Aspen Holiday Weekend Agenda: June 30-July 4, 2017
Marc Ribot will present a live guitar score to Charlie Chaplin's classic silent film The Kid at the Aspen Art Museum.
Image: Sandlin Gaither
Friday, June 30
Bluebird Art + Sound
Times vary, Snowmass Village
Snowmass's newest addition to the summer schedule kicks off with the Drive-By Truckers and takes over Fanny Hill and Base Village through Sunday for its inaugural festival, which promises a unique blend of rock, electronic music, fine art, and cutting-edge immersive multimedia experiences. Free (except for the Drive-By Truckers concert on Friday, $30), gosnowmass.com
Aspen Chamber Symphony
6 p.m., Benedict Music Tent
The Los Angeles Times called them a “star combo” at the Hollywood Bowl: Conductor Ludovic Morlot and violinist Simone Porter join forces for the season’s first Aspen Chamber Symphony concert. $80, aspenmusicfestival.com
Hairspray
7:30 p.m., Hurst Theatre
Get your beehives ready for the Tony Award–winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film. The Theatre Aspen production will be helmed by director and choreographer Mark Martino, whose Hurst Theatre credits also include Les Misérables, Cabaret, and Mamma Mia! Hairspray begins previews today, opens June 27, and runs through August 19. From $29, theatreaspen.org
Movies at the Museum
8 p.m., Aspen Art Museum
Enjoy open-air cinema in the Roof Deck Sculpture Garden with a screening of Charlie Chaplin's The Kid (1921) and a special performance from Marc Ribot, who will present a live guitar score to the classic silent film. Ribot, who Rolling Stone describes as “emotive, graceful, but with a glint of mischief in his method,” has released more than 20 albums and performed with Robert Plant, Alison Krauss, Elvis Costello, and more. Free, aspenartmuseum.org
Chris Robinson Brotherhood
9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen
Belly Up regular Chris Robinson of Black Crowes fame returns with what Rolling Stone calls “a band more musical, soulful, and downright fun than his previous brotherhood.” From $38, bellyupaspen.com
Theatre Aspen's production of Hairspray runs through August 19 at the Hurst Theatre.
Image: Jeremy Swanson
Saturday, July 1
Bluebird Art + Sound
Times vary, Snowmass Village
Snowmass's newest addition to the summer schedule kicks off with the Drive-By Truckers and takes over Fanny Hill and Base Village through Sunday for its inaugural festival, which promises a unique blend of rock, electronic music, fine art, and cutting-edge immersive multimedia experiences. Free (except for the Drive-By Truckers concert on Friday, $30), gosnowmass.com
Aspen Saturday Market
8 a.m.–3 p.m.
The best way to spend a summer Saturday morning in Aspen? At the U-shaped farmer’s market in the heart of town, perusing plenty of locally grown produce, handmade crafts, jewelry, and souvenirs. Free, aspenchamber.org
Aspen Antiques, Jewelry & Fine Arts Fair
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden
The 10-day fair (through July 9) celebrates its 15th year in Aspen with an always eclectic selection of collectibles ranging from estate jewelry to fine art to vintage prints, and more. Free, aspenartfairs.com
Hairspray
3 p.m. & 8 p.m., Hurst Theatre
Get your beehives ready for the Tony Award–winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film. The Theatre Aspen production will be helmed by director and choreographer Mark Martino, whose Hurst Theatre credits also include Les Misérables, Cabaret, and Mamma Mia! Hairspray begins previews today, opens June 27, and runs through August 19. From $29, theatreaspen.org
Ella @ 100, Direct from the Apollo
8:30 p.m., Benedict Music Tent
Jazz Aspen Snowmass and the Aspen Music Festival and School co-present this reprisal of a sold-out show at Harlem’s Apollo Theater that celebrated what would have been Ella Fitzgerald’s centennial birthday. Performers paying tribute to the “first lady of song” include the Count Basie Orchestra, Patti Austin, Lizz Wright, Andra Day, and David Alan Grier. From $55, aspenmusicfestival.com
Wilderness Workshop’s 4th Annual Wildfest
5–10 p.m., Owl Farm
The family-friendly celebration is going Gonzo again with its annual fundraiser at the late Hunter S. Thompson’s spread in Woody Creek. This year's live music lineup includes Pearl & Wood, the Railsplitters, and World's Finest, with a keynote address from Michael Brune, executive director of the Sierra Club. The Slow Groovin’ BBQ truck will be parked all night selling food, along with a cash bar, kids’ zone, communal mural creation station, and a wind-down fire-dance at the end of the night. $45, wildernessworkshop.org
Sunday, July 2
Bluebird Art + Sound
Times vary, Snowmass Village
Snowmass's newest addition to the summer schedule kicks off with the Drive-By Truckers and takes over Fanny Hill and Base Village through Sunday for its inaugural festival, which promises a unique blend of rock, electronic music, fine art, and cutting-edge immersive multimedia experiences. Free (except for the Drive-By Truckers concert on Friday, $30), gosnowmass.com
Aspen Antiques, Jewelry & Fine Arts Fair
10 a.m.—6 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden
The 10-day fair (through July 9) celebrates its 15th year in Aspen with an always eclectic selection of collectibles ranging from estate jewelry to fine art to vintage prints, and more. Free, aspenartfairs.com
Aspen Festival Orchestra
4 p.m., Benedict Music Tent
In this season’s first Aspen Festival Orchestra concert, AMFS Music Director Robert Spano is joined by pianist Garrick Ohlsson, whose “effortless virtuosity and total musical command” (The Guardian) have been thrilling audiences since he won the Chopin International Competition in 1970. $82, aspenmusicfestival.com
South of France
9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen
This Denver-based indie-pop band self-describes its sound as “melodic noise pop influenced by everything on planet earth.” No cover, bellyupaspen.com
The resident golden eagle at ACES.
Image: Matt Power
Monday, July 3
Aspen Antiques, Jewelry & Fine Arts Fair
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden
The 10-day fair (through July 9) celebrates its 15th year in Aspen with an always eclectic selection of collectibles ranging from estate jewelry to fine art to vintage prints, and more. Free, aspenartfairs.com
ACES Raptor Fair
3–5 p.m., Hallam Lake
Visit with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ resident golden eagle, red-tailed hawk, and great horned owl as well as visiting birds of prey—including a bald eagle. Free, aspennature.org
Hairspray
7:30 p.m., Hurst Theatre
Get your beehives ready for the Tony Award–winning musical based on the 1988 John Waters film. The Theatre Aspen production will be helmed by director and choreographer Mark Martino, whose Hurst Theatre credits also include Les Misérables, Cabaret, and Mamma Mia! Hairspray begins previews today, opens June 27, and runs through August 19. From $29, theatreaspen.org
Writ Large
8 p.m., Wheeler Opera House
The Wheeler Opera House will continue its new Sunset Sessions performances with a presentation of Writ Large— Aspen’s only Storyslam event, which showcases true spoken-word stories told to a live audience, with no scripts and no notes. Host Lynn Aliya will welcome Gregory Pickrell, Genevieve Villamizar, Todd Hartley, Barbara Shaw, and Roger Marolt to the stage. Free, wheeleroperahouse.com
Thievery Corporation
9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen
The boys from this beloved DJ collective are back in town for a two-night run with Denver-based opener Late Night Radio. Sold out, bellyupaspen.com
Image: Courtesy: Aspen Chamber
Tuesday, July 4
Aspen’s Old Fashioned Fourth of July
8 a.m.–9:15 p.m., Downtown Aspen
It doesn’t get more “Main Street USA” than our own, so scope out a spot and camp out as the antique cars, firetrucks, horses, musicians and more march through town. The celebration brings over 20,000 locals and visitors together and continues all day with Boogie's Buddy Race, a “Birthday Carnival” in Paepcke Park, AVSC’s picnic in Koch Park, and a free concert at the Benedict Music Tent by the Aspen Music Festival and School’s band. Sadly, the lack of rain and hot temperatures have forced the cancellation of the annual Fourth of July fireworks show on Aspen Mountain. Free, aspen4th.com
Aspen Antiques, Jewelry & Fine Arts Fair
10 a.m.–6 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden
The 10-day fair (through July 9) celebrates its 15th year in Aspen with an always eclectic selection of collectibles ranging from estate jewelry to fine art to vintage prints, and more. Free, aspenartfairs.com
Snowmass's Community Celebration
7:30–9:30 p.m., Fanny Hill
Snowmass’ new sunset Fourth of July event, the Community Celebration features plenty of family-friendly, festive happenings including music from DJ Berkel Beats, sweet treats from the Sled, glow-in-the-dark games, and more. Per the Snowmass-Wildcat Fire Protection District directive, fireworks have been canceled due to dry weather. Free, gosnowmass.com
Thievery Corporation
9 p.m., Belly Up Aspen
The boys from this beloved DJ collective are back in town for a two-night run with Denver-based opener Late Night Radio. From $98, bellyupaspen.com
