Jun 26 Moab Free Concert Series: Still House String Band, and Eric Brors. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com. See pg 14B

Jun 26 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages 6pm-8pm,Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Jun 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lisa & Friends

Jun 27 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See article pg 2A

Jun 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Jun 27–28 Golf Tournament- Arch & Horsehead 2-man/2-lady (Monticello Sun, Moab Sat), (Senior men 50+, all women). To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Jun 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jun 29 Summer Stock Up Sale- Stock up and save when you shop at Moonflower Co-op during our Summer Stock Up Sale! Owners save 15% off all purchases all day and all other customers receive 5% off! 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op

Jun 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jun 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jul 1 Green Gatherings- Do you have questions about recycling and sustainable alternatives in our community? Ever wonder what happens to that glass jar you just dropped off at the recycling center...join Moab Solutions and Canyonlands Solid Waste on the first Wednesday of each month for our Green Gatherings! Meetings are held in the modular office at the Recycle Center—open house style—drop by anytime between 5:00–6:30pm. Light refreshments are served.

Jul 1 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater, Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South See article pg 6A

Jul 1 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 1–4 Grand County Fair- Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Old Spanish Trail Arena. See pg 16A

Jul 1–Jul 6 Blanding Independence Day Celebration- "Made in America" theme. Many activities each day. Schedule at www.blanding-ut.gov/4th

Jul 2 Supplement Thursday- Co-op owners, stock up and save on supplements on the first Thursday of every month at Moonflower! All dietary supplements, vitamins, minerals, tinctures, medicinal herbs, and other items in this department will be 10% off for co-op owners only. Synergy products will remain at the same year-round discount for owners. 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Jul 2 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Band Broken Arrow

Jul 2 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- Hazel Miller & The Collective followed by a Drone Show. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org See article pg 7A

Jul 2–3 Berentis Rodeo- 7pm at Spanish Trail Arena

Jul 3 Playback Concert- Free concert at Arena after rodeo

Jul 3 Gallery Moab Artist Reception- Come to the gallery from 5–7pm and meet some of the gallery's artists. 63 S. Main St. See article pg 10A

Jul 3 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Joey Ganino

Jul 3 Live Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat

Jul 3–5 Independence Day Weekend- National Park Service fee-free days for US citizens and residents

Jul 4 Independence Day

Jul 4 Grand County Fair 4th of July Parade-
Starts at 9:00am at 400 E. and Center St. and ends at Grand County High School

Jul 4 Fireworks! Experience a dazzling spectacle as fireworks light up the night sky above Moab! Launching from Lions Back at dusk, this incredible display can be enjoyed from anywhere in downtown Moab. Be prepared to be amazed as the fireworks dance to the beat of music from KCYN (97.1 FM). Proudly presented by the City of Moab and Grand County, this is an Independence Day celebration you won't want to miss!

Jul 4 Moab Open Flea Market- An assortment of sellers with treasures ranging from housewares, jewelry, tools, beads, crafts, vintage NikNaks, to that thing you’ve always wanted. A curated Yard Sale in one place. Sellers welcome. 9:00am–noon at Old City Park Pavilion. Info contact Char @text (801)870-4062

Jul 4 Magic Show with Rick Boretti, the Four Corners most acclaimed magician- The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See article pg 6A

Jul 4 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jul 4 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by The Unpaid. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market. See article pg 7A

Jul 4 Blanding Independence Day Celebration-
"Made in America" theme. 5K run, Melodrama, Fireworks Show, plus all day festivities.

Jul 4 Blanding Firecracker 4th of July 5K- 100% of the proceeds benefit our San Juan High School Cross Country Team. It's a great way to help local athletes and to kick off a fabulous small-town celebration of our country's birth. info: runnercard.com/roadrace/public/raceGroup/977523

Jul 5 Happy Birthday America! Community Potluck- Celebrating 250 Years! Bring your own chairs & Blankets and your favorite dish to share! Hot dogs and waters provided. 1pm, Monticello Ballpark, 301 W Center Street. Monticello UT

Jul 5 Live Music: Blu Pig- Justin Alan Payne

Jul 8 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See article pg 6A

Jul 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 9 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Arches and Canyonlands : Tracing the Historical Relation- Join “History Moab” founder, Blaine Reniger as we discover the captivating history of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. We will explore the historical connections between these parks, from their origins to their establishment. Drawing upon years of dedicated research, Blaine Reniger shares the inspiring stories of individuals like Dr. J.W. Williams, Alex Ringhoffer, Bates Wilson, and Stewart Udall, who played crucial roles in the parks' creation, despite the obstacles they faced. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association. 6pm at Moab Information Center, at the corner of Center and Main St.

Jul 9, Let’s Reset: Immersive Yin, Breath, & Sound Journey with DIY Aromatherapy Spray- Join Moonflower Co-op and Crystal Blanks of Mindful Movement Moab for a 60-minute experience designed to deepen the reset process by layering a grounding yin yoga practice before breathwork, an immersive, soothing sound bath, and aromatherapy spray crafting. The arc moves from body → breath → vibration → ritual, creating a full spectrum nervous system reset. Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniereset. 5pm @ the MARC

Jul 9 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- Doubious Brothers. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org. See pg 7A

Jul 9 Live Music: Blu Pig- Desiderata

Jul 10 Moab Free Concert Series: Black Uhuru and Mama Lingua. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com. See ad pg 3A.

Jul 10 Arts & Ag- A free, family-friendly outdoor market at Swanny City Park featuring local and regional artists, food, produce, activities and live music from 5–8pm. Swanny Park is located at 400N 100 W; please note that dogs are not allowed at the city park. www.moabarts.org

Jul 10 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Danny Rose

Jul 10 Live Music: Blu Pig- Sand & Sunnie

Jul 10–11 Greek Festival Days in Price- An annual community festival celebrating Greek Heritage, hosted by the Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 61 E 200 S, Price, Utah.

Jul 11 Golf Tournament- The “Georgie” men/women. To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Jul 11 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 11 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Diane West. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market. See article pg 7A

Jul 11 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jul 2 New Moon Yoga Nidra - Astrology + Yoga-
Join Nicole Hamilton for an evening of conversation, reflection and intention setting using the energy of the New Moon in Cancer and your personal natal chart as guides. This 2-hour event offers an opportunity to create ritual at the New Moon and seed intentions with Yoga Nidra, a guided meditation intended to deeply heal the nervous system. Lecture includes journaling opportunity — a notebook and pen are recommended! 7–9pm.
Visit moonriveryoga.com to learn more. See ad on pg 12B

Jul 12 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jon O

Jul 14, 5% Day for the Moab Free Concert Series-
Every second Tuesday of the month, Moonflower donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local organization that aligns with our mission. This month, the proceeds will be donated to the Moab Free Concert Series. 8am–8pm @ Moonflower Co-op

Jul 15 Table Talks Workshop Series: Honey Bees: An Evening of Foraging- Join the Youth Garden Project for an in-depth discussion of honey bee lore and beekeeping with Jerry Shue, followed by a garden-fresh dinner featuring honey and seasonal fare. , 6-8pm. Reservations required; register at www.youthgardenproject.org/workshops.

Jul 15 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South See pg 6A

Jul 15 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 16 Carvin Jones Concert- "The King of Strings" was voted one of the 50 Greatest Blues Guitarists of all time by Guitarist Magazine! 7:30pm–9:30pm at historic Star Hall, 159 E Center St, Moab. Tickets: www.carvinjones.com/band

Jul 16 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Geology of the LaSal Mountains- Join geologist and conservation pilot Chris Benson for an exploration of the geologic story behind the La Sal Mountains and their connection to the surrounding canyon country. Learn about the tectonic forces that generated the magma that formed these peaks, the unique geology of the Paradox Basin, and how the La Sals relate to other regional "sky island" mountain ranges, including the Abajo and Henry Mountains. Chris will also take a look back to the last Ice Age, using high-resolution digital elevation models to reveal evidence of ancient glaciers and the landscape features they left behind. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association. 6pm at Moab Information Center, at the corner of Center and Main St.

Jul 16 Castle Valley Library Free Movie Night- Arthur the King. An adventure racer adopts a stray dog named Arthur to join him in an epic endurance race. Starring Mark Wahlberg and a very good dog named Ukai. 1h. 47 m. PG-13 - All are welcome! 7–9pm. 2 Castle Valley Dr.

Jul 16 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- Awen Family Band. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org. See pg 7A

Jul 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Band Broken Arrow

Jul 17 Movies at Swanny Park: National Treasure-
Free movie series are family friendly, with a wide variety of new titles and classics from every genre. Starting at dark (around 8 pm). Visit www.MoabCity.gov for updates and film selections

Jul 17 Ayurveda, the Traditional Healing System of India- Join Kathy Dicky for a monthly exploration of Ayurveda. Each gathering focuses on a different seasonal or health-related topic and offers practical tools for everyday life. This month we’ll explore Ritucharya, the Ayurvedic understanding of seasonal rhythms, with a focus on summer and how to stay balanced during the hottest months of the year. 7:00 pm, Wellness Collective 76 South 100 West — in the Back of Red Rock Bakery By Donation. Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com.

Jul 17 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Montana Sand

Jul 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Adam Waugh

Jul 18 Service Saturday at Arches- (8am–9:30am). Show your love for Arches National Park by helping clean up litter or pull weeds at a popular parking lot or trailhead! All equipment will be provided and all ages and abilities welcome. Minors must be accompanied by an adult. Location and other details will be determined one week from the date of event. Each participant will receive a special thank-you item for volunteering time to care for the national park. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-222-3873.

Jul 18 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South.

Jul 18 19th Annual Charity Golf Tournament- Four person scramble starts 8:30am at the Moab Golf Course. Sponsored by Veterans of Foeign Wars. Proceeds will be shared with Veteran Charities. To sign up call 435-259-6488 or Fred at 260-1277

Jul 18 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Mitch Melodia. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market. See article pg 7A

Jul 18 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jul 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jul 21 Exit 42 Concert- Music in the Grapevines at Two Rivers Winery in Grand Junction. Sponsored by ANB Bank with proceeds to the Art Center of Western Colorado. Tickets online and at The Art Center (7th & Orchard, Grand Junction). Info at www.artcenterguild.org

Jul 22 Fierce Country: The Untold Story of Three Women Who Ignited America's Love for the Wild- Author Heather Hansman’s new book "Fierce Country” tells the story of three pioneering women—Georgie White, Anne LaBastille, and Dolores LaChapelle—who shaped American outdoor recreation and conservation in the 20th century through their work in river running, wilderness living, and deep powder skiing, respectively. Free! For more info call 435-259-1111 or visit www.moablibrary.org. Presented by Grand County Public Library and Back of Beyond Books at 7pm. At the Moab Library | 257 E Center St

Jul 22 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See pg 6A

Jul 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 23 Community NADA Ear Acupuncture & Sound Bath- Join Wellness Collective and The Recovery Center for an evening of NADA Ear Acupuncture and Sound Bath. The NADA protocol is a gentle, evidence-informed ear acupuncture practice often used to support stress reduction, relaxation, and recovery. Paired with immersive sound, this offering creates space to rest, reset, and reconnect. 6:30pm at 76 South Main St — Behind Red Rock Bakery. By donation. Register at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com.

July 23 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Bears Ears Digital Cultural Heritage Initiative- Presentation by Ben Bellorado/Eric Heller. The Bears Ears Digital Cultural Heritage Initiative (BEDCHI) brings together tribal representatives, federal land managers, museum professionals, archaeologists, ethnographers, and students to document culturally significant sites in Bears Ears National Monument. Combining emerging technologies with descendant community perspectives, the project is developing augmented and virtual reality experiences for tribal communities and the public. This presentation highlights two years of CNHA-funded workshops that trained students in photogrammetry and ethnographic interviewing in partnership with the Navajo Nation and the Pueblo of Zuni. The project’s educational products and collaborative methods help share Indigenous connections to Bears Ears, support tribal engagement with ancestral homelands, assist cultural landscape protection efforts, and provide students with interdisciplinary training in heritage preservation. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association. 6pm at Moab Information Center, at the corner of Center and Main St.

Jul 23 Live Music: Blu Pig- Cory Lee

Jul 23 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- South Austin Moonlighters. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org

Jul 24 Pioneer Day Utah State Holiday

Jul 24 Moab Free Concert Series: High Step Society and Down in the Roots. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com. See ad pg 3A.

Jul 24: Pioneer Day Ice Cream Social- Evening of festivities with Moab Arts and the Moab Museum; crafts, games, ice cream, and pie! 6-8pm at the Center Street Ballfields. See article pg 10B

Jul 24 Monticello Pioneer Day Festival- Fireworks, parade, Men's Fastpitch Tournament and more!

Jul 24 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- The Dave Steward Jazz Trio

Jul 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jul 25 Magic Show with Rick Boretti- The Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh and be mystified! 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 25 Fruita Farmers and Makers Market- Held every Saturday morning from 8:30am to noon, at the Fruita Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave. Fruita, CO. Music by Rick & Tracey. www.fruitachamber.org/events/farmers-market. See article pg 7A

Jul 25 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie

Jul 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jul 28 Buffalo Soldiers Heritage Trail Members' Opening- The history of the Buffalo Soldiers is one of resilience, achievement, and lasting contribution to the United States. Moab has a distinct and local connection to the Buffalo Soldiers via the 9th Cavalry. The 9th Cavalry’s first expedition into Utah Territory took place in the fall of 1878, when Troop K, led by 2nd Lieutenant Ballard S. Humphrey, departed from Animas City, Colorado. They entered Utah south of Moab, traveled along the Old Spanish Trail through Spanish Valley, moved north to the southern base of the Book Cliffs, and then returned east to Fort Garland, Colorado. Notable locations included Kane Springs, a critical water source along the Old Spanish Trail, and the “Old Mormon Fort” at Elk Mountain Mission in present-day Moab. The exhibition is presented by Moab Museum and is FREE all day and will be followed by a private opening available to current members and donors of the Museum from 5:30–7:30pm. See article 10B

Jul 29 Making Tracks in Canyonlands National Park- The Utah Friends of Paleontology welcomes Don DeBlieux, our assistant State Paleontologist, for a look at his recent and remarkable fossil track discoveries in Canyonlands. Fish, tetrapods and horseshoe crabs have all made their mark in the Triassic, recorded with the art and science of photogrammetry. 6 pm, at the Grand Center in Moab
(182 N 500 W) — FREE, and open to the public!

Jul 29 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup-
High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 8pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South. See pg 6A

Jul 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 30: Audience Guided Guest Lecture with Scholar Katherine Kitterman- Scholar for the Utah tour of Voices & Votes Katherine Kitterman will lead a lecture about her in-depth knowledge of Utah’s history of democracy, followed by a Q&A. At Moab Arts (MARC)

Jul 30 Fruita Thursday Night Concert Series- Frank Bregar Orchestra. 7:30pm At Civic Center Park, 325 E. Aspen Ave, Fruita, Colorado. www.fruita.org

Jul 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jul 31 Movies at Swanny Park- Peoples’ Choice, see poll on Moab City website calendar. Free movie series are family friendly, with a wide variety of new titles and classics from every genre. Starting at dark (around 8 pm). Visit www.MoabCity.gov for updates and film selections

Jul 31 Skate Moab- Free Community Night, All Ages, 6pm-8pm, Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

Jul 31 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Lisa Hathaway "The Railbirds"

Jul 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Willwood Willow Duo