Feb. 12-28
Friday, Feb. 12/
FAC (Friday Afternoon Club) at Lakanuki, 3-6 p.m. 1/2 off specials!
Pete Eller is back! Listen to the live broadcast of his classic rock show from The Tap at www.thesheetradio.com. 5-9 p.m.
Fire pit @ the Yodler. Friday-Sunday. Warm up after a great day of skiing/snowboarding and enjoy apres ski drink/food specials. 760.934.0606
Valentine Art Soiree, 5-8 p.m. at Paisley Fine Art & Framing, 123 Commerce Dr., studio A-1. Info: www.paisleyfineart.com or call 760.924.2400.
Sierra Classic Theatre presents “Love & Madness,” an evening of classic theatrical scenes, poetry and song celebrating love, at the Bistro at Snowcreek Athletic Club tonight and Feb. 13. Tickets: $55 each/$100 couple. 760.934.8511.
“Acting: The First Six Lessons,” based on the book by Boleslavsky, starring Beau Bridges & daughter Emily, noon at the Inyo Council for the Arts Theater in Bishop.
Olympic Celebrations start today through Feb. 28 at various locations around Mammoth Lakes. Cheer on your favorite athletes at parties around Mammoth! Details: www.mammothmountain.com or call 800.626.6684.
Mammoth Sporting Goods Rail Jam in the Sierra Center Mall parking lot. Entry: $10. All ages, 18 & under w/ parent. Register: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. at MSG; event starts at 5 p.m. Info: 760.934.3239.
Saturday, Feb. 13/
Apres ski doesn’t get any better as Good Livin’ plays the Auld Dubliner from 3-6 p.m.
Late night happy hour @ Grumpy’s every night. 10 p.m. ‘til close. $2 domestic drafts, more. Don’t forget: $5 Jagermeister shots all day every day!
Saturdays at the Whitebark Lounge in the Westin Monache with DJ Lloyd Cearley spinning the best grooves.
Eastern Sierra Avalanche Center presentation on avy awareness with snowmobiles. Time: 6 p.m. Location: Mammoth Powersports, 160 Commerce Drive in the industrial park.
Mardi Gras Party Scholarship Fundraiser hosted by Bishop Sunrise Rotary, with live band, dinner, silent auction, no-host bar, et al. Tickets $40, available at ICA. Info: 760.873.8014.
Nature Valley NASTAR today through Feb. 19 at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., weather permitting, on Ralphies Run under Broadway Express/Chair #1. All ages: $10 for the day. Under 6/Over 80 free. Register online in advance to receive your NASTAR number, or sign up at the Race Department office located in Slopeside Center in the Main Lodge area near Broadway Express, or at the top of the NASTAR course. Look for the green and yellow flags.
Presidents Weekend Art Festival, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. daily today through Feb. 15 in the Minaret Village Mall.
Sierra Mountain Center 3-day, 2-night Avy Course, today through Feb. 15. Fee: $350, includes instruction, loan of avalanche beacons, shovels and probes. Info: 760.873.8526.
Sunday, Feb. 14/
Sensual Sundays at The Tap w/DJ Lloyd Cearley, starting at 9 p.m. Get in the “cue” for Pool Tourneys, 2 & 6 p.m.!
Valentine’s Day Lingerie party @ Lakanuki. Cash award for hottest attire. See ad this issue on p. 26 for details.
Tuesday, Feb. 16/
Bishop Community Concerts Association presents La Catrina String Quartet, performing Mexican and Latin “art music,” in Bishop Union High School’s Dorothy Joseph Auditorium at 7:30 p.m. More info on memberships or tickets, contact Mary Mae Kilpatrick, Membership Chairman,760.873.6690.
Darts League @ The Tap, 6 p.m.
Mono County Board of Supervisors meets in the Mammoth Lakes BOS conference room, Sierra Center Mall, 3rd Floor, at 9 a.m.
Foreign / International Film Series is back at the Mammoth Lakes Library, 7 p.m. Tonight: “Amelie,” from France, starring Audrey Tautou. Free. Info: www.monocoe.k12.ca.us or call 760.934.4777.
Mammoth Lakes Mobility Commission meeting, 4 p.m. in Suite Z. Info: Karen Ridley, 760.934.8989, ext. 224.
Wednesday, Feb. 17/
Wild Wednesday @ Whiskey Creek.
Open Mic @ Stellar Brew. 7-11 p.m.
Mammoth Lakes Town Council meeting, 6 p.m. Suite Z. Minaret Mall.
Beginner Ice Hockey Clinic For Women is back! Learn to skate and stick handle, no experience necessary! Clinic meets Wednesdays from 7:30-8:30 p.m.; practice and pickup play until 9:30 p.m. Helmet required. $10/session, includes skates from the Mammoth Lakes ice rink. More info: e-mail annecwinston@gmail.com.
Thursday, Feb. 18/
Open Mic Night @ The Tap starting at 8 p.m.
Friday, Feb. 19/
Family Movie Night at the Mammoth Lakes Library, 7 p.m. Tonight: “Ice Age 3: Dawn of the Dinosaurs,” FREE! Info: 760.934.4777.
Friday, Feb. 20/
De La Soul live in concert, 9 p.m., at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area’s Canyon Lodge. Don’t miss this special opportunity to see Hip Hop legends De La Soul live, along with crackin’ opening act: DJ Jam! This concert is going to go OFF and will sell out fast! Tix: $20/advance, $25/door. This is a 21+ only event. Info: www.mammothmountain.com or call 800.626.6684.
Unbound Freestyle Series – Halfpipe at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. USASA sanctioned event is open to all. Lift ticket or season pass, entry fee and USASA membership required to participate(USASA memberships can be purchased at registration). Info: www.mammothmountain.com or call 760.934.2571, ext. 3174.
Friends of the Inyo Shady Rest Ski with Mammoth Nordic. Meet 9 a.m. at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center off Hwy 203 at the entrance to town. Dogs on leash welcome. Info: e-mail explore@friendsoftheinyo.org
Feb. 22/
Science Book Club meets at the Mammoth Lakes Library, 5 p.m. Tonight’s topic: “Something Wonderful Happens: Frank Oppenheimer & the World He Made Up.” Info: 760.934.4777.
Feb. 23/
Foreign / International Film Series at the Mammoth Lakes Library, 7 p.m. Tonight: “The Triplets of Belleville,” from Italy. Free. Info: www.monocoe.k12.ca.us or call 760.934.4777.
Feb. 24/
Mono County Tourism & Recreation Commission meeting at 10 a.m. in the June Lake Community Center. Info: Alicia Vennos, 760.924.1743.
Mammoth Lakes Planning Commission meets at 2 p.m. in Suite Z. Info: Karen, 760.934.8989.
Feb. 27/
Annual Antique Ski Race Weekend on Fascination at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. Practice at 9 a.m.; racing starts at noon. Don your pre-1990 vintage ski attire and compete. Prizes will be awarded to fastest finishers, oldest ski equipment and best vintage ski attire. Opening reception will be held at the Mammoth Ski Museum Friday evening, Feb. 26, with a vintage dress theme. Happy hour and award ceremony will be held after the race. Sign up at Race Department in Main Lodge area near Chair #1. Entry: $25
Info: www.mammothmountain.com/MountainActivities/WinterActivities/RaceDepartment or call 760.934.0642.
Unbound Freestyle Series – Halfpipe at June Mountain Ski Area. USASA sanctioned event is open to all. Lift ticket or season pass, entry fee and USASA membership required to participate(USASA memberships can be purchased at registration). Info: www.mammothmountain.com or call 760.934.2571, ext. 3174.
Feb. 28/
Unbound Freestyle Series – Boardercross at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. USASA sanctioned event is open to all. Lift ticket or season pass, entry fee and USASA membership required to participate(USASA memberships can be purchased at registration). Info: www.mammothmountain.com or call 760.934.2571, ext. 3174.
