Monday, June 9
Red Brick Center for the Arts New Exhibitions (Monday – Friday, 9:00 am, Red Brick Center for the Arts) On June 5th, two new exhibitions were unveiled. One exhibition features artist, Wendi Schneider, who is known for photographs of wildlife and nature with hand-applied layers of gold leaf or verso, while the other, 2025 Colorado Juried, presents a variety of work from talented artists across Colorado. Wander through the exhibitions to explore exceptional art between 9am and 5pm during the week.
Tuesday, June 10
Tuesday Birding at Rock Bottom Ranch (6:30 am, Rock Bottom Ranch) Spring brings many migratory birds back to the Roaring Fork Valley, making May an exciting month for observing diverse species and nesting activities. Designed for birders of all experience levels, ACES focuses on birding tips, sharing their observations, and the fun of connecting with nature. Every outing is a treasure hunt in the diverse habitats of Rock Bottom Ranch. To register, click here.
Sculpting the Environment: The Three-Dimensional Art of Herbert Bayer Opening (12:30 pm, Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies) To commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Aspen Institute, Sculpting the Environment: The Three-Dimensional Art of Herbert Bayer provides the most comprehensive investigation to date of Herbert Bayer’s exploration of “the total environment,” or, as he put it in 1970, “the extension of my work into many areas of space.” Focusing on his site-specific outdoor sculptures and land art, this exhibition brings together more than one hundred works by Bayer, including drawings, paintings, photographs, models, and maquettes—many on view for the first time. Elevating this prolific artist’s legacy as a boundary-breaking polymath whose Bauhaus training informed the genesis and execution of his environmental sculptures, the exhibition promises to deepen the viewer’s knowledge of Bayer’s relationship with the landscape. His particular fondness for Aspen, where he was given free rein to sculpt the Aspen Meadows into a gesamtkunstwerk, or total work of art, will be highlighted. Free tours of this exhibition are offered every Tuesday and Thursday from 12:30 - 1:30 pm, and Saturdays from 3-4 pm. To learn more, click here.
Here I Am – Not So Boring Bible Stories (7:30 pm, Wheeler Opera House) Directed by Luke Tornare, “Here I Am” is a glimpse into India where a ministry is helping children and one woman’s response to a vision from God. This event will show the film (~30 minutes) followed by a live Q & A (~1 hour) with the film director and people featured in the film. All ticket proceeds go toward Little Loves helping the orphaned in India. To learn more, click here.
Wednesday, June 11
City of Aspen Open Space Birding (7:30 am, Marolt Open Space) Pockets of fall migration bird activity are exciting to find in the open landscape of the Marolt Open Space, where clusters of native shrubs in perimeter areas and stands of trees provide excellent foraging and cover. Join ACES for a morning field trip to explore this special area that is a hotspot for mixed flocks of migrating songbirds as well as a National Historic Register site. Target birds for this outing include various warbler and sparrow species, tanagers, vireos, goldfinches, orioles, bluebirds, and more. Species occasionally seen on this trip include uncommon fall migrants such as rufous hummingbird, Cassin’s vireo, and clay-colored sparrow. You will get some practice with field marks of both adult and immature plumages. Click here to register.
Flower Arranging Workshop with Mountain Flowers of Aspen (5:00 pm, Aspen Art Museum) Join the Aspen Art Museum on their Rooftop for a flower arranging workshop with Mountain Flowers of Aspen! Lead by Keegan Amit, the Creative Director of Mountain Flowers of Aspen. With over a decade of experience in the floral industry and a background in art and design, Keegan brings a thoughtful and creative approach to floral arranging. Guests will learn to create their own hand-tied bouquets using seasonal blooms and professional floral design techniques. No prior experience is necessary. Drinks and light bites provided! To register, click here.
Inspire Aspen Songwriter Series (6:30 pm, Wheeler Opera House) Inspire Aspen Foundation is proud to present a special evening of music featuring Nashville singer/songwriter Colleen McKenna, alongside talented local musicians, Tristan Trincado and Gracie Searle-Feinberg, in a unique “Songwriter in the Round” performance. This intimate event marks the culmination of a two-day songwriting workshop with Inspire Aspen’s students, where they have had the opportunity to collaborate, create, and refine their original songs. During the performance, the students will not only showcase their work but also share the stories and inspirations behind their songs, providing a deeper connection to the music. Join Inspire Aspen for an evening of creativity, inspiration, and the power of storytelling through song. To purchase tickets, click here.
Thursday, June 12
Intro to Nature Journaling (9:00 am, Catto Center at Toklat) Keeping a nature journal is a longstanding tradition that unifies the disciplines of art and science. It can be meditative experience, a record of observations, a fertile ground for new ideas, and a record of personal learning and exploration. Join ACES to learn a variety of techniques for slowing down, sharpening your senses, and recording your observations, as well as fun exercises to help you look at the world from a new perspective! To register, click here.
Paint Like Bob Ross (4:00 pm, Pitkin County Library) Join Pitkin County Library for an evening of painting! You will watch a Bob Ross, The Joy of Painting video and follow along. The group will use acrylics and a smaller canvas so you can take it home at the end of the event. All brushes, paints, canvas and required supplies are to be provided. Snacks and tea will be provided. For teens and adults. No registration is required. In Dunaway Community Meeting Room. This event is not a class; Pitkin County Library encourages people to learn through trial and error. Click here to learn more.
Snowmass Free Concert Series (5:30 pm, Fanny Hill) Join Snowmass for free concerts on Fanny Hill every Thursday night! A favorite summer tradition, the free Thursday night concerts feature a spectrum of sounds with incredible touring artists. This Thursday features The Burroughs, a 9-piece act with their trademark “sweaty soul music” that invites every crowd to groove, dance, and connect. Their inspiration is eclectic, from Stevie Wonder to Beyoncé. Doors open at 5:30pm, and concerts begin at 6:30pm. Grab dinner in the Village before the show or pack a picnic to enjoy inside the venue. To learn more, click here.
Sunset Sounds: King Manzi (6:00 pm, MOLLIE Aspen) Join MOLLIE Aspen for Sunset Sounds on their roof terrace with live music featuring King Manzi. King Manzi is a musical duo. If you’re fond of harmony-rich and melodically magical sounds à la The Eagles, Jackson Browne, and Neil Young, you’ve found a surefire way to scratch that itch. Their new record, Bolder Than Before (out May 23rd), was recorded live to tape in Los Angeles and is a love letter to the dusty trails and open highways of the Southwest. They are currently on their “Blue Highways” tour, playing exclusively in small cities and towns across the US. To purchase tickets, click here.
Pride Extravaganza Drag Pageant (6:00 pm, Aspen Art Museum) The Aspen Art Museum’s Pride Extravaganza Drag Show celebrates the vibrant spirit of diversity, inclusion, and love within the LGBTQ+ community. Hosted by Zen Fatale. Celebrate local drag divas from the Roaring Fork Valley and Colorado’s Western Slope as they compete for the crown in a talent show, fashion show, and lip sync battle! Get ready to cheer for your favorite contestants as they showcase their talents and creativity—each participant brings a unique flair with a powerful message of love and acceptance. To register, click here.
Driving Miss Daisy (7:30 pm, Hurst Theatre) Winner of the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, Driving Miss Daisy is a heartwarming and humorous journey through an unlikely friendship that transcends race, class, and time. Set in the Deep South of 1948 to the —on the cusp of the civil rights movement—this beloved play follows the fiercely independent Miss Daisy Werthan, a sharp-tongued Jewish widow, and Hoke Coleburn, a patient and dignified Black chauffeur, as they navigate 25 years of change, challenge, and companionship. What begins as a reluctant arrangement soon blossoms into a deep and enduring bond, proving that understanding and kindness can bridge even the widest divides. Poignant, funny, and profoundly moving, Driving Miss Daisy is a story of human connection that will touch your heart and leave you reflecting long after the curtain falls. There are showtimes throughout the weekend and the rest of June; click here for a full list of performance times.
Friday, June 13
Holden/Marolt Hoedown (4:00 pm, Holden/Marolt Mining & Ranching Museum) The community is invited to kick off summer at beloved annual Hoedown, featuring FREE admission with picnic dinners from Slow Groovin BBQ available for purchase on site. Guests of all ages will enjoy live music by Sweet Jessup & The Dirty Buckets, demonstrations of the steam engines and other historic machinery, and activities and games for all ages including visiting farm animals and pony painting with Smiling Goat Ranch, face painting and balloon animals with Kidtoons, and more! Guests can even ride the inflatable mechanical bull! To learn more, click here.
Aspen Words Book Ball (5:45 pm, Hotel Jerome) Aspen Words invites you to join them on Friday, June 13, 2025, for Book Ball at The Jerome Hotel. Aspen Words is thrilled to announce that the keynote speaker will be Hampton Sides. Your support helps raise critical funds for Aspen Words programs, including Writers in the Schools, scholarships for aspiring writers, and community talks with Pulitzer Prize-winning authors. To purchase tickets, click here.
Aspen Fringe Festival (Friday – Saturday, 7:30 pm, Wheeler Opera House) Aspen Fringe Festival presents the 17th annual JUNEFEST, featuring a World Premiere Comedy: LINCOLN GOES TO HOLLYWOOD and direct from NYC, Soulskin Dance Company’s AFF Premiere of BEAUTY, June 13 – 14, 2025, 7:30 pm at the Wheeler Opera House. Click here to purchase tickets.
Saturday, June 14
Aspen Saturday Market (8:30 am, Downtown Aspen) Spend your Saturday mornings at the Aspen Farmer's Market. Since 1998 it has been a local tradition to stroll through the market buying Colorado-grown produce and Colorado-produced artisan products. The market showcases talented local makers creating treasures from glassware to leatherwear to hats, clothing, jewelry, wood products, paintings, and more, as well as traditional farmer’s market offerings of fruits, vegetables, flowers, local meats, baked goods, and locally distilled spirits. To learn more, click here.
Aspen Parkrun (9:00 am, Herron Park) The city of Aspen recreation department is excited to announce the return of the Aspen parkrun series, starting May 3. Parkrun is a free, weekly 5k event where participants are welcome to walk, jog, run, volunteer, or spectate. This year, the community run series will feature a new course that starts and ends at Herron Park in downtown Aspen and follows an out-and-back route on the Rio Grande Trail. After the race, Swedish Hill bakery from the Aspen Art Museum will provide free drip coffee and a 10% discount on pastries for all park runners. Dogs are welcome on the course but must remain leashed. Registration: First-time participants must register at parkrun.us/aspen to receive their unique barcode. To learn more, click here.
Aspen Community Rides (9:00 am, Lower Gondola Plaza) Aspen Community Rides, presented by Ventum and Aspen Collection, return this summer. Participation is free for this Saturday series from June 14 – September 6. Participants are asked to meet at 9 am at Aspen Collection’s store on Lower Gondola Plaza, ready to ride at 9:30 am with a bike, water bottles, and all accouterments. There will be two Ventum ambassadors as the group leaders – one to guide at a spirited pace and the other following a no-drop format so no one is left behind. Routes will be posted on Aspen Collection’s Instagram account each week. The average ride duration will range from 1- 2 hours roundtrip depending on the route and group. To learn more, click here.
Independence Ghost Town Tour (10:30 am, Independence Ghost Town) A guided walking tour exploring the Independence Ghost Town where, legend has it, prospectors struck gold on July 4, 1879 making the area the first mining site in the Roaring Fork Valley. Today, Independence is an archaeological preserve located just below the continental Divide and a “don’t-miss stop” on Independence Pass along the Top of the Rockies’ Scenic Byway. To register, click here.
Stephen Marley – Bob Marley 80th Birthday Celebration (8:00 pm, Belly Up Aspen) Eight-time GRAMMY Award-winning international recording artist, Stephen Marley is never one to limit his musical horizons. He lets inspiration set him free as a singer, songwriter, musician, and producer – whether collaborating with his own illustrious musical family or with the likes of Lauryn Hill, Pitbull, Shaggy, Nas, Erykah Badu, amongst many others. His most recent album Old Soul was an acoustic revelation when it was released in September 2023 via Tuff Gong Collective/UMe/Ghetto Youths International. Old Soul explores a musical palette that spans a variety of cultures and genres alike, with hand-selected special guests including Bob Weir, Eric Clapton, Jack Johnson, Ziggy Marley, Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, Buju Banton, and Slightly Stoopid, furthering the spiritual journey that encompasses the record’s 14 tracks. Purchase tickets here.
Sunday, June 15
Leisure Hike (10:00 am, East Aspen Hunter Creek Trail) This light hike connects trails, hidden neighborhoods and nature paths east of town along the Roaring Fork River and the Hunter Creek. The majority of the hike is adjacent to tranquil flowing bodies of water. To register, click here.
Highlights of Aspen Tour (12:00 pm, Downtown Aspen) Embark on a leisurely stroll through town, where intriguing historical narratives, enchanting storytelling, and fascinating tidbits effortlessly blend together. This 60-minute scenic walk not only acquaints you with the local heritage but also grants you a genuine sense of belonging, acting as a splendid springboard to fully indulge in the abundant wonders that Aspen has to offer. To learn more or register, click here.
MOLLIE Standard Cocktail Competition (3:00 pm, MOLLIE Aspen) Get ready for a summer cocktail showdown! The bi-annual MOLLIE Standard Cocktail Competition returns, bringing together Aspen’s premier hotels and their talented mixologists. Join MOLLIE Aspen for an afternoon of bold flavors, creative concoctions, and spirited competition. Sample each entry, vote for the People’s Choice, and cheer on your favorite mixologists. A panel of expert judges will also weigh in, selecting their top pick for the Judges’ Favorite award. Winners will receive exciting prizes, the stewardship of the Golden Cocktail Shaker trophy until the next competition, and bragging rights as the creators of Aspen’s Best Summer Cocktail. Purchase tickets here.
Aspen’s DarkSide Ghost Tour (8:00 pm, Downtown Aspen) True stories of Aspen's tarnished past of Ghosts, Murder & Mayhem from 1879 to today on an entertaining evening walk. This tour visits some of Aspen Colorado’s most haunted places and tells the stories behind them as well as some truly darker happenings. This is a great tour for the whole family or just the adults. To register, click here.
Monday, June 16
Aspen’s Past to Present Tour (Mondays & Thursdays 10:00 am, Downtown Aspen) This classic historical walking tour of Aspen tells its history from humble mining camp to world famous resort. A casual 12 block stroll through historic downtown Aspen acclimatizes you to Aspen's energy and possibility. A great experience for both the first-time visitor and the regular. This tour visits historic landmarks of Aspen including the Wheeler Opera House, the Red Onion, the Pitkin County Courthouse & the Hotel Jerome among others when accessible. To reserve your tour, click here.
Neighborhood History Tour: Meadows and West End (10:30 am, Paepcke Building) A guided walking tour through Aspen’s famed West End residential neighborhood, a quiet gem of tree-lined boulevards bordered by the Aspen Meadows, Aspen Institute, and the Wheeler/Stallard Museum campuses. Learn little-known facts about the area, from native Ute activity to the former racetrack and rodeo, on a stroll past the neighborhood’s countless historical homes – immaculate examples of Victorian and midcentury modern architecture – while hearing stories of the people who lived there and the town that bustled around them. To register, click here.
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