A&E agenda: Aspen Gay Ski Week

The 47th Aspen Gay Ski Week is the oldest, annual LGBTQ+ event in the nation and kicks off on Sunday.

Over 3,000+ attendees are expected to descend on Aspen and the Roaring Fork Valley for a week chock full of skiing, screenings, performances, parties, meals, and fundraising for AspenOUT. Even if you don’t have a pass, there are still plenty of opportunities to join in the fun and support our local LGBTQ+ community.

Tom of Finland screening, Saturday 13th January at 7p, Aspen Film ISIS Theatre, $20

Award-winning filmmaker Dome Karukoski brings to screen the life and work of artist Tom of Finland, one of the most influential and celebrated figures of 20th-century Gay culture.

Tom of Finland Foundation (ToFF) is dedicated to protect, preserve, document, and educate the public about erotic art and erotic artists. ToFF shall continue to encourage the work of erotic visual artists regardless of race, creed, religion, gender, sexual identity, medium of expression, or any other censoring criteria.

Talks Like These, Thursday 18th January from 5-6:30p, Belly Up Aspen, $20

Join AspenOUT and AGSW as we welcome a lively panel of industry and LGBTQ+ professionals to our first Talks Like These, moderated by Dr. William Kapfer.

Panelists Kevin Jennings, CEO, Lambda Legal; Richard Villani, creative director, Tom of Finland Foundation; and Joe Nucci, psychotherapist and influencer, @joenuccitherapy; will guide us through LGBTQ+ history, the importance of intersectionality, and honestly diving into mental health hurdles within the LGBTQ+ community.

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Published: 16th January 2024

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