May 18, 2022

This Week’s Summit County Events

This weekend A-Basin is hosting the Slush N' Spokes – a downhill, human-powered bike race on snow! The race utilizes a 60-person mass start. Le-Mans style, run to your bike, hop on and go! There will be live music, beer tents, and awards in the base area.

Finish the weekend off with the Lake Dillon Theatre Company and the music of Barbra Streisand in Me, Myself & Barb.

Here's what's happening in Summit County this week…

THURSDAY, MAY 19TH

Beginner Wheel Throwing @ Breckenridge, 6 pm

Movie Night: Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness @ Breckenridge, 7 pm

Trivia Night at Angry James @ Silverthorne, 7 pm

FRIDAY, MAY 20TH

Live Music, Free Food & Mug Club Launch @ Breckenridge, 1 pm

FREE: Kids Movie Night @ Dillon, 4.30 pm

Country Western Dance @ Silverthorne, 7.30 pm

SATURDAY, MAY 21ST

Shakin' at the Basin Spring Concert @ Arapahoe Basin, 1 pm

Broken Compass Anniversary @ Breckenridge, 1 pm

Slush N' Spokes @ Arapahoe Basin, 4 pm

SUNDAY, MAY 22ND

Beginner Oil Painting @ Breckenridge. 1 pm

Sunday Session: Loop Story @ Silverthorne, 4 pm

Me, Myself & Barbara @ Silverthorne, 7.30 pm

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