By Miranda Hausman
DECEMBER 10
Not Your Childhood Gingerbread House Party
Celebrate the holiday season with the Buddy Program—an organization that empowers youth through mentoring—at Woody Creek Distillers for an evening of seasonally inspired cocktails, appetizers and gingerbread house decorating. $200. 60 Sunset Dr., Basalt; buddyprogram.org
DECEMBER 16
Ronan Donovan: Exploring our Wild Nature: Wolves, Chimps & Gorillas
National Geographic photographer Ronan Donovan shares his field stories and striking images, from Yellowstone wolves to great apes. Tickets from $35. Wheeler Opera House, 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen; wheeleroperahouse.com
JANUARY 9
In Progress With DanceAspen
Enjoy an open-rehearsal experience with an intimate look at the creative process behind upcoming dance works. Doors open at 6PM; rehearsal starts at 7PM. Tickets from $20. 400 Robinson St., Basalt; tacaw.org
JANUARY 11-18
Aspen Gay Ski Week
Celebrating 49 years of pride and inclusivity in Aspen, Gay Ski Week returns to educate, honor and give back to the community through electric events: drag queen bingo brunches, cocktail receptions, group meet-ups, community dinners and comedy shows. Various ticket prices and locations across Aspen; gayskiweek.com
FEBRUARY 20-21
Palm Tree Music Festival
A two-night outdoor winter festival produced by Palm Tree Crew (co-founded by Kygo) featuring world-class DJs and alpine party vibes at Rio Grande Park in Aspen. Tickets from $270. Rio Grande Pl. (off Mill St.), Aspen; palmtreemusicfestival.com.
FEBRUARY 24
Kaltenbrunner: Defying Limits: Climbing the 14 Highest Peaks
Renowned alpinist Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner recounts her quest to summit all fourteen 8,000-meter peaks without supplemental oxygen. Through compelling images and candid storytelling, she reflects on endurance, loss and spiritual clarity found in extreme isolation. Presented as part of National Geographic Live. Tickets from $35. 320 E. Hyman Ave., Aspen; wheeleroperahouse.com