This week’s agenda: Jan. 24-30

Hotel Jerome’s Salt & Sugar Pastry Event returns Jan. 24

Hotel Jerome, Auberge Resorts Collection hosts its second Salt & Sugar pastry event at 6 p.m. Jan. 24 at Felix Roasting Co. Building. Guests are invited to a culinary journey where the boundaries of pastry, flavor, and texture are pushed to new limits. In this interactive session, Chef Kunert redefines the art of dessert, merging the unexpected — sweet meets savory, solids meet liquids, and everything in between. Inventive cocktails complement each of Kunert’s creations.
“This is an experience that will excite and surprise even the most seasoned culinary connoisseurs,” according to the press release.
Tickets are $110. Reservations: exploretock.com/hotel-jerome/event/524726/salt-sugar-x-felix-roasting-co
Stand-up comedian Rory Scovel comes to TACAW
Comedian, actor, and writer Rory Scovel performs at 8 p.m., Jan. 24 at TACAW. His latest comedy special, “Rory Scovel: Religion, Sex, and a Few Things In Between,” was released in last February on Max. His next project involves the Amazon romantic comedy, “You’re Cordially Invited,” alongside Reese Witherspoon and Will Ferrell. Tickets are $45. More info: Tacaw.org
Après at TACAW: Retro Films with AHS
Aspen Historical Society (AHS) and TACAW present a family-friendly evening of films and nostalgia featuring a special all-ages après, vintage film screenings, and an ’80s dance party to end the night, starting at 4 p.m., Jan. 25.
Free apple strudel and a cash bar are followed by a specially curated lineup of films from the AHS archives, from hot-doggin’ retro ski footage to resort promotional videos and more. Films include: the 1955 “Ski Time in Aspen,” the 1967 “Snowmass in 1967,” and the 1975 “Highlands Fling.”
Free, with first-come seating in the theater and additional viewing room in the lobby. Guests are encouraged dress in ski clothes — retro or current. Attendees will be entered in a gear-giveaway from Alps and Meters. More info: Tacaw.org
International History of Skiing
Pitkin County Library presents an international team of scholars sharing their research on André Roch and the birth of winter sports in Aspen from 1:30-3 p.m., Jan. 25 at the library in Aspen. Free. More info: pitcolib.org
BenFeng Music Productions presents Northern Light: An Intimate Evening of Nordic Music
BenFeng Music Productions, under the artistic direction of violinist MinTze Wu, presents the second concert in its 2024/2025 Barn Music Series: Northern Light at 7 p.m., Jan. 25 at the Old Thompson Barn at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale. However, the evening of Nordic music just sold out. Look for future productions at benfengmusicproductions.org
Cloonee plays Belly Up
Since 2019, Cloonee has been on an ascent toward the top of tech house’s global elites. He plays at the Belly Up at 9 p.m., Jan. 26. Tickets are $88, plus a $20.24 fee. More info: bellyupaspen.com
Snowmass Live presents: David Dyer, Piano Man Karaoke
Roaring Fork Valley local David Dyer accompanies karaoke on piano from 4-7 p.m., Jan. 26 at The Collective. His piano stylings include many well-known standards from the 1930s and ’40s, light jazz, popular music, and music from stage musicals and film. More info: thecollectivesnowmass.com
ACES Wild Perspectives: The Swiss Mountaineer Who Made Aspen
Maurizio Raselli talks about André Roch, a Swiss mountaineer, scientist, skier, and his influence in Aspen’s ski scene. The free event takes place from 6:30-7:30 p.m., Jan. 28 at The Collective. More info: thecollectivesnowmass.com
Futurebirds at Belly Up
After celebrating its 15-year anniversary, Futurebirds continues its momentum and evolution with its fifth studio album, “Easy Company.” It plays at the Belly Up at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 29. More info: bellyupaspen.com
Comedian Brian Regan comes to Wheeler

With a career spanning more than 30 years, Vanity Fair calls Brian Regan “the funniest stand-up alive,” and Entertainment Weekly calls him “your favorite comedian’s favorite comedian.” He performs at 7:30 p.m., Jan. 29 at Wheeler Opera House. Tickets are $38. More info: wheeleroperahouse.com
Snowmass Live Comedy Series presents Open Mic Night!
The Collective Snowmass presents Open Mic Night! from 7:30-9 p.m., Jan. 29. This show is for ages 18 and older, due to adult content. More info: thecollectivesnowmass.com
Zeds Dead plays three shows at Belly Up
While the Jan. 31 Zeds Dead show has a waitlist, you can still get tickets for Thursday’s show, Jan. 30 and Saturday’s show on Feb. 1. One of the most successful independent acts in today’s global dance music scene, DJ Mag called the JUNO-Award nominated electronic duo “trailblazers of the modern North American bass scene.” Tickets are $115, plus a $23 fee. More info: bellyupaspen.com