MORE EVENTS:

MARCH 31: Jazz at The Pines Lakefront - Join Mike Cross, piano and Mark Cade, string bass for Jazz at The Pines. Free! 350 Alden Rd. 909-866-5400

APRIL 1: Nature Night Star Party at Discovery Center - Enjoy a night learning about what makes our night skies so unique. Local astronomers will have telescopes for public viewing. Suggested Donation: $5. 7 p.m. 40971 North Shore Dr., (Hwy. 38), 909-382-2790

APRIL 1: Wyatt’s Honky Tonk Friday - Enjoy the friendly atmosphere, live music by DJ Joe Vonesh. Free! Doors open 4 p.m. Music 6 p.m. 42900 Big Bear Blvd. 909-585-3000

APRIL 2: Nature Craft - Get inspired by nature to make fun crafts out of recycled materials. FREE. 10:30 a.m. 40971 North Shore Dr., (Hwy. 38), 909-382-2790

APRIL 2 - 3: Nature Walks at Discovery Center - Enjoy a 30-min. nature walk and learn about the local plant life, wildlife and some interesting historical facts. FREE! Sat. 1 p.m. & 2 p.m. Sun. 11 a.m. & 12 noon. 40971 North Shore Dr., (Hwy. 38), 909-382-2790

APRIL 2: Dubious Distinction at Snow Summit - Dubious Distinction playing all day. Free, riding or skiing require lift ticket or pass. 12 noon. 880 Summit Blvd., 844-462-2327

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Aaron’s Big Bear Lake

Big Bass Tournament The second of six qualifying bass fishing tournaments on Big Bear Lake. The Cham-pionship Tournament will be held on Sep-tember 17 - 18, 2016. Top qualifier gets free cabin rental from Big Bear Cool Cabins for Tournament of Champions. Part of the pro-ceeds go toward stocking the lake with bass.

APRIL 2 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. Admission: $200 All In 80% Payout

Ecological Reserve

Wild Flower Walks The Reserve is a wonderful spot for wild-flower viewing! Stop by and get information about what’s in bloom and get a chance to see the amazing pebble plain flowers found only in the Big Bear Valley. Stroll on your own or take a guided tour.

Event Location: The Boathouse Docks 350 Alden Rd.

The Cave 40789 Village Dr.

909-878-0204

The Cave

Presents Ozomatli Ozomatli is an LA based seven-piece band playing primarily Latin, hip hop and rock. They are known for their vocal activist view-points and their wide array of musical styles including salsa, jazz, funk, reggae and rap. By 1999, they were touring with Carlos San-tana and soon won the Grammy for "Best Latin Rock/Alternative Album" among others.

APRIL 2 Doors Open: 6:30 p.m. Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: $30 - $40

Marinas & Public Launch

Opening For the Season! Spring is here, the weather has warmed and it’s time to get back on the lake!

Big Bear Marina ● Opening April 2 500 Paine Ct. ● 909-866-3218

Captain John’s Marina ● Opening April 1 39396 North Shore Dr. ● 909-866-6478

West Ramp Public Launch ● Opening April 1 38925 North Shore Dr. ● 909-866-2917

Holloway’s Marina & Pirate Ship ● Now Open! 398 Edgemoor Rd. ● 909-866-5706

Pine Knot Marina ● Opening April 2 439 Pine Knot Ave. ● 909-866-7766

Pleasure Point Marina ● Est. Opening April 9 603 Landlock Landing Rd. ● 909-866-2455

Spring Break Night Tubing

Alpine Slide Magic Mountain Night tubing is happening all week! Kids and adults of all ages can hop aboard the magic carpet for an easy lift assisted ride to the top, then experience the thrilling down-hill twists and turns for a fun-packed night tubing at Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain.

Now through APRIL 2 Time: 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. Admission: $25 night

Bear Mountain 43101 Goldmine Dr. 844-462-2327

The ultimate beach party and rail ram. Com-petitors will battle it out for a chance to win $2,000 and for the very first time, 1st place winner will get a spot to compete in Hot Dawgz & Hand Rails 2016. The rail jam will consist of water features and DJ Splitmatt will be spinning tunes all day.

Neff Beach Bash

At Bear Mountain

APRIL 2 Time: 9 a.m. - 12 noon Cost: Free for viewers, snowboarding or skiing require lift ticket or pass.

Alpine Slide at Magic Mountain 800 Wildrose Lane 909-866-4626

Big Bear Charter Fishing 800-475-3166

APRIL 2 Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m., Guided Walk: 11:30 a.m. Donations appreciated

Baldwin Lake Ecological Reserve Hwy. 18 at Holcomb Valley Rd. 909-382-2790