All Weekend Long

 

Vice

Friday and Saturday, Mar 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 3, 6 p.m. @ Park City Library

Journey back to the Bush era as Park City Film screens the Dick Cheney biopic, Vice. The Oscar-nominated, controversial film takes a darkly comedic approach to the powerful Washington insider’s rise to power—and the still-rippling effects of his global influence. parkcityfilm.org

Pure Prairie League

Friday–Saturday, Mar. 1-2, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Mar. 3, 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre

Rock meets country as Pure Prairie League—known for hits like “Amie” and “Let Me Love You Tonight”—returns to the iconic Egyptian. Of note: The weekend’s shows are sold out, but diehard fans might still be able to snag a spot in the Pharaoh seating. parkcityshows.com

 Nature’s Ninjas

Wed-Sun @ Swaner EcoCenter,  10 a.m.—4 p.m.

Meet live animals, from geckos to porcupines, in this traveling exhibit, which uncovers some of nature’s wildest defensive adaptations. While you’re at the EcoCenter, check out the permanent environmentally-inspired exhibits—and don’t miss the climbing wall on Saturdays and Sundays, from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. swanerecocenter.org

Cold Places: Photographs by Sue Flood

10 a.m. daily through April 7 @ Kimball Art Center 

Catch a glimpse through photographer Sue Flood’s lens as we are immersed in the stunning grandeur and drama of Earth’s coldest places, Antarctica and the Arctic. Capturing everything from penguins to vast wilderness, she explores nature in a changing climate. And don’t miss the accompanying Café Gallery exhibit: “Paul Crow: On Ice.” kimballartcenter.org. 

Steeps & Stashes Ski Clinic

Mar. 1-3 @ Deer Valley Resort

Go steep and deep with Deer Valley’s ski instructors in this weekend-long, spendy clinic for strong intermediate-to-expert skiers looking to up their on-mountain game. Advanced reservations required. www.deervalley.com

Friday, March 1

 

First Friday Fireworks

3-6:45 p.m. @ Canyons Village, Park City Mountain

Boogie down to the sounds of DJ Velvet, indulge in the donut bar, check out the ice sculpture—and top it all off with fireworks. All complimentary. Boom. parkcitymountain.com

Après at Silver Lake

1-4 p.m. @ Deer Valley Resort

Mike Rogers, traveling dueling pianist and local “Sautéed Mushrooms” band member, delivers get-up-and-groove (or just rest-those-quads-and-sip-a-beer) après tunes for the mid-mountain crowd at Silver Lake. www.deervalley.com

The Dusty Boxcars

7 p.m. @ DeJoria Center

Need to feel a little more country for the evening? Mosey on over to Kamas for Americana-tinged, acoustic-blues stylings of Kerry Strazdins and John Thomas Draper. 21+ dejoriacenter.com

 Super Diamond – Neil Diamond Tribute

8 p.m. (doors) @ O.P. Rockwell

Two words: “Sweet Caroline.” Enough said. None of us can resist that “ba-ba-ba” chorus of that Fenway Park favorite and there’s plenty of other Diamond hits performed by this decade-old tribute band that will keep this club rocking out with a nostalgic lilt. 21+ www.oprockwell.com

Saturday, March 2

 

Silver Summits Challenge

9 a.m. @ Park City Mountain

The gauntlet has been thrown. Summit and ski or ride seven peaks, spanning 7,300 acres—all in one day. The Silver Summits Challenge returns to Park City Mountain, delivering wall-to-wall, inbounds (but backcountry-like) skiing and riding, starting at Canyons Village and wrapping up with après festivities at Legacy Lodge. A portion of the proceeds go to the non-profit, SOS Outreach. parkcitymountain.com

Snowshoe Tour

8:30 a.m. @ Swaner Preserve

Perhaps, it's time to unplug and just wander. If so, strap on a pair of snowshoes for a guided, nature tour through the 1,200-acre preserve. Keep an eye out for animal tracks while you make your own. Terrain is mostly flat and accessible to all ages and snowshoe rentals are available. swanerecocenter.org 

 

Live Music Après

3-6 p.m. @ EBS Lounge, Deer Valley Resort

Kick back after a day on the hill and soak in the sounds of B.D. Howes at Snow Park Lodge. Typically, EBS bands set up on the deck, weather permitting. If it’s a bluebird day, grab an upper-deck table and soak in the sun and après ambiance. www.deervalley.com

The Black Stallion

4 p.m. @ Park City Library

Kids need a little downtime? Head to the Jim Santy for some quality cinema for the whole clan. Part of the free, books-2-movies series, this classic film follows the tale of a boy and the horse he befriends after they both survive a tragedy at sea. www.parkcityfilm.org

Spring Concert Series

3 – 5 p.m. @ Park City Mountain (Canyons Village and Park City base)

March means music—glorious slope-side sounds—as PCM kicks off its weekly concert series with rock-and-roll band Muddpuddle at Payday Deck and alt-psychedelic-soulful band Night Marcher at Canyons Village Stage. www.parkcitymountain.com

Kitchen Dwellers

8 p.m. (doors) @ O.P. Rockwell

Giddy up and get down. Bluegrass—or, in this band’s case, “Galaxy Grass”—is on tap from this high-energy quartet, as well as opening band, Kind Country.  21+ www.oprockwell.com

For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.