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SATURDAY

❱❱ Strings Kitchen and Garden Tour — various locations, 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

Steamboat’s popular home/garden tour will feature five beautiful kitchens and six creative high-altitude gardens, hosted by the Guild of Strings Music Festival. Take advantage of the VIP bus or a private van for you and six of your friends and leave the driving to someone else. Or, drive yourself or bike the tour and see the sights of the valley. The tour kicks off at 8:30 a.m. with breakfast and live music at Strings Park. Tickets are $25 for the bike and self-guided tour, $65 for the VIP tour or $500 for a van that seats seven. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com for tickets and information. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

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

The Mainstreet Farmers Market features produce, food vendors and crafts. Better Half plays music from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. FREE. Call 970-846-1800. Sixth Street downtown between Lincoln Avenue and Oak Street.

❱❱ Hayden Daze — Hayden Town Park, noon to 4 p.m.

The annual Hayden heritage celebration takes place, with a barbecue, arts and crafts booths, a climbing wall, inflatables and a dunk tank. Live music from blues-grass band Old River Road. 229 S. Third St.

❱❱ Sandra Dallas book signing — Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 2 to 4 p.m.

Dallas signs copies of her newest release. A novel set amid the boom-and-bust history of a Colorado mining town, “The Bride’s House” brings to life an unforgettable era and three unforgettable women. FREE. Call 970-879-6830. 68 Ninth St.

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

Americana folk rock and bluegrass with local musicians Gib Manzanares, John Aviza and John Huge. FREE. Call 970-870-0438. 3190 S. Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Piknik Theatre Festival presents: “Civilisation” — Spring Creek Park, 6 p.m.

The fourth annual outdoor theater festival presents an original play. The farcical character comedy takes on lofty themes of colonization and nationalism with whimsical wit. Bring a picnic basket, blankets and friends for an evening of FREE outdoor entertainment. Email Stuart Handloff with questions at shandloff@hotmail.com. East end of Maple Street.

❱❱ Opening reception for Jan Maret Willman — Harwigs/L’Apogee, 6 to 10 p.m.

On display through July, Jan Maret Willman’s mixed media offers an exhibition of unabashed color in expressive abstraction. Celebrate her art show in the upstairs gallery at Harwigs with an interactive evening of drawing and music from jazz pianist Lee Parker. FREE. Call 970-879-1919. 911 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Steve Boynton — Sweet Pea Market & Cafe, 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

The local jazz guitarist plays outside on the deck. FREE. Call 970-879-1221. 729 Yampa St.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys and cowgirls compete at classic rodeo events. Barbecue will be sold starting at 6 p.m., and local musicians in John Wayne Band play from about 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults and $8 for children ages 7 to 15. Children 6 and younger are free. More information is at www.steamboatprorodeo.com. Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Parkway and Fifth Street.

❱❱ Great Big Sea — Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m.

Canadian folk-rock band Great Big Sea is best known for performing energetic rock interpretations of traditional folk songs, which draw from the Canadian islands’ 500-year-old Irish, English and French heritage. Tickets are $42. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com for tickets and information. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

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

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

❱❱ Zach Heckendorf — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

At age 18 and fresh out of high school, Zach Heckendorf can finally spread his wings in the realm of lyrical acoustic rock. FREE. Call 970-879-2101 for more information. 600 Lincoln Ave.

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

Led by James Brown’s former lead guitarist Damon Wood, Harmonious Junk plays funk and psychedelic rock. Tickets are $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Mountain Devils — The Boat­house Pub, 10 p.m.

A local blues-rock trio — comprising a guitar and a simple drum kit — will play its minimalist, swampy originals and traditional blues covers. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa 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 on Sundays this summer. Yoga on the Ski Time Green’s suggested donation is $5 to $10 per class. Bring a mat and props. Weather permitting. Call 970-870-1522. Ski Time Square.

❱❱ Rock ’n’ Roll Brunch — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 11 a.m.

Share memories from the night before over a buffet and live music. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Routt County Pioneer Picnic — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 1 p.m.

The picnic organizers aim to unite as many pioneer, homesteader and native families as possible. Bring a covered dish, salad or dessert as well as dinnerware and a glass. Meat and drinks are provided. Call Jo at 970-879-1277. 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.

Enjoy solo acoustic American folk rock during afternoon happy hour. FREE. Call 970-879-3773. Fifth Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Free Community Matinee: “Bach to Broadway” — Strings Music Pavilion, 4:30 p.m.

This annual community Strings show is sure to please all ages with familiar faces Simon Boyar and Alpin Hong, of Strings School Days. Joined by vocalist Jessica Tivens, these young musicians will perform everything from Bach to Broadway. FREE. Tickets available for pick-up one hour before the show. Visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com or call 970-879-5056. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ 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. Call 970-871-6277. 628 Lincoln Ave. FREE.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ The Supervillains — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

This Orlando, Fla., reggae punk ska group claims influences such as the Suicide Machines, Sublime and NOFX, blending smart story-telling lyrics with hard-hitting guitar riffs. $5. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

MONDAY

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Community yoga practice — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 7:30 p.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 David Swenson’s restorative yoga practice. Bring a mat and blanket. More information is at www.steamboatlibrary.org/Events.html. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ 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.

TUESDAY

❱❱ Simon Boyar, Alpin Hong and Jessica Tivens in “Music, Music Everywhere” — Strings Music Pavilion, 11 a.m.

“Music, Music Everywhere” is a lively program featuring piano, percussion and voice in a combination of demonstration and interactive performances by three charismatic, rising music stars. Tickets are $10 for adults and $1 for children. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ She Writes Steamboat — City Cafe at Centennial Hall, 4 p.m.

The mission of this group is to provide networking opportunities for independent publishers and to foster independent publishing success. Ali Boehm will present her brother’s children’s book, “Louie’s Saxophone.” Freelance professionals providing services to independent publishers are welcome as well as those in all stages of independent publishing. For more information, call Sue Leonard at 970-870-1518. 124 10th St.

❱❱ Explore Qigong — Library Hall at Bud Werner Memorial Library, 7 p.m.

Bud Werner Memorial Library hosts a free 30-minute community qigong practice with Sarah Braat, followed by a talk and slideshow about these ancient energy exercises and her recent trip to visit sacred Taoist sites around China. Wear comfortable clothes you can move in. More information is at www.steamboatlibrary.org/Events.html. Call 970-879-0240. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Steamboat Stomp: Country swing dancing night — 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 free two-step and triple-step dance lesson is at 8 p.m. upstairs. 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

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

Four local musicians make up this acoustic bluegrass machine that picks traditional covers and foot-stomping locally inspired originals. FREE. Call 970-879-9500 for more information. Eighth and Yampa streets.

❱❱ Billy Franklin — Old Town Pub, 6 to 9 p.m.

Enjoy an extended happy hour with New Orleans musician Billy Franklin playing acoustic funk rock. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Strings’ Bright Stars with Marié Rossano — Strings Music Pavilion, 7 p.m.

Sixteen-year-old Marié Rossano won first prize at the 2010 Stradivarius International Violin Competition and has performed with the Seattle Symphony and Ottawa Chamber Symphony. Also featured is Piazzolla’s haunting “Oblivion,” one the composer’s enigmatic tangos, performed by the clarinetist Mark Nuccio. Tickets are $30. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Poker Night — Snow Bowl, 7 p.m.

The Steamboat Poker Tour plays Texas Hold ’em. FREE to play for anyone 18 or older. Call 970-879-9840. 2090 Snow Bowl Plaza, off U.S. Highway 40 in west Steamboat.

❱❱ Piknik Theatre Festival presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” — Bud Werner Memorial Library, 6 p.m.

Enter the world of William Shakespeare as it is imagined in a nautical setting in the 1940s. Stuart Handloff directs this over-the-top rendition of a story of slander, gossip and comedic romance. Email Handloff with questions at shandloff@hotmail.com. 13th Street and Lincoln Avenue.

❱❱ Thunder Body — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

Rochester, N.Y.-based Thunder Body fuses live reggae and experimental electro-dub sounds. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

THURSDAY

❱❱ Music on the Green with the Meridian Quartet — Yampa River Botanic Park, 12:15 p.m.

“From Russia with Love” explores the many facets of Russian music in the string quartet literature of Tchaikovsky, Prokofiev, Borodin and Shostakovich. FREE. Call 970-879-5056. Parking in lot at the end of Pamela Lane.

❱❱ Seminars at Steamboat presents Robin Wright — Strings Music Pavilion, 5 p.m.

Wright is a journalist and senior fellow at the U.S. Institute of Peace and the Woodrow International Center for Scholars. The talk is titled “The Conundrum of Iran.” FREE, but tickets are required and can be picked up at Strings starting at 4:15 p.m. Call 970-879-1589. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ Randy Kelley and Jon Gibbs — Sweetwater Grill, 5 to 8 p.m.

Two Steamboat music legends play country western music for the happy-hour crowds on the lawn. 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.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Open mic night — Off the Beaten Path Bookstore, 6 to 8 p.m.

Poetry, comedy and acoustic performers are welcome at this eclectic venue of expression. Call 970-879-6830. 68 Ninth St.

❱❱ Throwdown — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.

Throw down with a local classic rock cover band. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

❱❱ Trevor G. Potter — Old Town Pub, 9 p.m.

Local acoustic Americana rock from singer-songwriter Trevor G. Potter performs. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ Tab Benoit — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

Tab Benoit is as much an activist as he is a blues guitar player. His nonprofit “Voice of the Wetlands” is centered on saving Gulf of Mexico marshes. He sings the blues with a gritty, thick New Orleans influence. Tickets are $17 in advance and $20 on the day of the show. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

FRIDAY, JULY 15

❱❱ DJ Chardo — Amante Coffee, 5 to 7 p.m.

Start the weekend off with an evening on the patio with a DJ spinning live during happy hour. Call 970-871-8999. 685 Marketplace Plaza.

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

A local bluegrass band picks on the patio during 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. 2165 Pine Grove Road.

❱❱ Sunset Happy Hour with Old Town Pickers — Top of the Steamboat Ski Area gondola, 5:30 p.m.

Friday night all summer, the mountain hosts Sunset Happy Hour at 9,131 feet above sea level. Enjoy live music with Old Town Pickers on the outdoor sundeck with views of Mount Werner, the Yampa Valley and spectacular Rocky Mountain sunsets. Recommended for adults 21 and older. Tickets are $12 and include gondola ride and one beverage. Season-pass holders ride free and get 10 percent off food and drinks. Load the gondola at 5:30, 6, 7 and 7:30 p.m. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.

❱❱ Piknik Theatre Festival presents: “Much Ado About Nothing” — Spring Creek Park, 6 p.m.

Enter the world of William Shakespeare as it is imagined in a nautical setting in the 1940s. Stuart Handloff directs this over-the-top rendition of a story of slander, gossip and comedic romance, featuring several professional actors from New Zealand and local thespians. FREE. Email Handloff at shandloff@hotmail.com. East end of Maple Street.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Hayden Daze — Hayden Town Park, 6 p.m.

The annual Hayden heritage celebration kicks off with a barbecue, and the street dance featuring country band Loose Change is from 8 p.m. to midnight. FREE. 229 S. Third St.

❱❱ “The Colors of the Mountain” foreign film screening — Depot Art Center, 7 p.m.

Bud Werner Memorial Library and the Steamboat Springs Arts Council present a free foreign film, “The Colors of the Mountain,” directed by Carlos César Arbeláez. The 88-minute Colombian film screens in Spanish with English subtitles. The screening includes an award-winning short and popcorn. FREE. Visit www.steamboatlibrary.org/Events.html. Call 970-879-9008. 1001 13h St.

❱❱ 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.

❱❱ Pool Party — Amante Coffee, 7 p.m.

Celebrate summer with a pool party on the patio at Amante. Dance to reggae and island beats from DJs Skippa and Jaguar and enjoy a Jamaican barbecue. Swimming and beach attire are requested. Cover is $5. Call 970-871-8999. 685 Marketplace Plaza.

❱❱ Steamboat Springs Pro Rodeo Series — Brent Romick Rodeo Arena, 7:30 p.m.

Cowboys and cowgirls compete at classic rodeo events. Barbecue will be sold starting at 6 p.m., and local band Yampa Valley Boys plays from about 6 to 7:15 p.m. Tickets are $15 at the gate for adults and $8 for children ages 7 to 15. Children 6 and younger are free. More information is at www.steamboatprorodeo.com. Brent Romick Rodeo Arena at Howelsen Parkway and Fifth Street.

❱❱ Rocky Mountain Springs Harp Program recital — United Methodist Church, 7:30 p.m.

Faculty and students from the prestigious local harp summer camp perform in culmination of their summer session. FREE. Donations are welcome. Eighth and Oak streets.

❱❱ Marty Stuart — Strings Music Pavilion, 8 p.m.

This American music icon is known for his traditional style and eclectic merging of rockabilly, honky-tonk and country music. Stuart shot to solo fame in the late 1980s and early ’90s with hits “Hillbilly Rock” and “Tempted.” Tickets are $54. Call 970-879-5056 or visit www.stringsmusicfestival.com for tickets and information. Pine Grove and Mount Werner roads.

❱❱ The New Familiars — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 8 p.m.

Americana rock from a North Carolina quartet, combining the grittiness of Appalachia with the drum-driven anthems of rock ’n’ roll. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.

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

DJ Also Starring spins party rock to keep you dancing all night long. FREE. Call 970-879-2431. 729 Lincoln Ave.

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

Led by James Brown’s former lead guitarist Damon Wood, Harmonious Junk plays funk and psychedelic rock. $5. Call 970-879-7070. 1860 Ski Time Square Drive.

❱❱ Studebaker John — Old Town Pub, 9:30 p.m.

Chicago-born bluesman, harmonica player and guitarist John Grimaldi has been honing his traditional Chicago blues style since the late 1970s. FREE. Call 970-879-2101. 600 Lincoln Ave.

❱❱ DJ Leprechaun — The Boathouse Pub, 10 p.m.

Electronica music will keep you dancing all night long. FREE. Call 970-879-4797. 609 Yampa St.

❱❱ The Congress — Ghost Ranch Saloon, 10 p.m.

This new Denver-based band blends feel-good American music and authentic Southern R&B to produce a fresh rock sound. FREE. Call 970-879-9898. 56 Seventh St.