Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Feb. 6-13

Matteo Mancuso, Feb. 6 

Italian electric jazz guitarist Matteo Mancuso will perform at 8:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, at the Paul JAS Center, 422 E Cooper Ave. Based in his hometown of Sicily, he’s known as one of the most significant innovators in electric guitar-playing, using a highly specialized right-hand technique that doesn’t use a pick. He released his debut solo album, “The Journey,” in 2023. The 6:30 p.m. show is already sold out.

For more information and tickets, visit jazzaspensnowmass.org/jas-cafe-series/jas-cafe-tickets.

Martini and Frites Après, Feb. 6

The MOLLIE Aspen hosts “Martini and Frites Après” from 3 to 8 p.m. Feb. 6 at the Roof Terrace Bar. Enjoy complimentary frites with every martini purchase. DJ Kevin Joyal will play from 3 to 5 p.m., and the bar will stay open until 8 p.m. No tickets are required.

For more information, visit MOLLIEAspenevents.

‘Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin,’ Feb. 11

‘Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin’ will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at The Wheeler Opera House, located at 328 E. Hyman Ave. “Meshell is an exceptionally accomplished artist, indicated in part by “No More Water” 2024 Grammy Award for Best Alternative Jazz Album. The Wheeler Opera House enjoys collaborating with Wheeler Associates on their concert series and this should be another great one,” Executive Director Mike Harrington told The Aspen Times. Grammy-winning artist Ndegeocello will perform a bold musical meditation on the lasting legacy of civil rights activist and literary hero James Baldwin, timed with Black History Month this February. A towering figure in American literature and civil rights, Baldwin’s work continues to challenge and illuminate issues of race, identity, and justice. Blending spoken word, gospel, and experimental sound, Ndegeocello channels Baldwin’s voice in a performance that is both timely and transcendent. The event is co-presented by Wheeler Associates and the Wheeler Opera House.

For more information and tickets, visit Meshell Ndegeocello: No More Water: The Gospel of James Baldwin.

DanceAspen preview of ‘re:imagine,’ Feb. 11

DanceAspen will share an exclusive free preview of “re:imagine” from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. Feb. 11 at the Aspen Art Museum rooftop. Local choreographer Jonah Delgado and Jane Mumford will share a working rehearsal of their upcoming contemporary work “Arbitrary Relevance.” Delgado’s work will premiere at “re:imagine” performances Feb. 21-22, alongside Mumford’s “Empty Handed,” which will be performed at the Ute Theater Feb. 26 in Rifle. The special preview will highlight in-house choreography and the role of choreographers. No registration is required. The Aspen Art Museum is located at 637 E. Hyman Ave.

For more information, visit aspenartmuseum.org/event/danceaspen-sneak-peek-3-2026.

Stand-up comedian Modi, Feb. 12

Internationally acclaimed comedian Modi will perform at 7 p.m. Feb. 12 at the Wheeler Opera House. The well-known New York-based comic will bring his sharp wit and cultural insights to Aspen for one night only. He’s an HBO and Comedy Central favorite, along with selling out shows globally. Born in Tel Aviv, Israel, he moved to Long Island when he was 7. He describes his show as having  “Moshicach energy” — a term he coined — “an energy I feel every time I do a show and see people from all different backgrounds and walks of life: religious/not religious, Sephardic/Ashkenazi, Jewish/not Jewish, united in laughter,” according to the Wheeler Opera House website.

For more information and tickets, visit ModiTicketsWheelerOperaHouse.

Artist reception for Alea Pinar Du Pre, Feb. 13

International artist Alea Pinar Du Pre’s 2026 solo exhibition will be on view from Feb. 12-16 at the Aspen Art Gallery. The public is invited to an Artists Reception from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Feb. 13, hosted by the Aspen Art Gallery. In celebration of Du Pre’s 2026 collection, the gallery is featuring go-go dancers, light bites, and refreshments. Traveling to Aspen from Istanbul, Du Pre will present a bold new collection. Du Pre unites form, color, and narrative with a cosmopolitan sensibility shaped across cultures. This exhibition marks a pivotal chapter and offers an immersive introduction to her newest work. Aspen Art Gallery is located at 427 E. Hyman Ave.

For more information, visit aspenartgallery.com/artist/alea-pinar-du-pre.