The next best thing to being on the Red Carpet…join Aspen Film this Sunday, March 7 for the “Lights, Camera, Oscars” party at the Viceroy’s Eight K lounge.  It’s the 82nd Annual Academy Awards telecast, with champagne, wine,  beer and Eight K Best Bites Buffet to enhance your viewing experience.  There’ll be a film-themed silent auction, door prizes and much more! Info and tickets,  http://www.aspenshowtickets.com or 970 920 5770.

The wonders of the Wheeler and the big screen come together as The Met: Live in HD Verdi’s Simon Boccanegra screens on Wedneday, 3/3 at 5:30 p.m. Placido Domingo’s legendary tenor brings the “gripping political thriller” to life. Enjoy the opera, at Aspen’s own Opera House, courtesy of the Aspen Music Festival. Ticket info, www.wheeleroperahouse.com; www.aspenmusicfestival.com.