Park City Weekend Agenda: June 7–9
The B-17 is just one of the attractions at this weekend's commemoration of the 75th Anniversary of D-Day.
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 (of note: not all activities are open early season). Early season 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 Activties (Early Season Hours)
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 (albeit, many of the trails are still too muddy and snowy to ride), or watch your family reach new heights in the Adventure Park. Early season hours 10 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. parkcitymountain.com
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 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
D-Day Remembrance Week
Through Sunday @ Heber City’s Commemorative Air Force Museum, 9 a.m.—4 p.m. (plus special pancake breakfast and swing dance Saturday evening)
Join the Utah Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum in honoring the 75th Anniversary of D-Day (June 3–9). The event features North American T-6 honor flights and rides, B-17 static display, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and more. Don't miss Saturday's pancake breakfast (8–10 a.m.) and evening swing dance with the Danny Newell Band (6–10 p.m.). Proceeds benefit the museum. cafutahwing.org
"The Serengeti Rules" screens this weekend at Park City Library, presented by Park City Film.
"The Serengeti Rules" screening
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. @ Park City Library
Five seasoned scientists share a single set of rules that apply to all forms of life discovered in some of the most remote and spectacular places on Earth, from the Serengeti to the Amazon. “One of the most important but untold science stories of our time,” according to presenting non-profit Park City Film, "The Serengeti Rules" explores the possibilities and implications of our actions on the future life of our planet. Post-film Q&A via Skype with director Nicholas Brown on Sunday night. parkcityfilm.org
Rickie Lee Jones
Friday–Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday, 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre
Witness American legend and two-time Grammy Award winner Rickie Lee Jones perform her singular blend of jazz and rock on the intimate Egyptian stage. parkcityshows.com
Thursday, June 6
75th Anniversary D-Day Commemoration
9 a.m.–4 p.m.@ Heber City Airport
Venture to Heber City's airport for an event commemorating D-Day with honor flights and rides on North American T-6, a B-17 static display and tours, dancing with the Danny Newell Swing Dance Band, delicious food trucks, WWII re-enactments and vehicles, and more. All proceeds benefit the Utah Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum. cafutahwing.org
International Ocean Film Tour, Volume 6
7 p.m. @ Park City Library
Immerse yourself in ocean adventure with 120 minutes of the best environmental documentaries celebrating marine life. parkcityfilm.org
Monster Drawing Rally
6–9 p.m. @ Kimball Art Center
Experience the creative process up close and personal at one of Park City’s favorite out-of-the-box parties. Local artists take shifts drawing and creating collage, watercolor, acrylic, graphite, and other art for 50 minutes, and then sell their impromptu masterpieces for $50 each. Tickets $20 in advance, $25 at the door. pcscarts.org/monster-drawing-rally
Friday, June 7
Air Supply
8 p.m. @ DeJoria Center
From '80s hits “Making Love Out Of Nothing At All” and “Even The Nights Are Better” to “Lonely in the Night,” a live performance from Air Supply will not disappoint. dejoriacenter.com
Spock Block
10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Groove into the weekend with out-of-this-world rock. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com
Poor Man’s Whiskey
9 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Poor Man's Whiskey's brings the traditional acoustic instruments of banjo, guitar, and mandolin in a psychedelic bluegrass interpretation of Pink Floyd's "Dark Side of the Moon." 21+ shows.oprockwell.com
Saturday, June 8
Round Valley Rambler
8 a.m. start @ Round Valley
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
The Dirty Dash
8 a.m. @ Soldier Hollow
Geocache Open House
10:30 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Geocaching is a real world, outdoor treasure-hunting game for all ages using GPS-enabled devices. Learn how to use a GPS, make geocache swag, and head out to find the seven geocaches located on the Preserve. Free. swanerecocenter.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
1940’s Swing Dance Party
6–10 p.m. @ The Heber City Airport
Danny Newell Tribute Band will get you on your feet. Swing Dance lessons available for those who need a hand. cafutahwing.org
Lake Effect
10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Thanks to a medley of instruments and honey smooth vocals, this band gets the party started. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com
Sunday, June 9
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
Avian Adventures 2
7–9 a.m. @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Don’t miss the second of four birding tours on the Swaner Preserve. Join legendary Utah birder Lenny Frisch on an early morning excursion identifying a variety of local and migratory birds. Wear hiking shoes or boots that can get wet. Binoculars provided, or bring your own. $10 for members; $20 for non-members. Register at swanerecocenter.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
Lumberjack Fabulous
7–10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Park City locals Ryan and Jess cover 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.
