Free Community Nights Every Tuesday

Live Local Music, Open Mic Nights, DJs, Artist Workshops & Discussions, Family Programming, Movie Nights, Games and much more! The Paul JAS Center is Aspen’s newest local gathering spot, with activities for audiences of all ages taking place throughout the year. Join us every Tuesday for Local’s Night. Starting at 5pm we’ll be open with drink and food specials and rotating weekly entertainment!

Thank you for a great winter season and joining us to build community and make the Paul JAS Center a local’s spot!

Community Nights will run until April 14, 2026. We are taking a break for the spring, but will return with a full schedule in June 2026.

Event Calendar

June 23 | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Jas Academy Bands

The JAS Academy Bands perform their own sets.

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June 30 | 5:00pm-8:00pm

Open Mic + Karaoke

Open Mic Night + Karaoke at the Paul JAS Center! 

Every Tuesday, we’re turning the spotlight on locals and community members! This Tuesday, to close out the Aspen Ideas Festival, we welcome Aspen Institute’s Greg Gershuny as the host of community karaoke. For this special edition of Open Mic, we invite you to bring your talent (or just come to cheer on friends) as we showcase local talent from 6 – 8pm, followed by karaoke sign up until close. Free admission with food & drinks available for purchase. Sign up online for Open Mic

Doors: 5:00pm

Kick Off: 6pm

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July 7 | 5:00pm-9:00pm

Salsa Night with Mezcla Socials

Open Mic Night at the Paul JAS Center! 

Every Tuesday, we’re turning the spotlight on locals and community members! T

Join Mezcla Socials Dance at the Paul JAS Center for a fun night of salsa for all levels! Whether you’re a first-timer or looking to sharpen your moves, our instructors will guide you every step of the way. No partner or experience needed, just come ready to dance. Food and drinks specials available for purchase. 

FREE ENTRY BUT RSVP ENCOURAGED BELOW

Doors: 5:00pm

Kick Off: 6pm

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JAS Labor Day Experience

September 4-6, 2026

JAS Labor Day Experience

Passes are on sale! Join us for three days of music, food, fun, and more! Benson Boone, Tim McGraw, Red Clay Strays, and more perform for our annual music festival

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June 25-28, 2026

JAS June Experience

Experience world class jazz, funk, blues, soul, and world music across 10 venues around Aspen, CO. Make your own schedule and experience across beautiful Aspen. Passes and tickets on sale now! Karl Denson's Tiny Universe, The Family Stone, Robert Cray, and more!

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Support Music Education

JAS launched its acclaimed music education programs in 1996 with the Thelonious Monk Institute Jazz Colony, which became the JAS Academy Summer Sessions in 2000-2008 ….the nation’s only all-scholarship summer training program for gifted young emerging jazz artists.

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