Datebook

Park City Weekend Agenda: October 17–20

Hard week? Treat yourself to a night of stand-up comedy at O.P. Rockwell, or great film, or spectacular music...

By Vanessa Conabee October 16, 2019

All Weekend Long

Park City Film Series: The Peanut Butter Falcon

Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. @ Park City Library

The Peanut Butter Falcon follows the unlikely story of a young man with Down syndrome, who runs away to follow his dream of attending professional wrestling school alongside a small-time outlaw, who's also on the lam. Follow this loveable duo on the highs and lows of an epic adventure. General Admission $8; Students and Seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org

Charlie Musselwhite

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

Often cited as the inspiration for Elwood Blues (the character played by Dan Aykroyd in The Blues Brothers), Charlie Musselwhite is a Blues Music Hall of Fame inductee with 35 Blues Music Awards and 11 Grammy nominations under his belt. Don’t miss an evening with this American electric blues harmonica player and legend. parkcityshows.com

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

Thursday, October 17

Kick off the weekend early (Thursday) with "Shelter," part ski action flick, part documentary.

Image: courtesy picture organic clothing

Cole Sport + Park City Film Series: Shelter

7–9 p.m. @ the Park City Library

Get back to the raw joy of the sport of skiing in its purest form, far from the resort in the hidden valleys and remote peaks of the Alps. Shelter follows five friends traveling from hut to hut observing the impact of climate change on the Alps. Post-film Q&A with athlete Thomas Delfino. Ticket price includes entry into an opportunity drawing including two full Picture Organic Clothing outfits (one men's and one women's), a pair of Black Crows skis as well as ski/snowboard bags and other Picture Organic Clothing swag. Additional tickets for the opportunity drawing available for sale at the screening. Tickets: $10/advance; $15/door- proceeds benefit Protect Our Winters. parkcityfilm.org

Friday, October 18

Comedy at The ROCK

7 [email protected] O.P. Rockwell

Spend a night in the Rockwell Listening Room enjoying stand-up laughs with seasoned comedian Michael Palascak (2018 Stand Up of the Year for his performance on The Late Late Show with James Cordon), among others. $50. shows.oprockwell.com

Sirius XM's Coffeehouse Tour with Joshua Radin and The Weepies

7:30 p.m. @ The Eccles Center

Standout vocalist Joshua Radin and iconic indie duo, The Weepies, bring their engaging songwriting and blend of rock, blues, jazz, newgrass/bluegrass, and folk for an intimate and engaging evening on the stage. $25 general admission; $45 reserved (discounts for students and seniors). parkcityinstitute.org

Joshua Radin performs as part of "Sirius XM's Coffeehouse Tour" at The Eccles Center this Saturday.

Image: Courtesy Park City Institute/Shervin Lainez

Saturday, October 19

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