1.) Fandance: the Legend of Sally Rand at the PAC
Location: Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: 07:30 pm
Provocative, but never revealing, known as America’s Treasure and Queen of the Fan Dancers, Sally Rand created one of the most famous dances of all time and helped save the Chicago World’s Fair during The Great Depression. Songs from the Big Band Era with original and classic music that brings alive 80 years of dance history, it’s a story that will make you laugh, cheer and tug at your heart. It is the world premier performance, written & choreographed by Misty Rowe, directed by Beth Gardner as a benefit for the Big Bear Hospital. Takes place at the Big Bear Lake Performing Arts Center, August 7-9, 2009. Show starts at 7:30 PM. Tickets are $25 and $20 and will be available at PAC Box Office. Tel: (909) 866-4970 For more details please call (909)709-8670
2.) Antique Car Club Fun Run
Location: Big Bear Village
Date: Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Time: All Day
URL: www.antiquecarclub.org
The Antique Car Club’s Fun Run takes place Friday August 7th through Sunday August 9th. The Fun Run features a car show with nearly 500 cars – roadsters, classics, antiques and hot rods, lining the streets of Big Bear Village. Vendors, a Fun Run drive around the lake, a Sock Hop and BBQ on Saturday night… Too much fun, with something for everyone. For more information call, 909-866-3938
3.) Discovery Center Summer Concert Series: Captain Cardiac and The Coronaries
Location: Big Bear Discovery Center
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2009
Time: 07:00 pm
URL: www.BigBearDiscoveryCenter.com
Discovery Center’s Summer Concert Series with Captain Cardiac and the Coronaries. Held at the Discovery Center Amphitheater, an outdoor theater with stage, bench seating, lots of open space for additional seating, restroom facilities and full snack bar with space for additional food vendors. It’s located under the pines at 7,000 feet and affords an incredible concert experience. Gates open at 5:30pm. Concerts begin at 7:00pm. Americana food plus beer, wine and soft drinks available for purchase; no outside beverages allowed; parking is FREE Tickets will be available at the Discovery Center Adventure Outpost.Ticket Hotline (909) 382-2790
4.) Big Bear Uncorked!
Location: The Village
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2009
Time: 10:30 am – 04:30 pm
URL: www.bigbearuncorked.com
The Rotary Club of Big Bear Lake presents “Big Bear Uncorked” on Saturday August 8th from 10:30AM to 4:30 PM. Wine Tastings and Beer Samplings with lots of delicious food and snacks to cleanse your palette. Takes place in the middle of the world famous Big Bear Village on the corner of Village Drive & Pine Knot Ave. Enjoy awesome live music while you watch Southern Californian’s favorite antique car show “Fun Run” right from your own VIP chair. Special pricing packages available and all proceeds go to the Rotary Club programs. For ticket information and further details please visit www.bigbearuncorked.com or call (909) 866-5701.
5.) Friday Nights in the Village
Location: The Village
Date: Friday, 08/07/2009
Time: 05:00 pm – 08:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearlakevba.com
The Village Business Association in conjunction with The City of Big Bear Lake and the Big Bear Chamber of Commerce present Friday Nights in the Village. Family Entertainment, Great Shopping, Fine Dining, Arts and Crafts Fair, Live Music and more. Every Friday from July 10th until September 11th. For more details please call (909) 866-4607.
6.) Big Bear Renaissance Faire
Location: Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin
Date: Saturday, Sunday
Time: 10:00 am – 06:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearrenfair.com
The Big Bear Renaissance Faire takes place August 8-9 and 15-16 at Pederson’s Saw Mill in Fawnskin. Come to the Faire to meet the Queen and her Court, see jesters and jousters, dine on the finest of Renaissance Faire, learn the ways of old, and perhaps purchase a trinket or two. Call (909)237-0448 for information.
7.) Movies on the Beach: “Inkheart”
Location: Swim Beach at Meadow Park
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2009
Time: 07:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearparks.com
The Big Bear Valley Parks and Recreation present the movie “Inkheart” at the Swim Beach at Meadow Park. Admission is FREE. Gates open at 7:00 PM and movies start at 9:00 PM. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs. Snack bar will be open. Ticket holders may bring their own cooler, food and beverages. No Glass Please. All proceeds to benefit the Big Bear Youth Center. For more details please call (909) 866-9700 or visit www.bigbearparks.com
8.) Music In The Zoo
Location: Moonridge Animal Park
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2009
Time: 05:30 am – 07:30 am
URL: http://www.moonridgezoo.org/map/index.html
Tour the Zoo and enjoy a variety of music throughout the Zoo. An opportunity to see our animals in the early evening. Admission Adults $10 and Children $7. Call (909) 878-4200 for more information.
9.) Big Bear Pirate Ship Booze Cruise
Location: Holloway’s Marina
Date: Saturday, 08/08/2009
Time: 08:00 pm – 10:00 pm
URL: http://www.bigbearboating.com
Every Sat night, ride aboard the Big Bear Pirate Ship “Time Bandit” Booze Cruise. Take a ride on the lake with stops at B’s Backyard BBQ and Lagonita Lodge. Enjoy mixed drinks, beer, wine or non-alcoholic drinks on this lake cruise. All ages welcome. $15 per person. One drink minimum. Call (909) 878-4040 for reservations or more information.
10.) Music at the Mansion
Location: The Knickerbocker Mansion
Date: Sunday, 08/09/2009
Time: 04:00 pm
URL: www.bigbearartscouncil.org
The Arts Council of Big Bear Valley presents the final concert in the series of three “Music at the Mansion” programs on August 9th at the Knickerbocker Mansion. Music starts at 4:00 p.m. and tickets are $20.00. Our final concert features cello solos by Sharon Rizzo, as well as a variety of vocal selections, both solos and duets. Stay for dinner with the artists at the Mansion with a specially prepared menu by Chef Thomas. For more details please call (909) 585-5916.
