Aspen Weekend Agenda: October 27-29, 2017
Get your om on at Aspen City of Well Being's 2nd annual Lead With Love retreat.
Image: Seth Beckton
Friday, October 27
Lead with Love
Times vary through Sunday, Aspen Meadows Resort
Join more than 20 influential leaders in the global wellness community—Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Jean Paul DeJoria, Rod Stryker, and Seane Corn included—at Aspen City of Wellbeing’s signature and second annual festival. The four-day celebration of wellness features a full schedule of yoga, meditation, nature outings, curated conversation, and smart seminars. Tickets from $99, leadwithloveaspen.org
Halloween Book Club & Aspen’s Dark Side Ghost Tour
6 p.m., Pitkin County Library
This special edition of Aspen's Dark Side Ghost Tour through downtown meets at the Pitkin County Library this week and is followed by a discussion of the chilling book The Silence of the Lambs by Thomas Harris. Enjoy a Halloween-themed pot luck dinner during the discussion. Costumes are also encouraged. $25, pitcolib.org
Halloween Film: Edward Scissorhands
6 p.m., Wheeler Opera House
Aspen Film and the Wheeler Opera House co-present a special screening of Tim Burton’s 1990 dark romantic fantasy cult classic starring Johnny Depp and Winona Ryder. Free, wheeleroperahouse.com
SIMO
8:30 p.m., The Temporary, Basalt
Hailing from Nashville, this psychedelic soul band is notable for having virtuoso guitarist JD Simo as its centerpiece and namesake. $9 (advance), $14 (day of), tacaw.org
Sol Patrol
9:30 p.m., The Black Nugget, Carbondale
Presented by R2 Productions, the Roaring Fork Valley's favorite rock and rock band kicks off Halloween weekend at Bonedale's favorite watering hole. No cover, facebook.com/TheBlackNugget
The new Taylor Daine Goulet Gallery welcomes eco-abstract artist Janet Roberts for an opening reception and celebration on Saturday.
Saturday, October 28
Lead with Love
Times vary through Sunday, Aspen Meadows Resort
Join more than 20 influential leaders in the global wellness community—Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Jean Paul DeJoria, Rod Stryker, and Seane Corn included—at Aspen City of Wellbeing’s signature and second annual festival. The four-day celebration of wellness features a full schedule of yoga, meditation, nature outings, curated conversation, and smart seminars. Tickets from $99, leadwithloveaspen.org
Guided Tour
1 p.m., Aspen Art Museum
Drop-in for a spotlight tour of the latest exhibitions led by museum staff. Free, aspenartmuseum
Thrill the World Zombie Dance Event
4 p.m., Carbondale Branch Library
Spectators and zombies alike are invited to be part of the international, worldwide synchronized dance of Michael Jackson's "Thriller." Locally, community members have been participating in rehearsals to learn the dance at Coredination & Bonedale Ballet. Dancers of any age and skill are welcome to participate (arrive at 3:15 p.m.) and full makeup and zombie costumes are encouraged. Free, gcpld.org
Cemetery Tour
5 p.m., Ute Cemetery
Uncover tales from the grave on this 60-minute guided walk through Aspen’s first burial ground, the Ute Cemetery, which tells the story of the pioneers of “Ute City.” Hear about the lonely buffalo soldier and toast to the Scotsman. $25 (reservation required in advance), aspenwalkingtours.com
Halloween Dance Party with The Davenports
6 p.m., Third Street Center, Carbondale
A benefit for Community Access Radio - KDNK
Costume Contest 9pm - 21+ only
Drink Specials from marble Distilling, Aspen Brewing, Roaring Fork Beer Co and Jack Rabbit Hill Winery. Slow Groovin BBQ truck and bake sale. Free photo booth. $12 (advance), $20 (day of), kdnk.org
Grand Opening Reception: Janet Roberts
7–9 p.m., Taylor Daine Goulet Gallery
Join the California-based eco-abstract painter for the opening of her "Body, Mind, Spirit" exhibition, a special show in celebration of the new downtown gallery. Free, 402. S. Hunter St., janetrobertsfineart.com
1st Annual Dance Your A** Off Halloween Bash
7:30 p.m., The Temporary, Basalt
Come in costume for this annual celebration of all things Halloween. A DJ will spin dance tunes, the bar will offer drink specials, and there will be a costume contest with great prizes. $10 (advance), $12 (day of), tacaw.org
Consensual Improv
8 p.m., Thunder River Theatre Company, Carbondale
Catch TRTC’s hilarious new improvisational comedy posse as members take the stage for the first time with an edgy, high-energy, Second City–esque show. $12, thunderrivertheatre.com
Shakedown Street
9:30 p.m., Belly Up Aspen
Aspen heads alert: One of the longest-running Grateful Dead tribute bands is back in town for a jam sesh of greatest hits. No cover until 10 p.m., $10 after, bellyupaspen.com
Lead With Love special guest Marianne Williamson presents "The Power of Love" followed by a book signing on Sunday.
Sunday, October 29
Lead with Love
Times vary, Aspen Meadows Resort
Join more than 20 influential leaders in the global wellness community—Deepak Chopra, Marianne Williamson, Jean Paul DeJoria, Rod Stryker, and Seane Corn included—at Aspen City of Wellbeing’s signature and second annual festival. The four-day celebration of wellness features a full schedule of yoga, meditation, nature outings, curated conversation, and smart seminars. Tickets from $99, leadwithloveaspen.org
Halloween Skating Party
5 p.m., Aspen Ice Garden
Join the Aspen Skating Club for its annual festive free skate for all ages and abilities. Costumes are encouraged and complimentary rental skates will be available. Free, aspenrecreation.com
Aspen Poets' Society 11th Anniversary Celebration
6:30 p.m., Mountain Chalet
A special celebration of its monthly series will feature live music with singer/songwriter Dan Sheridan, an open mic for local poets, and performance by the five-member poetry troupe, The River City Nomads. Costumes are encouraged and refreshments will be provided. Free, aspenpoetsociety.com
