Steamboat Pilot & Today

TODAY

Steamboat Springs — ❱❱ Figure drawing session — Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat, 9 a.m. to noon

The Artists’ Gallery of Steamboat hosts drop-in figure drawing sessions. Take your own materials; a model is provided. The cost is $12 per session. Call Wendy at 970-819-9587. 1009 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Pat Waters — Sweetwater Grill, 8 p.m.

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

❱❱ LGBT Steamboat and Ski-Bums hosts a night of socializing — The Tap House Sports Grill, 8 p.m.

Join the world’s largest LGBT ski group and LGBT Steamboat for a night of socializing. FREE. E-mail Jacob with any questions at jgunville@mail.coloradomtn.edu. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

Spring Creek Bluegrass, "Try and Catch the Wind"

❱❱ Spring Creek Bluegrass — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

The high-energy bluegrass trio of a mandolin, banjo and guitar is based in Lyons, where a deep-rooted bluegrass community influences their traditional picking and fresh, youthful tunes. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

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

Join local musicians Worried Men and Sam Holt and Eric Martinez, of Denver-based Dyrty Byrds, for a fundraiser for the family of Kesha Kratz, a former local ski area worker and music lover who passed away. Door prizes and raffles feature a cruiser bike from Steamboat Ski & Bike Kare and Widespread Panic New Year’s Eve tickets. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

Hillbilly Hellcats

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

Rock out to the psychobilly sounds of the Colorado-based Hellcats. Featuring guitarist Chuck Hughes, drums and an upright bass, the rockers’ influences range from funk to hip-hop. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Sam Ayer — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

Local acoustic rock entertainment. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

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

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

SATURDAY

❱❱ Oak Creek’s Holiday Festival — Oak Creek, all day

The annual event starts with coffee with the mayor at 9 a.m. at the Oak Restaurant. Santa Claus will be at Bonfiglio Drug from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., and a skate with Santa Claus event is from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the ice rink. A tree-lighting ceremony is at 6:30 p.m. on the lawn of Town Hall, and caroling will follow. Downtown Oak Creek, Colorado Highway 131.

❱❱ Pioneer Christmas Story-time — Tread of Pioneers Museum, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Join Lulie Crawford, daughter of Steamboat Springs’ founding family, for holiday-themed historical tales. Stories begin on the half-hour. Children of all ages are welcome; call 970-879-2214. Eighth and Oak streets. FREE.

❱❱ Sundog — 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. Bear River Bar & Grill is in Gondola Square at the base of Steamboat Ski Area.

❱❱ Merry Mainstreet holiday cele­bration — Downtown Steamboat Springs, 5 to 8 p.m.

Mainstreet Steamboat Springs will host the Lincoln Avenue holiday festival. The light parade is at 5 p.m. The event also includes open houses in many downtown shops, a gingerbread house contest, visits and photos with Santa Claus, caroling and other performances. For more information, contact Tracy Barnett at 970-846-1800 or tracy@mainstreetsteamboat.com.

❱❱ Steamboat Chamber Singers — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 7 p.m.

Join a group of Yampa Valley voices in a celebration of holiday and classical favorites for the winter season, directed by Marie Carmichael. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from All That Jazz or at the door. A reception will follow each performance. Call Cheryl at 970-846-1251 with questions. Ninth and Oak streets.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Under A Blood Red Sky — The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.

The U2 tribute band authentically recreates U2 shows from the 1980s to today, combining visual effects and passionate musicianship to honor the world-famous Irish rock band. Tickets are $10. Call 970-871-5501. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ DJ Also Starring — Sweetwater Grill, 9 p.m.

A hip-hop dance party featuring local disc jockey. 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. Call 970-736-2686 for more information. FREE. The restaurant is at 107 Moffat Ave. in Oak Creek.

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

Join the New Mexico-based blues rock trio for a release party for their new album, “Meant To Be.” FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

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

Rock out to the psychobilly sounds of the Colorado-based Hellcats. Featuring guitarist Chuck Hughes, drums and an upright bass, the rockers’ influences range from funk to hip-hop. Tickets are $5 at the door. Call 970-879-7070 for more information. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Jerry Joseph and Wally Ingram — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Vocalist and guitarist Joseph and percussionist Ingram of American folk rock band Stockholm Syndrome perform live at Old Town Pub. Lyrical, folksy jams with a touch of emotional rock. The cover is $10. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

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

DJ spins house favorites. FREE. Call 970-879-2431 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.

SUNDAY

❱❱ Cowboy Christmas Celebration — Saddleback Ranch, 1 to 4 p.m.

Saddleback Ranch’s seventh annual FREE event includes tubing, horse-drawn sleigh rides, hot chocolate, cookies and a visit from Santa and Mrs. Claus. There also will be a toy drive collection for Mickey’s Fund, which was started by resident Moose Barrows and provides toys for children at Denver Children’s Hospital. Call 970-879-3711 for more information about the event. Routt County Road 179 west of Steamboat Springs.

❱❱ Community Band concert — Depot Art Center, 3 p.m.

Come enjoy the season with your community band performing holiday favorites and more. This band comprises members of all ages from across Routt County and is open to anyone who loves to play music. Admission is FREE, though donations are accepte. There will be a bake sale in conjunction with the performance to raise funds for the band. Call 970-291-1254. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ Steamboat Chamber Singers — St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 3 p.m.

Join a group of Yampa Valley voices in a celebration of holiday and classical favorites for the winter season, directed by Marie Carmichael. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased from All That Jazz or at the door. Reception to follow each performance. Call Cheryl at 970-846-1251 with questions. Ninth and Oak streets.

❱❱ The Home Ranch Cookbook signing — The Homesteader, 3 to 6 p.m.

Celebrate the release of a new cookbook featuring recipes from The Home Ranch, Colorado’s only Relais & Chateaux resort. Featuring hors d’ouevres and chefs Clyde Nelson and Craig Singer. Call 970-879-1980. 817 Lincoln Ave.

MONDAY

❱❱ Story-time for Grownups — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, noon

Erica Olson and Bill Cousins will be this week’s readers, sharing 50 minutes of contemporary and classic short stories for a literary lunchtime escape. Call 970-879-0240 for more information. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ 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 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Open Mic Night — The Boathouse Pub, 8 p.m.

Paul Geppert hosts an open mic night. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

TUESDAY

❱❱ Ice Skating with author of “It’s Okay to Fall” — Howelsen Ice Arena, 10:15 a.m. to 11:15 a.m.

A Colorado author H.J. Towsley plans to read and sign copies of “It’s Okay to Fall.” The book is ranked in Amazon’s Top 100 Winter Sports Books for Children To learn more visit www.itsokaytofall.com. Call 970-879-4300, ext. 340. 245 River Road.

❱❱ 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 for more information

❱❱ Country dancing — Steamboat Smokehouse, 7 to 9:30 p.m.

Country dancing at Steamboat Smoke­­­house begins with a West Coast swing dance lesson from 7 to 7:30 p.m. Open social dancing is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. FREE. 912 Lincoln Ave.

WEDNESDAY

❱❱ “Running Dry: A Journey From Source To Sea Down The Colorado River” book talk — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m.

Bud Werner Memorial Library presents a special evening with National Geographic adventurer, author and photographer Jonathan Waterman. This FREE program includes a conversation about diminishing water resources and intelligent choices for the next generation, a slide show and book signing. Call 970-879-0240. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Creative Expressions — Depot Art Center, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Explore life in the midst of change with dancer Miryam Jacob discussing how to get through the holiday season. This is a FREE drop-in program. Call Dr. Jo Anne Grace at 970-481-8273. 1001 13th St.

❱❱ African drumming class — RED Contemporary gallery, 6:30 to 8 p.m.

No experience is necessary for this drop-in class, and all levels are welcome. Cost is $10 per class and $5 for a drum rental, or bring your own drum. Call Cary at 970-846-0214 for information or to reserve a drum. Sheraton Steamboat Resort.

❱❱ Jesse Christensen — Sweetwater Grill, 7 p.m.

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

THURSDAY

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

The Minnesota-based jam rockers capture the essence of funky grooves on their latest effort, “A Beautiful Brontosaurus” with breezy vocal harmonies and a folksy flair. Look for coverage of the band in next week’s Steamboat Today. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.