Park City Weekend Agenda: January 18-20, 2019
NAC Madison Baumann racing Slalom at the annual Huntsman Cup.
Image: Dave Obzansky
All Weekend Long
IBSF Intercontinental Cup 2019
Friday and Saturday, January 18-19, 12 p.m. @ Utah Olympic Park
Head up to the Utah Olympic Park to catch an international skeleton event featuring the best up-and-coming young athletes. Come cheer on the racers in this nail-biting, head-first-at-wicked-speed sport. Admission is free and open to the public. utaholympiclegacy.org
An Evening with Rita Coolidge
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18-19, 8 p.m. @ Egyptian Theatre
Catch two-time Grammy Award-winning performer Rita Coolidge for an intimate show at the Egyptian Theatre. One of music's most enduring voices and composers, Coolidge's songs hit the pop, country, jazz, and adult contemporary Billboard charts in the '70s and '80s and she just released her 18th studio album. egyptiantheatrecompany.org
The Favourite
Friday and Saturday, Jan. 18-19, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Jan. 20, 6 p.m. @ Park City Library
For a mellow evening, check out Park City's weekend flick, The Favourite. Nominated for five Golden Globe Awards, the dark comedy follows the intrigues of the English court during the reign of the frail Queen Anne, whose close friend Lady Sarah governs the country. When a new servant, Abigail, steps in between Sarah and the Queen, sparks ignite. parkcityfilm.org
Friday, January 18
Huntsman Cup
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. @ Park City Mountain
Cheer on adaptive athletes from around the globe on the final day of the 30th Annual Huntsman Cup (Jan. 16-18). Many of the competitors are hopefuls for future Paralympic games in 2022 and beyond. If you have race experience, you can volunteer as a course slipper or gate keeper. discovernac.org
Hell's Belles
9 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Rock out with the ladies of Hell's Belles, the dedicated AC/DC fanatics that will blow you away with their precision and fury. The all-female group has toured around the world, sharing their passion for AC/DC and delighting audiences with their consistently sexy and epic shows. shows.oprockwell.com
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Jodi Kantor shares her stories at the Eccles Center on Friday, January 18.
Image: Park City Institute
Jodi Kantor
7:30 p.m. @ The Eccles Center
Pulitzer Prize-winning Jodi Kantor, one half of the team that broke the Harvey Weinstein story, takes the stage to pull back the curtain on the reporting of events that took down the Hollywood mogul. Kantor talks about the #MeToo movement, deconstructs the systematic abuse of women across industries, and delves into why people are finally listening. parkcityinstitute.org
Utah Symphony Chamber Concert
7:30 p.m. @ St. Mary's Church
Join the Utah Symphony for a chamber concert featuring Mozart’s majestic Symphony No. 39, Haydn’s darkly intense Symphony No. 49, Britten’s quirky Soirées Musicales, and contemporary American composer TJ Cole’s "Death of a Poet." utahsymphony.org
Moonlight Snowshoe Hike
6:30 - 9 p.m. @ Wasatch Mountain State Park
Embark on a magical moonlit snowshoe adventure with Friends of Wasatch Mountain State Park. A variety of routes, each led by two guides, will be offered for beginner, intermediate, and advanced snowshoers followed by refreshments at the Visitor Center. friendsofwasatch.org
National Geographic explorer and photographer Steve Winter talks big cats on Saturday, January 20 at the Eccles Center.
Image: Park City Institute
Saturday, January 19
Trivia at Lucky Ones Coffee
3-4 p.m. @ Park City Library
Cram a little learning into your après-ski with a fun, speedy session of trivia at the Park City Library that's fun for the whole family. One smart device is required per group. parkcitylibrary.org
Winter in Provence Cooking Class
6 - 9 p.m. @ Mindful Cuisine
Explore the mild winter of southeastern France through a cooking class that will have you whipping up a medley of classic and modern Provençal dishes, including sautéed prawns, warm goat cheese salad, beef daube, and potato mash. mindfulcuisine.com
National Geographic Live! Steve Winter
7:30 p.m. @ The Eccles Center
Learn all about how award-winning National Geographic photographer and explorer Steve Winter chases lions, tigers, and other big cats around the globe, capturing their unique beauty. Winter will discuss conservation efforts and the complex relationship between people and these enigmatic creatures. parkcityinstitute.org
Sunday, January 20
Whitewater Ramble
8 p.m. @ O.P. Rockwell
Round out the weekend with "high-octane, Rocky Mountain dance-grass" from Whitewater Ramble at O.P. Rockwell. Named one of the 10 Best Colorado Bluegrass Artists in 2018, the performance will also feature three brand new videos during the show. shows.oprockwell.com
