Park City Event Guide: March 29 – 31
Just a short time remains for you to enjoy spring skiing – and with more snow in the Park City forecast, it should be the best we’ve had in a long time!
We’re trying something new this week – and showing off a featured picture. This spectacular view of a moon over the Wastach Back comes to us courtesy of Bret Osswald, check out his website here.
Let’s get right to the Park City Event Guide for the weekend…
FRIDAY, March 29
Park City Mountain Resort
Spring Grüv Friday Schedule
- 3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Utah’s Birds of Prey @ Park City Moutain Village
- 3 – 5 PM → Aprés Live Music: DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
- 4 – 6 PM → Aprés Live Music: Shannon Runyon @ Legends Bar & Grill | Park City Mtn. Village
- 4:30 PM → Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village Forum
Deer Valley Resort
Friday Aprés
- 1 – 4 PM → Live music: Chris Bender and Fastback @ Silver Lake Lodge
- 3 – 6 PM → Live music: Ricker Gerber @ EBS Lounge | Snow Park Lodge
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Parents’ Survival Night
6 – 9 PM @ The Little Gym Park City
A break from the kids *and* a break from the parents – it’s a survival night for all of us, especially after a long winter break together. Parents can use the time to enjoy a movie or a quiet meal out while the kids get quality “kid time” in a safe, fun, place with trained instructors who lead them through music, games, and fun. As you might imagine, spots fill quickly, so book HERE.
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Last Friday Gallery Stroll
6 PM @ Various Art Galleries in Park City
The Last Friday Gallery Stroll is a fun monthly community event dedicated to highlighting artists and special exhibits at art galleries throughout town. Get out and enjoy Park City as the weather warms up!
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Clinic: Plan Your Nat’l Park Visit
5 – 6 PM @ L.L.Bean
Picking which National Park to visit – and figuring out what to do when you get there! – can all be very overwhelming. L.L.Bean to the rescue. Hit up this clinic and absorb some national park knowledge from experienced staff. They can help with planning to make the most of your next visit.
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Park City Film Series: “Arctic”
8 PM @ Jim Santy Auditorium | Park City Library
From the Park City Film website:
“This is an enthralling survival tale set in the most challenging environment on earth. A man stranded in the Arctic after an airplane crash must decide whether to remain in the relative safety of his makeshift camp or to embark on a dangerous trek through the unknown in hopes of making it out alive.”
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Mamma Mia!
7:30 PM @ Egyptian Theatre
From the Eygptian Theatre website:
“The jukebox musical romantic comedy that has delighted audiences worldwide featuring the songs from the Swedish pop group, ABBA! ABBA’s hits tell the hilarious story of a young woman’s search for her birth father. This sunny and funny tale unfolds on a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past back to the island they last visited 20 years ago.
Presented by the Ziegfeld Theatre Company. Some adult themes and sexual innuendo. Theatrical fog used in this production.” Buy tickets HERE.
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Heber Valley Dine About
Through March 31
Experience a few of the more than 30 non-chain restaurants in Heber Valley – at a discount! Check out the participating restaurants’ special menus and enjoy a delicious lunch or dinner (no coupons or tickets required). You are encouraged to share your experience on social using the hashtag: #EatYourHeartOutHV.
Participating Restaurants:
- The Old Goat
- Spin Cafe
- Main Street Social
- Midway Mercantile
- FillerUp
- Back 40 Ranch House Grill
- Windya’s Place
- Lola’s Street Kitchen
- Snake Creek Grill
- Soldier Hollow Grill
- Wildfire SmokeHaus
- Chicks Cafe
- Cafe Galleria
- Z’s Steak and Chop Haus
- Simons Restaurant
- Dairy Keen
- Dotties Kolaches
- Cafe Galleria Thai
- Lodge Pole Grill at Daniels Summit Lodge
- Suss Cookies
- Mountainland One Stop
- Don Pedros
- June Pies
- Midway Bakery
- The Corner Restaurant
SATURDAY, March 30
Bus Rider Appreciation Day
7 – 10 AM @ Canyons Village
Free donuts, coffee, and swag at Canyons Village to celebrate our FREE transit system to “Get on Board” for Bus Rider Appreciation Day at Canyons Village of Park City Mountain.
From the CVMA website:
“Canyons Village Management Association (CVMA) wants you to enjoy your ride, on-mountain and off! The Park City and Summit County transit system is free, convenient, helps our sustainability efforts, and gets you to the mountain worry-free.” That’s at least three wins right there – and add a few more when you show up for your free coffee, donuts, and swag on Saturday mornin’.
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Free Dental Health Check-Ups for Kids
8 AM – 4 PM @ People’s Health Clinic
Free dental checkups will be available all day long at the People’s Health Clinic in Park City. Children get a dental check-up, education on dental health, and a free goodie bag. The day is open to all uninsured children (17 years and younger) in Summit and Wasatch Counties. No walk-ins – must call for an appointment: 435-333-1871.
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Snowshoe Tour of the Preserve
8:30 – 10 AM @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Learn about wetland science, natural plant and animal species, and the history of the Swaner Preserve; search for and identify animal tracks and other signs of animal life. Be sure to wear sturdy, warm boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, a coat, and bring a water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter – $2.50 for members, $5 for non-members.
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March Morning Movies
10 AM @ Summit County Library | Kimball Jct. Branch
This weekend’s complimentary morning movie is “Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.” Rated PG, 117 
minutes. See it on the auditorium screen at the Kimball Junction Branch of the Summit County Library.
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Figure Drawing Open Studio
10 AM @ Kimball Art Center
Share drawing techniques and skills in a group setting while working with the model to communicate poses and complete timed sketches. This is an open studio session. *Must be at least 18 years of age. This open studio session is just $15 per person. Students must bring their own drawing materials.
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Park City Mountain Resort
Spring Grüv Saturday Schedule
- 1 PM → Live Music: DJ Velvet @ Public House Deck | Mid-Mountain Lodge
- 1 PM → Avalanche Dog Meet & Greet @ Canyons Village Forum
- 2 – 3:30 → Spring Concert Series: Sister Sparrow & the Dirty Birds @ Eagle Statue | Park City Mtn. Village
- 3 – 5 PM → Spring Concert Series: King Cardinal @ Canyons Village Stage
- 3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Utah’s Birds of Prey @ Park City Moutain Village
- 3 – 5 PM → Aprés Live Music: DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
- 4 – 5:30 PM → Spring Concert Series: Anderson East @ Eagle Statue | Park City Mountain Village
- 4 – 6 PM → Aprés Live Music: Shannon Runyon @ Legends Bar & Grill | Park City Mtn. Village
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Deer Valley Resort
Saturday Aprés
- 1 – 4 PM → Live music: Chris Bender and Fastback @ Silver Lake Lodge
- 3 – 6 PM → Live music: Ché Zuro @ EBS Lounge | Snow Park Lodge
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Park City Institute presents: Parsons Dance
7:30 PM @ Eccles Center | Park City High School
From the Park City Institute website:
“China. Italy. Park City. The legendary, award-winning contemporary dance company returns from international tours to our stage. Their brand of energized, athletic ensemble work is the signature of founders David Parsons and Tony Award-winning lighting designer Howell Binkley. The company has toured more than 445 cities, 30 countries, 5 continents, and performed at the Kennedy Center for the Performing arts, Sydney Opera House, Maison de la Danse, Teatro La Fenice, and Teatro Municipal do Rio de Janeiro. Founding Artistic Director David Parsons has collaborated with artists from music, design, fashion, and more. This troupe of extraordinary dancers brings stories to tell, through the powerful medium of dance.”
Singer | Songwriter Showcase
6 PM @ State Road Tavern
Here’s your chance! The Singer|Songwriter Showcase will create a comfortable environment for performers and guests to enjoy an evening full of new musical discoveries!
Kickoff to Dark Sky Week
8 PM @ Wasatch Mountain State Park
If there’s a better way to kick off Dark Sky Week than stargazing, we haven’t seen it yet. Head to Wasatch Mountain State Park for the event to celebrate. If you’ve never heard of it, the week was created in 2003 by a high school student in an effort to show off the night sky without the impacts of light pollution. A few things *you* can do to mitigate light pollution, courtesy of International Dark-Sky Association:
- Light only what you need & use light only when you need it
- Use energy-efficient bulbs – and only as bright as you need
- Shield outdoor lights; direct them down.
- Choose warm, white light bulbs.
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SUNDAY, March 31
Park City Mountain Resort
Spring Grüv Sunday Schedule
- 3 PM → Sunday S’mores @ Park City Mountain Village
- 3 – 5 PM → Family Aprés Activity with Face Painting @ Canyons Village
- 3 – 5 PM → Aprés Live Music: DJ Velvet @ Umbrella Bar | Canyons Village
- 4 – 6 PM → Aprés Live Music: Bro Band @ PayDay Deck| Park City Mtn. Village
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Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 AM – 1 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter
Kids of all ages are invited to enjoy the complimentary Swaner Craft Sunday! Join the fun at the Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter, and create a nature-themed craft to bring home.
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Climbing Wall
1 – 3 PM @ Swaner Eco-Center
Climb through the EcoSystem from the bedrock all the way to the uplands! The Swaner indoor climbing wall is fun for all ages. A harness is supplied, participants are asked to wear closed-toe shoes.
ONGOING EXHIBITS
Nature’s Ninjas
10 AM – 4 PM @ Swaner EcoCenter
Kids and adults can explore “some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations.” The exhibit takes a look at nature’s most misunderstood animals — everything from porcupines to geckos — and walks visitors along how and why animals develop their unique natural defenses.
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Sue Flood: Cold Places Photography
Main Gallery @ Kimball Art Center
Through April 7
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Paul Crow: On Ice
Café Gallery @ Kimball Art Center
Through April 7
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UPCOMING EVENTS:
- March 23 → April 7 → Spring Grüv @ Park City Mountain
- April 6 → 23rd Annual Pond Skimming Competition @ Red Pine Lodge | 12 PM
- April 7 → Park City Mountain Closing Day
- April 6 → Deer Valley Resort Closing Day
- April 18 → Composting Basics: At Home and in the Garden @ Park City Library | 6 PM
- April 22 → Earth Day Dinner @ Wasatch Brew Pub | 5 PM
- April 27 → Fork in the Road EATS Fundraiser Dinner @ Legacy Lodge (PCMR) | 6:30 PM
- April 27 → Summit County Household Hazardous Waste Collection @ Canyons Cabriolet Parking Lot
- May 04 → “Pride in Your Park” Cleanup Event | 9 AM
- May 18 → 10th Annual Running With Ed Fundraiser Relay
