Feb. 19-28
Friday, Feb. 19/
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.
Spencer Myers plays Rafters (Sat. also) from 4-7 p.m.
Fire pit @ the Yodler. Friday-Saturday. Warm up after a great day of skiing/snowboarding and enjoy apres ski drink/food specials. 760.934.0606.
Apres ski music @ MMSA. 3-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday. Almost Famous @ Tusks Bar in Main Lodge. Natural Incense @ Canyon. Kevin Cochran @ Little Eagle.
De La Soul live in concert, 9 p.m., at Mammoth Mountain Ski Area’s Canyon Lodge. 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.
Natural Incense rolls out some reggae, 9 p.m. tonight and Sat. (Feb. 20) @ the Dubliner.
CIF Soccer Playoff Game. MHS Girls at Montebello High School. 3:15 p.m. Downtown Neighborhood District Plan Workshop, OPEN HOUSE, Suite Z, 1-6 p.m. Info/questions: Rebecca Paranick-Poiset, Director Government Relations & Environmental Affairs for Mammoth Mountain Ski Area. at rparanick-poiset@mammoth-mtn.com or call 760.934.0768.
Downtown Neighborhood District Plan Workshop, faciliated meeting, Suite Z, 5:30-8 p.m.
Eastern Sierra Avy Center avy awareness presentation. 6 p.m. Lee Vining Community Center. Info: 760.920.5014
Saturday, Feb. 20/
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.
Mono Council for the Arts Grand Opening of the new Gallery, from 1-7 p.m., located in the Luxury Outlet Mall next to Graphic Conclusions. See excellent local and regional artists works on display, and enjoy some mulled wine and homemade cookies. Info: Gaye Mueller at 760.937.2942.
Big Pine Winter Wildlife Tour with Tom and Jo Heindel. Visit sites between Klondike Lake and Tinemaha Reservoir. Meet at 8 a.m. at Glacier View Campground in Big Pine. Bring binoculars, snacks, water and scopes. Info: the Heindels at 760.938.2764.
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.
Sunday, Feb. 21/
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.!
Unbound Freestyle Series – Halfpipe at MMSA. USASA sanctioned event is open to all. Lift ticket or season pass, entry fee and USASA membership required (memberships can be purchased at registration). Info: 760.934.2571, ext. 3174.
Monday, Feb. 22/
Downtown Neighborhood District Plan Workshop, OPEN HOUSE, Suite Z, 1-6 p.m. (For more see Feb. 19 listing.)
Puppy Kindergarten and Family Dog Class with Anne Parkes. Classes run 7 weeks and are open to any dog 4 months or older. Info: Anne at 760.934.9900 or e-mail aparkes@qnet.
Tuesday, Feb. 23/
Darts League @ The Tap, 6 p.m.
Downtown Neighborhood District Plan Workshop, Faciliated meeting, Suite Z, 5:30-8 p.m. (For more see Feb. 19 listing.)
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.
Public Arts Commission meeting, Suite Z, 2 p.m. Info: Jamie Gray, 760.934.8989, ext. 267.
Mammoth Lakes Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, noon at Whiskey Creek. Guest speaker: Dana Severy, who will present an update on Old Mammoth Place.
Wednesday, Feb. 24/
Wild Wednesday @ Whiskey Creek.
Open Mic @ Stellar Brew. 7-11 p.m.
Felici Trio Musical Story Hour for children of all ages, at 10:30 am in the the Mammoth Lakes Library, 400 Sierra Park Road. Info: 760.934.4777.
Mammoth Lakes Planning Commission regular meeting, 2 p.m. in Suite Z.
Mammoth Lakes Airport Commission meeting, Town/County Conference Room, 5 p.m. Info: Jamie Gray, 760.934.8989, ext. 267.
Beginner Ice Hockey Clinic For Women! No experience necessary! 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.
Spellbinder Book Group meets, 7 p.m. at the shop on Main St. in Bishop.
Thursday, Feb. 25/
Open Mic Night @ The Tap starting at 8 p.m.
Mammoth Lakes Recreation Meeting #3, location TBD, 3 p.m. Info: Kim Stravers, MLTPA, 760.934.3154.
WMRS presentation with Heather Johnson “Escaping the Extinction Vortex: Identifying factors affecting population performance and recovery in endangered Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep.” Info: www.wmrs.edu.
Friday, Feb. 26/
Avalon Jazz Trio plays Rafters. 8-11 p.m.
Bishop Rotary/VFW presents, “An Evening with Robert Waggoner,” who revisits his wartime experiences in Vietnam and beyond. Dessert Buffet 5:30 p.m.; Presentation 6 p.m. at the B.U.H.S. Auditorium. Tix: available at KIBS, Inyo Register or from any Rotarian. More info: call 760.872.8083
Saturday, 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 or call the Race Dept. @ 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.
Sunday, 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.
