Sep 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- John Hewitt

Sep 27 Bluegrass Night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7 pm, Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Sep 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Sep 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Brother Chunky

Sep 28 Live Music at Red Cliffs- Dustin Burley

Sep 29-Oct 1 Red Rock Arts Festival- Workshops and Events Friday, Street Fest on Saturday, Artist Talk and Story Slam Sunday. moabarts.org, See schedule pg 8A, article pg 15A.

Sep 29-30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Cross Roads

Sep 29-30 Live Music at Red Cliffs- Down in the Roots

Yes it’s hot out but Moab has some hot entertainment as well, Not only are there plenty of natural wonders to see in Moab, there’s also lots of fun entertainment available right downtown. Moab hosts a thriving music scene. If you’re looking for something totally different,  there’s the Moab Backyard Theater, located right in the heart of downtown. It’s open to all ages and great fun for grown-ups and kids alike. In July, shows are at 8 pm, offering a nice cool evening summer activity.

The Backyard Theater is one of the only open-air entertainment venues in the west, a throwback to the old west days when traveling shows entertained culture-starved pioneers on the dusty streets of the frontier towns. Located just a half-block off Main street in downtown, The Backyard Theater features Magic and Music four nights a week. The stage sits beneath a giant cottonwood tree that is older than the town itself. In its fifth year of operation, the theater has entertained thousands of people from all over the world. They come to see an old-fashioned type of American entertainment that has all but vanished in the rest of the country.

Every Wednesday, traditional bluegrass music returns to the theater. The band Quicksand Soup performs old-time standards and unique originals starting at 8 pm. The free show has become a downtown fixture over the last few years and it’s common to see both locals and tourists alike tapping their toes.

On Thursdays,  Moab’s own honky-tonk fusion/ Americana outfit, Juniper Drive takes the stage for a free show at 8. And on Saturdays, Moab’s Magic show returns with the award-winning magic of Rick Boretti. Rick’s hilarious routine changes constantly, but always involves lots of wisecracks and mystifying magic tricks. Folks have been known to return year after year for the show. Kids love Rick’s magic, but adults are often amazed at how much they love it too. If you haven’t caught a real magic show in a while, then you might have forgotten how fun they can be. Shows start at 8.  Music is always free. Magic Prices are 10 dollars for folks over 12 and 5 dollars for kids over 3. 3 and under are free. The El Local food truck is onsite, The theater allows outside food and drink as well. It is located just behind Zax at 56 W. 100 South