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Bishop Country Club Golf Tournament

Bishop Country Club 1325 US Hwy 395, Bishop, CA, United States

Money Boys Memories/Red's Shoot-Out Tournament.  For more information on all tournaments or to schedule an event please contact the golf shop (760)873-5828, or email Steve at .  Tournament schedule is subject to change.

Eastside Guesthouse & Bivy Christmas Mart

Eastside Guesthouse & Bivy 777 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA

Following the parade & tree lighting, enjoy hot mulled wine, hot chocolate. Pino Pies and others will offer tasty treats and handmade items for sale.

Laws Railroad Express

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Railroad Express is a magical family day at Laws Railroad Museum with train rides, holiday crafts, refreshments and visits with Santa Claus.
Get your train ticket to this small town magical tradition. See your child’s face light up when they get their golden ticket, marching in for the secret ask from Santa, a visit from Smokey Bear, the yummiest s’mores, two unique holiday crafts AND a free book from Altrusa, all to fit into their very own custom designed bag. Top it off with a hot cocoa and wagon ride down caroling lane, drawn by horses from Rock Creek Pack Station. And the grand finale, taking a 15 minute train ride with carolers, elves and a special gift from Santa’s elves.

Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center Holiday Market

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Native and Christmas/Winter Gifts Stocking Stuffers Last Minute Presents Holiday Baked Goods Music Food Sale Craft Booths Raffle A visit from SANTA! Saturday 10:00AM - Native Themed Ornament Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder). Saturday 2:00PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder) Sunday 11:00AM-3:00PM - Family Games & Crafts Any questions, call the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844

Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center Holiday Market

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Native and Christmas/Winter Gifts Stocking Stuffers Last Minute Presents Holiday Baked Goods Music Food Sale Craft Booths Raffle A visit from SANTA! Saturday 10:00AM - Native Themed Ornament Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder). Saturday 2:00PM - Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest (categories: tiny tot, youth, teen, adult, elder) Sunday 11:00AM-3:00PM - Family Games & Crafts Any questions, call the Cultural Center at 760-873-8844

New Moon Night Sky Program

PV Pit Campround Bishop, CA, United States

Join Savanna from the Eastern Sierra Interpretive Association to learn about night sky features.  Warm clothes, chairs, and red lights are recommended.  Meet at PV Pit Campground bathrooms. All are welcome

Free
Event Series Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United States

Learn about the geology of the Alabama Hills with BLM rangers.  Meet at the Mobius Trailhead Parking Lot, 1.5 miles north on Movie Flat Road from Whitney Portal Road.  Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Wear sturdy walking shoes.  Be prepared for weather changes.  Bring water & snacks.  Program may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc.

Free

Flash Foxy Winter Course – Intro to Trad

Bishop, CA, United States

All courses will be offered on a sliding-scale starting at $50. To ensure our programs are financially accessible, full scholarships are also available for all education courses. A scholarship application is only required for those unable to afford the lowest tier ticket of $50.

Event Series Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United States

Learn about the geology of the Alabama Hills with BLM rangers.  Meet at the Mobius Trailhead Parking Lot, 1.5 miles north on Movie Flat Road from Whitney Portal Road.  Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Wear sturdy walking shoes.  Be prepared for weather changes.  Bring water & snacks.  Program may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc.

Free

Sound Healing Gong Bath

Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Stretch, breath and relax as you experience the healing sound frequencies of the gong.  Taught by Jenn Whitney.  Register online at Sierra Shanti website.

$25

Singing Bowl Soundbath with Amanda

Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Experience Sound Baths with Amanda featuring the magic of crystal singing bowls! Throughout life, we accumulate and store trauma in our nervous systems that cause internal body disharmony.  Sound baths foster a supportive space for deep relaxation and healing through sound. Quartz crystal singing bowls create pure and powerful tones which releases concealed traumas. No prior experience needed. You will lay on the floor for 45 minutes (bring a yoga mat, pillow for behind the head or knees, etc); wear loose fitting cozy clothing; please be punctual to not impact the sound space once created. Reservations Required.

$25

Reiki & Yin Yoga Experience

Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Allison Potter & Deborah Shubnel will lead this activity.  Reservations required.  Register and pay online at Sierra Shanti website.

$25

Yoga & Acupressure – A Self Care Workshop with Romina

Sierra Shanti Yoga Studio 275 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Come practice Gentle Yoga in which you also learn acupressure. Gain understanding of the Chinese meridian system (each month we will focus on a particular body part or “system”) in which you can apply to your daily life. Price:  $25 Drop-In - Monthly Members use your code for 10% this workshop. In-Studio  & Online.  Pre-registration is required. Registration closes 30 minutes prior to class time. You must sign-in to book a spot in this class.

$25

Women in Mining History

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Spend your day at Laws to learn about Womens' role in mining during the frontier era.  Laws docents will conduct presentations about their contributions to this lesser known side of wild west history.  For more info, please go to Laws website.

Flash Foxy Climbing Festival

Bishop, CA, United States

Bishop not only offers world-class bouldering but also provides hundreds of sport and trad routes nearby.  We hope that the Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* will not only reach veteran climbers but also provide a safe space for beginner climbers to come and learn more about all that climbing has to offer! Flash Foxy Climbing Festival* welcomes all women and genderqueer climbers to join us at this event.

Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

Laws Slim Princess Sisters In History – 140th Anniversary

Laws Railroad Museum Bishop, CA, United States

Come experience a ride on caboose #401 pulled behind Slim Princess #18, often considered "Sisters in History". For more information  call 760-873-5950 or visit Lawsmuseum.org or email . Food vendors will be onsite

Wild Spirits

Cerro Coso Community College 4090 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Wild Spirits celebration of Eastern Sierra wildlife.  Free food & wine, silent auction, door prizes.  Suggested donation $15.00.  Every dollar you spend goes to help our injured and orphaned wild patients. Wildlife ambassadors: Razzle the Raven, Spirit the Red-tailed Hawk, Cindy the Bat, baby desert tortoise and more.

Big Pine Easter Egg Hunt

Bishop, CA, United States

Big Pine Civic Club will host the annual community Easter Egg Hunt in Mendenhall Park at 12 Noon. Over one thousand eggs for the hunt, special golden eggs and pictures with the Easter Bunny.

Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia.  Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival.

$22 – $55
Event Series Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia.  Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival.

$22 – $55

Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Annual Earth Day

Owens Valley Paiute Shoshone Cultural Center 2300 West Line Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Earth Day 2023.  Bishop Paiute Tribe's Earth Day and Spring Market.

Earth Day Sierra Celebration

Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Live music, arts and crafts, food booths, kids' activities, Native dance and more fun Earth Day activities.  Click link below for the Community Arts Day flyer. 2023-CAD-English

Earth Day Sierra Celebration

Bishop City Park 700 N. Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Live music, arts and crafts, food booths, kids' activities, Native dance and more fun Earth Day activities.  Click link below for the Community Arts Day flyer. 2023-CAD-English

Event Series Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake Bird Festival

Owens Lake CA, United States

Since 2015, the Owens Lake Bird Festival has celebrated the migration of thousands of birds as they alight at Owens lake to replenish their strength before they continue their transcontinental journey.  They migrate along the Pacific Flyway, which extends from Alaska to Patagonia.  Festival outings include botany, photography, geology, local history and culture, and more. There are six trips to choose from. Register online at friendsoftheinyo.org/birdfestival.

$22 – $55
Event Series Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United States

Learn about the natural history of the Alabama Hills with BLM rangers.  Meet at the Mobius Trailhead Parking Lot, 1.5 miles north on Movie Flat Road from Whitney Portal Road.  Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Wear sturdy walking shoes.  Be prepared for weather changes.  Bring water & snacks.  Program may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc.

Free

54Th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage

Manzanar National Historic Site 5001 HWY 395, Independence, CA, United States

54th Annual Manzanar Pilgrimage 2023 Manzanar At Dusk Scheduled for April 29, 2023. Manzanar Committee's website. Manzanar was the first of the American concentration camps in which more than 120,000 Japanese Americans and their immigrant parents were unjustly incarcerated during World War II.

Event Series Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills Ranger Programs

Alabama Hills National Scenic Area Bishop, CA, United States

Learn about the natural history of the Alabama Hills with BLM rangers.  Meet at the Mobius Trailhead Parking Lot, 1.5 miles north on Movie Flat Road from Whitney Portal Road.  Children need to be accompanied by adults.  Wear sturdy walking shoes.  Be prepared for weather changes.  Bring water & snacks.  Program may be cancelled due to unforeseen circumstances such as weather, etc.

Free

Laws Biannual Choo Choo Swap Meet

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

If you love yard sales, then you don't want to miss out on this mega swap meet here in Bishop, CA!!

Rambling Peaks Festival

Mountain Rambler Brewery 186 South Main Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Rambling Peaks Festival is a local event hosted by the Mountain Rambler Brewery to celebrate live music and local artists of all kinds! Music + art heals the soul. Come explore a world of handmade products by the Eastern Sierra’s own, and beyond. Handcrafted wood art, jewelry, ceramics, textiles, paintings, photography, and more!! Enjoy the Eastern Sierra’s unique way of celebrating Art of all kinds! FRIDAY // Live music at 5pm-11pm! SATURDAY // The Makers Market from 10:00am – 6:00 pm.(Open to the publice until 3pm), live music (ticketed) 3pm-11pm.  Beer from 5+ breweries, all local + one regional.   Check out […]

Eastern Sierra Pride

Tri-County Fairgrounds & Event Center 475 Sierra Street, Bishop, CA, United States

Don't miss Eastern Sierra Pride Festival. Head to the fairgrounds for food, drinks and live music in the afternoon with singer/songwriter Madyx. Piñon Pizza and The Rolling Chef will be on site serving up their delicious food options!

C5 Studios Arts & Crafts Activity

C5 Art Studios 210 S. Warren Street, Bishop, CA, United States

C5 Studios offers many types of arts and crafts classes, workshops, social activities, and more.  Sometimes multiple activities per day are scheduled.  For detailed information about topics on this scheduled date including activity descriptions, times, and costs, please visit https://www.c5studios.org/classes-calendar.

Concert in the Rocks

Museum of Western Film History 701 S Main Street, Lone Pine, CA, United States

Enjoy an evening like no other...the magnificent Lone Ranger Canyon, located in the Alabama Hills, is transformed into an “under the stars” venue for hosting the annual Lone Pine – “Concert in the Rocks”. .  Tickets available only by calling (760) 876-9103.  Visit www.lpmuseum.org for more information.