THURSDAY, DECEMBER 25
CRYSTAL THEATRE
“Song Sung Blue” opens at the Crystal Theatre with a 3pm matinee and repeats tomorrow, Saturday and next Friday and Saturday at 7pm with captioned shows at 5pm each Sunday.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 26
MOUNTAINFILM
Mountainfilm on Tour stops by the Wheeler Opera House for a family-friendly matinee at 4pm. Tickets and details at www.aspenshowtix.com
DINKY AWARDS
Tune in to KDNK for the third annual Dinkys, highlighting the best in music from 2025 as determined by KDNK volunteers and staff, from 4 to 7pm.
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
Singer-songwriter duo Eric Gross and Emily Jurick perform at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
BOOMBASSADOR
TACAW brings The Polish Ambassador and Boombox together for an epic dance party with local opener Heady Hooligan at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 27
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
Jes & Tom, “a talented Western Slope duo known for their heartfelt Americana and folk-infused songs,” perform at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
THE MOTET
The Motet performs at the Paul JAS Center (422 East Cooper Ave, Aspen) from 7:15 to 8:30pm and again from 9:30 to 10:45pm. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org
KATE HUDSON
Kate Hudson performs at the Wheeler Opera House celebrating her debut album, “Glorious,” at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 28
PICK A CARD!
A Spiritual Center (Room 31 at the Third Street Center) invites you to draw a divination card for new year guidance from 10 to 11:30am.
CACAO & SOUND JOURNEY
Danielle Klein hosts two cacao ceremonies and sound journeys at True Nature welcoming in the new year, first at 2:45pm and again at 5pm. Join the waitlist at www.tinyurl.com/CacaoandSound
STORYTIME AT THE JEROME
Author of “Adventures of Fraser the Yellow Dog” series Jill Sheeley shares stories at the Hotel Jerome in Aspen from 3:30 to 4:30pm.
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
Singer-songwriter and American Idol competitor Shea Bramer, who blends acoustic pop and rock, performs at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
THE NEW MASTERSOUNDS
The New Mastersounds perform at the Paul JAS Center (422 East Cooper Ave, Aspen) from 7:15 to 8:30pm and again from 9:30 to 10:45pm. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org
EZ STREET
Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band perform a Bruce Springsteen tribute at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
MUMFORD & SONS
Mumford & Sons play an acoustic set at Belly Up in Aspen at 9:30pm. Join the waitlist at www.bellyupaspen.com
MONDAY, DECEMBER 29
LAST MONDAY BOOK CLUB
The Last Monday Book Club gives participants two options to discuss this month, “The Christmas Bookshop” by Jenny Colgan and/or “Holiday on Ice” by David Sedaris, from 2 to 3pm at the Glenwood Springs Library. “The Frozen River” by Ariel Lawhon is January’s selection.
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
Eclectic Summit County musician Daniel Bednarski, or Acoustic Moose, performs at Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
‘WEAVING WISDOM’
True Nature hosts “Weaving Wisdom,” a monthly gathering of women of all ages, every fourth Monday, from 6:30 to 8pm. Register at www.truenaturehealingarts.com
DEE DEE BRIDGEWATER
Dee Dee Bridgewater and The Memphis Soulphony perform at the Paul JAS Center (422 E Cooper Ave, Aspen) tonight and tomorrow night at 6:30pm and 8:45pm. Tickets at www.jazzaspensnowmass.org
THE MUSIC OF ABBA
Arrival From Sweden, founded by ABBA original musician Rutger Gunnarsson and Swedish artist Vicky Zetterberg, performs at the Wheeler Opera House at 7pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 31
NOON YEAR’S EVE
The Glenwood Springs Community Center hosts a family-friendly celebration from noon to 3pm.
VAUDEVILLE
The Glenwood Vaudeville Revue hosts an early show at 4:30pm and a later one at 9pm, each with a champagne toast to the new year. Tickets at www.gvrshow.com
WINTER ON THE MOUNTAIN
The Colorado Currys perform at the Glenwood Caverns Adventure Park from 5 to 8pm.
JEN KRAMER
The Wheeler Opera House welcomes magician Jen Kramer for a family-friendly New Year show at 5pm and 9pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
HOT SPRINGS
The Glenwood Hot Springs Resort rings in the New Year with games and prizes from 7 to 11pm. The Grill will have a special menu from 4 to 11pm and the pools will remain open until 1am.
COOL COOL COOL
TACAW’s New Year’s Eve celebration features Cool Cool Cool, blending funk, house and R&B with a seven-member ensemble. The show starts at 8:30pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
EL DORADO
DJ Kordicimo hosts a New Year dance party at El Dorado beginning at 10pm and concluding with champagne.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, 2026
GLENWOOD GENEALOGY
The Glenwood Genealogy Group meets at the Glenwood Springs Library from noon to 1:30pm.
NEW YEAR RITUAL
Aspen Shakti welcomes the new year with elixirs, yoga, meditation and more from 2 to 5pm. Register at www.aspenshakti.com
FRIDAY, JANUARY 2
FIRST FRIDAY
Stop by Chacos Park in Carbondale to roast a hot dog and marshmallow from 5 to 8pm. Aspen Stargazing will have telescopes set up for sky viewing, too.
MISTER WHATEVER
The Wheeler Opera House presents John Mulaney performing comedy tonight and tomorrow at 7:30pm. Tickets at www.aspenshowtix.com
SATURDAY, JANUARY 3
ARTFUL STORY HOUR
The Powers Art Center presents a creative story hour on the first Saturday of each month from 11am to noon. No sign-ups required!
NEW YEAR SALON
Enjoy intimate dance, storytelling, musical performances and more from a variety of artists at The Launchpad at 6:30pm. Tickets at alyaasnewyearsalon.eventbrite.com
THE OTHER BROTHERS
TACAW presents The Other Brothers, an Allman Brothers Band tribute with an all-star cast, at 8pm. Tickets at www.tacaw.org
LUKE THE KNIFE
McMission Presents brings you Luke The Knife (aka Luke Miller of Lotus) with local legend Heady Hooligan performing a disco-themed party benefitting High Rockies Harm Reduction at The Black Nugget from 8:30pm to midnight.
SUNDAY, JANUARY 4
ECSTATIC DANCE
Celebrate the first full moon of the new year with an ecstatic dance at the Old Thompson Barn in River Valley Ranch from 5 to 7pm.
RANDOM CONVERSATIONS
The Carbondale Library hosts an opportunity for strangers to converse with expert facilitation from 6 to 7:30pm.
MONDAY, JANUARY 5
WINTER READING CHALLENGE
Garfield County Libraries invites adults to participate in a winter reading challenge beginning today. Stop by any library for a free mug and bingo card to track your reading through Feb. 28, with the chance for additional prizes. Details at www.gcpld.org/winter-reading
ICE SKATING
Celebrate National Skating Month with a special storytime at the Carbondale Library at 10:30am with Colorado Extreme, free and open to all.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 6
STORY CIRCLE
VOICES hosts the first of a monthly Story Circles series at the Basalt Library facilitated by Mitzi Rapkin from 5 to 7pm. Participants are invited (but not required) to share a personal story. RSVP at www.basaltlibrary.org/events
ON THE RISE
The Snowmass Collective introduces a new weekly Monday open mic series for musicians, poets, comics — “anyone itching for a mic and a moment” — from 6:30 to 8pm.
VIDEO TRIVIA
The Crystal Theatre Alliance invites you to gather a team of four and prove your knowledge of movies, television and more. Doors open at 6:30 and the competition begins at 7pm.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7
BUSINESS BITES
The Colorado River Valley Chamber of Commerce invites members to network at Rib City in Rifle from noon to 1:30pm.
PILATES
Alexandra Jerkunica leads a free, four-week pilates mat series for adults at the Carbondale Library from 5:45 to 6:45pm on Wednesdays in January. Register at www.gcpld.org
NATURALIST NIGHTS
The first of Wilderness Workshop’s Naturalist Nights speaker series in partnership with the Aspen Center for Environmental Studies and Roaring Fork Audubon features journalist Elizabeth Stewart-Severy and former White River National Forest supervisor Scott Fitzwilliams on federal neglect of public lands at the Third Street Center tonight and Hallam Lake tomorrow at 6pm.