YOUR AD HERE »

This week’s agenda: Jan. 31 to Feb. 6

Honky Tonk with Caleb Dean Band at TACAW

Caleb-Dean-Band-Photo.jpg
Honky Tonk with Caleb Dean Band perform Jan. 31 at TACAW.
Courtesy of TACAW

Caleb Dean spent the 1990s in and out of Nashville, writing songs, performing, and honing his skills. He’s described as a country crooner in the likes of Ricky VanShelton, Hal Ketchum, Johnny Lee, TG Shepard, B J. Thomas, and George Strait. He has resurrected his band, with former mates Larry Gottlieb, J D Martin, Dave Johnson, and Paul Valetine, and they play at 8:30 p.m., Jan. 31, at TACAW. Tickets are $15-$25; this is a 21+ show. Tacaw.org

Theatre Aspen EDU presents: ‘PUFFS, or Seven Increasingly Eventful Years At a Certain School of Magic and Magic’

In this parody of a familiar story, three potential heroes are just trying to make it through a magic school, which proves to be very dangerous for children. Alongside them are the Puffs, a group of well-meaning, loyal outsiders with a thing for badgers. Their epic quest takes the classic story to new places and reimagines what a boy wizard hero can be. Shows are 7-8:30 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 1, and 2-3:30 p.m., Feb. 2 at Aspen High School Black Box Theater. Rated PG. Tickets are $15-$20. TheatreAspen.org

JAS Cafe Winter Series presents Jane Monheit + Trio

Join the JAS Cafe Winter Season downstairs at The Little Nell from 6:30-10 p.m., Jan. 31 and Feb. 1. Tickets are $55-$75. jazzaspensnowmass.org



Crafting at the Library: Paper Flowers

From 3-5 p.m., join Pitkin County Library’s free, monthly craft program. This month, participants will create paper flowers with wire stems; materials included. For more info, email madison.ledford@pitkincounty.com

Sopris Theatre Company: Natural Shocks

Sopris Theatre Company presents “Natural Shocks” at 7:30 p.m., Feb. 1, at Wheeler Opera House. It tells the story of Angela, who is trapped in her basement, waiting out an approaching tornado. Though a self-proclaimed unreliable narrator, she begins to reflect on a lifetime of trauma, illuminating the truth behind her endangerment. Based on Hamlet’s famous “To be or not to be” soliloquy, “Natural Shocks” is a damning condemnation of violence, abuse, and firearms in America. Warning: This play deals with domestic abuse and gun violence and may be difficult material for some audiences. Tickets are $23. wheeleroperahouse.com




Bookmaking for Everyone

Annie Bell teaches basic bookbinding skills, such as folding and sewing, from 4-6 p.m., Feb. 2, at The Collective Snowmass. thecollectivesnowmass.com

Tom Papa: Grateful Bread Tour

With more than two decades of experience, Tom Papa stands out as one of the nation’s most beloved comedic voices. Known for his relatable humor and keen observations, he has had six highly acclaimed stand-up specials, including his latest Netflix hit “Home Free.” He performs at 7 p.m., Feb. 2, at Wheeler Opera House. Tickets: $48.

Public Physics Talk: Unraveling the Cosmic Melody of Black Holes

Join Aspen Center for Physics at 5 p.m., Feb. 5, for a free public physics lecture, “Unraveling the Cosmic Melody of Black Holes.” This lecture is part of the Nick and Maggie DeWolf Foundation winter lecture series.

Merging supermassive black holes, or black holes smashing together, is one of the most powerful and weirdest phenomena in the universe, and astronomers want to measure where, when, and how often it happens. They use the properties of pulsars, which are the spinning cores of dead stars located all around the Milky Way, to measure echoes of merging black holes across cosmic time. Using this technique to unravel the cosmic melody of black holes helps them learn about galaxy and black hole evolution.  

Jillian Bellovary, an associate professor at the City University of New York – Queensborough Community College, a Research Associate at the American Museum of Natural History, and the founder and director of the CUNY Masters in Astrophysics bridge program, will talk. She uses cosmological simulations to study black hole formation and evolution, focusing on predicting the detection of intermediate mass black holes with gravitational waves. RSVP at aspenphys.org

Andy Frasco & the U.N. at Belly Up

Andy Frasco has long been celebrated as a bold DIY trailblazer in the touring scene, renowned for his kaleidoscopic musical fusion, distinctive onstage charisma, and infectious party spirit. Yet, as an artist and band leader, he’s also unafraid to delve into introspective and challenging emotional terrain. He plays Belly Up at 8 p.m., Feb. 5. Tickets: $30, bellyupaspen.com

“With so much bad news in the world, why not try to figure out a way to get out of the darkness,” Frasco said. “We’re not going to be able to change the world, but we can at least help the process along by being optimistic that the future will turn itself around. And if everyone changes their mindset about the future, then maybe we can change the world.”

Movie Night: Celebrating Black History Month

Celebrate Black History Month as Basalt Regional Library hosts a free discussion and movie screening about notable Afro-Latino figures and the importance of representation in media from 4-6:30 p.m., Feb. 6, in the Community Room. Through stunning visuals and a powerful story, this film celebrates diversity, resilience, and the impact of representation. Popcorn and drinks are provided. Rated PG; all ages welcome. basaltlibrary.org

ACES Naturalist Nights with Celene Hawkins and Izabella Ruffino

Pitkin County Library hosts Celene Hawkins and Izabella Ruffino at 6 p.m., Feb. 6, for a free talk. Join staff from The Nature Conservancy to learn how Tribal Nations play a critical role in solving water scarcity and other environmental challenges in the Colorado River system and beyond.

These days, 30 Tribal Nations hold senior water rights, equivalent to about 20–25% of the water in the Basin. These Tribal Nations bring important leadership and unique perspectives to lasting, Basin-wide strategies that address a future with less water.

Hawkins is a conservation professional and attorney with experience in Colorado River and Tribal water and natural resource management. She serves as The Nature Conservancy’s Colorado River Tribal Partnerships program director, where she leads the Conservancy’s efforts to effectively and ethically partner with Tribal Nations and indigenous peoples on freshwater conservation projects in the Colorado River Basin.

Ruffino is from the Saginaw Chippewa Indian Tribe in Michigan and is The Nature Conservancy in Colorado’s Tribal and Indigenous Engagement program manager, serving as a liaison with Tribal Nations, indigenous communities, and organizations. She guides TNC Colorado’s efforts to build cultural awareness and humility for meaningful and ethical tribal and indigenous engagement and supports the co-creation of mutually beneficial conservation projects across the full range of TNC Colorado’s conservation programs. For questions, contact communityprograms@aspennature.org or call 970-925-5756.

U-MOST Retreat (Unlocking Minds On Snow Together)

This 3-day winter retreat, beginning at 7 p.m., Feb. 6, brings together skiing, snowboarding, mindfulness, and yoga to open participants to new ways of thinking, break down stigmas, empower voices, and create connection while lifting each other up through mountain exploration, individual expansion, and collective success. $6,000. More info: From Survivor to Thriver LLC, amgits.reverse@gmail.com

J. Worra plays Belly Up

Classic house meets new-school tech with native Chicagoan now-Los Angeles based DJ and producer Jamie Sitter, a.k.a. J. Worra. Best known for her creativity as a producer and skills behind the decks, she brings an inimitable swagger and technical prowess to dance music’s underground scene, lending her unique skills to every venture of her life spanning music, fashion, and art. She appears at Belly Up at 9:30 p.m., Feb. 6. Tickets: $38. Bellyupaspen.com

More Like This, Tap A Topic
entertainment