Big Bear Lake has so many events happening all the time, it can be hard to keep up! On the first Tuesday of every month, we will dedicate Tuesday’s Topic to upcoming events so that you can plan ahead to join us for the fun!
Even though winter doesn’t “officially” begin for a couple more weeks, it is already in full swing here in the mountains. The Ski Resorts and Snow Play are open, the temperatures are brisk and the holiday spirit is all around. Following is a list of some of the upcoming special events happening around the valley. When you find something that sounds fun, visit our website at RSVacations.net and book a Big Bear Cabin for your perfect Big Bear Escape!
December
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“Big Bear Loves Chocolate” at Bed & Breakfasts, Copper Q and Sugar Pine Bakery
Dec 07, 2013 | 01:00PM – 04:00PM
A Big Bear Bed and Breakfast Experience, a collection of local B&B’s in Big Bear Valley, is hosting “Big Bear Loves Chocolate” on Saturday, December 7th, from 1:00-4:00 pm. A self-guided tour to pick up delectable chocolate treats, think of it as “trick or treating” for adults! Guests may tour four local Bed & Breakfast Inns, all decorated for the holidays, as well as two local businesses who will all be making something very special for the occasion. Some will have a treat to sample, as well as something to take home with you. (If you can keep yourself from eating it on the way)! The tour is FREE, but you must bring a flyer with you that you can download from the group’s website: www.bigbearbnb.com. The flyer will list all the stops you can make on your quest for chocolate!
For more information, please call Eagle’s Nest Bed and Breakfast, at (909) 866-6465 or visit website.
Location: At Various Local Bed & Breakfests, Copper Q and Sugar Pine Bakery
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-6465 Website: www.bigbearbnb.com
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Winter Voice Recital at The PAC
Dec 08, 2013 | 02:00PM – 04:00PM
Discover the most accomplished, award-winning vocal talent in Big Bear Meet the NEW “Carnegie Kids”! Four more Big Bear High School Seniors are going to be performing on the stage of Carnegie Hall in New York City in February!
Don’t miss this truly entertaining event: One Performance Only: Sunday, December 8th at 2:00 pm at the Performing Arts Center Theater in Big Bear Lake
The Big Bear Masonic Lodge No. 617 in concert with the Voice Studio of Diane Sloan Kubeja is pleased to sponsor this event. Tickets are $14 for adults, $12 for senior citizens, and $10 for students.Net proceeds from the recital will help the Masonic Lodge provide a place for individual and civic groups to hold community events at reasonable rates.
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-4907 Website: www.citybigbearlake,com
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Classic Movie Night at the Cave “White Christmas”
Dec 11, 2013 | 06:30PM – 09:00PM
The Cave Presents Classic Movie Night with “White Christmas”.The Cave would like to welcome the holiday season by offering classic movie nights!
Kicking off Wednesday, December 11 with Irvin Berlin’s wonderful “White Christmas”. Adult beverages and food will be available. We offer a delicious variety of beer and wine. Try our gourmet grilled cheese made with premium cheeses!
Bring the whole family to celebrate with laughter, warm wishes and good times with our family here at The Cave. Cheers! Tickets are available online and on sale now!
Doors open at 5:30 pm
Show starts at 6:30 pm
Admission: $5.00 all ages welcome
Children 5 and under are free (with purchase of adult ticket)You can also reserve your seats by calling us:(909) 878-0204
Other shows and dates include:December 18: Miracle on 34th Street December 23: It’s a Wonderful Life
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Annual Holiday Gallery Reception at the Gallery in the Village
Dec 13, 2013 | 06:00PM – 09:00PM
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley is holding its annual Holiday Reception on Friday December 13th from 6pm to 9pm. Complimentary Wine and Finger Food. Meet the featured artist Debra Oxley who specializes in etched and craved glass.
Location: The Gallery at 40750 Village Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-4161 Website:www.bigbearartscouncil.org
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Goldsmith’s Board House Race Series # 1 at Snow Summit
Dec 15, 2013 | 08:00AM – 05:00PM
A snowboarding event at Snow Summit Ski Resort. Starts at 10 AM. Registration between 8:00 and 9:30 AM.
Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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USASA Rail Jam at Bear Mountain
Dec 15, 2013 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A USASA Snowboarding event. USASA is a solid grassroots organization that allows men and women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in organized snowboarding. Please visit their website at www.usasa.org
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Classic Movie Night at the Cave with “Miracle on 34th Street”
Dec 18, 2013 | 06:30PM – 07:30PM
The Cave Presents Classic Movie Night with “Miracle on 34th Street”.
In this Christmas classic, an old man going by the name of Kris Kringle (Edmund Gwenn) fills in for an intoxicated Santa in Macy’s annual Thanksgiving Day parade. Kringle proves to be such a hit that he is soon appearing regularly at the chain’s main store in midtown Manhattan. When Kringle surprises customers and employees alike by claiming that he really is Santa Claus, it leads to a court case to determine his mental health and, more importantly, his authenticity.Admission: $5 Children 5 and under FREE. Doors Open: 5:30 PM Show Starts at 6:30 PM. Adult Beverages and food available.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0204 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
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“A Christmas Carol… Askew” at the PAC
Dec 19, 2013 | 07:30PM – 09:30PM
The Big Bear Theatre Project presents it’s own hilarious version of the classic tale of Ebenezer Scrooge. Steve Cassling, Ty Warren, and Brian Adams are together again, playing all the familiar Dickens characters and some that were never meant to be part of the story. The show is done in the ‘panto’ style of theatre, so be ready for good jokes, bad jokes, political humor, songs, guys in dresses, and lots of audience involvement.‘A Christmas Carol… askew’ opens Dec. 19th for a four show run at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center.
Shows start at 7:30pm on Thurs, Fri., and Sat. (12/19, 12/20,12/21) with a 2:00 matinee on Sunday (12/22). Come laugh until your face hurts!
Call (909) 866-4970 for tickets or buy them on-line at www.citybigbearlake.com Tickets are only $10. for adults and $5. for students and seniors.
To find out more about the Big Bear Theatre Project, visit www.bigbeartheatreproject.com
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-4970 Website: www.bigbeartheaterproject.com
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Bald Eagle Volunteer Count at The Big Bear Discovery Center
Dec 21, 2013 | 08:00AM – 10:00AM
Volunteer to help the USFS count the bald eagles wintering on the San Bernardino National Forest. Please dress warm and bring your own binoculars.
December 21; January 11; February 8; March 8All volunteer eagle counts meet at the Discovery Center between 8-8:30am. Actual count 9am-10am
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel: (909) 382-2790 Website: www.nationalforestassociation.org
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Classic Movie Night at the Cave with “It’s a Wonderful Life”
Dec 23, 2013 | 06:30PM – 09:00PM
The Cave Presents Classic Movie Night with “It’s a Wonderful Life.”
George Bailey has spent his entire life giving of himself to the people of Bedford Falls. He has always longed to travel but never had the opportunity in order to prevent rich skinflint Mr. Potter from taking over the entire town. All that prevents him from doing so is George’s modest building and loan company, which was founded by his generous father. But on Christmas Eve, George’s Uncle Billy loses the business’s $8,000 while intending to deposit it in the bank. Potter finds the misplaced money and hides it from Billy. When the bank examiner discovers the shortage later that night, George realizes that he will be held responsible and sent to jail and the company will collapse, finally allowing Potter to take over the town. Thinking of his wife, their young children, and others he loves will be better off with him dead, he contemplates suicide. But the prayers of his loved ones result in a gentle angel named Clarence coming to earth to help George, which leads to a very happy ending…Admission: $5 Children 5 and under FREE. Doors Open: 5:30 PM Show Starts at 6:30 PM. Adult Beverages and food available.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0204 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
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Holiday Classic Movie Day at the Cave
Dec 25, 2013
Holiday Classic Movie Day at the Cave. The Cave is a new, intimate music venue in Big Bear that promises to bring you up close and personal with its performers. Doors open at 6pm Concert starts at 8pm. Call or visit website for ticket information.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0500 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
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1st Annual “Winter Kick Off Party” at the Cave with Warren Miller Ski Film and Live Music
Dec 26, 2013 | 06:00PM – 11:00PM
1st Annual Winter Kick Off Party at The Cave with Warren Miller Productions “Ticket to Ride”
Join us as we kick off winter with the 2013 premiere of Warren Miller’s “Ticket to Ride” sponsored by Bear Mountain Resorts.
Live entertainment after the movie by The Wheeland Brothers from Newport Beach. Their style, Sublime attitude with a Jack Johnson vibe bringing you a mash up of acoustic beach rock and ukulele hip hop reggae. Their songs cover a full spread of punk reggae, acoustic hip hop, and ukulele bonfire jams.
Don’t miss out and Reserve your tickets now!
Admission: $20.00 (includes swag bag) Grand prize giveaway from Bear Mountain Resorts! Raffles, food and adult beverages will be served.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive, Big Bear Lake, CA 92315
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0500 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
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Bald Eagle Celebration at Big Bear Discovery Center
Dec 27, 2013 | 11:00AM – 12:00PM
Join Forest Service Biologist for a 1-hour presentation on the biology of eagles and why they winter in the Big Bear Valley; great for families to learn together about our National Bird! December 27; January 11; February 8; March 8 11am-12pm Free to the Public. Donations appreciated!
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel:(909) 382-2790 Website: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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Guided Snowshoe Tours at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Dec 28, 2013 | 09:00AM – 04:00PM
Join a naturalist for a guided snowshoe tour in the San Bernardino National Forest. Learn how to snowshoe, go for a guided trek through the forest, and have some exploration time as well! Dependent on snow conditions; call for more details. Reservations suggested, call or go online December 28 – March 2 All Saturdays; 2 tours; 9am-12pm; 1pm-4pm All Sundays; 1 tour; 9am-12pm $30 adult; $20 youth (ages 8-12)
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center at 40971 North Shore Drive/ Hwy 38, Fawnskin CA 92333
Contact: Tel:(909) 382-2790 Website: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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Annual New Year’s Eve Torchlight Parade at Snow Summit
Dec 31, 2013 | 07:00PM – 08:30PM
After a great day on the slopes on New Years Eve guests will be treated to a torchlight parade (7:00 p.m. start time), which will serpentine down Miracle Mile run at Snow Summit. A spectacular sight to see as 100 skiers and snowboarders carry torches down Miracle Mile to weave a mysterious path of light to ring in the New Year.Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Snow Summit New Year’s Party
Dec 31, 2013 08:00PM – Jan 01, 2014 12:00AM
After a terrific day on the slopes on New Year’s Eve, guest will be treated to a torchlight parade at 7:00 pm followed up by Summit’s New Year Eve Party starting at 8:00 pm. For more details please call (909) 866-5766 or visit website.Website: www.snowsummit.com
Location: 880 Summit Blvd
Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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New Year’s Eve Party at Bear Mountain
Dec 31, 2013 09:00PM – Jan 01, 2014 12:00AM
Keep the excitement going after a day on the snow by bringing in the New Year with live music, food, and much more! Bear Mountain Party begins at 9:00 PM. For more details please call (909) 585-2519 or visit website.Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
Location: 43101 Gold Mine Drive
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
January
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Burton Mountain Festival at Bear Mountain
Jan 03, 2014 – Jan 05, 2014
The Burton Mountain Festival is set to take over the slopes of Bear Mountain with a host of free on-snow entertainment, good vibes, product giveaways and more on Friday, January 3rd through Sunday, January 5th. Call or visit website for more details
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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South Series Ski Race Slalom at Snow Summit
Jan 04, 2014 | 09:00AM – 05:00PM
A slalom ski race at Snow Summit for USSA members. Please visit www.snowsummitraceteam.org for details.
Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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USASA Rail Jam at Bear Mountain
Jan 05, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A USASA Snowboarding event. USASA is a solid grassroots organization that allows men and women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in organized snowboarding. Please visit their website at www.usasa.org
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam at Bear Mountain
Jan 11, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
The Peanut Butter and Rail Jam is Volcom’s amateur snowboard contest series. The goal of the series is to give something back to the kids. Deviating from the established way snowboard contests are run, we put our heads together and came up with a fresh format. The event is absolutely free, on a first come first serve basis, and boasts tons of free prizes and PB&J sandwiches! Also, everyone who enters walks away with a t-shirt and stickers!! See you on the hill!Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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ANDREW DICE CLAY at the Cave
Jan 24, 2014 | 08:00PM – 11:30PM
Stand-up comedian Andrew Dice Clay, known as the “Undisputed Heavy Weight King of Comedy,” makes a rare appearance at The Cave on Friday, January 24 and Saturday, January 25, 2014. Clay will perform his bad-boy style of comedy that made him legendary, including his infamous nursery rhymes. Special guest Eleanor Kerrigan is the opening act and Andrew Dice Clay’s sons Dylan and Max close the show with their rock band LA Rocks. The show starts at 8 p.m. each night.
Ticket prices for general theatre seating range from $60 to $125. VIP pit table tickets that include cocktail/bottle service are $500. VIP box ticket packages are also available for parties of 12 or more. The show contains graphic language, adult satire and strong sexual content. Anyone 17 and under requires adult supervision. There are no refunds given based on show content. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable.
To purchase tickets in advance log onto www.thecavebigbear.com or call 909-878-0204. Advance tickets and/or lodging packages are also available at www.bigbear.com or call 800-424-4232.
Location: The Cave at 40789 Village Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 878-0204 Website: www.thecavebigbear.com
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USASA Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
Jan 26, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A USASA Snowboarding event at Bear Mountain. USASA is a solid grassroots organization that allows men and women, boys and girls of all ages and abilities to participate in organized snowboarding. Please visit their website at www.usasa.org.Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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