What to do in South Lake Tahoe this weekend

There is always something to do in South Lake Tahoe and all around the South Shore and this weekend is no different. Here is a list of things to do for families and adults:

For families -

Annual Christmas Bird Count - The 2016-2017 South Lake Tahoe Christmas Bird Count has been scheduled for Saturday, December 17. Barring a significant winter storm, we will hold the count on that date. December 17 @ 8:00 a - (775) 298-0066 - Meet at Alpina Coffee Cafe, 822 Emerald Bay Rd

Winter Wonderland at the Beach Retreat & Lodge - December 1 through December 31st, Winter Wonderland at the Beach Retreat & Lodge. Watch as the Beach Retreat transforms into a Holiday playland. (530) 541-6722. Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge
at 3411 Lake Tahoe Blvd. South Lake Tahoe. December 18: Pictures with Santa & Cookies with Mrs. Claus. Pictures with Santa will be located outside at Santa's Workshop and cookie decorating with Mrs. Claus will take place inside The Tavern, 1pm-4pm. December 19: S'mores Monday in The Tavern. Free S'more fixins 5pm-9pm.

USASA Rail Jam Series at Sierra at Tahoe Resort - Friday, December 16, 2016, 1:00 pm, USASA Rail Jam #1 at Sierra at Tahoe Resort. The USASA South Shore Series kicks off with an evening rail jam that is open to all ages! (530) 659-7453

Irving Berlin’s White Christmas at the South Tahoe High School - The South Tahoe High School Drama Department is bringing back the Holiday musical favorite, Irving Berlin’s White Christmas! You may remember the old movie classic starring Bing Crosby and Danny Kaye. - December 16 and 17 @ 7:00 pm, December 18 at 2 pm - (530) 541-0353 at South Tahoe High School Theater, 1735 Lake Tahoe Boulevard. Tickets - http://www.sthspaba.org/

Join South Tahoe High's Performing and Visual Arts Booster Association this Saturday, December 17 from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. for their annual PABA Gala, just before the evening's performance of White Christmas. This is a great event for the entire family. There will be Holiday Cookies and treats by Cakes by Grace, Don Ewing, The Flour Girl, Sugar Pine Bakery and Starbucks, as well as egg nog, cider and hot chocolate. It’s a Wonderful Life will be playing in the viewing room and Santa will be there for the kids to take photos with. It is $25 for adults and $15 dollars for kids. All proceeds go to the Performing Arts Booster Association. Price does not include the cost of the show. For tickets email kkrolicki@msn.com.

Holiday Festivities at Sierra at Tahoe Resort - Holiday Festivities at Sierra at Tahoe Resort Holiday Hollapalooza December 18, 2016 | 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM Friends, fam, anyone and everyone! This is a head-to-head certified unserious race on Broadway. (530) 659-7453

Breakfast with Santa at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course - Santa & Mrs. Claus at the Lake Tahoe Golf Course, Sunday, December 18th from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. (530) 577-0788 - 2500 Emerald Bay Rd.

TOCCATA – Tahoe Symphony Orchestra & Chorus at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church -
Sunday, December 18, 3:00 pm, at St. Theresa’s Catholic Church, TOCCATA presents, Handel’s Messiah. (775) 313-9697 - 1041 Lyons Ave

Enjoy the breakfast buffet in Squaw Creek's Cascades restaurant and make sure Santa knows what's on your list. Every Saturday and Sunday through December 18, plus December 23 - 25, from 8:00 am - 11:00 am.

This will be the last Saturday the Lake Tahoe Museum is open until February! Stop by and see the Victorian holiday display. Open December 17 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Ongoing historical movies including the popular Lake of the Sky narrated by Leonard Nimoy. Kids scavenger hunt. Free! Also a bookstore and famous hanging paper snowflakes. 3058 Lake Tahoe Blvd, South Lake Tahoe. (530) 541-5458

For adults -

The Improv at Harveys – Howie Nave: Host & Emcee, Dat Phan and Chase Durousseau
Wednesday – Sunday, December 14 – 18, 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. 9:00 pm, (775) 588-2411

Live Music at Cabo Wabo Cantina inside Harveys Casino. What happens in Cabo, stays in Tahoe. (775) 588-2411

Lake Tahoe Club Crawl - Friday and Saturday nights beginning at 7:45 PM. You work hard, don’t waste your vacation time figuring out where to go. (530) 318-6445

Party at Opal Ultra Lounge - Fantasy meets reality at the super chic Opal Ultra Lounge located inside the MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa.(775) 588-3515

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. (775) 588-6611

Peek Nightclub inside Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. Doors open at 10:30 pm. (775) 588-6611

Magic Fusion at The Loft Theatre & Lounge. A perfect blend of intimate Magic & Comedy. (530) 523-8024 - 1021 Heavenly Village Way

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. December 16 @ 7:00 pm - (530) 541-5683 2435 Venice Dr E

Live Music Every night at McP’s Taphouse Tahoe. 8:00 pm, (530) 542-4435 at McP’s Taphouse Grill, 4125 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Killer Dueling Pianos at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa -Friday and Saturday nights, at Blu Nightclub inside MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa. 9:00 pm – 12:00 am. (775) 588-3515

Friday Night Fever – Disco Night at the Loft Tahoe - Loft Tahoe in the Heavenly Village. Disco music starts at 9:00 pm in the lounge with live DJ starting at 10:30 pm until 2:00 am every Friday night. (530) 523-8024

Mickey Avalon at Whiskey Dicks Saloon - Late-Nite Productions is proud to present Mickey Avalon plus guests Black Rock City Allstars and Dr.Morefiend! December 16 @ 9:00 pm - (530) 544-3425 3600 Lake Tahoe Blvd.

Live Music in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino - Saturday, December 17, 2016, 9:45 pm, Mick Clarke, Live in the Tavern at Lakeside Inn and Casino. Join us for Mick Clarke with Geary Arthur and Danny Barnes. December 17 @ 8:00 pm - (775) 588-7777

Blue Öyster Cult at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe - Saturday, December 17 7:30 PM in the South Shore Room at Harrah’s Lake Tahoe. TicketMaster. (775) 588-6611

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