What to do in Steamboat Spring this week: Winter Carnival

TODAY

Steamboat Springs — ❱❱ Sam Ayer — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local acoustic musician Sam Ayer plays happy-hour entertainment in a variety of styles. His jazz, folk and blues influences shine through in his contemporary crowd-pleasing favorites. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ First Friday Artwalk — Downtown Steamboat Springs, 5 to 8 p.m.

Peruse downtown art galleries and alternative art venues, featuring several new shows. Enjoy refreshments and appetizers and a night of socializing. Read about featured artists at Urbane and see a full list of participating businesses. Various downtown locations. FREE.

❱❱ Winter Carnival tubing party — Howelsen Hill, 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Come experience Howelsen Hill’s tubing hill as a part of Steamboat Springs’ 98th annual Winter Carnival festivities. Tubes are provided, and a waiver must be signed. Call 970-819-8010. Howelsen Parkway. See a full list of Winter Carnival events.

❱❱ Paul Potyen and Organstein jazz trio — Three Peaks Grill, 6:30 to 9:30 p.m.

Jazz music in a dining setting. Call 970-879-3399. 2165 Pine Grove Road.

❱❱ Rock on Ice — Howelsen Ice Arena, 6:45 to 8:45 p.m.

Rock on Ice is an ice-skating event geared toward teens but open to everyone. Skate under disco lights to music. The $6 cost includes skate rental. 285 Howelsen Parkway.

❱❱ “Peter Pan & Wendy” — Hayden Secondary Schools auditorium, 7 p.m.

Class Act Productions in Hayden presents an all-ages production of “Peter Pan & Wendy,” a story filled with wild childhood adventures, imagination and the wonder of growing up. Featuring elementary through high school actors and handmade sets by high school art students. Read about the show here. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Call 970-276-3761. 495 W. Jefferson Ave.

❱❱ Blissful Mayhem — Sweetwater Grill, 8 p.m.

Routt County-based classic rock band plays covers and originals. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ 40 oz. to Freedom — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

A full-fledged tribute to the 1990s ska-punk legends Sublime, 40 oz. to Freedom named its group after one of the band’s greatest hits. Featuring the soulful vocals of Dane Scott, a true homage to the late Sublime front man Brad Nowell. Tickets are $15. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Jet Edison — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Based on the Front Range, this rock jam band has played marathon sets with some big names in the Colorado music scene, including Cornmeal and Euforquestra. The musicians pride themselves on technical musicianship and thought-provoking lyrics. Read about the band here. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

Missed the Boat

❱❱ Missed the Boat — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Stomp your feet to the mountain-grass tunes of local band Missed the Boat. The progressive bluegrass band, complete with drums, an electric bass, mandolin, guitar and harmonica, will fill the base area with lyrical, mountain-inspired traditionals and high-energy rock jams. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ DJ Also Starring — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Local DJ spins house favorites. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

SATURDAY

❱❱ Michael “Hi Hero” Bolton — Steaming Bean Coffee Co., 9 a.m.

A local musician will offer acoustic entertainment to the morning crowds out for Winter Carnival festivities. FREE. Call 970-879-3393. Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue, downstairs at Old Town Square.

❱❱ Winter Carnival street events — Downtown Steamboat Springs, 9 a.m. to noon

A popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses through the snow-covered streets of downtown. Races include street slalom, skijoring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6 to 14, and there are non-horse events for infants to 14-year-olds. Preregistration is required at the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. Call the Chamber at 970-879-0880. Downtown Lincoln Avenue. See a full list of Winter Carnival events.

❱❱ Cate Potyen Jewelry trunk show — Wild Horse Gallery, noon to 7 p.m.

Local artist Cate Potyen displays and sells her jewelry to peruse for a loved one, or maybe “hint” to that special someone. Saturday tea at 4 p.m. FREE. Call 970-879-5515. Eighth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ “Peter Pan & Wendy” — Hayden High School Auditorium, 3 p.m.

Class Act Productions in Hayden presents an all-ages production of “Peter Pan & Wendy,” a story filled with wild childhood adventures, imagination and the wonder of growing up. Featuring elementary through high school actors and handmade sets by high school art students. Read about the show here. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for children. Call 970-276-3761. 495 W. Jefferson Ave.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local acoustic musician Trevor G. Potter plays happy-hour entertainment saturated with Americana and folk influences. His lyrical originals tell quiet, Western stories with an edge. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Winter Carnival Night Extravaganza — Howelsen Hill, 6:30 p.m.

A must-see evening of entertainment at Howelsen Hill. The evening features a winter sports exhibition, the Lighted Man, glow necklaces and torchlight parades, fiery hoop jumpers, an elaborate fireworks display and more. Call 970-879-0695. Howelsen Hill. See a full list of Winter Carnival Events here.

❱❱ Cosmic Night and free karaoke — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

FREE admission. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Todd Musselman — Sweetwater Grill, 8 p.m.

Local musician plays acoustic rock. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Teen night — Shorty’s, 9 to 11 p.m.

Shorty’s hosts a night for local teenagers with free movies, games, karaoke and more. FREE. Call 970-736-2686. 107 Moffat Ave. in Oak Creek.

❱❱ Invisible Allies — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Ambient electronic DJs Kilo Watts and Bluetech return to the Ghost Ranch Saloon for a collaborative show, combing the smooth, downtempo soundscapes of Evan Bluetech with the glitch and “futuristic spacefunk” of Jamie Watts on the heels of their first duo EP, “Hyperdimensional Animals.” Tickets are $10. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

Better Than Bacon

❱❱ Better than Bacon — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

The band’s throwback spirit, coupled with driving guitars and a clear enjoyment of playing music, brings all types of people out to Bacon shows. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ String Board Theory — Bear River Bar & Grill, 9:30 p.m.

Dance the night away with Steamboat’s own groove-infused jam rock band, complemented by an intricate light show. FREE. Call 970-871-5150. Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

❱❱ Missed the Boat — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Stomp your feet to the mountain-grass tunes of local band Missed the Boat. The progressive bluegrass band, complete with drums, an electric bass, mandolin, guitar and harmonica, will fill the base area with lyrical, mountain-inspired traditionals and high-energy rock jams. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ David Gerard with Moose — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

Gerard, of Truffle, creates his own style from his love of New Orleans R&B, pop, blues, world music and country-grass, to bring a well-rounded set of contemporary roots music to the stage. With jam rock band Moose. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ DJ MelRae — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Local DJ spins house favorites. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

SUNDAY

❱❱ Michael “Hi Hero” Bolton — Steaming Bean Coffee Co., 9 a.m.

A local musician will offer acoustic entertainment to the morning crowds out for Winter Carnival festivities. FREE. Call 970-879-3393. Seventh Street and Lincoln Avenue, downstairs at Old Town Square.

❱❱ Winter Carnival street events — Downtown Steamboat Springs, 9 to 11 a.m.

A popular and entertaining show featuring children on skis and snowboards being pulled behind horses through the snow-covered streets of downtown. Races include street slalom, skijoring, ring and spear, donkey jump and the famous adult shovel race. The horse events are for children ages 6 to 14, and there are non-horse events for infants to 14-year-olds. Preregistration required at the Steamboat Springs Chamber Resort Association. Call the Chamber at 970-879-0880. Downtown Steamboat on Lincoln Avenue. See a full list of Winter Carnival events.

❱❱ Winter Carnival Diamond Hitch Parade — Downtown Steam boat Springs, 11:30 a.m.

The diamond hitch consists of at least four skiers holding on to points of a rope tied in the shape of one or more diamonds. Animals, people or vehicles may pull the skiers down the snow-filled streets. Anyone can enter the parade. Pre-registration required. Call the Winter Sports Club at 970-879-0695, ext. 100, for a parade entry form. Downtown Lincoln Avenue. See a full list of Winter Carnival events.
❱❱ Live trivia — Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

Test your nonessential knowledge in four rounds of questions. Call 970-871-6277. 628 Lincoln Ave. FREE.

❱❱ Sam Holt, Eric Martinez and Eric Barry — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Dyrty Byrds musicians Holt and Martinez are joined by Steamboat regular Eric Barry in the second annual Super Bowl after party at Old Town Pub. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

MONDAY

❱❱ Sam Ayer — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local acoustic musician Sam Ayer plays happy-hour entertainment in a variety of styles. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Poker night — The Tap House Sports Grill, 7 p.m.

Steamboat Recreational Poker League hosts a weekly poker tournament. Players must be at least 18. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Open mic night — The Boathouse Pub, 8 p.m.

Jay Roemer hosts an open mic night. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

TUESDAY

❱❱ Expressions of the Spirit — 465 Anglers Drive, Suite C, noon to 1:30 p.m.

Local writer and life coach Susan de Wardt leads a weekly writing workshop. Call 970-846-6562 or visit www.mindworkscoaching.com.

❱❱ Off the Chain — Bear River Bar & Grill, 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Local musicians Randy Kelley, Ron Wheeler, Chris Koebnick and Deanna Webb Koebnick play everything from bluegrass to Led Zeppelin in this après ski show. FREE. Call 970-871-5150. Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

❱❱ David Harlan — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local musician David Harlan’s happy-hour show features original music, remakes of some great songs and a variety of instruments used to create aggressive loops. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Storm Peak Laboratory celebration — 6:30 p.m., Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library

Bud Werner Memorial Library and Storm Peak Laboratory celebrate 30 years of atmospheric science based in Steamboat Springs. Hear from the Storm Peak Lab scientists during a community presentation and Q-and-A. Learn more about the lab’s history, what’s happening in that container at the top of the gondola and everyday atmospheric science. Visit www.steamboatlibrary.org/Events.html. Call 970-879-0240. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Steamboat Stomp: Country swing dancing night — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.
WEDNESDAY

❱❱ Off the Chain — Bear River Bar & Grill, 3:30 to 6 p.m.

Local musicians Randy Kelley, Ron Wheeler, Chris Koebnick and Deanna Webb Koebnick play everything from bluegrass to Led Zeppelin in this après ski show. FREE. Call 970-871-5150. Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local acoustic musician Trevor G. Potter plays happy-hour entertainment saturated with Americana and folk influences. His lyrical originals tell quiet, Western stories with an edge. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Live trivia — The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m.

Answer questions on a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Pat Waters — Sweetwater Grill, 7 p.m.

Steamboat’s one-man band plays high-energy acoustic entertainment. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.
❱❱ Tracorum — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

From San Francisco, the soul and rhythm and blues band creates a piano-based cosmic gospel thunder-funk sound steeped in traditional roots music. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

THURSDAY

❱❱ David Harlan — Gondola Pub & Grill, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m.

Local musician David Harlan’s happy-hour show features original music, remakes of some great songs and a variety of instruments used to create aggressive loops. FREE. Call 970-879-4448. 2305 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Steve Boynton — Sweetwater Grill, 8 p.m.

Local musician plays jazz. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

Kinetix, “People Start Hoppin”

❱❱ Kinetix — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

Denver-based pop-rock band Kinetix returns to Steamboat. The band’s influences range from Rage Against the Machine to Stevie Wonder. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

John-Alex Mason

❱❱ John-Alex Mason — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Hooks and great song-craft set the stage for Mason, a Front Range native, to explore deep delta and hill country blues grooves and his own brand of roots, rock and trance. In celebration of a new album release, Mason will be joined by band members from Colorado, Mississippi and Guinea in this world-boogie event. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Tracorum — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 9:30 p.m.

From San Francisco, the soul and rhythm and blues band creates a piano-based cosmic gospel thunder-funk sound steeped in traditional roots music. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.
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