This week’s agenda: March 14-20

David Frederick Riley’s aprés art reception and painting demonstration

Aspen Grove Fine Art hosts David Frederick Riley in an art reception and painting demonstration from 4-8 p.m., March 14. Riley is a Western and wildlife portrait artist from Utah. The gallery will also display his newest artwork.

“Viewers love to admire his talent and chat with the artist as he works on his easel to complete his latest masterpiece and get a glimpse of what goes into a work of art as it approaches completion. Each portrait tells a story, whether wildlife such as bison, elk or wolves, or rugged western icons like Clint Eastwood or Willie Nelson. Riley’s monochromatic soft style is unique and complements both classic or modern mountain homes,” according to the gallery’s press release.

Louis the Child at Belly Up

Louis The Child float through electronic, pop, and alternative with wide-eyed wonder, adventurous spirit, and the elation of being present. They play at 9:30 p.m., March 14 and 15 at the Belly Up. bellyupaspen.com

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The Wheeler Opera House presents Aspen Laugh Festival

Aspen Laugh Festival continues at Wheeler Opera House with Nurse John: The Short-Staffed Tour at 8 p.m., March 14. Social media sensation John Dela Cruz, known as Nurse John, brings his relatable and hilarious take on healthcare to the live stage. With over 12 million followers on TikTok, Nurse John has built a devoted fanbase by turning the chaos of nursing into comedy gold. His “Short-Staffed Tour” delivers humor that resonates with healthcare professionals and comedy lovers alike. wheeleroperahouse.com

‘Papsura: Peak of Evil‘ film screening and slideshow

At 7:30 p.m., March 14 at TACAW, photographer, and principal cinematographer Blake Gordon provides a slideshow presentation and conversation, after the screening of “Papsura: Peak of Evil.”

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Tucked deep in the Indian Himalaya is a 21,100-foot behemoth called Papsura, the face of which is split by a line so perfect and massive it pushed the skills of even the most renowned ski mountaineers. The film follows professional snowboarders Nick Russell and Jerry Mark from California’s Sierra Nevada to this remote corner of the world’s greatest mountain range, as they harness years of experience in pursuit of the biggest line of their lives. tacaw.org

Alex Zerbe: The Zaniac 

At 3 p.m., March 15, juggling, beatboxing, and physical comedy collide in Alex Zerbe’s high-energy performance, perfect for kids and families. The Zaniac marks the festival’s first-ever family comedy show in The Vault. (Suitable for ages 5 and up.) wheeleroperahouse.com

Jerry Seinfeld at Wheeler Opera House

Jerry Seinfeld performs two shows — at 6-9 p.m. — March 15 at Wheeler Opera House, bringing his trademark observational humor to the stage to close out the 2025 Aspen Laugh Festival. This event is sold out.

Poster design contest for 54th Mountain Fair now open 

The 54th Annual Carbondale Mountain Fair poster design contest is now open.

The theme this year is “LET’S DANCE! ¡BAILEMOS!” It’s an inclusive invitation to celebrate our vibrant community’s creativity, connection, and expression. See the contest tips available on the Carbondale Arts website. Please send images and questions to Brian Colley, brian@carbondalearts.com. 

Submission deadline is April 1. A jury selects the winning design, and the team works with the finalist to create the poster and T-shirt. Winner receives $1,000 and five t-shirts! Other open Mountain Fair Applications: Art Vendor (due March 14) | Band Submissions (closing April 1) | Food Vendor (due April 7).

Snowmass Winter Music Makers Studio Series with Boredomfighters

Gather round for the Instrument Garden Studio, an immersive experience centered around making beats, playing melodies, and freestyle expression in a playground of synthesizers and music producers. It’s an open studio stocked with digital noise and musical toys for creators of all ages and experience levels. Runs from 2-4 p.m., March 15 at The Collective Snowmass. thecollectivesnowmass.com

Cosmic Compost Community Grief Ritual 

Join local death doula Rachel Becker from 1-3 p.m., March 16 for a community grief ritual where we will create a space together to explore, honor and acknowledge grief and what it teaches us about what we love. This event takes place in tandem with Rachel’s current exhibition, Cosmic Compost, at Carbondale Art’s Gallery. This event is free, with donations of $10-20 suggested. Details and registration: carbondalearts.com

Tom Green ‘Home to the Country’

You know Tom Green from his innovative, anything-goes run as the most unpredictable personality on MTV’s “The Tom Green Show” and his unforgettable, deliciously loony roles in the uproarious film comedies including “Road Trip,” “Charlie Angels,” “Bob The Butler,” “Stealing Harvard,” and “Freddy Got Fingered.” The multi-talented Canadian comedian, actor, director, and broadcaster performs two shows — one at 6-9 p.m. — March 16 at Belly Up. bellyupaspen.com

One-Night Stand: Jam with Consensual Improv

Dive into the deep end and play with members of Consensual Improv at 7:30 p.m., March 17 at TACAW. Fresh games in good company. Previous improv experience recommended (with Consensual Improv or elsewhere). Space is limited, pre-registration is required. tacaw.org

An Evening with Altan

Altan has long been recognized as a beacon of traditional Irish music, drawing from the deep wells of the rich musical heritage of Co. Donegal. The band plays at 7 p.m., March 17 at Wheeler Opera House.wheeleroperahouse.com

Lynch In Focus: ‘Lost Highway’

At 7 p.m., March 17, Aspen Film presents David Lynch’s “Lost Highway” at the AF Isis Theatre.

The 1997 film delves into a mind-bending world of identity and reality. The story follows jazz saxophonist Fred Madison (Bill Pullman), who is accused of murdering his wife, Renee (Patricia Arquette), after receiving mysterious videotapes showing someone filming inside their home. While on death row, Fred inexplicably transforms into a young mechanic named Pete Dayton (Balthazar Getty), whose life becomes entangled with a gangster’s girlfriend—also played by Arquette. Blurring the lines between fantasy and nightmare, “Lost Highway” is a surreal noir that explores themes of memory, guilt, and the fluidity of identity. aspenfilm.org

Saved By The ’90s

Saved By The ’90s is a national sensation that is bringing back the ’90s with a huge interactive party, featuring a live ’90s cover band that will blow your socks off. The show starts at 9:30 p.m., March 19 at Belly Up. bellyupaspen.com

Maroon Bel Canto Choirs Showcase Concert

Aspen Music Festival and School (AMFS) showcases elementary and middle school students who participate in AMFS after-school music education offerings in Colorado’s Roaring Fork Valley. Free performance is at 6 p.m., March 19 at Glenwood Springs High School Auditorium. aspenmusicfestival.com

Breaking into Acting: A Conversastion with Joshua Feinman

Join a workshop at 5 p.m., March 20 at TACAW with Joshua Feinman, a seasoned actor with over 25 years of experience in film, television, and theatre. This session is designed for high school students interested in pursuing theatre professionally, offering an inside look at the industry and practical advice for success. tacaw.org

Wax Motif at Belly Up

Daniel Chien, better known as Wax Motif, is regarded as a central orchestrator in developing the house sound across the nation. With musical influences like R&B, disco, and U.K. bass, t Australian-born, LA-based artist brings a unique style to the studio, making him a highly sought-after producer. He performs at 9 p.m., March 20.

Visiting Artist Lecture: Noelle Choy

Anderson Ranch Arts Center’s visiting artist Noelle Choy will give a talk from 4:30-5:30 p.m., March 20. Choy will be at Anderson Ranch from March 18-28.

Choy’s work lives mostly as performative objects and video to seek counter-narratives in cultural mythmaking and the phenomenon of getting big inside our bodies. Often working in collaboration, she uses improvised methods and materials to distort biographies, thinking about reenactment and the celebration in closeness. She’s interested in the impossible such as in intergenerational time travel or peeling an orange. andersonranch.org

Chopin, Mozart, and More with Garrick Ohlsson

Aspen Music Festival and School presents Chopin, Mozart, and More with Garrick Ohlsson at 6:30 p.m., March 20 at Harris Concert Hall.

World-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson returns to Aspen for an intimate solo recital following his triumphant 2024 summer season finale. From the timeless beauty of Chopin to the mystical intensity of Skryabin, the lyrical elegance of Schubert, and the classical brilliance of Mozart, Ohlsson will offer an unforgettable exploration of these iconic composers — and more — showcasing both his technical virtuosity and profound musicality. aspenmusicfestival.com