A&E Agenda: June 22 to 28

Aspen Ideas for Health conference, June 22-25

Dive into the future of well-being with the Aspen Ideas for Health conference, set for June 22-25. Open registration is still available.

More than 1,000 curious minds will gather on Aspen Institute’s campus to explore bold approaches to better health for all. The one-of-a-kind learning experience featuring over 60 engaging conversations and innovative leaders who are shaping the future of health, medicine, and science, as well as enriching activities that move the body and spirit. Passes are already selling out.

For more information, visit shorturl.at/0EjYo.

2025 Food & Wine Classic, June 20-22

Kick off the summer in culinary style with Aspen’s beloved annual Food & Wine Classic, taking place June 20-22.

For four decades, this spectacular event has stood as the premiere gathering for epicurean adventures. Indulge in three incredible days of cooking demonstrations, exquisite wine and spirit tastings, and an enlightening panel discussions led by world-class chefs and beverage experts.

Passes are available for purchase at classic.foodandwine.com/experience/passes.

Anders Osborne lights up Belly Up Aspen, June 22  

Acclaimed singer-songwriter Anders Osborne takes the stage at 8 p.m., June 22 at Belly Up Aspen. Osborne will deliver a powerful performance featuring tracks from his 17th full-length album, “Picasso’s Villa.” This introspective work offers a condensed story about living in America between 2018 and 2021. The songs explore the nuanced interplay of fears, confusion, deep joy, and peace achieved through true friendship, family, community, hours of meditation, and detachment from ego. This is an all-ages show. Those under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian. The event is located at 450 S. Galena St. Tickets begin at $42.

For more information, go to tickets.bellyupaspen.com/link/event?event=anders-osborne-6-22-25.

Aspen Public Radio live broadcasts Aspen ideas Festival, June 23-July 1

Aspen Public Radio will continue its tradition of airing select live and same-day-delayed broadcasts of sessions from the Aspen Ideas Festival. Tune in beginning Monday, June 23, through Tuesday, July 1, on 91.5FM and 88.9FM or through streaming live at aspenpublicradio.org. 

Highlights of the broadcast schedule include: June 23, 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: “Imagine a World without Disease” with Daniel Skovronsky and Alice Park.

June 23: 1:40-2:30 p.m.: “What Fuels a Good Life?” with Allison Aubrey and Shigehiro Oishi. 

June 24: 11:40 a.m.-12:30 p.m.: “The Future of Vaccine Science” with John Torres, Frances Lund, Vinod Balachandran and Buddy Creech. 

June 24: 4:20-5:10 p.m.: “In Conversation with NIH Director Jay Bhattacharya” with Stephanie Ilgenfritz.

June 25: 9-9:50 a.m.: “When Health Care Goes to Court” with Melissa Murray, Kannon Shanmugan, and Kimberly Atkins Stohr. 

June 26: 11-11:50 a.m. “Allstate Presents: Trust — The Oxygen of Democracy” with David Brooks, Tom Wilson, Fareed Zakaria, and Jenn White.

June 26: 2:10-3:30 p.m.: “Raising Humans in an AI World?” with Perri Peltz, Laura Marquez-Garrett, Megan Garcia, and Michael Rich. 

June 27: 11:00-11:50 a.m.: “Flashpoint: Leadership and the Immigration Debate with David Leonhardt, Anthony D. Romero, Brian Kemp, and Mike Johnston. 

June 27: 12:50-1:40 p.m.: “Ford’s CEO on the Essential Economy and Its Untapped Potential” with Walter Isaacson and Jim Farley. 

For more dates and evening sessions, visit tinyurl.com/Aspen-Ideas-Festival-2025

Help restore Wolverines to Colorado, June 26

To discover more about Colorado’s captivating wildlife will be shared at a free public event focused on restoring wolverines to the state. The community is invited to join the Colorado State University Extension and conservation partners from 10:30 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, June 26, for a free, family-friendly event focused on wolverine ecology and efforts to restore wolverines in Colorado. It will include a community question and answer period, educational displays, and 20 chances to win a prize. It’s open to all ages. To write in your reservation, please visit bit.ly/wolverines-june-rsvp.

Samantha Fish rocks Belly Up Aspen, June 27

JAS Aspen Snowmass June Experience presents acclaimed American guitarist Samantha Fish has two vibrant performances at either 6:15 p.m. or 10 p.m, June 27, at Belly Up Aspen. This powerhouse recording artist Fish has earned Grammy nominations, opened for The Rolling Stones on their final tour, and headlined festivals with her distinctive blues-rock style. Tickets are selling out fast! For tickets, visit tinyurl.com/Samantha-Fish.

Morgan James at Aspen Art Museum, June 28

American singer Morgan James will perform two shows at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Saturday, June 28, at the Aspen Art Museum. James is a Juilliard School-trained singer, songwriter, actress and producer. Located at 637 E. Hyman Avenue. For more information, visit axs.com/events/877788/morgan-james-tickets?cid=usaffdiscotech.