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Park City Weekend Agenda: June 14-16

Groove into the weekend with the Latino Arts Festival, grab a chairlift at either resort for lift-served hiking and biking, check out the annual Historic Home Tour, soak in art and nature at the Plein Air Paint Out, and savor film, music, and more.

By Vanessa Conabee June 11, 2019

The Latino Arts Festival spices up Library Park this Friday and Saturday, June 14 and 15.

All Weekend Long

 
Latino Arts Festival

Friday 5–9 p.m. and Saturday 3–8 p.m. @ Park City Library Field

Celebrate the beauty and colors of Latin America through arts, crafts, cuisine, music, and folkloric dance of cultures from around the world. Soak up live music, film screenings, artist booths, dance, food and more. The Latino Arts Festival is co-hosted by the Christian Center of Park City and the Park City Summit County Arts Council. Free. pcscarts.org

An Evening with Leo Kottke

Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre

Master acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke flexes his fingerpicking style on six- and 12-string guitars, drawing on the best of blues, jazz, and folk music on the intimate Egyptian stage. Tickets start at $35. parkcityshows.com

Utah Olympic Park Summer Attractions

From learning about the Utah Olympic Park’s unique sporting heritage in the free museum to taking a ride-of-a-lifetime on the summer bobsled experience, Utah Olympic Park offers activities for all. The park’s summer experiences include the extreme zip line, zip line tour, alpine slide, drop tower, adventure courses and scenic chairlift rides. Hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. The Flying Ace All-Star Freestyle shows start June 22.  utaholympiclegacy.org

 
Park City Mountain Resort Summer Activities 

Check out a variety of adventures for guests of virtually any age. Hold on for the drops and turns of the alpine coaster, discover the mountain’s hiking and biking trails, or watch your family reach new heights in the Adventure Park. Golf is in full swing at the Canyons, too. Early season hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. parkcitymountain.com

Deer Valley Resort

Scenic chair lift rides and lift-serviced hiking and mountain biking, afternoon e-bike tours, live music and delectable dining.   

Park City Museum 

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m.–7 p.m.; Sunday, noon–6 @ Park City Museum

Explore Park City’s rich mining history through interactive and educational exhibits that take you into a mine shaft and old-time jail. Children can complete a “Park City History Detectives” activity, digging deeper into the past. parkcityhistory.org

Friday, June 14

"The Quiet Force" screens at Park City Library this Friday, June 14.

"The Quiet Force" screening and panel discussion

8 p.m. @ Park City Library

The Quiet Force takes a close look at the impacts of Latino immigrants living in Western ski towns.  Interviews with families, local government, law enforcement, educators, and non-profit organizations aim to provide a balanced perspective. The film will be followed by a panel discussion with Diego Zegarra, Social Equity Director of the Park City Community Foundation; John Mejia, Legal Director, ACLU-Utah; Edwardo Estrada, local business owner, and Ivonne Timar, manager of Flanagan’s on Main and parent of PCSD students. Rob Harter, Executive Director, Christian Center of Park City, will moderate. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Project Logic

8 p.m. @ the Cabin’s new location, 427 Main St.

Live it up with DJ Logic and friends to break in The Cabin’s new location. Tickets $20 GA, $40 VIP. thecabinparkcity.com 

Saturday, June 15

 
Saturday Morning Nature Walk

8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter

Discover the Swaner Preserve with a guided nature tour, navigating the wetlands while learning about the diverse plant and animal species found in its grasses and waters.  Keep your eyes peeled for an abundance of birds, elk, and perhaps a nesting sandhill crane.  $10 per person, $5 locals, free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org

This Saturday, don't miss the chance to cross the threshold of old miners' homes during the Historic Home Tour. Here, Historian Hal Compton greets visitors on the porch of 703 Park Ave. 

Historic Home Tour

10 a.m.–3 p.m. @ Historic Old Town

For an up-close look inside historic miners’ cottages, join the Park City Museum in their annual showcase of some of the most beautiful homes on Woodside and Park Avenues. Tickets are $15 for members and $20 for non-members.  For tickets or more information, visit parkcityhistory.org

Indoor Climbing Wall

1–3 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter

Kids of all ages can find fun at Swaner EcoCenter’s indoor climbing wall—and a host of eco-friendly exhibits to peruse when they need a breather. Harnesses supplied; please wear shoes with covered toes. Free for members; Fee for non-members. swanerecocenter.org 

Experience art in action at the Plein Air Paint Out on Saturday, June 15.

Image: Maren Mullin

Plein Air Paint Out

3–6 p.m. @ Park City Nursery

Experience more than 40 landscape artists painting al fresco in the flora of the Park City Nursery’s beautiful gardens. At 5:30 p.m., a jury presides over finished works to name prize winners. Paintings are available for purchase. Light music and appetizers.  Free. To inquire about participating as a painter or for more information, visit gallerymar.com 

Wasatch Back Student Art Show Community Opening

noon–3 p.m. @ Kimball Art Center (exhibit on display through July 7)

This annual exhibition celebrates young artists by showcasing the work of hundreds of Summit and Wasatch students. The theme of this year's show: storytelling.

Shuffle

10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill

Enjoy a night with Salt Lake’s rock and roll party band. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com 

Sunday, June 16

 
Park Silly Sunday Market

 10 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Historic Main Street

Bike, scooter, or ride the bus up to Main Street for an eco-friendly, open-air market and street festival. Enjoy eclectic local and regional arts and crafts, music and performance art, antiques, imports and one-of-a-kind finds, delicious gourmet foods, and farmers market fruits and vegetables. parksillysundaymarket.com 

Indoor Climbing Wall

1–3 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter

Kids of all ages can find fun at Swaner EcoCenter’s indoor climbing wall—and a host of eco-friendly exhibits to peruse when they need a breather. Harnesses supplied; please wear shoes with covered toes. Free for members; Fee for non-members. swanerecocenter.org 

Patrick Ryan

7–10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill

Patrick Ryan covers old favorites and new, bringing a great time to every performance. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com

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

 

 

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