Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Feb. 20-27

St.-Germain Spritz activations, Feb. 20

St.-Germain Spritz activations start Feb. 20 in Aspen. The cocktail will be offered all season with menu placements at Snow Lodge at The St. Regis, the Viewline Resort, the Sundeck (Eleven212 + Buttermilk), and Ajax Tavern at The Little Nell.

“Once defined by cozy chalets and heavy pours, après has evolved into a full lifestyle moment — shaped by travel, fashion, music, and daytime social rituals. Today’s après is less about winding down and more about being out: sun-soaked terraces, DJ sets at altitude, and drinks designed for daytime celebration,” according to a press release.

For more information, visit stgermainliqueur.com/us/en.

ELEW plays Sting, Feb. 20

Acclaimed pianist and innovator ELEW performs the music of Sting with two sets at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Feb. 20 at the Paul JAS Center, 422 E. Cooper St. He won the Thelonious Monk International Piano Competition in 1999.

For more information and tickets, visit JAStickets.

Matthew Whitaker Trio, Feb. 20-21

Jazz pianist, organist, and composer Matthew Whitaker will perform with his trio at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Feb. 20-21 at the Paul JAS Center, 422 E. Cooper St. Blind since birth, the musician is widely regarded as a musical prodigy. He began playing piano at three and has performed in major venues like Carnegie Hall and the Apollo Theater.

For more information and tickets, visit jazzaspensnowmass.org/event/matthew-whitaker-trio-early.

Palm Tree Music Festival, Feb. 20-21

The Palm Tree Music Festival returns for its fourth year at Rio Grand Park on Feb. 20-21. Gates open at 3 p.m. each day. The lineup features Kygo, Calvin Harris, Mau P, and more. Founded by Kygo and Myles Shear, the festival is produced by Belly Up Aspen. It’s an all-ages festival.

For more information and tickets, visit palmtreemusicfestivalaspen.frontgatetickets.com.

‘Jazz at Lincoln Center Presents: Great American Crooners,’ Feb. 22

“Jazz at Lincoln Center: Great American Crooners,” a jazz performance featuring Benny Benack III, Robbie Lee, and Shenel Johns will take the stage at 8 p.m. Feb. 22 at The Arts Campus at Willits. The venue is located at 400 Robinson St. in Basalt.

For more information and ticets, visit tacaw.org/calendar/jazz-at-lincoln-center-presents-great-american-crooners.

‘Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner: Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks,’ Feb. 24

“Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner: Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks” debuts Feb. 24 at 6:30 p.m at the Wheeler Opera House as part of the Changemaker Speaker Series. The renowned mountaineer shares how she summited all 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. From her early climbs in Austria to the summit of K2, Kaltenbrunner’s story is one of perseverance, passion, and redefining limits. Presented in association with Aspen Center for Environmental Studies.

For information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/gerlinde-kaltenbrunner-defying-limits.

Mary Lou’s two-day takeover, Feb. 20-21

Nightlife fixture Mary Lou’s heads west for the first time with a two-day takeover of Bad Harriet at Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection from Feb. 20-21. The Mary Lou’s x Bad Harriet pop-up brings Mary Lou’s signature Studio 54 supper club glamour and high-octane nightlife to the slopes in Aspen during peak ski season and the Palm Tree Festival weekend. 

For more information, visit @MaryLousPB on Instagram, or visit mary-lous.com. For additional information, visit @HotelJeromeAuberge and @BadHarriet on Instagram, or auberge.com/hoteljerome.

CHÒPNBLỌK takeover at Mawa’s Kitchen, Feb. 19-21

CHÒPNBLỌK is underway from 5 to 9 p.m. now through Feb. 21 at Mawa’s Kitchen, 305 Aspen Airport Business Center, Suite F. Since Feb. 19, James Beard Award semifinalist Chef Ope Amosu has been bringing the culture and the Houston’s Nigerian flavor to Aspen. For two final nights, Feb. 20-21, Mawa’s Kitchen will transform into MICHELIN Bib Gourmand-awarded ChòpnBlọk with Chef Ope at the helm. This four-course, family style dinner will feature his signature and heavily lauded contemporary approach to Nigerian recipes that have been passed down from generation to generation. Each meal is $168, plus tax & gratuity.

For reservations, visit opentable.com/booking/experiences-availability?rid=1064812&restref=… .

Emilie-Claire Barlow, Feb. 27

Canadian and multilingual jazz singer Emilie-Claire Barlow will perform two sets at 6:30 p.m. and 8:45 p.m. Feb. 27 at the Paul JAS Center, located at 422 E. Cooper St. She has won seven Juno Awards (the Canadian version of the Grammy Awards) and she was named Female Vocalist of the Year at the Canadian National Jazz Awards in 2008.

For more information and tickets, visit TicketsJAS.

Mexican Mixology at Bad Harriet, Feb. 27-28

In the days leading up to International Women’s Month, Bad Harriet welcomes acclaimed mixologist Fabiola Padilla for a two-night Mexican Mixology pop-up in collaboration with Casa Dragones. Padilla is the founder of BEKEB, her acclaimed bar in San Miguel de Allende since 2019. BEKEB was named one of the Top 50 Bars in North America 2025 and 2024 by 50 Best. Each drink is layered with flavor, story, and a deep respect for cultural origins.  This limited engagement celebrates cultural expression and the women shaping the future of food and drink.

For reservations, visit exploretock.com/badharriet.

Big Head Todd and Monsters tickets on sale now

Ticket sales are now available for Big Head Todd and Monsters at 7:30 p.m. June 3 at The Wheeler Opera House, located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. The popular show often sells out, so advance booking is recommended.

For more information and tickets, visit BigHeadToddandTheMonsters.