Now–Jul 31 Healing Nature of Landscape - Special exhibit of 12 landscape works by local Colorado artists. The collection celebrates the ability of art to uplift the spirit, support healing, and enhance well-being for patients, visitors, and staff. Presented by The Art Center of Western Colorado and Community Hospital. Exhibit displayed at Community Hospital, 2351 G Road, Grand Junction, Colorado. Info at gjartcenter.org (see article on p14B)

Jul 3–5 Grand County Fair- FREE Admission.
Old Spanish Trail Arena. See ad on 16B
Bombtown RC Obstacle • Pony Rides •
Food Vendors • Inflatables • Beer Garden •
Dunk Tank • Photo Booth Exhibits open to the public
Thursday: Moab Market • Ranch Rodeo •
Softball Tournament
Friday: 4th of July Parade • Exhibit Display • Rodeo • Fire Truck Spray Day • Power Wheels Derby • Field Games & Eating Contest • Corn Hole Tournament • Volleyball Tournament
Saturday: Car and Tractor Show • Underdog Adoption event • Dance Lessons • Red, White and Bruised Roller Derby • Rodeo • Concert

July 4th Independence Day

Jul 4 Independence Day Fireworks Celebration- 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! 9pm–10pm (see p 16! for fireworks restrictions)

Jul 4 Free Live Music at Spanish Valley Winery- Ethan J Perry playing American Indie Technicolor Jazz on our gorgeous back patio overlooking the vines. 5–7pm

Jul 4 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jul 5 Supplement Saturday- Co-op owners, stock up and save on supplements on the first Saturday 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 at Moonflower Co-op

Jul 5 Car and Tractor Show- Enjoy prizes, giveaways, awards across multiple categories and food vendors. Presented by CarQuest as part of the Grand County Fair. 8am–3pm at the Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Jul 5 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Jul 5 Magic Show with Rick Boretti, the Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh be mystified! 8pm Moab Backyard Theater.. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 5, 19 Qi-Gong- Zhineng Qigong is a powerful mind-body practice rooted in ancient Chinese healing traditions and adapted for modern times. This gentle yet profound system blends slow movement, sound, visualization, and meditation to help individuals cultivate inner peace, restore balance, and enhance vitality. Virtual-Zoom or in person option available! Sign up at wellnesscollectivemoab.com for more info. 8:00am at 76 South Main St—Behind Red Rock Bakery

Jul 6 Free Community Meal + Free Market- Everyone Welcome. Bring reuseables (bowls utensils, cups). Free Market: bring what you can share, take what you need. Rotary Park 6–8pm. Sponsored by Moab Mutual Aid.

Jul 6 Live Music: Blu Pig- Rick Gerber

Jul 7 Live Music: Blu Pig- Zander Rodriguez

Jul 7, 21 Tai Chi with Drew- Class taught by Drew Roots who has been consistently practicing Tai-chi for 27 years. 5:15pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com.

Jul 8 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 at Moonflower Co-op

Jul 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jul 9 Root-to-Crown Chakra Yoga & Essential Oil Roller Series #4: Heart Chakra- In this monthly series, instructor Crystal Blanks will guide you through an introduction to each chakra, its attributes, and the signs of both balance and imbalance. You’ll learn simple practices to restore harmony to these energy centers. Together, we’ll also create custom essential oil rollers and enjoy a yin yoga practice designed to support and nurture the chakra, integrating their healing properties into your daily routine for a deeper connection with yourself and others. This class will focus on the heart chakra, which reflects love, compassion, and emotional openness. Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniechakraseries. 5pm at the Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC)

Jul 9 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 9 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

Jul 10 Moab Information Center Lecture Series- Ian Wright, Utah Cultural Site Stewardship (UCSS) Program Manager, will be sharing how UCSS spearheads public engagement and education about cultural heritage protection. In an effort to better safeguard our cultural and archaeological heritage, Utah’s legislature has created a statewide Cultural Site Stewardship Program, which uses passionate volunteers to help protect these places. This is a resource for all private, municipal, county, state, and federal land owners and managers to draw on to help protect historic sites. Volunteer site stewards are making a positive impact in the preservation of cultural resources by monitoring cultural assets for any damages that may accrue. Stewards also have opportunities to participate in projects that safeguard tangible and intangible heritage like the development of Utah's Buffalo Soldier Heritage Trail. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, Center & Main. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association

Jul 10 Live Music: Blu Pig- Matt McCloskey

Jul 10, 24 Dharma Recovery- a peer-led movement and community that is unified by our trust in the potential of each of us to recover and find freedom from the suffering of addiction. We believe that the traditional Buddhist teachings, often referred to as the Dharma, offer a powerful approach to healing from addiction and living a life of true freedom. 6:30pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery. Please sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jul 10–12 Friends of the Library Book Sale- Bring a bag, and fill it for only $1. Books, Movies, Music, Puzzles and more! 9am–8pm Thu–Fri; 9am–5pm Sat. Grand County Public Library, 257 E Center St.

Jul 10, 11, 12 Tattoos for Recovery- Expo celebrating healing, self-expression, and community connection through the art of tattooing. At Moab Arts & Recreation Center.

Jul 11 Moab Free Concert Series: The Fretliners- This powerful bluegrass quartet is recognized for their songwriting and undeniable chemistry. Their newfound camaraderie produces an energy that is as infectious on stage as it is on record. Opener: Stonefed. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com

Jul 11 Free Live Music at Spanish Valley Winery- Josie Loner a multi-genre singer songwriter who explores the human experience through thought provoking lyrics over a jazzy soothing acoustic sound. Enjoy a local artist and a glass of wine overlooking the vines. 5–7pm

Jul 11 Herbal Meditations- Begin your weekend in a grounded, peaceful space with our Weekly Herbal Meditations, guided by Rob, a naturopathic physician with a deep passion for plant medicine and holistic well-being. This unique offering invites you to slow down and connect with the healing power of plants through guided tea meditations. 5:15pm at 76 South 100 West—In the Back of Red Rock Bakery

Jul 11 Live Music: Blu Pig- Andrew Chappell

Jul 12 Moab Golf Course Tournament- The "Georgie", men/women. To sign up for a tournament call the pro shop at (435) 259–6488. www.moabgolfcourse.com

Jul 12 Live Music: Blu Pig- Huck N Pray

Jul 12 Magic Show with Rick Boretti, the Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh be mystified! 8pm Moab Backyard Theater.. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 13 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jeremiah and the Red Eyes

Jul 14 Live Music: Blu Pig- Cat Mountain

Jul 16 Cabbage 3 Ways: Free Cooking Class- Cabbage: An ode to the most delicious, versatile, storable, affordable vegetable. In this FREE cooking class with Kendra Kurihara, learn how to choose, slice, and prepare cabbage, as well as how to make several cabbage salads, quick pickles, kimchi, and braised cabbage. Limited to 12 participants; sign up at bit.ly/cabbage3ways. 5:30pm at Moonflower Co-op

Jul 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 16 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

Jul 17 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Our Time in the Parks- Embark on a journey of introspection within our national parks: What is time, and why does it hold significance in our lives? Join Ranger Rhodes as he navigates these questions, unraveling the diverse perspectives through which we perceive time. Explore how these insights shape our appreciation, conservation efforts, and management strategies for our beloved public lands. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, Center & Main. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA)

Jul 17 Third Thursdays in Montezuma Park- Food, Drink, Vendors, Fun. Live Music and Giveaways. 5–8pm, Cortez Downtown Market, on the corner of Market & Montezuma. Cortez Retail Enhancement Association. Colorado.

Jul 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat

Jul 17, 31 Community NADA Ear Acupuncture & Sound Bath- Join Wellness Collective and The Recovery Center for Ear Acupuncture. The ear acupuncture will follow the NADA protocol. This unique blend of gentle acupuncture and immersive sound creates a whole-body experience that supports healing on both physical and emotional levels. By Donation. 6:30pm at 76 South Main St—Behind Red Rock Bakery. Please sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jul 17–19 Horse Camp- Ages 10–18. At Beautiful Eastland at D's Adventures, 25 W Pearson Rd, Monticello Utah. Call D's Adventures & Photos 435-260-9930

Jul 18 Free Movie Moab Summer Film Series: Moana 2- Free movie, 7pm at Swanny City Park. starting at dark. Visit www.MoabCity.org for updates and film selections.

Jul 18 Free Live Music at Spanish Valley Winery- Lorelei Sky & Ryan Barnum a local Moab duo with enchanting harmonies and acoustic sounds. A perfect way to relax and enjoy wine and vines on a hot day. 5–7pm

Jul 18 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T

Jul 18 The Colorado Riverfront Concert Series- Reggae musician Julian Marley and his band the Uprising, perform with special guest Donnie Morales at the James M. Robb Colorado River State Park in Fruita, Colorado. See article pg 8B

Jul 19 U92: Moab's Uranium Legacy Phase II Opening- Moab Museum presentation by Dr. Tommy Rock. The second phase delves deeper into enduring environmental, health, and cultural impacts, drawing on first-person accounts. 3–5pm at Moab Museum. See article pg 5B

Jul 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Piatt Pund

Jul 19 Magic Show with Rick Boretti, the Four Corners most acclaimed magician. The longest running outdoor magic show in the Southwest! Prepare to laugh be mystified! 8pm Moab Backyard Theater.. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 20 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jul 21 Live Music: Blu Pig- Broken Arrow Band

Jul 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jul 23 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 23 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

Jul 24 Pioneer Day — Utah State Holiday
See article on Museum Happenings page, 5B

Jul 24 Moab Museum Pioneer Day Ice Cream Social- 6-8pm Join the Moab Museum team for ice cream, live music, lawn games, and our first annual PIE CONTEST! Winners of the pie contest will enjoy fame, glory, and at least one year’s worth of bragging rights for Moab’s best pie. A selection of pies will be auctioned off throughout the evening to the highest bidding pie lover.  The Annual Ice Cream Social and Pie Contest will feature delicious Aggie Ice Cream ice generously donated by USU Moab. Live music with members of the Moab Community Dance Band. Pie contestants are encouraged to bring TWO pies - one to be judged and one to be auctioned. All pies must be homemade – historic and family recipes appreciated but not required! Pies may be dropped at the Moab Museum between 9am and 5pm on July 24. Please prepare to leave your name, title of your submission, and list of ingredients upon arrival. Reach out to Program Director Megan Vickery, megan@moabmuseum.org, with any questions.. 118 East Center St.

Jul 24 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Resilient Food Webs in a Changing Environment- In this talk, Moria Robinson will discuss how the environment—and its ongoing change—shapes the traits of native plants and success of native caterpillar species on them, with implications for higher levels in the food web. Plants and the insects that eat them form the foundation of food webs on planet Earth. Among plant-feeding insects, caterpillars are a particularly important group of organisms. The larval forms of butterflies and moths, they are among the most diverse groups of insects in the United States with over 11,000 described species. Living up to their "very hungry caterpillar" reputation they are impactful herbivores, imposing pressure on their plant hosts to evolve unique defenses—such as hairs, tough leaves, and chemicals—to prevent tissue loss. Such adaptations in plants may be particularly pronounced in resource-limited and stressful ecosystems, such as the desert Southwest, where the cost of regenerating lost tissue is particularly high. Moria is a CNHA Discovery Pool recipient. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, Center & Main. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association

Jul 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- J. Ezra

Jul 25 Moab Free Concert Series: Artikal Sound System- A South Florida-based reggae band, fronted by a jazz-influenced singer. Artikal’s sound is one of friendship, imagination, and the importance of having a good time. Opener: Kissin’ Cousins. 6–9pm, Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com

Jul 25 Free Live Music at Spanish Valley Winery- Bryce Madrid a local multi-instrument artist who plays saxophone and keyboard in the band Toni Sicola and The Enablers. Performing on the winery stage as a solo act to showcase his individual musical talents while you sip wine and enjoy the vines. 5–7pm

Jul 25 Live Music: Blu Pig- Mel Soul

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 be mystified! 8pm Moab Backyard Theater.. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

Jul 26 Service Saturday at Arches- 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. 8–9:30am. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-719-2214.

Jul 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie Brown

Jul 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Broken Arrow Band

Jul 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jul 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jul 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jul 30 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

Jul 31 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. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, Center & Main. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association

Jul 31 Community NADA Ear Acupuncture & Sound Bath- Join Wellness Collective and The Recovery Center for Ear Acupuncture. The ear acupuncture will follow the NADA protocol. This unique blend of gentle acupuncture and immersive sound creates a whole-body experience that supports healing on both physical and emotional levels. By Donation. 6:30pm at 76 South Main St—Behind Red Rock Bakery. Please sign up online at www.wellnesscollectivemoab.com

Jul 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Meander Cat