Your Tahoe Weekend: Dummy Downhill, Northstar Pond Skim and more
kroedel@sierrasun.com
Courtesy Talbot Photography/Diamond Peak Ski Resort |
TAHOE-TRUCKEE, Calif. — Below are the Sierra Sun’s picks for the Top 10 events to check out this snowy weekend at Truckee and Lake Tahoe.
Have an event you want considered for a future Tahoe Ten calendar? Email reporter Kaleb M. Roedel at kroedel@sierrasun.com.
1. Dummy Downhill at Diamond Peak
The 16th annual Dummy Downhill returns to Diamond Peak Ski Resort on Saturday. Build a dummy on skis or a snowboard that gets launched off a big jump on Show-Off and spectators can view the action from the Base Lodge Deck.
When: Saturday, April 2: 9 a.m. Dummy registration/check-in; 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Dummy Launch
Where: Diamond Peak Ski Resort, Incline Village
Cost: Free
Online: diamondpeak.com/events
2. Jill Cohn at Cottonwood
Seattle singer-songwriter Jill Cohn, whose socially conscious songs are reminiscent of Lilith-era folk, will bring her toe-tapping Americana sound to Truckee on Friday night. Cohn is touring in support of her 11th album, “Heartstrings Touching Ground.”
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 1
Where: Cottonwood Restaurant & Bar, Truckee
Cost: Free
Online: cottonwoodrestaurant.com
3. Ike & Martin at Jake’s
Ike & Martin — a super-charged acoustic rock group playing modern classic pop music — will perform a free show at Jake’s On the Lake on Friday.
When: 7 p.m. Friday, April 1
Where: Jake’s On the Lake, Tahoe City
Cost: Free
Online: jakestahoe.com
4. Pond Skim at Northstar
Northstar California’s annual Pond Skim will be held Saturday as part of the resort’s Spring It On celebration. Participants, who must be 6 years old and above, will be judged on the best costume as well as pond crossing.
When: 9 a.m. Saturday, April 2
Where: Northstar California, Truckee
Cost: Free
Online: northstarcalifornia.com
5. Alpine Meadows Telemark Festival
This one-day festival to promote the Alpine Meadows Telemark Team and celebrate the Telemark skiing community will include clinics, fun races, food and tailgating.
When: 8 a.m. Saturday, April 2
Where: Alpine Meadows
Cost: $50 for season passholders; $89 for non-passholders
Online: squawalpine.com
6. Ardalan w/ Micah J and DJJD at Crystal Bay Casino
Ardalan, a San Francisco-based producer and DJ, will bring his body-moving beats to the North Shore for a free show Friday at the Crystal Bay Casino.
When: 9 p.m. Friday, April 1
Where: Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room
Cost: Free
Online: crystalbaycasino.com
7. VibeSquaD at CBC
VibeSquaD, considered Colorado’s most beloved bass music producer/performer/innovator, will look to bring the CBC dance floor to a frenzy with his soaring synth textures, hard-hitting drum patterns and crushing bass.
When: 9 p.m. Saturday, April 2
Where: Crystal Bay Casino Crown Room
Cost: Free
Online: crystalbaycasino.com
8. Greg Golden Band at Hard Rock Lake Tahoe
The Greg Golden Band, a five-piece classic rock band, will bring their set list of originals and cover songs — including ZZ Top, Rolling Stones, and Cream, among others — to Hard Rock Lake Tahoe on Saturday.
When: 8:30 p.m. Saturday, April 2
Where: Hard Rock Casino Lake Tahoe, Stateline
Cost: Free
Online: hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com
9. Arran Harris & the Farm Band at Moody’s
Arran Harris & the Farm Band, which stirs up an infusion of old times blues, mountain music and funk, will put on a high-energy show this weekend in downtown Truckee.
When: 8:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday, April 1-2
Where: Moody’s Bistro, Bar & Beats, Truckee
Cost: Free
Online: moodysbistro.com
10. Ritch Shydner at The Improv
Stand-up comedian Ritch Shynder, who’s influences include George Carlin and Lenny Bruce, will perform on the South Shore at The Improv at Harvey’s this weekend.
When: 9 p.m. Friday-Sunday, April 1-3
Where: The Improve at Harvey’s Lake Tahoe, Stateline
Cost: $25 Friday, Sunday; $30 Saturday
Online: ceasars.com/harveys-tahoe
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