Datebook
Park City Weekend Agenda: February 28–March 1
Summit seven peaks, kick back to the soulful sounds of The Delfonics, or travel the world via art and film.
Get your groove on at the Egyptian with The Delfonics.
All Weekend Long
The Delfonics
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m. @ The Egyptian Theatre
Get down with Philadelphia’s masters of soul and their notable hits "La-La", "Didn't I" and "Break Your Promise." parkcityshows.com
Park City Film: "Les Misérables"
Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m.; Sunday at 6 p.m.@ Park City Library
Les Misérables plunges into the devastated Paris suburb of Montfermeil in the aftermath of the 2005 Paris riots. After recent transplant Stéphane joins the local anti-crime squad, he struggles to maintain order between rival gangs while dealing with police corruption. General admission $8; students and seniors $7. parkcityfilm.org
Midway Ice Castles
Monday–Thursday, 4–9 p.m.; Friday, 4–10:30 p.m.; Saturday, noon–10:30 p.m. @ 700 Homestead Dr. in Midway
Explore a winter wonderland of ice caves, frozen waterfalls, and mazes. Weekday children’s admission $9.99 and general admission $13.99; weekend children’s admission $11.99 and general admission $17.99. Open through March 1, 2020 (weather permitting). icecastles.com/utah
Friday, February 28
Sip and Stroll at CREATE PC
5:30–9 p.m.@ 660 Main St.
Grab a drink with the Arts Council and fellow art lovers and start the Last Friday Gallery Stroll at CREATE PC. Explore this innovative gallery space, see artists at work, and enjoy delicious cocktails before exploring nearby local galleries. Cash bar, 21+ please (for CREATE PC event); Last Friday Gallery Stroll open to all ages. pcscarts.org
"The Island" by Xi Zhang
Community Reception: Xi Zhang: Dream Dust Milkshake & Jiyoun Lee-Lodge: Mindscape
6–8 p.m. @ Kimball Art Center
Check out the latest exhibits at the Kimball and meet the artists behind the works. Xi Zhang’s dreamy, surrealistic narratives empathize with the universal condition. Jiyoun Lee-Lodge’s "Waterman the Stranger" series is paired with an earlier body of work called "Mindscape," portraits of the artist's senses—touch, sight, smell—frozen in time. Mingle and enjoy light refreshments and drinks. Free. kimballartcenter.org
Saturday, February 29
Silver Summits Challenge
8 a.m.–5 p.m. @ Park City Mountain
Conquer 7,300 acres of terrain in one day. Check off peaks for bragging rights plus a lively après party, swag and more. New this year, the Silver Summits Challenge includes both an expert and intermediate division. parkcitymountain.com
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 the flora and fauna of the winter season. 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
Kim’s Cold-Blooded Creatures
11 a.m.–12 p.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Get up close and personal with fascinating reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates. Please arrive before 11 a.m. to participate in the whole program. $6 per person; free admission for children aged two and under and Swaner members. swanerecocenter.org
Mines and Wines
3–5 p.m. starting @ The Brass Tag at the Lodges of Deer Valley
Join The Fox School of Wine for a two-hour historic tour of Park City while enjoying wines selected for each location. From the Ontario mine to the Miner’s Hospital, discover the facts and fables of this town’s colorful past. Climb aboard your luxury transportation dressed for all weather and prepared to walk. Reservations required. 21+. foxschoolofwine.com
Nathan Spenser
7–10 p.m. @ DeJoria Center’s State Road Tavern
Utah native Nathan Spenser heats things up with his riveting blend of bluesy folk. 21+. dejoriacenter.com
National Geographic Live! Bob Poole: Nature Roars Back
7:30 p.m. @ George S. and Dolores Doré Eccles Center for the Performing Arts
Emmy award-winning filmmaker Bob Poole takes audiences behind-the-scenes and to the front lines of environmental conservation in Mozambique’s Gorongosa National Park, a jewel of Africa’s parks system until civil war almost destroyed it. parkcityinstitute.org
"Les Misérables," set in the devastated Paris suburb of Montfermeil in the aftermath of the 2005 Paris riots, screens at Park City Film all weekend long.
Image: Amazon Studios
Sunday, March 1
Sunday Morning Snowshoe Tour
10 a.m. @ Swaner EcoCenter
Explore Swaner Nature Preserve with a guide and discover the flora and fauna of the winter season. 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 for locals, and free for Swaner members. Stick around for Craft Sunday with the little ones from 11 a.m. —1 p.m. swanerecocenter.org
NAC's Friends and Family Nordic Ski or Snowshoe
1–3 p.m. @ Round Valley
Enjoy the trails of Round Valley with friends and family with fat-tire mountain bikes or snowshoes. Please register individually. Open to people of ALL abilities. 435-649-3991 or discovernac.org
For more events and up-to-date happenings around town, check out our event calendar.
