BishopLocal.com Weekly Roundup
Thursday, April 16 through Wednesday, April 22
Over the next 7 days there are close to 140 events, classes, and community gatherings on BishopLocal.com — everything from art openings, markets, and theater to birding, live music, volunteer days, kids programs, and weekly movement classes.
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Featured
New Art Opening at Little Looney
Friday, April 17 · 5:00–6:30 pm
A free art opening at Little Looney organized by C5 Studios. A nice early-evening stop if you want to see new work and be around other creative people.
Bishop Paiute Tribe’s Earth Day & Spring Market
Sunday, April 19 · 8:00 am–3:00 pm
An Earth Day gathering and spring market at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center. It looks like one of those events that brings together community, booths, and a fuller day out.
UC WMRC Lecture Series: The Mine in the Sky
Tuesday, April 21 · 6:00–7:30 pm
Joe Kurtak will look at the geology, history, economic impact, and people connected to the Pine Creek Tungsten Mine in Pine Creek Canyon. Free, and a strong pick for anyone who likes Eastern Sierra history with some substance to it.
Kids & Family
Owens Lake Bird Festival – Kids Tour
Friday, April 17 at 7:30 am through Sunday, April 19 at 11:30 am
A birding introduction for kids ages 6–12 as part of the Owens Lake Bird Festival. Registration is required.
Wellness
Baby Goat Yoga
Sunday, April 19 · 9:00–10:00 am
Exactly what it sounds like: yoga with baby goats. Contact Pattie for details.
Music
Fireside with Giacomo Timbrello
Friday, April 17 · 5:00–8:00 pm
Live music at Creekside Club at Wayfinder Bishop, right in that good late-afternoon slot.
Jam Night with the Jamblers
Tuesday, April 21 · 7:00–9:00 pm
A jam night at Mountain Rambler Brewery — a good one for people who like music that feels a little more loose and local.
Milo Cagle Locals Night
Wednesday, April 22 · 6:00–8:00 pm
Another locals night at Mountain Rambler, this time with Milo Cagle.
Arts & Culture
Root Down Writing Club
Thursday, April 16 · 6:30–8:00 pm
A member-led writing club for sharing work and getting feedback in a friendly room.
Leaves of Grass
Friday, April 17 · 7:00–9:00 pm
Sierra Classic Theatre’s production inspired by Walt Whitman’s work continues this week at The Event Center.
Making Spiral Baskets from Magazines with Marijke
Wednesday, April 22 · 5:30–7:30 pm
A hands-on basketmaking workshop at C5 Studios using old magazines as material.
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Community
Garden Spring Cleaning Volunteers
Thursday, April 16 · 5:30–7:00 pm
A volunteer garden beautification evening at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center.
FREE Community Chipping Event
Friday, April 17 · 10:00 am–2:00 pm
Drop off green waste for free chipping at Blue Heron Farm. Open to communities across the Eastern Sierra.
Produce Safety Training
Wednesday, April 22 · 9:00 am–6:00 pm
A full-day training at the Owens Valley Paiute-Shoshone Cultural Center.
Sports & Recreation
Buttermilks Bouldering
Tuesday, April 21 · 5:00 pm
A community bouldering meetup in the Buttermilks.
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Food & Drink
Farm to Table Market
Thursday, April 16 · 4:00–7:00 pm
A weekly market with local vendors, seasonal food, handmade goods, live music, and hands-on workshops.
Cloudripper Pop-Up Dinner
Thursday, April 16 · 5:00–9:00 pm
A rotating pop-up dinner at Owens Valley Distilling Company with East and Southeast Asian dishes, falafel bowls, and seasonal ingredients.
Wine Wednesdays at Creekside Club
Wednesday, April 22 · 4:00–8:00 pm
Select bottles are 50% off, with a fireplace-and-unwind kind of setup at Creekside Club.
Outdoors & Nature
11th Annual Owens Lake Bird Festival
Friday, April 17 at 5:30 pm through Sunday, April 19 at 1:00 pm
A full weekend bird festival based in Lone Pine.
Alabama Hills – Natural History: From the Ground Up
Sunday, April 19 · 10:00–11:30 am
A free natural-history walk in the Alabama Hills.
Three Creeks Volunteer Day
Tuesday, April 21 · 9:00 am–12:00 pm
A stewardship morning at Three Creeks, with lunch provided.
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Weekly classes and recurring programs
Adult Wellness, Movement & Fitness
- Wake Up & Flow Vinyasa — Thursday, April 16 · 7:00 am
- Strength Training — Monday, April 21 · 5:30 pm
- Breath-Infused Vinyasa — Tuesday, April 21 · 7:15 pm
- Dynamic Flow Pilates — Wednesday, April 22 · 12:00 pm
- Shakti Vinyasa Flow — Wednesday, April 22 · 5:30 pm
Kids Classes & Activities
- After-School Arts Program (ASAP) — Thursday, April 16 · 2:30 pm
- Pups (3-7) Jiu Jitsu — Thursday, April 16 · 4:00 pm
- Ballet Basics — Friday, April 17 · 7:30 am
- Pups (3-7) Judo — Wednesday, April 22 · 4:00 pm
- Lyra Skills (Beg/Int) — Wednesday, April 22 · 5:00 pm
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