Monday, June 2
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.
Tuesday, June 3
Tuesday Birding at Hallam Lake (6:30, Hallam Lake) Discover the diverse birdlife of the Roaring Fork Valley with ACES, birders of all experience levels are welcome! Outings meet at ACES’ Hallam Lake Nature Preserve and begin with a brief orientation, followed by birding in the field. You will explore bird activity in a variety of local habitats at these ACES sites and at other nearby birding hot spots. Every outing offers rich opportunities to learn about bird behavior, identification, migration, and local habitats.
Aspen’s Off the Beaten Path Tour (Tuesdays & Fridays, 10:00 am, Downtown Aspen) The Off the Beaten Path Scenic Tour brings guests through lesser visited areas around Aspen that capture its Victorian charm and natural beauty. Stroll through the streets of the Victorian neighborhood of the West End highlighting Aspen’s history and walk along the Roaring Fork River & the Rio Grande Trail connecting with nature. This tour is a healthy walk lasting approximately 90 minutes. It’s a great way to acclimatize to Aspen’s altitude during a visitor's first few days in Aspen. To reserve a tour, click here.
Exhibition Tour at Aspen Art Museum (2:00 pm, Aspen Art Museum) Explore a variety of exhibitions, appreciate the architecture, and engage in captivating conversations. Share your thoughts, ask questions, and connect with fellow art enthusiasts. Tours and workshops are perfect for art lovers, curious minds, and anyone seeking inspiration. See you there! Click here to learn more.
Aspen’s DarkSide Ghost Tour (Tuesdays, Thursdays, Saturdays, 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 learn more or register, click here.
Wednesday, June 4
City of Aspen Open Space Birding (7:00 am, Ute Cemetery) A rare fragment of intact native flora on Aspen’s valley floor, Ute Cemetery is a haven for breeding birds, including many migratory species that are just arriving at this time for the nesting season. Join ACES to explore the rich habitats of this National Historic Register site and two adjoining open space properties where you will walk a loop route through mountain shrublands, aspen groves, wildflower meadows, and river riparian habitats.
The Unteachables Comedy Tour (7:00 pm, Wheeler Opera House) One was named Teacher of the Year. Another was fired for posting jokes online. Together, they’re unhinged, uncensored, and unforgettable. The Unteachables is a comedy showcase led by a group of stand-up comedians who just happened to stumble into the world of education. Once the loudest kids in the back of the classroom, they’re now bringing their hilarious, no-holds-barred perspectives to the stage. Their material dives into far more than just classroom antics—it’s authentic, relatable, and laugh-out-loud funny for anyone who’s ever worked in education, needed a break from reality, or just loves a great night of comedy. Click here to purchase tickets and learn more.
June Indie Showcase: Jane Austen Wrecked my life (7:30 pm, ISIS Theatre) A desperately single bookseller, lost in a fantasy world, finds herself forced to fulfill her dreams of becoming a writer in order to stop messing up her love life, showing at the ISIS Theatre in Aspen.
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue at Belly Up (8:00 pm, Belly Up Aspen) Since 2010, Trombone Shorty has released five chart topping studio albums, toured with everyone from Jeff Beck to the Red Hot Chili Peppers; collaborated across genres with Pharrell, Bruno Mars, ZHU, Zac Brown, and countless more. The NOLA icon and his bandmates are tapping into their legendary live performances that blur the lines between funk, soul, R&B, and psychedelic rock.
Thursday, June 5
Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed (12:00 pm, Wheeler Stallard Museum) Aspen Historical Society presents the history exhibition Decade by Decade: Aspen Revealed, a comprehensive view of the area’s fascinating past. The exhibition explores the stories that shaped the community’s distinct identity: from mining boom to dilapidated ranching town to today’s international recreational and cultural resort, Aspen forged a unique path.
W Aspen’s Second Annual Bartender Competition (1:00 pm, W Aspen) Join W Aspen on the Rooftop to witness Aspen's finest mixologists demonstrate their skills and creativity in the quest for the title of Aspen's Best Bartender. Spectators can savor cocktail samplings while watching Aspen's most talented bartenders compete for the coveted title. Only one will walk away with a Grand Prize!
Thievery Corporation at Belly Up (7:30, Belly Up Aspen) Twenty-five years into their genre-defying electronic music career, Thievery Corporation’s founding principles of D.I.Y. and inclusion have become key themes in mainstream social conversation. After a dozen highly acclaimed full-length albums, remix LPs, concert recordings, and over two decades of incendiary live performances that have thrilled audiences worldwide, Thievery Corporation’s music and message is more relevant and important now than ever. To purchase tickets here.
Friday, June 6
Ilusión Mental: Magia en tu idioma (8:00 pm, Wheeler Opera House) Direct from Las Vegas, Mentalist Santiago Michel comes to Aspen for the first time. Prepare for an unforgettable evening of mind-bending mentalism, illusion, and psychological suspense. This 90-minute performance (with intermission) will astonish, provoke thought, and keep you questioning what’s real—long after the curtain falls. All ages welcome. This show is in Spanish only. To purchase tickets and learn more click here.
Imitation of Life (8:30 pm, Aspen Art Museum Rooftop) Aspen Film and the Aspen Art Museum proudly partner to present a special rooftop screening of Douglas Sirk’s iconic final film, IMITATION OF LIFE, presented in conjunction with the exhibition Sherrie Levine: 1977–1988. Sirk, whose films are renowned as the greatest cinematic examples of melodrama, was an important early and enduring interest for Levine. This 1959 masterpiece starring Lana Turner and Juanita Moore tells the story of two single mothers who raise their children together under the one roof following a chance encounter on a Coney Island beach. Ultimately, the film is a socially conscious critique, questioning entrenched hierarchies of race, class, and gender.
Chromeo at Belly Up Aspen (9:00 pm, Belly Up Aspen) Calling all adults: Chromeo is back, and have they got a record for you. It’s brazenly titled Adult Contemporary, and it’s set to redefine the term. There’s a complacency and a softness to “adult contemporary” as we know it, in a pleated khakis and cable-knit sweater kind of way. In the hands of Dave 1 and P-Thugg however, the phrase takes on a whole new meaning. To learn more and purchase tickets click here.
Saturday, June 7
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. Open on Saturdays June 7th - August 30th 8:30 am - 2:00 pm. 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.
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.
Locals Night at Belly Up Aspen (7:30 pm, Belly Up Aspen) Aspen Vodka presents locals night with Golden, B2B, Lauren Ashley with Natti and Set Break. Door are at 7:30 pm and the show begins at 8:30, don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy a night with the locals on the dance floor. To purchase tickets and learn more click here.
Sunday, June 8
À la Carte Experience with Aspen Historical Society (All Day, Aspen) Hire a history guide for custom experiences on your schedule, offered during off seasons based on staff availability. Choose from a menu of tour options, visits to the sites, or dream up your own history adventure with Aspen Historical Society’s interpretive guides and historians. Click here to learn more and create the perfect adventure for your group.
Guest Faculty Lecture: Laura Kishimoto and Lina Puerta (7:00 pm, Anderson Ranch) These insightful talks dive into the artists’ inspiration, their creative process, and more. This presentation is free and open to the public and is available in person or via livestream. Minsoo Yuh was born and raised in Seoul, Korea. She earned her MFA in ceramics from Hongik University, then relocated to the United States. Lina Puerta has received numerous awards, including the NYFA Fellowship in Crafts/Sculpture and the Joan Mitchell Painters and Sculptors Grant.
Monday, June 9
Wendu Schneider: Reverent Alchemy (9:00 am, Red Brick Center for the Arts) Red Brick Center for the Arts is delighted to showcase a collection of artworks by Wendi Schneider, known for her photographs of nature and wildlife printed on vellum or kozo with hand-applied layers of gold leaf or verso. Wendi's work does more than depict nature; it evokes the emotional and sometimes transcendent experiences of life. As Wendi states, "In those magical moments when my eyes and essence are engaged, I photograph what I feel, as much as see. The images are layered digitally with color and texture to blur the lines between the real and imagined." Wendi’s works are a testament to the fragility of life and the cycles of existence, capturing fleeting moments with a touch of wonder and reverence.
Movement Mondays at Pitkin County Library (10:30 am, Pitkin County Library) Join Pitkin County Library for story time with a focus on allowing young children to explore movement through songs, dance and storytelling. To learn more click here.
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