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FRIDAY

Steamboat Springs — ❱❱ Colorado State Barbecue Championships — Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig, noon to 9 p.m.

Barbecue chefs compete for a chance at a $3,000 grand prize at the Colorado State Barbecue Championships in Craig, with categories in chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. At sunset, Incendiary Circus, a fire dance troupe, performs. Admission is free and donations of nonperishable food items are encouraged to benefit St. Michael’s Kitchen. There will be a beer garden and plenty of barbecue. Call 970-826-3100 with questions. 500 S. Ranney St. Read about the event: Barbecue contest starts Friday in Craig.

❱❱ Premium Blend — Ciao Gelato, 5 to 7 p.m.

Local guitar duo plays classic hits of the 1960s, ’70s and ’80s. Call 970-870-7979. 700 Yampa St.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter with Walt and the Ol’ 37 — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Live acoustic Americana music on the patio during summer happy hour. free. Call 970-870-0438. 3190 S. Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Organstein with Steve Boynton and Paul Potyen — Three Peaks Grill, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Local musicians play easy jazz music in the bar at Three Peaks for happy-hour patrons and diners. Call 970-879-3399. 2155 Pine Grove Road.

❱❱ 3 Twins Broadband — Howelsen Hill amphitheater, 6 p.m.

In the final installment of the Steamboat Free Summer Concert Series, the 3 Twins Broadband from Fort Collins brings lively front porch roots rock complete with a horn section and a distinct New Orleans flavor. Featuring members of the Subdudes. Holden Young opens. free. Bring a non-perishable food item to donate to LIFT-UP of Routt County. 845 Howelsen Parkway. Read about the concert: 3 Twins to rock Steamboat for final free summer concert of season

❱❱ Sk8 Night — Sk8 Church, 6 to 10:30 p.m.

Pool tables, foosball, video games, $2 pizza and more will be available. Children 14 and younger are welcome from 6 to 8 p.m., and those 15 and older are welcome from 8:30 to 10:30 p.m. The cost is $5 with a $25 yearly membership, or $7 for nonmembers. Participants must have signed waivers, available at the door or at www.steamboatsk8church.com. Call 970-846-6754 or 970-846-6755. 2851 Riverside Plaza, No. 260.

❱❱ Old River Road — Steaming Bean Coffee Co., 6:30 to 8 p.m.

Traditional bluegrass tunes and originals. free. 635 Lincoln Ave., downstairs at Old Town Square.

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

Sing your favorite songs under the disco lights. free admission. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” — Julie Harris Theatre, 7:30 p.m.

A stage production complete with small orchestra of the famed German opera and well-known fairytale story, featuring participants of the Opera Artist Institute. Tickets are $15. Call 970-879-7125. Perry-Mansfield Performing Arts School and Camp, 40755 Routt County Road 36.

❱❱ Deb Lenhart — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Local acoustic singer and songwriter plays alongside Daddio’s owner Dave Mansbridge on steel guitar. Lenhart wails on Melissa Etheridge and Heart covers as well her own mountain rock originals. 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. Highway 40, Milner.

❱❱ Jazz Night featuring the Wheeler 3 and friends — Bella’s Wine Bar, 8 to 11 p.m.

Jazz Night will feature Randy Kelley, Chris Koebnick and Ron Wheeler as the Bella’s house band with special guests. free. Call 970-870-9463. 737 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ DJ Cadallak Soundz — The Tap House Sports Grill, 9 p.m.

Spinning hip-hop, reggaeton, club house and more for Brett’s Earthday Bash. free. Call 970-879-2431 for more information. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Nothing to Fear — Sweetwater Grill, 9 p.m.

A rock project made up of local musicians plays cover songs with their own flair. free. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

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

New Mexico-based Tijerina returns to Steamboat with its brand of blues-rock with jazz and funk influences. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Sneaky Bastards — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Sneaky Bastards are a new Colorado band made up of members of different projects, melding three unique songwriters with other dynamic Denver musicians into something that just feels right. With Mark Brut and Eric Martinez. Free. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Hot Buttered Rum — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

The famed string band returns to Steamboat with its progressive acoustic sound: high-energy, foot-stomping bluegrass traditionals to reggae and rock-influenced mountain-grass originals, sprinkled with some jazz flute and a minimal drum kit. Tickets are $15. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Ash Ganley Duo — The Boat­house Pub, 10 p.m.

Hailing from Lyons, the Ash Ganley Duo offers a rootsy acoustic slide guitar sound with stripped down, Delta-inspired drums and bass. Free. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

SATURDAY

❱❱ Colorado State Barbecue Championships — Loudy-Simpson Park in Craig, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Barbecue chefs are competing for a chance at a $3,000 grand prize at the Colorado State Barbecue Championships in Craig, with categories in chicken, ribs, pork and brisket. Judging takes place Saturday and awards are at 3:30 p.m. Admission is free and donations of nonperishable food items are encouraged to benefit St. Michael’s Kitchen. There will be a beer garden and plenty of barbecue available from vendors. Call 970-826-3100 with questions. 500 S. Ranney St. Read about the event: Barbecue contest starts Friday in Craig.

❱❱ Mainstreet Farmers Market — Sixth Street, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

The Mainstreet Farmers Market features produce, food vendors, crafts and live music from Ragweed from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. free. Call 970-846-1800 for more information. Fifth Street downtown between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street.

❱❱ Veronica Blake book release and signing — Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 1 to 3 p.m.

A love of history and a passion for camping, dirt biking and roaming through the lush forests and majestic mountains surrounding her hometown provides Veronica Blake with endless inspiration to write about the adventure and romance of the Old West. The Steamboat author set this historical romance against the background of the Meeker Massacre. FREE. Call 970-879-6830. 68 Ninth St.

❱❱ REPS Chicken Pickin’ Barbecue — Olympian Hall, 3 to 7 p.m.

Enjoy live music, a silent auction and finger-lickin’ barbecue for the Reaching Everyone Preventing Suicide annual fundraiser. $10 gets you a plate of food at this family-friendly event. Call 970-846-8182 for more information. 845 Howelsen Parkway. Read about the fundraiser: Steamboat organization hosts barbecue to raise money for programs

❱❱ Rick St. Pierre — Staxx New West Bar and Grill, 4 to 6 p.m.

Local pianist plays jazz, classical and world music for happy hour. Call 970-870-1846 34855 East U.S. Highway 40.

❱❱ Todd Musselman — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Acoustic rock music from a local musician. FREE. Call 970-870-0438. 3190 S. Lincoln Ave.

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

Sing your favorite songs under the disco lights. FREE admission. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Jon Gibbs and Willie Samuelson — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.

Two longtime local musicians join forces for an early show of Americana folk rock. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ SmartWool Bike-In Movie: “Best in Show” — Howelsen Hill, 8 p.m.

This hilarious mockumentary stars Eugene Levy, Catherine, O’Hara, Parker Posey and Jane Lynch as participants in a high-brow dog show. FREE. A cruiser bike Show & Shine precedes the film and there will be New Belgium beer available for sale to benefit Routt County Riders. Bring blankets and a chair but no dogs. 845 Howelsen Parkway.

❱❱ Head for the Hills — Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m.

Rooted in the tradition of bluegrass, the music of Head for the Hills is a vibrant mixture of homegrown compositions, traditional harmonies and an innovative approach to improvisation. The closing concert of String’s summer season will feature open seating. Tickets are $25 in advance and $28 on the day of the show. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com for tickets. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Deb Lenhart — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Local acoustic singer and songwriter plays alongside Daddio’s owner Dave Mansbridge on steel guitar. 970-871-1415. 21495 U.S. Highway 40, Milner.

❱❱ DJ MelRae — The Tap House Sports Grill, 9 p.m.

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

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

New Mexico-based Tijerina returns to Steamboat with its brand of blues-rock with jazz and funk influences. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Pete Stein — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Pete Stein is a songwriter and solo performer who rambles adventurously around that broad and wanderlustful genre of Americana and alt country music with his heart-worn songs, soulful voice and mournful harmonica. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ DJ Chris Freese — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

Longtime local DJ spins hip hop and electronic beats to keep you dancing all night. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Loose Change — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

A country and rock outfit with its roots in Steamboat Springs, Loose Change plays rock with a little twang and country with a little soul, fused with several-part vocal harmonies and top-notch light and sound engineering. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

SUNDAY

❱❱ Yoga on the Ski Time Green — Lawn next to The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 8 to 9 a.m.

The Yoga Center of Steamboat is offering by-donation yoga on the lawn next to Tugboat. Yoga on the Ski Time Green’s suggested donation is $5 to $10 per class. Bring your own mat and props. Weather permitting. Call 970-870-1522. Ski Time Square.

❱❱ Community yoga practice — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 10 a.m.

Soak up the support of the local yoga community while absorbing the teaching of some of the world’s most esteemed yogis, with DVDs projected on the big screen. This free 40-minute session features Patricia Walden. Bring a mat and blanket. More information is at www.steamboatlibrary.org/Events.html. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Reggae on the River — Sweetwater Grill, 3 to 6 p.m.

Kick back on the Sweetwater lawn for the weekly Reggae on the River celebration. DJ Jus Groove spins fresh dub, reggae and dancehall beats. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Mahogany Ridge Brewery and Grill, 4 to 6 p.m.

Local acoustic music from Americana folk rocker Trevor G. Potter. FREE. Call 970-879-3773. Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Buck Brannaman appearance and “Buck” screening — Chief Plaza Theater

Buck Brannaman, whose life is the subject of the critically acclaimed documentary “Buck,” will attend a Q-and-A session after the 7 p.m. screening of the film. Call 970-879-0181. 813 Lincoln Avenue. Read about Brannaman and the documentary: ‘Horse Whisperer’ Buck Brannaman returns to Steamboat

❱❱ Dollar bowling night — Snow Bowl, 9 p.m.

Enjoy $1 games and drink specials at Snow Bowl. Reservations are recommended. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Live trivia — Rio Grande Mexican Restaurant, 6:30 p.m.

Test your nonessential knowledge in four rounds of questions, with categories including sports, history, food and music. FREE. Call 970-871-6277 for more information. 628 Lincoln Ave.

MONDAY

❱❱ Friends of the Symphony dinner — Sweet Pea Market & Cafe, 6 p.m.

Kicking off the Steamboat Symphony Orchestra’s 20th anniversary season with a week of events, the Friends of the Symphony offer vegetarian fare and wine pairings at the riverside market. Tickets are $40. Call 970-870-3223.

❱❱ 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 years old. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

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

Jay Roemer hosts an open mic night for local musicians and other acoustic acts. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ Mountain Devils — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Local blues musicians bring back the electric guitar/drums duo of gritty, swampy rock in a Monday night show. FREE. 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

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 go to www.mindworkscoaching.com.

❱❱ Farewell for Larry Lamb and Hank Edwards — The Tugboat Grill & Pub, 5 p.m.

After 39 years, Larry and Hank will be leaving the Tugboat. This public event will be a celebration of the pair’s time as owners of the Ski Time Square bar. Enjoy an evening of live music starting at 8 p.m. FREE. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Steamboat Symphony Orchestra kick-off party — private home, 6 p.m.

A limited number of tickets still are available for the orchestra’s kick-off celebration, featuring a preview of this season’s offerings, heavy hors d’oeuvres and wine. Local musicians will provide live music. Cost is $100 per person. Tickets are available at All That Jazz or the SSO Office. Call 970-870-3223.

❱❱ Open mic night — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Share your acoustic talents at Daddio’s in Milner. FREE. Call 970-871-1415 for more information. 21495 W Highway 40, Milner.

❱❱ Steamboat Stomp — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.

Learn how to swing with local country dancers and enjoy two hours of country favorites. You don’t need to bring a partner. A dance lesson is at 8 p.m. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Dollar bowling night — Snow Bowl, 9 p.m.

Enjoy $1 games and drink specials at Snow Bowl. Reservations are recommended. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

WEDNESDAY

❱❱ Pat Waters — Sweetwater Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.

Local one-man band spices up happy hour on the lawn with a set of acoustic rock music. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Poker Night — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

The Steamboat Poker Tour plays Texas Hold ’em. Free to play for anyone 18 or older.

❱❱ Old River Road — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.

A host of local bluegrass pickers play harmonic blues-grass. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

THURSDAY

❱❱ Organstein with Steve Boynton and Paul Potyen — Mambo Italiano, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Local musicians play jazz music in a dining setting. FREE. Call 970-870-0500. 521 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Old Town Pickers — Sweetwater Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.

Four local musicians make up this, acoustic bluegrass machine. FREE. Call 970-879-9500. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Jesse Christensen and Jon Gibbs — Rex’s American Grill & Bar, 5:30 to 8 p.m.

Two longtime local acoustic artists team-up for an outdoor happy hour set. FREE. Call 970-870-0438. 3190 S. Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Master African drum and dance class with Abdoulaye Camara — Depot Art Center, 5:30 and 7 p.m

Camara is visiting Steamboat from Guinea, West Africa, and will teach a mixed level drum class from 5:30 to 7 p.m. and a mixed level dance class from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Drums available to rent. $15 per class. Go to www.yampavalley.info for more information.

❱❱ “Renewal” film screening and discussion — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 6:30 p.m.

Watch a documentary film about today’s religious-environmental activists, including Christian, Jewish and Muslim traditions. The free 70-minute film will be followed by a discussion and Q-and-A with Steamboat’s religious. Call 970-879-0240. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Open mic night — Daddio’s Bar & Grille, 8 p.m.

Share your acoustic talents at Daddio’s in Milner. FREE. Call 970-871-1415 for more information. 21495 W Highway 40, Milner.

❱❱ Jon Gibbs and Willie Samuelson — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.

Two longtime local musicians join forces for an early show of Americana folk rock. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Bill Martin — Bella’s Wine Bar, 8 to 11 p.m.

Jazz guitarist Bill Martin plays soft, smooth jazz standards and more. FREE. 737 Lincoln Ave. 870-870-9463.

❱❱ Karaoke with Sandman — The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m.

Show off your talents at the weekly karaoke party, hosted by Sandman. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Dimitri’s Ascent — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

This Texas jam band fuses electronic and jazz. Expect smooth and organic saxophone lines, looping technology and funk beats. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.