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!
We are still waiting for Old Man Winter to arrive. Maybe his flight was delayed on the East Coast. 😉 Even though the snow has been light this season (so far), the Ski Resorts and Snow Play areas have been making snow every chance they get and have pretty good coverage for your wintertime fun and there is always something to do in The Village.
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!
January
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“The Sun and Solar Eclipses” Presentation at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Jan 16, 2014 | 04:00PM – 06:00PM
Join the Southern California Mountains Foundation and the Big Bear Solar Observatory on Thursday, January 16, 2014 at 4:00pm to welcome guest speaker, Jay Pasachoff, a leading scientist on solar eclipses, in a stunning presentation of “The Sun and Solar Eclipses”.
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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Open Mic Night at Chad’s Place – New Location
Jan 16, 2014 | 08:00PM – 11:00PM
Open Mic every Thursday starting at 8:00 pm…Call for more details or to register
Location: Chad’s Place at 40824 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-2161
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Night League Race #2 at Snow Summit
Jan 17, 2014 | 03:00PM – 09:30PM
Night League Race Series: Open to the public these races take place under the lights! With age, gender, ski, and snowboard classes available you can compete against your discipline in these fun night dual style races. Call for more details.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Night Sessions at Snow Summit Ski Resort
Jan 17, 2014 | 03:00PM – 09:30PM
Night Sessions at Snow Summit. Please call or visit website for rates and more details.
Scheduled Night Sessions:
Friday Nights through March 7, 2014.
Saturday Nights through March 8, 2014.Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Evening Sessions at the Alpine Slide
Jan 17, 2014 | 05:00PM – 09:00PM
Big Bear’s Alpine Slide offers Evening Sessions every Friday and Saturday Night through March. Tickets are $20 per person. Please call or visit website for more details.Location: Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain at 800 Wildrose Lane
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-4626 Website: www.alpineslidebigbear.com
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“The Cave, Got Talent?” at the CAVE
Jan 17, 2014 | 06:00PM – 09:30PM
Comedic writer, T Smith along with entertainment director Mike Cross, will be hosting “The Cave, Got Talent?” talent show! Acts from all over the Southern Californian regional area are invited to participate in a “live show” at The Cave to compete and to ultimately perform as an opening act for the hottest new venue, “The Cave!”
Singers, comedians, bands, and acts of all kinds will have the opportunity to showcase their talent at this major venue. Winning acts will be picked by the audience and a panel of judges. Come one, come all, if you have what it takes!
Tickets are only $7.00 at the door!!
To be a participant please email:
T. Smith: thecavebooker@gmail.com
Mike Cross: mcross@stoneentertainmentgroup.comPlease include the name of your act and genre, videos and links to your sound, telephone number and email address.
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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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
February
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Volcom Peanut Butter and Rail Jam at Bear Mountain
Feb 01, 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!Please call or visit website(s) for more details.
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com or www.volcom.com
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Women’s Edventures at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit
Feb 01 – 02, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
Two Day Women’s Ski and Snowboard Clinics at Bear Mountain and Snow Summit. Two Sessions: February 1-2 and March 1-2. Please visit www.womensedventures.com for more details. Please note that reservations must be made one full week in advance.
Location: Snow Summit Resort 880 Summit Blvd and Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Night Sessions at Snow Summit Ski Resort
Feb 01, 2014 | 03:00PM – 09:30PM
Night Sessions at Snow Summit. Please call or visit website for rates and more details.
Scheduled Night Sessions:
Friday Nights through March 7, 2014.
Saturday Nights through March 8, 2014.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Evening Sessions at the Alpine Slide
Feb 01, 2014 | 05:00PM – 09:00PM
Big Bear’s Alpine Slide offers Evening Sessions every Friday and Saturday Night through March. Tickets are $20 per person. Please call or visit website for more details.Location: Alpine Slide at Magic Mounatin 800 Wildrose Lane
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-4626 Website: www.alpineslidebigbear.com
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Bald Eagle Volunteer Count at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Feb 08, 2014 | 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 8 All 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: http://www.MountainsFoundation.org
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South Series Giant Slalom at Snow Summit
Feb 08, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
A giant slalom ski race at Snow Summit for USSA members. Please visit www.snowsummitraceteam.org for details.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Bald Eagle Celebration at the Big Bear Discovery Center
Feb 08, 2014 | 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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“Youth Orchestras Unite” Pasadena Youth Orchestra and the All Mountain String Ensemble at the PAC
Feb 08, 2014 | 02:00PM – 05:00PM
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents “Youth Orchestras Unite” a special collaboration between the Pasadena Youth String Orchestra and Wind Ensemble and the All Mountain String Ensemble conducted by Sharon Rizzo. The performance is FREE to all.
The Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra has continually offered robust musical training and personal development for young musicians throughout the San Gabriel Valley for over 40 years.
The PYSO String Orchestra is a separate and integral division of the Pasadena Youth Symphony Orchestra. This all-string ensemble, led by conductor Pin Chen, has steadily developed into a prestigious and important asset to PYSO. The String Orchestra provides a unique musical opportunity for string players, grades 6-9, to experience vital musical growth and perform orchestral arrangements within a string ensemble.
The PYSO Wind Ensemble made its debut in 2007. Under the direction of long time conductor and music educator Gary Yearick, this ensemble includes woodwind, brass, and percussion players in grades 6-9 and provides a much-needed venue for wind players and percussionists to sharpen their skills. The Wind Ensemble will occasionally partner with the String Orchestra in performance, giving all musicians the opportunity to perform within a full symphony orchestra setting.
The All Mountain String Ensemble is a combination of the top students in the Big Bear Lighthouse Youth Orchestras and the Arrowhead Arts Youth String Ensembles in the mountains of Southern California. These programs have been solely developed through the tenacity and intense desire of their director, Sharon Rizzo. The students, grades 6-10, compete individually, as well as collectively, on their instruments and have become regionally recognized, winning top honors at music festivals and competitions. They enjoy performing a variety of genres in many unique venues, on and off the mountain.
For more information please call or visit website.
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center at 39707 Big Bear Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-5916 Website: www.bigbearartscouncil.org or www.citybigbearlake.com
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South Series Giant Slalom at Snow Summit
Feb 09, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
A giant slalom ski race at Snow Summit for USSA members. Please visit www.snowsummitraceteam.org for details.
Location: Snow Summit Ski Resort 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel:(909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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USASA Slopestyle at Bear Mountain
Feb 09, 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) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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7th Annual Snow Shoe The Bear
Feb 22, 2014 | 07:00AM – 02:00PM
Southern California’s most popular snowshoe event for the entire family with a fully marked 5k or 10k course that starts in The Village and then onto National Forest Trails. You’re encouraged to join us at the incredibly beautiful town of Big Bear Lake for this unique event. The majority of participants are generally first time snowshoers. It’s all about enjoying the snow, sun, friends, trees and completing the course at your own pace in your own style. Whether you choose to walk with your kids and dog, jog in your pajamas or other fun costumes, aim for your best 5k or 10k time or just aim for the finish line – you will want to be a part of Snowshoe the Bear. For more details please visit www.openairbigbear.com or call (909) 224-9315. To register visit www.snowshoethebear.com
Location: Pine Knot Blvd and Village Drive and into Forest Trails
Contact: Tel: (909) 224-9315 Website: www.openairbigbear.com
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USASA Halfpipe at Bear Mountain
Feb 26, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:30PM
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. Registration is from 8-9:30 Event starts at 10:30. 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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War of the Rails Free-Ski Event at Bear Mountain
Feb 28, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
A Ski and Snowboard event at Bear Mountain. Please call or visit website(s) for more details.
Schedule is as follows:
February 27th Thursday, 2014
Onsite Registration 12-4pmFebruary 28th Friday, 2014
Registration 8am-11am
Practice 8:30-11:30am
Races: 11:45am-12:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm-4:00pmMarch 1st Saturday, 2014 =
Registration 8am-11am
Practice 8:30-11:30am
Races: 11:45am-12:00pm
Awards: 3:30pm-4:00pm
Saturday Night: Monster After Party at AV bar.March 2nd, 2014
If weather is bad on Saturday we will proceed with Saturday’s Schedule on Sunday. If not we will enjoy fun in the sun and athlete participants are welcome to ride the course.Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-2519 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com or www.warofrails.com
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3rd Annual Big Bear Lake “Polar Plunge” for Special Olympics at Swim Beach
Mar 08, 2014 | 10:00AM – 02:00PM
Special Olympics Southern California is excited to announce the 3rd Annual “Polar Plunge.” Run, walk, or dance into the chilly waters of Big Bear Lake on Saturday, March 8 to raise funds for Special Olympics Inland Empire. For just a minimum of $50, you can participate in the coolest event of 2014 — the Polar Plunge. Not only will you brave the cold waters, but you’ll have the opportunity to earn incentives, party with friends, and support Special Olympics.View Trailer Here: 2013 Polar Plunge
Activities begin at 10 am and “The Plunge” will commence at noon.
The Polar Plunge is an event where all participants race into the frigid waters of Big Bear Lake. Plungers decide how deep they’ll go and how long they stay in the water. Some Plungers only get their ankles wet while others stay in until the lifeguards make them leave the water! The goal of the 3rd Big Bear Polar Plunge is to raise a minimum of $50,000. Your support of this event will help Special Olympics Southern California reach out and provide year-round training and sports programs for children and adults with intellectual disabilities in the Inland Empire Region.
Location: Swim Beach at Meadow Park at 41220 Park Avenue
Contact: Tel: (951) 672-7707 Website: www.sosc.org/bigbearplunge
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KROQ Storms the Mountain at Bear Mountain
Mar 09, 2014 | 08:00AM – 04:00PM
KROQ Storms Bear Mountain – Get there early because it’s gonna be crowded!Enjoy free music from some pretty awesome bands, ride til you can’t stand anymore, and maybe throw back a few drinks at the bar. It’s going to be a blast!
Location: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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18th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race and Silent Auction at Snow Summit
Mar 15, 2014 | 08:00AM – 05:00PM
18th Annual Victor Alvarez Memorial Race and Silent Auction- Pro-Style Giant Slalom. Registration 8:00-9:30am in the middle level at Bear Bottom Lodge. 16 &up $70 to enter, 15 & under $50. Qualifications 10am, elimination 1pm. $3,075 cash purse. Silent Action with tons of prizes to be announced. For more information contact Erin Riddle at (909) 585-5246.
Location: Snow Summit Resort at 880 Summit Blvd
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-5246 Website: www.snowsummitraceteam.org
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Transworld Trans-Am at Bear Mountain
Mar 15, 2014 | 08:00AM – 05:00PM
Transworld Trans-Am Snowboard Event at Bear Mountain. This amateur snowboard contest is one of the best in the world and brings out a lot of shredders. For more info please visit website at www.snowboarding.transworld.netLocation: Bear Mountain Ski Resort at 43101 Goldmine Drive
Contact: Tel: (909) 866-5766 Website: www.bigbearmountainresorts.com
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Tuesday Farmers Market at the Big Bear Lake Convention Center
Apr 01, 2014 | 08:00AM – 01:30PM
Enjoy farm fresh fruits, vegetables and flowers all summer long. The Farmer’s Market also features unique arts, crafts and handmade items by local artisans. Every Tuesday from April 1st until September 23rd. For more information please visit website.Location: Big Bear Convention Center at 42900 Big Bear Blvd.
Contact: Tel: (909) 585-3000 Website www.bigbearevents.com
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