STEAMBOAT SPRINGS — From skiing Howelsen, dancing the night away with local favorites like Buffalo Commons or Wish You Were Pink to snowshoeing through Steamboat’s history, Explore has you covered on what to do and where to go this weekend.

Friday, Jan. 26

Middle School Ski Free Night at Howelsen

4 to 7 p.m. | Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Pkwy.

The city of Steamboat Springs is hosting a free ski night for middle school students. The ski free evening will include skiing and snowboarding, followed by pizza and ice cream in Olympian Hall. During the event, students can enjoy the Poma lift and the beginner magic carpet to access terrain for all ability levels.

Wish You Were Pink

9 p.m. | Schmiggity’s, 821 Lincoln Ave.

Wish You Were Pink is Steamboat’s own authentic Pink Floyd tribute band, featuring full-album sets of “Animals,” “Wish You Were Here,” “Dark Side of the Moon” and “The Wall” and a mesmerizing light show. Close your eyes, you’ll think it is Floyd. $5 cover.

Eminence Ensemble

10 p.m. | Old Town Pub & Restaurant, 600 Lincoln Ave.

The next wave of greatness is that crashing barrel of EE. These guys make a jelly mold of sounds and rhythms consisting of funk, soul, rock and heavy jams.

Saturday, Jan. 27

Yoga and a Coffee

8:30 to 9:30 a.m. | Townies by Ohana, 1744 Lincoln Ave.

Join Yoga Lila at Townies for an hour yoga class followed by a coffee.

Emerald Mountain Snowshoe Tour

10 a.m. to noon | Howelsen Hill Rodeo Grounds, 401 Howelsen Pkwy.

Ride the chairlift up historic Howelsen Hill for picturesque views of the Yampa Valley and learn more about winter ecology from one of the Yampatika naturalists. Cost is $20 and includes snowshoes and lift ticket. Registration is required: yampatika.org or 970- 871-9151.

Buffalo Commons

10 p.m. | Old Town Pub & Restaurant, 600 Lincoln Ave.

This local band specializes in cosmic acoustic rock, featuring covers from the ’90s to early 2000s along with heartfelt originals.

Wake Up And Live – A Tribute To Bob Marley

10 p.m. | Schmiggity’s, 821 Lincoln Ave.

Wake Up & Live pushes the boundaries of the typical “tribute” band by taking the music of Bob Marley into uncharted improvisational moments. This and the stellar arrangements create a unique twist on the Marley catalog.

Sunday, Jan. 28

Ski Free Sundays

10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Howelsen Hill, 845 Howelsen Pkwy.

Ski free every Sunday at historic Howelsen Hill. It’s as easy as simply stopping into the lodge to pick up a free ticket, which is required to access the lifts and the Nordic trails on these special Ski Free Sundays.

Snowshoe Through History with the Tread of Pioneers Museum and Yampatika

12:30 to 2:30 p.m. | Legacy Ranch, 35435 U.S. Highway 40

Join Tread of Pioneers staff and Yampatika naturalists on snowshoes to explore history of the Yampa Valley and enjoy some indoor storytelling and activities. This is a family-friendly event with all ages welcome although activities are focused on ages 8 to 12. Registration required, limit 25 people.

Latin Dance Night

7 p.m. | Schmiggity’s, 821 Lincoln Ave.

Free dance lessons from 7 to 8 p.m. followed by a full night of open dancing.