Get ready for laughs, amazement, and non-stop action as Aspen Laugh Festival presents its first-ever kids’ show with “The Zaniac” Alex Zerbe in The Vault at the Wheeler! Known for his incredible energy and wild antics, Alex Zerbe brings a show perfect for kids 4 and up and families. With a career that spans two … Continued
Michael Cruz Kayne "Sorry for your Loss" Michael Cruz Kayne presents "Sorry for Your Loss," a deeply moving yet hilariously heartfelt show in The Vault at the Wheeler. As a Filipino-American comedian, actor, and writer, Michael has made audiences laugh on shows like "The Chris Gethard Show" and performed stand-up on "Late Night with Seth … Continued
Chloe Troast Aspen Laugh Festival welcomes Chloe Troast to The Vault at the Wheeler! As the only new cast member to join "Saturday Night Live" in Season 49, Chloe is a rising star in the world of comedy. She was named a New Face at Just for Laughs 2023, and her digital sketches, like "Feminism … Continued
Join us for a special evening of music as Brazilian guitarist Gabriel Santiago and jazz pianist Peter John Stoltzman bring their decade-long collaboration to the stage in an intimate duo performance. Over the years, Santiago and Stoltzman have performed in various ensembles across the U.S. and Brazil, and now, for the first time, they’re touring … Continued
Whether you’ve seen one show at the Wheeler or one hundred, there’s nothing better than getting excited for a new season. On Thursday November 14, from 5:00-6:30, join us in The Vault at the Wheeler. Be among the first to know the 2025 season lineup, including Aspen Laugh Festival! Become a Wheeler Insider! We’re launching a new Local's Program. … Continued
Part of the Dorothy DeLay Week celebrations, spotlighting this legendary Aspen teacher from 1971 to 2001, and illuminating the deep mentoring that has been taking place in Aspen between professionals and young artists since 1950. This special expanded High Notes panel features Aspen teachers and their students discussing this very special type of relationship. Moderated … Continued
Consensual Improv was formed in 2016 and has been winging it ever since. Composed of comedians and actors living in Colorado's Roaring Fork Valley, their shows are an interactive and hilarious journey with the audience at the helm. The group has been a regular at the Aspen Laugh Festival and shared the bill with Trevor … Continued
Renowned psychologists Lisa Damour, author of The Emotional Lives of Teenagers, and Laurence Steinberg, author of You and Your Adult Child, delve into the complex landscapes of adolescence and young adulthood in today’s society. Each has devoted their career to studying and understanding adolescents — Damour as a clinical psychologist working with families and organizations … Continued
“Self-care” is the buzzword of the moment. But far before face masks and digital detoxes, ancient philosophers were thinking about ways to enhance human flourishing. Tamar Gendler, Yale’s dean of arts and sciences, sits down with Dan Harris, host of the “Ten Percent Happier” podcast, to discuss five ancient secrets to self — and life … Continued
The Colorado River Compact is 100 years old, and its guidelines for water use across the American West are about to expire. Facing drought, increased population, and disagreements on how to share the water, what policies and technologies could get a new agreement across the finish line? John Entsminger, Nevada’s lead negotiator for the Compact; … Continued
As A.I.-generated images and deepfake videos flood our feeds, what tools do news organizations have to vet their validity? Journalists share how they’re preparing for and being impacted by a new frontier in artificial intelligence. Chris Berend, Nilay Patel, Joanna Stern Moderator: Jenn White
For Shanta Thake of Lincoln Center, Kate Levin of Bloomberg Philanthropies, and Karen Brunwasser of FeelBeit (a community center that bridges divides between East and West Jerusalem), the arts aren’t just a supplement to life — they are a crucial balm to social division. Find out how institutions can harness the power of the arts … Continued
