Arts & Entertainment Agenda, March 6-12

Friday morning uphill breakfast club, March 6

Hike up Buttermilk this Friday, March 6, and refuel at The Cliffhouse “Friday Morning Uphill Breakfast Club” at the top of Buttermilk Mountain from 8:45-10 a.m. Aspen Chamber Resort Association will be sponsoring $8 breakfasts. The breakfast includes coffee/tea/hot chocolate, an oatmeal and yogurt bar with toppings and a hot choice: a Cliffhouse breakfast fried rice with a farm egg or thick-cut French toast with crisp bacon. An Uphill Pass is required to head uphill on Aspen Snowmass Ski Areas. For more information, visit aspensnowmass.com/four-mountains/buttermilk/uphill-policy.

Taste of Meadows, March 6

Taste of Meadows will take place 4-5:30 p.m. March 6 at the Meadows Cafe. It’s an evening to try handcrafted sweets and savory bites from Executive Pastry Chef Sara Figueiriedo, along with a complimentary glass of wine — with fellow guests and community members. Reservations can be made at the front desk of the Aspen Meadows Resort, located at 845 Meadows Rd. The cost is $20 per attendee. For more information, visit aspenmeadows.com/activities/event-calendar/taste-of-meadows-cafe.

Big Sam Funky Nation, March 6-7

JAS After Dark presents Big Sam’s Funky Nation at 7 p.m. and 9:15 p.m. March 6 and 7 at the Paul JAS Center. Trombonist Big Sam Williams leads this brass-fueled funk, rock and jazz show. The Paul JAS Center is located at 422 E. Cooper Ave. For more information, visit jazzaspensnowmass.org/jas-cafe-series/jas-cafe-tickets/

Kaki King leads a creative workshop, March 6

“Beyond Strumming: Creative Guitar Workshop with Kaki King” will take place at 6:30 p.m. March 6 at the Vault at the Wheeler Opera House, located at 320 Hyman Ave. The renowned guitarist-composer will lead a hands-on session in reimagining guitar technique and composition. She will share her deconstruct-and-rebuild approach, collaborate on excerpts of her music and invite participants to share their own work. Open to beginners through advanced players. It’s free with advance registration. Space is limited. For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/beyond-strumming-creative-guitar-workshop-with-kaki-king/.

Kaki King performs in “BUGS,” March 7

Kaki King and GLITCH present “BUGS” — a high energy, family-friendly show from 4-5 p.m. at the Wheeler Opera house March 7. Guests can expect guitar projection mapping, drum-triggered effects, insect sounds, candy-bright visuals and plenty of chances for kids to shout, dance and join in. The show is commissioned by La Jolla Music Society and Harris Theater as a sensory-rich adventure for kids and the young at heart. For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/bugs-created-by-kaki-king-and-glitch/.

Ascendigo Blue Aspen Gala, “Illuminate: A Night to Shine,” March 7

Ascendigo Blue Aspen, the signature gala of Asciendo Autism Services, “ILLUMINATE: A Night to Shine” returns, from 6-11 p.m. March 7 at Hotel Jerome, located at 330 E. Main St. Celebrated for its vibrant energy and impact, the gala unites philanthropists, business leaders and changemakers to support Ascendigo’s mission to elevate the spectrum. This year — generously underwritten by The Olitsky Community Fund at Chabad — featured guest speakers will be Tanner Smith and his mother, Nicci, from Netflix’s “Love on the Spectrum.” Their keynote will spotlight neurodiversity, inclusion and the power of community. For more information, visit ascendigo.org/blue/.

MUTHA shares eyes mask prism and lattes, March 7-8

Wake up, Aspen. MUTHA is teaming up with Felix Roasting Co. March 7-8 at the Felix Roasting Co inside Hotel Jerome to rescue tired eyes from that lost hour of sleep, with an exclusive first look at MUTHA’s newest launch: Eye Maintenance 6-Peptide Eye Mask Prisms. Sip a Mutha Puffer Lattes — an iced vanilla latte with house-made nut milk, topped with puffy marshmallows — while reviving with caffeine-infused eye patches. It’s a two-part wake-up to energize and indulge. MUTHA will be offering the first 50 specialty drinks each day, while supplies last. Felix Roasting Co. is located at 103 E. Mill St. For more information, visit mutha.com.

Trisha Yearwood, March 9

“Trisha Yearwood: The Mirror Tour” will take place at 7 p.m. March 9 at the Wheeler Opera House, located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. Three-time Grammy winner Yearwood returns to the stage for an intimate acoustic evening of stories and songs, joined by friends and fellow songwriters Leslie Satcher and Bridgette Tatum. She’ll bring music from her acclaimed new album, “The Mirror” to life, alongside timeless hits that have defined her career. For more information and tickets, visit TrishaYearwoodtickets.

Sebastian Junger, March 11

The Aspen Institute hosts bestselling author and journalist Sebastian Junger for the Murdock, Mind, Body, and Spirit Series. In his keynote, “In My Time of Dying: How I Came Face to Face with the Idea of an Afterlife,” he explores confronting mortality and how such moments challenge understandings of consciousness, fear and survival. The talk takes place from 5-6 p.m. March 11 at the Paepcke Auditorium, located at 1000 N. Third St. The event is free and open to the public. Registration is required for admission. For registration, visit aspeninstitute.org/events/in-my-time-of-dying-how-i-came-face-to-face-with-the-idea-of-an-afterlife/.

Euchre in Basalt, March 11

The community is welcome to join free euchre — a fast, trick playing card game — from 6-8 p.m at Tipsy Trout, located at 181 Basalt Center Circle. It’s open play and no partner is necessary. For more information, visit TheAspenTimeseventcalendar or contact Lynsey Kuessner at [email protected] or 630-881-7383.

Aspen Laugh Festival Late Night Lounge, March 11-14

Aspen Laugh Festival Late Night Lounge will run daily from 10:30 p.m. March 11-14 at Bad Harriett at Hotel Jerome. These late night sessions hosted by Gabby Bryan offer a space where festival performers and special guests can drop in to keep the evening lively. For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/2026-aspen-laugh-festival-late-night-lounge-gabby-bryan/2026-03-12/.