What to do in South Lake Tahoe this Memorial Day weekend

The weather is starting to clear and temperatures are warming up, just in time for the Memorial Day weekend. Don't forget, when you are coming or going from the Lake Tahoe Basin, check out the Caltrans message board at http://quickmap.dot.ca.gov/. Click on "Options" and "message boards." This handy tool shows you the exact time it takes to get from town over the mountain so you can stay longer and avoid the traffic!

Here is a list of some of the things to do on the South side:

Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car and Bike Show at the Heavenly Village

Friday, May 27 – Monday, May 30, 2016, Lake Tahoe Summer Kick Off Car & Bike Show at the Heavenly Village. 25 trophies, poker run, sidewalk sales, free show.

Magic Fusion at The Loft Theatre - A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy.
1021 Heavenly Village Way. For times: http://thelofttahoe.com/

The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Don McMillan and Sandy Danto. Wednesday – Sunday, May 25 – 29, 2016 The Improv presents the funniest names in comedy every week in the Cabaret Theater at Harveys Lake Tahoe! Shows happen at 9 pm every Wednesday through Sunday.

Arty the Party at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe - 9:00 PM, Friday and Saturday Nights. You can Party with Arty the Party at Harrah’s Center Stage.

Peek Nightclub inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 10:30 pm.

BevMo Tastings and Demonstrations - BevMo Weekend tastings feature wine, beer, & more! Friday 4-7pm & Saturday 2-5pm. 961 Emerald Bay Rd

Party at Opal Ultra Lounge - Fantasy meets reality at the super chic Opal Ultra Lounge located inside the Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Live Music at Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Harveys Casino. What happens in Cabo stays in Tahoe.

Live Music at the Classic Cue Sports Bar & Grille You can come on any night and expect one of their daily specials and activities to be going on. Sunday 10:00 am – close, $1 Bloody Mary's Monday 11:00 am – close, $1 drink and $1.1961 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Aloha Friday Summer Kick Off Luau at the Cold Water Brewery & Pub - Aloha Fridays. $4 beers when you wear a Hawaiian shirt on Friday all summer long! 2544 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Open Play at the Tahoe Tot Spot - Daily from 10:00 am – 2:00 pm. Open Play at the Tahoe Tot Spot is parent-supervised play for children from newborn to four years old, up to their fifth birthday. 1012 Al Tahoe Blvd.

Thunderbird Lodge/Whittell Mansion Tour - Public tours of the Thunderbird Lodge/Whittell Mansion by land are offered May 24 through Oct. 15. (800) 468-2463

The Story of Tahoe Movie Presentation at Explore Tahoe - Daily at 2:00 pm, The Story of Tahoe Movie Presentation at Explore Tahoe, an Urban Trailhead in the Heavenly Village. Free and open to the public. 4114 Lake Tahoe Blvd

Live Music at Jimmy’s inside the Landing Resort & Spa - Wed – Sat, 4-7 pm, Happy hour food and drink specials and live music! 4104 Lakeshore Blvd.

Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series – The Shops at Heavenly Village 2016 Concert series takes place every Friday/Saturday from 5-9 from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. Enjoy FREE concerts in the Heavenly Village all summer long! 1001 Heavenly Village Way

Pasta Buffet at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course Every Friday we are having an interactive Pasta Buffet. You pick your pasta, sauce, add-ins and we cook it in front of you. (530) 577-0788 2500 Emerald Bay Road

Friday night Games, Movie and DATE night! Tahoe Tot Spot - (5530) 541-5994 1012 Al Tahoe Blvd.

Cool Car, Truck, and Motorcycle Cruise every Friday at the Heavenly Village - Fridays, May – October. 5:00 – 8:00 PM Gas money drawing, prizes and more! (530) 541-7300 - 1001 Heavenly Village Way

Teen Scene – Friday Nights at Kahle Community Center - Grades 6 – 12. Shoot hoops, play volleyball, climb the rock wall and play arcade games or video games. (775) 586-7271- 236 Kingsbury Grade

Tahoe Games Bike Nights at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course - 2016 Tahoe Games Bike Night Series, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26, and September 30, 2016 Begins on Saturday, May 27. Registration starts at 7pm. (530) 577-0788 2500 Emerald Bay Rd.

Live Music at the Fresh Ketch – Lake Effect Jazz at the Fresh Ketch in the Tahoe Keys Marina. Jim McCall, Charlie Schofield and Mick Valentino. May 27 @ 7:00 pm
2435 Venice Dr East

Beats & Bingo Party at Audibles Sports Bar & Gaming - Friday, May 27, 2016, 7 – 11 pm, Beats & Bingo Party at Audibles Sports Bar & Gaming. Hosted by Lake Tahoe DJ.
(775) 781-1547 - Audibles Sports Bar & Gaming Kingsbury Grade

Live Music at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe - Live Music Every night at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe. More information here: http://www.mcpstaphousetahoe.com/home.html -8:00 pm
4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

The Stage at HQ Center Bar inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa - Killer Dueling Pianos at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa - Friday and Saturday nights, at Blu Nightclub 9:00 pm – 12:00 am.

Pope House Tour at the Tallac Historic Site - The Pope House Tour is the perfect way to see how the rich and famous lived while at Lake Tahoe, from the separate kitchen to the elegantly restored formal dining room. This docent guided tour takes approximately an hour and is filled with stories of early times. Start Date
May 28 (530) 541-5227 Heritage Way

Lake Tahoe Club Crawl - Saturday nights beginning at 7:30 PM. You work hard, don’t waste your vacation time figuring out where to go. (530) 318-6445

Live Music in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino - Saturday, May 28 – 9:15 pm, Live music with Lost Mountain Band in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino. From Rock and Blues to Jazz and Soul, just tap your toes and lose control.

Lake Tahoe Flea Market - The Tahoe Flea Market is held Saturdays and Sundays May through September, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm at Hwy 50 and Elks Club Drive , 1 mile South of the airport. 100 spaces, new and used goods, arts and crafts, produce, and more. (530) 541-3967 -Hwy 50 at Elks Club Drive

Tour the Baldwin Museum at the Tallac Historic Site - Baldwin Museum, The Place to Start: Exhibits include an introductory video which acquaints the visitor with early life at Tahoe, a 1930s kitchen, children’s games and toys or yesteryear, the Baldwin Room, and the Washoe Room. The Museum Gift Shop sells merchandise interpretive of the period and tickets to regular programs and events. Starts May 28 @ 10:00 am (530) 544-7383 Visitor Center Road

Lego Block Party at the South Lake Tahoe Library - Lego Block Party, May 28 10:00 AM. Design, build, invent with Legos! (530) 573-3185 -South Lake Tahoe Library
1000 Rufus Allen Blvd.

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Tours - Hellman-Ehrman Mansion Tours Tours offered daily Saturday, May 28 through Friday, September 30, 2016, starting at 10:30 a.m. (530) 525-7982 -Sugar Pine Point State Park

Historic Vikingsholm Castle Tour - Historic Vikingsholm Castle Tour Tours offered daily Saturday, May 28 through Friday, September 30, 2016, starting at 10:30 a.m.
(530) 583-9911 - Emerald Bay State Park – Vikingsholm Mansion

VIP Beach Day Club at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge - The Beach at The Beach Retreat and Lodge. “A luxury escape in the sand and sun”, Lake Tahoe’s only VIP Beach Day Club at the Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge. May 28 @ 12:00 pm - (530)545-0547 - 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe - Saturday, May 28, 2016, 7:30 pm. ZOSO – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. May 28 @ 7:30 pm

Thompson Square at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa - Saturday, May 28, 2016, 8:00 pm, Thompson Square at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa Lake Tahoe. Tickets, TicketMaster.

Bingo at Turn 3 Peanut Bar - Tuesdays at 9:30 pm and Saturdays at 3:00 pm, Bingo at Turn 3 Peanut Bar. Drink specials and more! (530) 542-3199 - 2227 Lake Tahoe

Live Music at Whiskey Dick’s Saloon - Whiskey Dick’s Saloon. Darts, Pool, Shuffleboard, Beer Pong. (530) 544-3425 2660 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Open Mic Night at the Himmel Haus Tahoe - May 30 Open Mic Night – Lake Tahoe’s biggest Open Mic with talent hailing from near and far. Signups begin at 8:00 pm – music starts at 9:00 pm.(530) 314-7665 3819 Saddle Rd

Memorial Day Ceremony - Memorial Day Ceremony, Monday, May 30, 11:00 am at the Happy Homestead Cemetery. Refreshments following the ceremony at the American Legion. Happy Homestead Cemetery 1261 Johnson Blvd.