January 27

  • LIVE MUSIC AT SILVER STAR CAFE: “Cafe Folk” every Friday night. Live folk, acoustic rock, and singer songwriters, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Music will extend past dinner service providing a lounge-type atmosphere live music venue as an alternative to Main St. bars, 1825 Silver King Drive. 7:30-10:30 p.m.
  • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL begins.Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 19-29, 2012.  Celebrating independent filmmakers, Sundance is a favorite Park City tradition for locals, visitors and celebrities. Runs January 19-29th. To info about tickets email  FestivalTickets@sundance.org. Phone: 435-776-7878 (No Sales). Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

January 28

  • V.I.P. BLACKOUT DANCE PARTY- Party Rangers’ SunDANCE last weekend was canceled and has been rescheduled as BLACKOUT night at Dance Tech Studios, 786 Division St.in Park City- come dressed in black, photo booth, DJ Raw- local Parkite  will be over music, lasers and fog show, show up between 8:30-9 and get in for only $5, $7 after 9. High School+College Freshman. RSVP on facebook, Party Rangers.
  • 4-H ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE CLUB at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter is for high school students (Grades 9-12) in Summit County. The Environmental Science Club will expose teens to their local environment, research and restoration projects occuring on the Preserve, and outdoor recreation activities. The goals of the club are to 1) enhance science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) education for teens, 2) provide teens with exposure to STEM careers and education pathways, 3) educate teens about their local environment, and 4) provide a fun learning environment in which teens can explore the great outdoors. This club will meet at least once per month. It is free to join, but there may be occassional costs associated with club activities. Come on the 28th to find out if the environmental science club is for you!Please RSVP for this event. For more information or to RSVP contact Sally Upton atsally.upton@usu.edu or 435-252-3576.
  • IMPROBABILITIES IMPROV COMEDY: We do an all Improv show in the style of “Who’s line is it anyway” it is made up on the spot with suggestions from the audience. 9-10:45 p.m. at 333 Main Street in Park City, bottom floor of the Main Street Mall. For reservations or info. call Jack Diamond 801 529-2679
  • ROCK CLIMBING SATURDAYS  at  Swaner, every Saturday from 1-3 p.m. FREE to members $5 for nonmembers. Enjoy our climbing wall and interactive computer displays. 1258 Center Drive, Park City- at Kimball Junction.
  • 2ND ANNUAL ROUND VALLEY ROUND UP at Round Valley in Park City. Registration is open for the 5k, 20k, 40k. A community based event designed to encourage skiers of all levels.
  • KAHTAHOOLA BIGFOOT SNOW SHOE FESTIVAL at Wasatch Mountain State Park in Midway, Ut. 5k race for ages 19 and under.
  • ROUND VALLEY ROUND UP NORDIC SKI RACE:The Roundup is a 5K, 20K, and 40K community based event designed to encourage skiers of all levels.The race will be a one or two lap event, easy up hill grades, fun downhills, and totally spectator friendly. In addition to racing, the day will be filled with festivities for everyone. Participants and spectators can take part in clinics, learn about and/or tryout the latest technology in our sponsor village. 435-640-1168
  • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL begins.Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 19-29, 2012.  Celebrating independent filmmakers, Sundance is a favorite Park City tradition for locals, visitors and celebrities. Runs January 19-29th. To info about tickets email  FestivalTickets@sundance.org. Phone: 435-776-7878 (No Sales). Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

January 29

  • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL begins.Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 19-29, 2012.  Celebrating independent filmmakers, Sundance is a favorite Park City tradition for locals, visitors and celebrities. Runs January 19-29th. To info about tickets email  FestivalTickets@sundance.org. Phone: 435-776-7878 (No Sales). Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

February 1

  • 10 YEAR OLYMPIC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Park City Historic Main Street will come alive once again with a free concert on February 1 as part of the kick-off celebration for the Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort (February 2-4).  Other Olympic sport competitions in Park City throughout the month of February include the US Snowboarding and Freeskiing Grand Prix (February 9-12) at Canyons Resort and the FIBT Skeleton Intercontinental Cup (February 6-11) at the Utah Olympic Park. In addition to the competitions, a number of Olympic-related activities, exhibits, athlete appearances, autograph sessions, receptions and community gatherings will happen throughout the month.  For events and activities at other Olympic host cities, check out http://www.saltlake2002.com/.
  • FREESTYLE WORLD CUP: February 1-4, Deer Valley will host the 2012 FIS Freestyle World Cup event this season! Competitors from around the world will challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley’s 2002 Olympic runs. The festivities will begin February 1, 2012 with an evening with Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Main Street in Park City! Wednesday, February 1 – Evening Entertainment ~ Lower Main Street. Thursday, February 2 – Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Friday, February 3 – Aerial Finals ~ White Owl Ski Run. Saturday, February 4 – Dual Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Under the lights at night finals Th, Fri and Sat nights.http://www.deervalley.com/skiing_activities/2012-fis-freestyle-world-cup.html

February 2

  • FREESTYLE WORLD CUP: February 1-4, Deer Valley will host the 2012 FIS Freestyle World Cup event this season! Competitors from around the world will challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley’s 2002 Olympic runs. The festivities will begin February 1, 2012 with an evening with Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Main Street in Park City! Wednesday, February 1 – Evening Entertainment ~ Lower Main Street. Thursday, February 2 – Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Friday, February 3 – Aerial Finals ~ White Owl Ski Run. Saturday, February 4 – Dual Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Under the lights at night finals Th, Fri and Sat nights.http://www.deervalley.com/skiing_activities/2012-fis-freestyle-world-cup.html

February 3

  • FREESTYLE WORLD CUP: February 1-4, Deer Valley will host the 2012 FIS Freestyle World Cup event this season! Competitors from around the world will challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley’s 2002 Olympic runs. The festivities will begin February 1, 2012 with an evening with Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Main Street in Park City! Wednesday, February 1 – Evening Entertainment ~ Lower Main Street. Thursday, February 2 – Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Friday, February 3 – Aerial Finals ~ White Owl Ski Run. Saturday, February 4 – Dual Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Under the lights at night finals Th, Fri and Sat nights.http://www.deervalley.com/skiing_activities/2012-fis-freestyle-world-cup.html
  • BRANT MOLES’ STEEP SKIING CAMP at Canyons Resort, Feb 3-5th.This 3-day clinic, led by World Extreme Skiing Champion, Brant Moles, will focus on getting you to ski steeper, more technical terrain safely and confidently.
  • FRIDAY NIGHT JIB FIGHTS: 4 pm at PCMR’s 3 Kings Lift. Brighton, Park City & Snowbasin are upping the Utah contest season ante this winter and partnering to find the top rail slayers in the state of Utah with the Friday Night Jib Fights Rail Jam series. Each resort will host 3 rail jams over the course of the 2011/2012 winter season, with a final event held in Park City. Register 4-5 p.m. at First Time Ticket office. 5:15: Riders meeting. 5:30-7 p.m. Competition. 7:30 awards.  Cost is $15 for each stop.Three Kings Terrain Park. 435-649-8111.
  • BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY, presented by the Park City Film Series at Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave. Fri and Sat nights 8 pm. and Sundays 6 p.m.‘Being Elmo’ won the Special Jury Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.Filmmaker Constance Marks introduces viewers to the man behind the Muppet in this documentary. It offers a backstage look at Clash’s life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs Elmo’s personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world.
  • LIVE MUSIC AT SILVER STAR CAFE: “Cafe Folk” every Friday night. Live folk, acoustic rock, and singer songwriters, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Music will extend past dinner service providing a lounge-type atmosphere live music venue as an alternative to Main St. bars, 1825 Silver King Drive. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

February 4

  • FREESTYLE WORLD CUP: February 1-4, Deer Valley will host the 2012 FIS Freestyle World Cup event this season! Competitors from around the world will challenge each other and themselves on Deer Valley’s 2002 Olympic runs. The festivities will begin February 1, 2012 with an evening with Robert Randolph and the Family Band on Main Street in Park City! Wednesday, February 1 – Evening Entertainment ~ Lower Main Street. Thursday, February 2 – Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Friday, February 3 – Aerial Finals ~ White Owl Ski Run. Saturday, February 4 – Dual Mogul Finals ~ Champion Ski Run. Under the lights at night finals Th, Fri and Sat nights.http://www.deervalley.com/skiing_activities/2012-fis-freestyle-world-cup.html
  • INTERNATIONAL PEDIGREE STAGE STOP DOG SLED RACE: Meet the Mushers Park City Ice Arena International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race 12:00 pm(Noon) – 2:00 pm Park City Ice Arena IPSSSDR Jr Musher Race 2;30pm -3:30 pm Park City Ice Arena Awards Banquet 6:00 pm The Prospector (tickets must be purchased in advance)
  • BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY, presented by the Park City Film Series at Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave. Fri and Sat nights 8 pm. and Sundays 6 p.m.‘Being Elmo’ won the Special Jury Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.Filmmaker Constance Marks introduces viewers to the man behind the Muppet in this documentary. It offers a backstage look at Clash’s life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs Elmo’s personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world.
  • MCPOLIN FARM FULL MOON SNOWSHOE: 5:30 p.m. until the cows come  home. Tickets go on sale Jan. 6, 2012 at the Park City Library. Tickets include transportation to the barn from PC MARC (racquet club), use of snowshoes, chili dinner and dancing to Patwa. Please see ParkCity.org for more information.
  • PINK & BLACK, presented by Kisstixx at the Loft, 177 West Center Street,  Provo. 9 p..-2 a.m. Pre-Valentines Bash, come in Pink and Black. FREE Monster, Rockstar, Chocolate Fountain, Crepes! 18+ event.

February 5

  • BEING ELMO: A PUPPETEER’S JOURNEY, presented by the Park City Film Series at Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave. Fri and Sat nights 8 pm. and Sundays 6 p.m.‘Being Elmo’ won the Special Jury Award at the 2011 Sundance Film Festival.Filmmaker Constance Marks introduces viewers to the man behind the Muppet in this documentary. It offers a backstage look at Clash’s life and times, a look into his working methods, and insight into how he informs Elmo’s personality and uses the character to send a positive message to the world.

February 7

  • DOG SLED RACE finishes today in Park City. Dogs rule Jackson’s Town Square during The International Pedigree Stage Stop Sled Dog Race (IPSSSDR), kick off on January 27 with a party for spectators (not dogs) including a pig roast, torchlight parade and fireworks finale at Snow King Mountain. Teams leave Jackson for eight days of racing through 9 Wyoming towns before finishing in Park City Utah on February 7. Towns welcome the mushers and canine competitors with musher meet-and-greets, Dutch oven dinners, pooch parades and ice sculpture splendors. Spectators need only bundle up for the formidably frosty fun and prepare to quaff cocoa as they catch the paw-pounding action amid breathtaking mountain vistas. For more information, call 307.734.1163

February 9

  • US SNOWBOARDING AND FREESKIING GRAND PRIX: Back for year 2, Canyons will play host to the Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix! Come check out the world’s best male and female Snowboardcross (SBX) and Skicross (SX) riders as they race head-to-head here at the resort. Top athletes from around the globe are expected to attend, including top U.S. athletes Seth Westcott, Nate Holland, Graham Watanabe, Jonathan Cheever, Lindsey Jacobellis, Faye Gulini and more!  The course is located primarily on Doc’s Run, off the Orange Bubble Express, with the finish line on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village. This event is free to the public at the finish, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using chairlifts. Guests can watch the event alongside the course on Doc’s Run. Come out and take a few turns while watching the event!  February 9-12th.
  • INTO ETERNITY, presented by the Park City Film Series at the Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave in Park City. Onkalo, a Finnish word for hiding place, is the world’s first permanent nuclear waste repository, being built deep in the bedrock of Finland. It must last 100,000 years and be hidden from future generations. This frightening and captivating documentary takes viewers on a visual and philosophical journey about long-term storage of nuclear waste. Rated PG. 7 p.m.

February 10

  • US SNOWBOARDING AND FREESKIING GRAND PRIX: Back for year 2, Canyons will play host to the Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix! Come check out the world’s best male and female Snowboardcross (SBX) and Skicross (SX) riders as they race head-to-head here at the resort. Top athletes from around the globe are expected to attend, including top U.S. athletes Seth Westcott, Nate Holland, Graham Watanabe, Jonathan Cheever, Lindsey Jacobellis, Faye Gulini and more!  The course is located primarily on Doc’s Run, off the Orange Bubble Express, with the finish line on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village. This event is free to the public at the finish, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using chairlifts. Guests can watch the event alongside the course on Doc’s Run. Come out and take a few turns while watching the event!  February 9-12th.
  • 8TH ANNUAL SWEETHEART GALA: The “Sweetheart Gala” big band dinner dance, featuring the award-winning Park City High School Varsity Jazz Ensemble, has become a popular Valentine’s Day tradition in Park City. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., with dinner served at 6:30 accompanied by a jazz combo, followed by dancing from 8:00 until 11:00 p.m. to music ranging from early swing hits to contemporary big band charts. Great opportunity drawings are held throughout the evening. All proceeds benefit the Park City High School Bands.
  • MARTHA, MARCY, MAY, MARLENE presented by the Park CIty Film Series at the Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave in Park City. A hit at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene,’ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a troubled young woman haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia after fleeing a cult. It is a sensitive treatment of a complex subject that heralds the arrival of talented T. Sean Durkin behind the camera, and promising new star Elizabeth Olsen (sister to Mary Kate and Ashley). Fri and Sat night shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Rated R.
  • LIVE MUSIC AT SILVER STAR CAFE: “Cafe Folk” every Friday night. Live folk, acoustic rock, and singer songwriters, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Music will extend past dinner service providing a lounge-type atmosphere live music venue as an alternative to Main St. bars, 1825 Silver King Drive. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

February 11

  • US SNOWBOARDING AND FREESKIING GRAND PRIX: Back for year 2, Canyons will play host to the Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix! Come check out the world’s best male and female Snowboardcross (SBX) and Skicross (SX) riders as they race head-to-head here at the resort. Top athletes from around the globe are expected to attend, including top U.S. athletes Seth Westcott, Nate Holland, Graham Watanabe, Jonathan Cheever, Lindsey Jacobellis, Faye Gulini and more!  The course is located primarily on Doc’s Run, off the Orange Bubble Express, with the finish line on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village. This event is free to the public at the finish, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using chairlifts. Guests can watch the event alongside the course on Doc’s Run. Come out and take a few turns while watching the event!  February 9-12th.
  • INTERGALACTIC NEMESIS: Zap! An unusual pairing of radio play and hand drawn, comic-style projections, this live action graphic novel is “Out of this world!” according to the Dallas Morning News. The storyline transports audiences to the year 1933. A reporter, her intrepid assistant and a mysterious librarian face an impending invasion of sludge monsters from the planet Zygon. Prepare for “A world of fun (Austin American Statesman).” Kapow! Children under 16 are half price, and seniors receive a 20-percent discount.
  • MARTHA, MARCY, MAY, MARLENE presented by the Park CIty Film Series at the Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave in Park City. A hit at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene,’ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a troubled young woman haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia after fleeing a cult. It is a sensitive treatment of a complex subject that heralds the arrival of talented T. Sean Durkin behind the camera, and promising new star Elizabeth Olsen (sister to Mary Kate and Ashley). Fri and Sat night shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Rated R.

February 12

  • US SNOWBOARDING AND FREESKIING GRAND PRIX: Back for year 2, Canyons will play host to the Sprint U.S. Snowboarding & Freeskiing Grand Prix! Come check out the world’s best male and female Snowboardcross (SBX) and Skicross (SX) riders as they race head-to-head here at the resort. Top athletes from around the globe are expected to attend, including top U.S. athletes Seth Westcott, Nate Holland, Graham Watanabe, Jonathan Cheever, Lindsey Jacobellis, Faye Gulini and more!  The course is located primarily on Doc’s Run, off the Orange Bubble Express, with the finish line on the Ski Beach in the Resort Village. This event is free to the public at the finish, with a lift ticket required to access the competition using chairlifts. Guests can watch the event alongside the course on Doc’s Run. Come out and take a few turns while watching the event!  February 9-12th.
  • MARTHA, MARCY, MAY, MARLENE presented by the Park CIty Film Series at the Jim Santy Auditorium, 1255 Park Ave in Park City. A hit at last year’s Sundance Film Festival, ‘Martha Marcy May Marlene,’ stars Elizabeth Olsen as Martha, a troubled young woman haunted by painful memories and increasing paranoia after fleeing a cult. It is a sensitive treatment of a complex subject that heralds the arrival of talented T. Sean Durkin behind the camera, and promising new star Elizabeth Olsen (sister to Mary Kate and Ashley). Fri and Sat night shows at 8 p.m. and Sunday at 6 p.m. Rated R.

February 17

  • JIBBIN FOR JUNIORS: Jibbin’ for Juniors is a mini-park jam session for kids and adults ages 7 and older. This will be held in the Resort Village from 4:00pm – 5:00pm. Although it’s a free event, reservations are necessary: please call the Canyons Ski & Snowboard School at 435.615.3449 to reserve your spot.
  • LIVE MUSIC AT SILVER STAR CAFE: “Cafe Folk” every Friday night. Live folk, acoustic rock, and singer songwriters, in a comfortable, relaxed setting. Music will extend past dinner service providing a lounge-type atmosphere live music venue as an alternative to Main St. bars, 1825 Silver King Drive. 7:30-10:30 p.m.

February 18

  • MILKSHAKE at the Eccles Center in Park City, 1 and 4 p.m. showings. Bringing their “Bottle of Sunshine” back to Park City, Milkshake performs rock music for kids, featuring tuneful, memorable songs that evoke influences from Rodgers and Hammerstein to Lennon-McCartney to The White Stripes. It’s a unique blend of music appealing to both kids and their parents.Tickets for Milkshake are $20 in reserved (rows A-J), and $10 for general admission. Kids ages 12 & under are half-price.Discounts are only available in-person at the Box Office, and by calling 435-655-3114 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Monday – Friday.

Ongoing Events

  • SUNDANCE FILM FESTIVAL begins.Robert Redford’s annual Sundance Film Festival is scheduled for January 19-29, 2012.  Celebrating independent filmmakers, Sundance is a favorite Park City tradition for locals, visitors and celebrities. Runs January 19-29th. To info about tickets email  FestivalTickets@sundance.org. Phone: 435-776-7878 (No Sales). Monday – Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
  • 10 YEAR OLYMPIC ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION: Park City Historic Main Street will come alive once again with a free concert on February 1 as part of the kick-off celebration for the Freestyle World Cup at Deer Valley Resort (February 2-4).  Other Olympic sport competitions in Park City throughout the month of February include the US Snowboarding and Freeskiing Grand Prix (February 9-12) at Canyons Resort and the FIBT Skeleton Intercontinental Cup (February 6-11) at the Utah Olympic Park. In addition to the competitions, a number of Olympic-related activities, exhibits, athlete appearances, autograph sessions, receptions and community gatherings will happen throughout the month.  For events and activities at other Olympic host cities, check out http://www.saltlake2002.com/.
  • TRAILSIDE BIKE AND SKATE PARK: Check out Park City’s latest bike and skate parks in the Tailside area, off the 40, on the opposite side of the freeway from  Home DepotHOMESTEAD CRATER: Located in nearby Midway (a cute little town to visit in and of itself), the Homestead Crater boasts a year around temperature of 95 degrees.  For more information on hours and location, please visit www.homesteadresort.com
  • SKI UTAH: To find  what’s going on at your local resort visit www.skiutah.com
  • ACTIVE RACES AND EVENTS  IN PARK CITY: Find out what bike races, triathlons are happening locally and how you can get involved. Visit active.com
  • YOUNG LIFE in Park City has an activity every Monday night at 7:07 for High School teens and every other Tuesday nights for 6-8th grades at 6:30 p.m. Places TBD. For more info click on link above or contact Rob Anderson at 435-655-7118.
  • PARK CITY FILM SERIES shows films at the Jim Santy Auditorium 1255 Park Ave, above the Park City Library every Friday and Saturday night at 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 6 p.m. For upcoming films visit parkcityfilmseries.com
  • JUPITER BOWL Bowling, video games, Wii screens, pool tables, food- all here in Park City! For more information and times visit them on www.jupiterbowl.com or on facebook, located next to Best Buy at Kimball Junction in NewPark.
  • SOUTH SUMMIT AQUATIC CENTER Come enjoy the fun at the “Kamas Pool.”  Full of water slides, a lazy river, indoor play area, climbing wall–you can’t ask for more than this!   Monday-Friday, open swim in the leisure pool is from 5:00am-9:00am, Noon-1:00pm and 2:30pm-9:00pm.  Saturdays are 7am-9pm.  $3 for 17 and under, $5 for 18 and over.  http://www.ssummit.k12.ut.us/ssafc.cfm?subpage=275272
  • PARK CITY ICE ARENA is open 7 days a week. Check out the schedule for free skate, hockey-drop-in and other events at www.parkcityice.org
  • KIMBALL ART CENTER TEEN CLASSES Open drop-in and weekly sessions are available all summer long for Tween/Teen Art Classes in all kinds of media. Visit www.kimballartcenter.org for more info and for a list of classes. Look for classes under Age and Teens.
  • ACT/SAT/SAT SUBJECT TESTS: ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/dates.htmlSAT/SAT Subject Testshttp://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/sat-reasoning AP Tests: http://professionals.collegeboard.com/testing/ap/about/dates/next-year