    Wheeler Presents: Humans 2.0 by Circa

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

    Created by Yaron Lifschitz and the Circa EnsembleA symphony of acrobatics, sound and light, this is next level circus by Circa.Ten bodies appear in a flash of light. They move in harmony for a fleeting moment and then descend into a sinuous trance. Towers grow and decay, bodies leap and are caught, as physical limits …

    Wheeler Presents: Legends of Native American Comedy

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

    Native Voices, Big Laughs: A Night of Indigenous ComedyGet ready for a powerhouse evening of laughter, culture, and storytelling as "Legends of Native American Comedy" brings three acclaimed Indigenous comedians to the Wheeler stage. This high-energy showcase features Jim Ruel, Ernest Tsosie III, and Monique Moreau—each offering a unique perspective and voice rooted in Native …

    Education & Outreach Wheeler Workshop: Dance with Cost n’ Mayor

    Dance Progressions 403 Aspen Airport Business Ctr, Aspen, CO 81611

    Cost n’ Mayor are a powerhouse creative duo celebrated for their sharp, dynamic choreography and their ability to fuse movement with storytelling. With millions of followers across TikTok and Instagram, they’ve carved out a space where artistry and accessibility meet—making dance both entertaining and inspiring. Their work highlights precision, individuality, and the joy of movement, …

  • Wheeler Presents Aspen Advance Look: 11 to Midnight

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

    A special preview of off-Broadway bound 11 to Midnight comes to the Wheeler Opera House! A collaboration between Hideaway Circus and viral choreographers Cost 'n Mayor will be in Aspen working on the development of their new dance theater piece which will culminate in a showing of the work-in-progress on Saturday, November 1. Catch an early …

    Wheeler Presents Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure!

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

    Be amazed by the power of pressure - and what it can teach us.Equal parts interactive science, comedy, and personal empowerment messages, Doktor Kaboom returns with a new show. Doktor Kaboom: Under Pressure! illustrates physical science concepts, which are also metaphors for real-life mental and emotional pressures.Praised for keeping crowds riveted with interest and rolling …

    Wheeler Presents: Garrison Keillor Tonight

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

    Garrison Keillor Tonight is an evening of stand-up, storytelling, audience sing-alongs, and poetry. One man, one microphone. The performance features sung sonnets, limericks, and musical jokes—all woven together by reflections on the beauty of growing older. Despite its inconveniences, old age brings a kind of contentment: the wisdom that less is more. With your big …

    Wheeler Presents: Iris DeMent

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

    Iris DeMent brings her powerful new album, Workin’ On A World, to Aspen for an evening of unforgettable music and reflection. Known for her deeply moving voice—described by John Prine as “like you’ve heard, but not really”—DeMent has long been one of America’s most respected singer-songwriters. Her music blends gospel, hymns, and old country traditions …

    Wheeler Presents: Paula Poundstone

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

    Iconic comedian Paula Poundstone is known for her smart, observational humor and a spontaneous wit that has become the stuff of legend. She regularly plays theaters across the country, hosts a weekly comedy podcast, Nobody Listens to Paula Poundstone, and is a regular panelist on NPR’s Wait, Wait… Don’t Tell Me. She also voiced the …

  • Wheeler Presents: The Jacob Jolliff Band

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

    Jacob Jolliff is one of the world’s premier contemporary mandolinists. In 2011,he graduated from Berklee College of Music, having studied there on a fullscholarship. The following year, in 2012, he won the USA’s National MandolinChampionship in Winfield, KS. A fixture of the bluegrass scene, he hasperformed and collaborated with Béla Fleck, Tony Trischka, Michael Daves,Grant …

    Wheeler Presents: Andy Thorn & Erik Deutsch – Banjo and Piano Explorations

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

    In Colorado in 2016, pianist Erik Deutsch (Black Crowes) and banjoist Andy Thorn (Leftover Salmon) met for the first time, when Erik showed up for his first Leftover Salmon gig at the Stanley Hotel. It didn’t take long for the like-minded musicians to click. Over the next four years, Leftover Salmon’s stage-left lit up as …