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Martini & Frites Après, Dec. 26
The MOLLIE Aspen will host Martini & Frites Après from 3-8 p.m. Dec. 26 on their Roof Terrace, located at 111 S. Garmisch St. The hotel will offer complimentary frites with every martini purchase, sponsored by Aspen Vodka. DJ Romy will be on deck from 3-5 p.m., with the bar open until 8 p.m. No tickets are required. For more information, visit mollieaspen.com/events/martini-frites-apres.
Mountainfilm on Tour, Dec. 26
Heading to Aspen, Mountainfilm on Tour will screen a selection of family-friendly films from 4-5:15 p.m. Dec. 26 at the Wheeler Opera House. A vibrant lineup of short, inspiring documentaries celebrating curiosity in nature, youth adventure, creative legacy, ocean stewardship, and personal courage from backyard bug safaris and Swiss sledding to Alaskan rides, alpine highlines, and overcoming fear. It is an all-ages event. The Wheeler Opera House is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/mountainfilm-on-tour-family-friendly-matinee.
Boombassador, Dec. 26
Boombassador will play with Heady Hooligan at 8 p.m. Dec. 26 at The Arts Campus At Willits. The Polish Ambassador started as an experiment, and now David Sugalski’s sound-art passion project comes to life as an inventive, imaginary character bor Bold Keyboard shortcut Command+Bn.
Today, TPA is among the premier EDM/live crossover artists in the country and founder of independent label Jumpsuit Records, an environmentalist and early progenitor of the permaculture action movement. Electronic rock duo BoomBox, made up of brothers Zion Rock Godchaux and Kinsman MacKay, brings heavy organic grooves and soulful beats with a signature type of groove rooted in a back-beat driven style, smooth vocals, and original lyrics. Heady Hooligan is a Colorado-based musician from Carbondale in the Roaring Fork Valley. Tickets are $60 for members, $65 in advance of the performance, and $75 for day-of purchases. For more information, visit tacaw.org/calendar/boombassador.
Sofi Tukker at Belly Up Aspen, Dec. 26-27
Grammy-nominated Sofi Tukker brings a high-energy joyful set from 9:30-11 p.m. Dec. 26-27 at Belly Up Aspen, featuring hits from Drinkee to Best Friend and Purple Hat powering campaigns and sold-out stages. For more information, visit bellyupaspen.com/events/sofi-tukker-5.
Special holiday walking tour, Dec. 27
A special holiday walking tour of Aspen’s historic sites and stories will be hosted from 1:30-3 p.m. Dec. 27, starting off in front of the Wheeler Opera House, located at 320 E. Hyman Street. The host will share a brief history at Sister Cities Plaza at Wagner Park and then weave through the decorated downtown core before concluding at the iconic, holiday‑decked Hotel Jerome. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for seniors and ages 18 and under. Registration is required. For more information, visit aspenhistory.org/activity/special-holiday-downtown-history-tour/Wheeler.
‘An Evening with Kate Hudson,’ Dec. 27
“An Evening with Kate Hudson,” featuring Hudson and her band, is set for 7:30-9 p.m. Dec. 27 at the Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave. She returns to Aspen with her band for a special performance to celebrate her debut album, “Glorious.” The album features 12 original songs that blend cinematic pop and modern. Raised between Colorado’s mountains and California’s beaches, Hudson draws on decades of influences across genres. For more information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/an-evening-with-kate-hudson.
Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band, Dec. 28
Six-time Emmy Award winner, Screen Actors Guild Award winner, and Tony Award nominee Hank Azaria and the EZ Street Band will keep the holiday spirit alive with “A Springsteen Celebration” from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Dec. 28, at the Wheeler Opera House. Proceeds from the tribute shows benefit Azaria’s Four Through Nine Foundation. The Wheeler Opera House is located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. For tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/hank-azaria-and-the-ez-street-band-a-springsteen-celebration.
Nicholas Thomas with ‘The Running Ground,’ Dec. 29
Author Nicholas Thomas will share his latest book, “The Running Ground,” from 4-5:30 p.m. Dec. 29 at Explore Books, 221 E. Main Street. A distance runner with records to his name and chief executive officer of The Atlantic, his book is partly a memoir and partly a field guide to endurance. He documents how running has helped navigate ambition, grief, and change. He shares stories of training with elite coaches and others who ran despite challenges. RSVPs are requested. For more information, visit explorebooks.org/event/2025-12-29/nicholas-thompson-running-ground.
Last day of 10 Days of Toklat, Dec. 30
Aspen Center for Environmental Studies’ 10 Days of Toklat Community Open House has been occurring daily noon to 5 p.m. from Dec. 22 to Dec. 30. Each day offers hot beverages, snacks, and snowshoe tours. For the full list of featured discussions and more information, visit aspennature.org/activity/10-days-of-toklat.
The Snow Lodge New Year’s Eve, Dec. 31
The Snow Lodge’s New Year’s Eve event will be held from 9 p.m.-1 a.m. at The St. Regis Aspen. The event will feature sets with DJs Disclosure and Zhu, along with a premium open bar and a complimentary Ace of Spades for a midnight toast. The event will end at 2 am. For VIP table reservations, email tables@thesnowlodge.com. For general questions email info@thesnowlodge.com. Tickets can be found at tixr.com/groups/thesnowlodge/events/disclosure-dj-set-zhu-new-year-s-eve-162371.
The Little Nell Dom Pérignon Party, Dec. 31
The Little Nell hosts its annual high-profile gala — The Dom Pérignon Party, Dec. 31 — to ring in the New Year. This year’s theme is Silver Solstice, inspired by the longest night of the year and the celestial shift into a new beginning and Aspen’s silver mining history. The evening unfolds with elevated libations and gourmet indulgences. Tickets, VIP tables, and dinner packages are available. For more information, visit thelittlenell.com/experience/events-calendar#!
