Events and Activities To Do in Steamboat Week April 9-15, 2010

Steamboat Springs has a busy weekend coming up with the close of the ski season and lots of theatre, après parties, live music and more. Don’t miss going out on Saturday Night- all of Steamboat will be a party! Check out all the fantastic events for April 9-15, 2010 we think you shouldn't miss this weekend and the week coming up! See a full calendar of events or the Steamboat Pilot.
Friday, April 9, 2010:

• Pirate Theatre presents “Elementary School Musical”: The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.No local, national or international issue is off limits in this original comedy put on by local spoof group Pirate Theatre. The show features music, dancing, a celebrity appearance and more. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at All That Jazz. Shows continue at 8 p.m. Saturday. Call 879-4422 for ticket information.

• The Acoustic Mining Company w/ Missed the Boat :Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m. FREE.The Denver bluegrass quartet takes steps toward a new brand of bluegrass, putting its brand on a style with traditional roots. Local folk rock and bluegrass group Missed the Boat is set to play at 11 p.m. 56 Seventh St.
  

Saturday, April 10, 2010

• 30th annual Cardboard Classic: Base of the Steamboat Ski Area, 11 a.m.
  Teams in children’s and adult categories showcase their creativity in this annual event featuring crafts made from cardboard, string, glue, tape and paint. Check-in for registered teams is from 9 to 10:30 a.m. Saturday; racing starts at 11 a.m. Registration closes today. Go to www.steamboat.com/spring, call 871-5472 or stop by the ski area information center for registration information. There is a $10 fee to enter; the event is FREE to watch.
  

• Pirate Theatre presents “Elementary School Musical”: The Steamboat Grand, 8 p.m.No local, national or international issue is off limits in this original comedy put on by local spoof group Pirate Theatre. The show features music, dancing, a celebrity appearance and more. Tickets are $20 and are available in advance at All That Jazz. Call 879-4422 for ticket information. 2300 Mount Werner Circle.
  

• Ghetdown Network :Ghost Ranch Saloon, 9 p.m.
  Local DJs join guest musicians for an end-of-season party. Call 879-9898 or to go www.ghetdown.net for more information. 56 Seventh St.
  

• The Hillbenders: Old Town Pub, 10 p.m.
  Winners of the 2009 Telluride Bluegrass Festival band contest, acoustic quintet The Hillbenders take bluegrass instrumentation and themes and add high-energy updates and occasional, diverse covers. 600 Lincoln Ave.
  

Sunday April 11, 2010 (closing day)

• Third annual Splashdown Pond Skim: Base of the Steamboat Ski Area, 1 p.m.
  Competitors sport costumes and attempt to cross an icy pond on skis or a snowboard. Check-in for registered skimmers is from 9 to 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Registration for the event closes Saturday. Go to www.steamboat.com/spring, call 871-5472 or stop by the ski area information center for registration information. There is a $10 fee to enter; the event is FREE to watch.
• Donavon Frankenreiter :Gondola Square, 3 p.m. FREE.
  Pop-conscious singer-songwriter Donavon Frankenreiter shares his honest-minded and soul-steeped original songs, with his infectious melodies and this-will-make-you-feel-better lyrics.
  

Monday April 12, 2010

• 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. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Wednesday April 14, 2010

• Live trivia : The Tap House Sports Grill, 6:30 p.m. FREE.
  Answer questions about a variety of topics for a chance at Tap House gift cards. 729 Lincoln Ave.
  

Thursday April 15, 2010

• Karaoke: The Tap House Sports Grill, 10 p.m. FREE
  The Tap House hosts karaoke every Thursday. 729 Lincoln Ave.

Spring is still kicking in Steamboat and if you are headed up for the weekend stay with ResortQuest and we will get you the best Spring Lodging deals!