Park City Weekend Agenda: Dec. 5–8, 2019

Martha Reeves and the Vandellas groove through the weekend at The Egyptian Theatre.
Image: Courtesy Egyptian Theatre
All Weekend Long
IBSF Bobsled & Skeleton North America's Cup and IBSF Youth Olympic Qualifier
Saturday–Wednesday @ Utah Olympic Park
Witness the world’s top youth bobsled and skeleton athletes and top North America’s Cup teams compete on the 2002 sliding track at the Utah Olympic Park. Free. utaholympiclegacy.org

The Park Silly Sunday Market folks deliver a holiday-themed bazaar this weekend, which is chock full of locally made goods.
The Silly Holiday Bazaar
Friday 5–9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.@ Sheraton Park City
A one-stop-shop for everyone on your list, The Silly Holiday Bazaar is a festive, indoor market, presented by the Park Silly Sunday Market folks. Local vendors pack the event with gourmet foods, original artwork, clothing, accessories, and more. Photos with Santa are free. parksillysundaymarket.com
Park City Film Series: Fantastic Fungi
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.@ Park City Library
Immerse yourself in the fascinating, magical world beneath your feet. Fantastic Fungi journeys underground to explore the enigmatic network that could heal and save our planet. Renowned scientists, mycologists, authors and environmentalists reveal the intelligence and beauty of the mysterious fungi kingdom. General Admission $8; Students and Seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Thursday–Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre
Motown favorites Martha Reeves and the Vandellas bring the heat with fan favorites "Heat Wave," Quicksand," "Nowhere to Run," "Jimmy Mack," "Bless You," "Dancing in the Street," and more. parkcityshows.com
Park City Museum
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m.–6 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
The Robot Zoo
Wednesday through Friday 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 10–4 @ Swaner Nature Preserve
Explore the biomechanics of complex animal robots to discover how real animals work. Little engineers will delight in interactive, hands-on exhibits, such as how chameleons change color and a fly walks on the ceiling. Through January 5th. $6 non-members; children 3 and under free. swanerecocenter.org
Holidays with Santa & Dinner
Fridays and Saturdays in December leading up to Christmas @ The DeJoria Center, Kamas
Celebrate the season with family-friendly happenings and eats, including pictures with Santa, dinner in the State Road Restaurant, sugar cookie decorating, and letters to Santa (with Santa’s helpers). Adults 13 and older $48; Kids 4-12 $38; Kids 3 and Under $10. Reservations required. 435-783-3530 dejoriacenter.com
Thursday, December 5
Park City Film: Moonlight Sonata
7 p.m.@ the Park City Library
Veteran Director Taylor Brodsky (Hear and Now) creates a moving portrait of deafness, music, raising children, and caring for aging parents. As 11-year-old Jonas (Brodsky’s son, who underwent cochlear-implant surgery as a toddler) learns to play Beethoven’s "Moonlight Sonata," Brodsky’s parents, who also have cochlear implants, explore what silence means. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Park City Film screens Fantastic Fungi at the Jim Santy, Friday through Sunday.
Image: Area 23a
Friday, December 6
The Clairvoyants Christmas
7 p.m. @ DeJoria Center
Prepare to be amazed by the mind-bending talent of these extraordinary illusionists of America’s Got Talent fame. Tickets start at $35. dejoriacenter.com
Saturday, December 7
Deer Valley Resort Opens (and hosts Shred for Red)
The 2019-2020 season opens at DV, deervalley.com, as the resort hosts the second annual Shred For Red, lls.org/shredforred, a fundraiser dedicated to eradicating blood cancers. Shred for Red participants (who raise more than $300 for the cause) dive into fun, on-mountain and off-slopes challenges as well as skiing, hobnobbing with Olympians, and toasting the fundraiser’s success with an après-ski celebration.
Saturday Morning Snowshoe Tour
8:30–10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
The Swaner Preserve wetlands are magical this time of year. Explore with a guide, discovering what kinds of plants and animals you might find during the winter. Lucky hikers may see an abundance of birds, elk, or even nesting sandhill cranes! Come prepared for the elements with winter boots, snow pants, hats, gloves, coat, and water bottle. Snowshoes can be rented from the EcoCenter ($2.50 for members, $5 for non-members). Tours are $10 per person, $5 locals, and free for Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
Christmas Bird Book Signing
10 a.m.–11 a.m. @ The Christian Center Park City
Enjoy hot cocoa by the fire and a reading of The Christmas Bird. Proceeds support Operation Hope. Please consider bringing a toy donation to the reading as well. ccofpc.org
Santa Visits the Fieldhouse
Kick off the holidays with arts and crafts, bounce houses, face painting, cookie decorating, and pictures with Santa. $5 or a toy donation. basinrecreation.org
Park City Books 2 Movies: A Dog’s Way Home
4 p.m.@ Park City Library
Witness Bella's (a dog's) amazing, 400-mile journey to reunite with her beloved owner, and the lives she touches along the way. Free. parkcityfilm.org

Share the joy at the Santa Pub Crawl this Saturday. Don't forget to bring a toy to donate.
Image: Courtesy Hilary Reiter
Santa Pub Crawl
6 p.m. @ Main Street
Put on your beard and furry hat, or dress in your favorite holiday-themed costume, joining throngs of jolly folk spreading cheer between Butcher’s Chop House, Downstairs, No Name, The Spur and Flanagan’s. This is for the 21-plus crowd; and remember to bring a toy to donate. historicparkcityutah.com
'Repeal Day' Party
7 p.m. at High West Saloon
Don that flapper outfit or gangster attire and make tracks for the local saloon as High West revels in Utah's deciding vote that ended Prohibition in 1933. The 10th annual event includes live entertainment, food, cash bar, and access to High West's newest whiskey. Attendees much be 21 or older; tickets $40. highwest.com

Get in the spirit with the annual Repeal Day Party at High West.
Image: Courtesy High West
Sunday, December 7
Swaner’s Craft Sunday
11 a.m.–1 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Indulge your crafty kids with a nature-themed craft at the EcoCenter. All ages are welcome. swanerecocenter.org
Park City Singers Holiday Concert
7 p.m. @ Park City Community Church
Enjoy holiday favorites old and new. Adults $12 advance or $15 door; Children 12 & under $5. Advance tickets available at Smith's Kimball Junction or parkcitysingers.org.
Patrick Ryan
7–10 p.m. @ The Spur Bar & Grill
Patrick Ryan covers old favorites and new. 21+ thespurbarandgrill.com
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
Concerts
Martha Reeves & The Vandellas
Special Events
The Robot Zoo
Special Events
The Clairvoyants Christmas
Family