Park City Weekend Agenda: May 2-5
Pedal, soar, and spectate at the Soldier Hollow Bike Fest this weekend in Midway.
All Weekend Long
The snow is melting, the buds are blooming, and this weekend is packed with activities to shake off winter. Spin your wheels (or watch the pros do it!) at the Soldier Hollow Bike Festival or soak in gospel at the Park City Community Church. There’s also a starry night sky guide workshop at Swaner Nature Preserve, the Young Riders Bike Swap, and the Park City Follies shows at the Egyptian.
Soldier Hollow Bike Festival
Thursday through Sunday @ Soldier Hollow
Spring is here, and it’s time to dust off your bike and get in the spin of things at Soldier Hollow’s Bike Festival. Ride, race, and demo bikes—or take in racers from close-up views as they navigate challenging climbs and technical events. Over 90 percent of the course is accessible for front row viewing. sohobikefest.com
Park City Film presents "Gloria Bell"at Park City Library this weekend.
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Gloria Bell
Friday and Saturday, May 3–4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 5, 6 p.m. @ Park City Library
When free-spirited divorcee and enthusiastic dancer Gloria Bell (Julianne Moore) meets Arnold (John Tuturro) on a night out, she finds herself navigating a whirlwind of dating, identity and family. This rom-com keeps things spinning on and off the dance-floor. parkcityfilm.org
Park City Follies
Tuesday-Saturday, April 30 – May 4, 8 p.m.; Sunday, May 5, 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre
An annual, musical roast of all things Park City, this show never fails to elicit guffaws from the crowd as it lampoons the latest quirks, politics, and personalities of our mountain town (and beyond). This year, the Egyptian is parlaying the show into a fundraiser for its across-the-street (via tunnel) expansion, including a Black Box Theatre, event space and permanent home for its YouTheatre program. Though regular seats are sold out, access may still be gained to this Park City tradition via Pharaoh Club membership, purchasing premium seats, or wait list. egyptiantheatre.org
Park City Museum
Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Sunday, noon-6 @ Park City Museum
Explore Park City’s rich mining history through hands-on and educational exhibits that take you into a mine shaft and old-time jail. Children can complete a “Park City History Detectives” activity, providing the whole family with a way to dig deeper into Park City’s past through interactive exhibits. parkcityhistory.org
Zhi Lin: "Chinaman’s Chance" on Promontory Summit exhibit
Weekdays, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturdays and Sundays, noon–5 p.m. @ Kimball Art Center
Get a taste of Utah’s Spike 150 celebration with a fascinating exhibit at Kimball Art Center. Internationally renowned artist Zhi Lin’s exhibit explores the oft untold stories of the Chinese laborers, who built the Transcontinental Railroad. The exhibit is free and open to the public through June 2. kimballartcenter.org
Zhi Lin's exhibit at Kimball Art Center explores the little-known stories of Chinese laborers who worked on the now 150-year-old transcontinental railroad.
Image: Courtesy Kimball Art Center
Thursday, May 2
Starry Night Workshop
8:30 p.m. @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Take a scenic tour of the stars with Paul Ricketts, Director of the University of Utah's Observatory. Participants will learn to use a star map to identify objects in a telescope—5 are available for this hands-on experience. Register on Eventbrite, and please check your email that afternoon in the event of a cancellation due to cloud cover. swanerecocenter.org
The Chinese Exclusion Act
7 p.m. @ Park City Library
Award-winning documentary filmmakers Ric Burns and Li-Shin Yu of Steeplechase Films examine the origin, history, and impact of the 1882 law that made it illegal for Chinese workers to come to America and for Chinese nationals to become U.S. citizens. Free. parkcityfilm.org
Ask Me Anything Night
6:30–8 p.m. @ Hyatt Place
Here’s your chance to find out what your teens really think. Ollie Wilder from the Park City Community Foundation moderates a panel discussion with a panel of Summit County High School students who will cover topics ranging from anxiety and depression to substance abuse and more. Free. connectsummitcounty.org
Friday, May 3
Satin Steel
7 p.m. @ DeJoria Center
No strangers to public performance, Satin Steel excels at drawing out their audiences and getting people on their feet to party with the band. 21+ dejoriacenter.com
Saturday, May 4
Bike Swap
10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ The Yard
Find a new bike, sell an old one, or check out inventory of other products related to biking—trailers, hitches, apparel, you name it! All proceeds benefit the Young Riders organization. youngriders.com
Wonderstruck
4 p.m. @ Park City Library
Kids of all ages will enjoy the story of two children separated by 50 years. In 1927, Rose searches for the actress whose life she follows in her scrapbook; in 1977 Ben runs away from home to find his father. Free through the Park City Film Series and Park City Library’s Books2Film program.
Sunday, May 5
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ Swaner Preserve
Kids of all ages are invited to get crafty with Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter staff in a crafternoon of nature-themed art. Free. swanerecocenter.org
Bike Swap
11 a.m.–3 p.m. @ The Yard
Find a new bike, sell an old one, or check out inventory of other products related to biking—trailers, hitches, apparrel, you name it! All proceeds benefit the Young Riders organization. youngriders.com
What A Time! Hilltop Gospel Choir
6 p.m. @ Park City Community Church
Beat the Sunday night blues with some Sunday night soul! Hilltop Gospel Choir, along with guest choirs Remnant and Voices of Barak, bring it all to life in this year’s concert experience, “What a Time!” Free.
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
