A&E Agenda: Thanksgiving weekend

Tour: Bauhaus Typography at 100, 3-4 p.m. on Saturdays, Resnick Center for Herbert Bayer Studies, Aspen

See the current exhibition, Bauhaus Typography at 100, which explores the school’s unique legacy in graphic design and typography through artifacts of its own making — its books, magazines, course materials, product catalogs, stationery, promotional fliers, and other ephemera — as well as objects created by its many students and teachers before and after the time of the school. The exhibition draws a throughline from the Bauhaus’s iconic style to the shape of typography today. 

For more information and to sign up for a tour, visit thebayercenter.org.

An Evening with The Other Brothers, 8 p.m. on Saturday, The Arts Campus at Willits

Other Brothers unite members of the Colorado music scene to honor one of America’s greatest musical legacies: The Allman Brothers Band. Other Brothers assemble members of JJ Grey & Mofro, Circles Around The Sun, and John Oates Band, as well as the core of the original Derek Trucks Band — to capture the spirit and invoke the furious musical interplay pioneered by the Brothers on classics like “Dreams,” “Jessica,” and “Whipping Post.” Expect the hits, but also be prepared for ABB music that you won’t hear anywhere else — especially like this.

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The Other Brother are Todd Smallie (JJ Grey & Mofro/Derek Trucks Band), Bill McKay (Steely Dead/Derek Trucks Band), Mark Levy (Circles Around the Sun), John Michel (John Oates Band), James Dumm (Johnny & The Mongrels/Drunken Hearts), Rob Eaton Jr. (Brother’s Keeper), and Will Trask (High Hawks)

For tickets: tacaw.org

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An Evening with Spazmatics, 9 p.m. on Saturday, Belly Up Aspen

The Spazmatics were born in the spring of 1983 when physics professor Kevin Stigwood of Alta Dena High in Thousand Oaks California, lost a debate over String Theory to an upstart pupil in front of the entire student body and faculty. As agreed to by both parties, the loser would have to do anything that the winner demanded, and the victorious prodigy demanded that Mr. Stigwood perform “She Blinded Me With Science” by Thomas Dolby during half-time at an upcoming state basketball championship game.

Having no musical background and desperate to not go down in total humiliation, Professor Stigwood formed The Spazmatics by tapping the genius of electronics teacher Sidney Baderman (AKA “Sid Sonic”), who had achieved international acclaim in 1981 for his invention of “robot” drums. When Baderman (who was also the girls’ water polo coach at Alta Dena Middle School) explained that most of the music could be generated by computers and that all he needed was a couple of decent musicians to complete The Spazmatics, Stigwood was ecstatic. To make The Spazmatics complete, Stigwood brought in his special needs brother Curtis on bass, and teacher’s assistant Rusty A. Woosmeir (AKA “The Raw”) on guitar.

Fact: From the creators of the Fabulous Boogie Knights comes the Spazmatics. All the awesome sounds, styles, and way cool dance steps from the 1980s decade we’d love to forget. Complete with skinny ties, Brill Creamed hair, and horn-rimmed glasses, The Spazmatics recapture all the best of the worst. Outstanding musicianship combined with creative flair and style makes for an evening of pure energy and entertainment. So tonight we’re gonna party like it’s 1999; only it’s not! The Spazmatics.

For tickets: bellyupaspen.com

The MOLLIE Standard Cocktail Competition, 3-5 p.m. on Sunday, MOLLIE Aspen

Are you ready to crown Aspen’s top espresso martini?

Join MOLLIE Aspen for an evening of bold flavors, spirited competition, and caffeinated creativity. Mixologists from Aspen’s premier hotels will showcase their unique takes on the iconic espresso martini — and you get to help decide the winner! Each attendee will receive a sampling of every competing espresso martini.

Savor the creativity, and cast your vote for the People’s Choice Award. A panel of judges will also weigh in, selecting their top pick for the Judges’ Favorite.

The winners will receive coveted prizes, stewardship of the GOLDEN Cocktail Shaker trophy until the next competition, and, of course, bragging rights as creators of Aspen’s Best Espresso Martini.

Pre-Event tickets $15; entry at the door $25. This event is 21+.

Tickets: mollieaspen.com/events/the-mollie-standard-cocktail-competition.

Sarah Girgis is the Arts and Entertainment Editor for The Aspen Times. She can be reached at 970-429-9151 or sgirgis@aspentimes.com.