Friday

Richard Kimball at the J. Cotter Gallery

December 28, 10 a.m., J. Cotter Gallery, Vail Village

If you're still shopping for holiday gifts, stop by J. Cotter Gallery on Friday and Saturday (and Thursday), when the gallery will host National Metal Museum "Mastersmith" Richard Kimball and a collection of his work. jcottergallery.com

Hayden Haddock at the Park Hyatt

December 28, 3:30 p.m., Park Hyatt Resort & Spa, Beaver Creek

Country music star Hayden Haddock visits the Park Hyatt for an après-ski performance straight from Texas. hyatt.com

The Beach Boys

December 28, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

For those still dreaming of the Kokomo, you're in luck! The Beach Boys are trading sand for snow, and heading to Beaver Creek to serenade the crowds at the Vilar Performing Arts Center for two nights, and two nights only (tickets starting at $135 per person). vilarpac.org

The Drunken Hearts at Vail Ale House

December 28, 9 p.m., Vail Ale House, West Vail

Americana rock comes to West Vail, as the Colorado-based five-piece The Drunken Hearts take the stage at Vail Ale House for a night of tunes. vailalehouse.com

Saturday

Vail Family Fun Fest 2018

December 29, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m., Lionshead Village, Vail

Lionshead Village is the prime place for après-ski this Saturday—family style. A pop-kids' adventure center complete with magic shows, storytelling, and games and crafts will be on hand, with a parade (that kids can join!) through the Village the grand finale to the afternoon. vail.com

The Evolution at Prosit 

December 28, 7 p.m., Ein Prosit, Avon

The Beach Boys

December 28, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

One last chance to catch The Beach Boys at the Beav's Vilar Performing Arts Center (tickets starting at $135 per person). vilarpac.org

Blind Melon at Agave

December 28, 9 p.m., Agave Nightclub, Avon

Those still nostalgically crooning to 90s-era hits should be happy to hear that Blind Melon is making an appearance at Agave Nightclub on Saturday night, where they'll be serenading the crowd til the wee hours of the morning ($27 per person). 

Sunday 

Vanessa Williams at the Vilar

December 30, 7:30 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek

Pop and R & B songstress Vanessa Williams makes a pre-NYE visit to Beaver Creek for a show at the Vilar Performing Arts Center (tickets starting at $98 per person). vilarpac.org