{"id":2386124,"date":"2026-04-23T16:45:05","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2386124"},"modified":"2026-04-23T16:45:05","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T16:45:05","slug":"arts-entertainment-agenda-april-24-may-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/arts-entertainment-agenda-april-24-may-1\/","title":{"rendered":"Arts & Entertainment Agenda, April 24-May 1"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Guitar workshop with Luca Stricagnoli, April 24<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Luca Stricagnoli.<\/figcaption>
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\u201cThe Art of Fingerstyle With Luca Stricagnoli: Pushing the Boundaries of Acoustic Guitar\u201d workshop will be held at 5 p.m. April 24 at The Vault at the Wheeler Opera House. The one-hour event is for intermediate to advanced guitarists. Participants are encouraged to bring a guitar to fully take part, but it\u2019s not required. For more information and registration, visit wheeleroperahouse.com\/event\/the-art-of-fingerstyle-with-luca-stricagnoli-pushing-the-boundaries-of-acoustic-guitar<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

\u2018Luca Stricagnoli with special guest Meg Pfeiffer,\u2019 April 24<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Singer Meg Pfeiffer joins Luca Stricagnoli at the Wheeler Opera House this April.<\/figcaption>
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\u201cLuca Stricagnoli with special guest Meg Pfeiffer\u201d will show at 7 p.m. at The Vault at the Wheeler Opera House. Acoustic guitarist Stricagnoli, known for his custom triple-neck guitar and genre-blending performances, is back at the historic venue. Award-winning singer-songwriter Pfeiffer will join. The venue is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. For more information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com\/event\/luca-stricagnoli-with-special-guest-meg-pfeiffer<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Aspen\u2019s local book club at Explore Books, April 24<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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A sign for Explore Booksellers is seen on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, in downtown Aspen.<\/figcaption>
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Explore Books will host its monthly in-person book club featuring \u201cSmall Things Like These\u201d from 5:30-7:30 p.m. April 24 at 221 E. Main St. Each month, a critically recognized compact novel is chosen. Participants receive 20% off the featured book at Explore books and 15% off drinks during the meetings. The sessions are free with registration, which can be found at eventbrite.com<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n\n\n

Spritz Fridays, <\/strong>April 24 <\/h2>\n
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The MOLLIE Aspen Roof Terrace.<\/figcaption>
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MOLLIE Aspen has partnered with Bom Dia Bubbles to present Spritz Fridays \u2014 every Friday. Kick off the weekend at this social series featuring a spring-forward cocktail menu and DJ-curated vibes at the MOLLIE Roof Terrace Bar. DJs will play from 5-8 p.m.; the spa pool and bar will be open from 3-8 p.m. The hot tub is open to the public and no tickets are required. The lineup includes DJ Kevin Joyal (April 24), DJ Alex Brough (May 1), DJ Jontre (May 8), DJ Teaj (May 15), DJ Blake Get Back Here (May 22) and DJ Takki (May 29). The MOLLIE is located at 111 S. Garmisch St. For more information, visit mollieaspen.com\/events\/spritz-fridays<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

40oz. to Freedom at Belly Up Aspen, April 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n

40oz. to Freedom will perform at 9:30 p.m. April 25 at Belly Up Aspen, 450 S. Galena St. The highly energetic Sublime tribute band won the 2010 San Diego Music Award for Best Tribute Artist. The band has toured the entire U.S., Canada and Mexico for more than 16 years, amassing a loyal and enthusiastic following. Founded in Southern California in 2007, they are now based in Denver. For more information and tickets, visit bellyupaspen.com\/events\/an-evening-with-40oz-to-freedom-6<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n\n\n

T<\/strong>he Farm Collective\u2019s Earth Day Celebration, April 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Local school kids celebrate Earth Day by showing off their signs on Tuesday, April 22, 2025, at Basalt River Park.<\/figcaption>
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A free family-friend Earth Day Celebration will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at The Farm Collective, 200 Agricultural Way. The festivities will include a morning salutation to the Earth, guided farm tours, AcroYoga for the kids, approachable goat and baby chicks, food sampling and hands-on planting activities, according to the organizers. For more information, visit thefarmcollaborative.org<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Earth week swap and exchange, April 25<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The city of Aspen\u2019s third annual \u201cEarth Week Free Swap and Exchange\u201d will be held from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. April 25 at the Aspen Fire Department, 420 E. Hopkins Ave. The event is presented in partnership with Aspen\u2019s latest sustainability campaign, \u201cCommit to Tomorrow.\u201d Donations will be accepted starting at 10 a.m. on the day of the event. Accepted items include clothing, books and small household goods. Furniture, electronics and personal care items will not be accepted. For more information, visit aspen.gov\/1726\/Earth-Week-Free-Swap-Exchange<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

The Fretliners, April 30<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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The Fretliners bring their tour to Belly Up Aspen, spring 2026.<\/figcaption>
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With a new fiddle player on board, The Fretliners will perform at 8 p.m. April 30 at Belly Up Aspen. The touring bluegrass band continues to generate new music and play fan favorites. Formed in 2022, they won both the Telluride Bluegrass and Rockygrass band competitions in the same year, 2023. It\u2019s an achievement done only once before, according to a press release. Belly Up Aspen is located at 450 S. Galena St. For more information and tickets, visit Tickets.bellyupaspen.com\/link\/event?event=the-fretliners-4-30-26<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n

Aspen Community School presents \u2018Dahlapalooza,\u2019 May 1<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Aspen Community School presents \u201cDahlapalooza\u201d at 7 p.m. May 1 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E, Hyman Ave. The stage performance features Raold Dahl\u2019s most popular works, including \u201cJames and the Giant Peach,\u201d \u201cCharlie and the Chocolate Factor,\u201d \u201cThe BFG,\u201d \u201cMatilda,\u201d \u201cThe Witches\u201d and his early autobiography, \u201cBoy: Tales of Childhood.\u201d For more information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com\/event\/aspen-community-school-presents-dahlapalooza-2<\/a><\/svg>.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n