Arts and Entertainment Agenda, Jan. 23-30

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Disco Lines at Belly Up Aspen Jan. 24
Disco Lines set to take the stage from 8:30 to 11 p.m. Jan. 24 at Belly Up Aspen. The Colorado-born DJ is known for tracks like “Baby Girl” and for delivering up high-energy, dance-floor-focused sets. Belly Up Aspen is located at 450 S. Galena St. For more information and tickets, visit bellyupaspen.com/events/disco-lines-3.
‘Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical,’ Jan. 25

Based on Mo Willems’ award-winning “Pigeon” book series, the comedy musical “Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! The Musical!” will be performed at 4 to 5 p.m. Jan. 25 at the Wheeler Opera House. Geared for ages 5 and up, the show features catchy songs, colorful features, and interactive fun. The high-energy TheaterWorksUSA production is written by Willems with music by Deborah Wicks La Puma. For more information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/dont-let-the-pigeon-drive-the-bus-the-musical/.
‘The Hippie, the Cowboy, and the Novelist’ at Explore Books, Jan. 26

Explore Books hosts “The Hippie, the Cowboy, and the Novelist,” an evening of stories and local history from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Jan. 26. Amy Honey from the Aspen Historical Society will moderate a panel with local authors Jill Sheeley, Tony Vagneur, and T.A. (Tom) Stevens. The event celebrates the Aspen Historical Society’s featured shelf at Explore Books this month. The authors will share their writing journeys and snippets about their lives in Aspen. Sheeley will discuss her memoir “Those Were the Days.” Vagneur will talk about his book “Aspen: Then and Now: Reflections of a Native Son,” and Steven will share his information about his new work, “Ida Chatfield: Aspen’s Oldest Unsolved Mystery.” Books will be available to buy and sign. Money from sales will support the local bookstore and history organization. The event, located at 221 East Main St. is free, but RSVP is requested. For more information, visit aspenhistory.org/activity/the-hippie-the-cowboy-and-the-novelist.
‘Share a Drink with Council,’ Jan 26
The opportunity to “Share a Drink with Council” will take place from 9:30 to 10: 30 a.m. Jan. 26 at Gorsuch Café in Snowmass Village. This engagement event is held on the fourth Monday of each month. It’s an opportunity to enjoy a beverage with Town Council members and share views. For more information, visit tosv.com/533/Public-Engagement.
‘Changemaker Series: Bryan Smith,’ Jan. 27
“Changemaker Series: Bryan Smith Capturing the Impossible” runs from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Jan. 27 at the Wheeler Opera House, located at 320 E. Hyman Ave. From humble beginnings to becoming a filmmaker for National Geographic, Smith pursues authentic storytelling while tackling extreme conditions. His film “49 Megawatts” told the story of a community fighting a hydroelectric project on British Columbia’s Ashlu River, which led to a National Geographic’s Expedition Council to lead a team of kayakers into Russia’s Kamchatka Peninsula. He later directed “The Man Who Can Fly” for National Geographic. He runs Reel Water Productions out of Squamish, British Columbia. For more information, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/bryan-smith-capturing-the-impossible.
Easy Jim at Belly Up Aspen, Jan. 28

Easy Jim, music of the Grateful Dead will take the stage at 9 p.m. Jan. 28, at Belly Up Aspen. “Settle back, easy Jim…” — the lyric from Robert Hunter’s “Althea” captures the spirit of the band Easy Jim, from Crested Butte and the mountains of Gunnison, first formed in 2018, according to a press statement. The band describes itself as a laid-back group of seasoned musicians bonded by a deep love for the music of the Grateful Dead. This six-piece ensemble mirrors the Dead’s classic lineup — complete with two drummers and vocalists who sing rich, four-part harmonies. Known for their adventurous improvisation, tight musicianship, and electrifying energy, Easy Jim delivers a unique experience every time they perform. No two shows are the same, but every show is a heartfelt tribute to one of rock ‘n’ roll’s most legendary bands. For tickets, visit bellyupaspen.com.
‘Welcome to Night Vale,’ Jan. 28

The touring show “Welcome to Night Vale: Murder Night in Blood Forest,” with musical guest Mal Blum, takes the stage at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 28 at the Wheeler Opera House. This stand-alone theatrical experience invites audiences into Night Vale’s world: when a joyful forest festival turns deadly, the voices of Cecil Baldwin and Symphony Sanders lead a darkly funny mystery with surprise guest characters. Framed as a radio broadcast that reports local news, weather, and public announcements, live storytelling blends cosmic horror with small-town radio. Created by New York Times bestselling authors Joseph Fink and Jeffrey Cranor, co-writers of “Welcome to Night Vale,” the performance features live music by Disparition and Mal Blum as “The Weather,” plus voice performances and immersive world-building. For more information and tickets, visit wheeleroperahouse.com/event/welcome-to-night-vale-murder-night-in-blood-forest-musical-guest.
‘The Rock and Roll Academy Winter Concert,’ Jan. 30

After the four months of preparation, Roaring Fork Valley middle school and high school musicians and their bands will perform “The Rock and Roll Academy Winter Rock Concert” from 6 to 8 p.m. Jan. 30 at The Arts Campus at Willits. The students will deliver their student-original music and handpicked classics for the community. The Arts Campus at Willits is located at 400 Robinson St. in Basalt. For more information and tickets, visit tacaw.org/calendar/rock-and-roll-academy-winter-performance.
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