May 3–30 New Exhibit Openings at Edge of the Cedars Museum- Kigalia Arts Council Annual Art Show Show & San Juan School District Student Annual Art Show. 660 W 400 N Blanding UT. Info: 435-678-2238

May 7–23 Utah Raft Guide Training Course- Mild to Wild Rafting & Jeep Tours offers this 17 day course which provides state-certified training for individuals seeking employment with Mild to Wild as raft guides for the 2025 season. Information or to apply: mild2wildrafting.com/specials/guide-instruction or call (970)247-4789

May 16 Live Free Music at Spanish Valley Vineyards- Jen Thomas, a soulful local singer and multi-instrumentalist. Sip wine, snack, and unwind with vineyard views. 5-7pm. 4710 Zimmerman Ln, Moab

May 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- Last Train to Juarez

May 17 C10 Red Rock Retreat- Classic GM Truck Show. Time to withdraw from everyday life, rest, and relax with beatiful Classic GM trucks in Moab’s Red Rock beauty! A charity event for the City of Moab and the Grand County Search and Rescue Team.9am–4pm at Swanny City Park

May 17 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! 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

May 17–18 Moab Golf Course Tournament- Desert Duster 2 Lady Bestball To sign up for a tournament call the pro shop at (435) 259–6488. www.moabgolfcourse.com

May 17–18 Barrels 4 Bucks- Barrel racing competition. Old Spanish Trail Arena. www.barrels4bucks.mysite.com

May 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Alan & Valerie Brown

May 18 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jen Howard

May 19 Wireless Safety and Your Health/ EMF Workshop- Memory glitches, sleep problems, device addiction, chronic fatigue... Is it fixed by turning your wifi off when you're not using it? Moab library has the pocket sized emf meter that turns it into sound. You can check it out free today. Your questions, tons of free information, no sales, audience discussion, meter demonstrations... how to find out for yourself... no questions too stupid, none left unanswered. MAHA/ Smart Shelter Network, wifi will be off. Please leave your cell phone in the car, thanks. 7pm Dove Creek, Colo. Pioneer Center. Free—we don't sell anything

May 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

May 20 The Far-Reaching Consequences of Nuclear Weapons- Mary Dickson’s powerful speech, delves into the devastating and lasting impacts of nuclear weapons testing and production on human health and the environment. Drawing from her personal experiences as a “downwinder” affected by atmospheric tests at the Nevada Test Site, Dickson highlights the widespread legacy of fallout and the enduring suffering caused by nuclear weapons. She underscores the need for public awareness of the continuing health impacts of nuclear weapons, the urgent need for justice for victims, and the prevention of resumed nuclear testing. 6:30pm at Moab Arts (MARC)111 E 100 N. See article on page 7B

May 20 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch

May 21  Bluegrass night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

May 21 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

May 22 Author Book Signing- Dr. Roderick Nash, historian and author of 'Wilderness and the American Mind and Rights of Nature will be at Back of Beyond Books from 5-7pm for a meet and greet. Books will be available for signing.

May 22 Live Music: Blu Pig- Reckless Rooster

May 23 Utahraptor State Park Grand Opening- Utah raptor replica skeleton in visitor center when open, primitive campgrounds available now, sites with full hook-ups available soon. No day-use fee for passing through.

May 23 Live Free Music at Spanish Valley Vineyards- Toni Sicola & The Enablers, a local band bringing funky originals and feel-good energy. Wine, snacks, and good vibes await. 5-7pm. 4710 Zimmerman Ln, Moab

May 23 Maggie Dewane: Nature-inspired Poetry Workshop- Join author and poet Maggie Dewane for a nature-inspired poetry workshop where she discusses the benefits of nature journaling and guides participants through using haiku poetry as a tool of nature-based creative expression. Free! Presented by Back of Beyond Books and Grand County Public Library. Moab Library 257 E Center St. at 7pm

May 23 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jamie & The Dreamers

May 24 Bedtime Lavender Essential Oil Spray Making & Yoga for Kids- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun, interactive class for children and caregivers. We will learn the benefits of using lavender with children, how to introduce lavender and essential oil sprays to kids, and how to create a fun bedtime routine. Courtney will then teach a brief relaxing yoga class for the kids. Free and open to all. Sign up at bit.ly/mooniekidslavender. 9:30am at Moab Arts (MARC)

May 24 Grassroots Shakespeare- The Comedy of Errors, 4pm at Moab Arts Festival. See article pg 1B

May 24 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! 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

May 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Nanites

May 24–25 Moab Arts Festival- Free Admission, Saturday 10am–7pm and Sunday 10am–6pm at Swanny Park. www.moabartsfestival.org. See live music schedule on page 7A. See ad on 2A and article on pg 1B.

May 24 Contra Dance at the MARC at 8pm, with a lesson for beginner dancers at 7:30. No partner or experience needed-- everyone's welcome. Live music by the Moab Community Dance Band, dance called by guest caller Sam Smith from Boulder, CO. $10 suggested donation. 111 E 100 N, Moab

May 25 Grassroots Shakespeare- Romeo and Juliet, 4pm at Moab Arts Festival. See pg 1B

May 25 Live Music: Blu Pig- Omar Coleman Band

May 26 Memorial Day

May 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Reckless Rooster

May 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

May 28  Bluegrass night with Quicksand Soup- High powered music from one of the Four Corners most legendary bluegrass bands. Free admission. 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

May 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

May 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dylan Roe

May 30 Free Movie Moab Summer Film Series: Screening of Wild Robot- Movies screened are family friendly, with a wide variety of new titles and classics from every genre. Movies in the Park start at dark (around 8 p.m.). Visit www.MoabCity.org for updates and film selections.

May 30 Live Free Music at Spanish Valley Vineyards- The Nanites, a rising Moab band with genre-blending grooves. Kick back with a glass of wine and enjoy the evening among the vines. 5-7pm. 4710 Zimmerman Ln, Moab

May 30 Skate Moab- Free Night, all ages, 6–8pm. Old Spanish Trail Arena Pavilion

May 30 Annual Spring Swing Golf Tournament- presented by the Moab Area Chamber of Commerce. For information or to register, call (435) 259-7814 or email info@moabchamber.com

May 30 Writing the Desert: A Special Evening with Authors Craig Childs, Mark Sundeen and Amy Irvine- Free! Presented by Grand County Public Library, Back of Beyond Books and Utah Humanities Center for the Book. 7pm at Star Hall, 159 E Center St.

May 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lightnin Malcom

May 30–May 31 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo- The Canyonlands Rodeo is part of the All American ProRodeo Series and a member of the PRCA - Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association. Friday & Saturday: Doors open 6pm, Pre-Show 6:30pm, Rodeo begins at 7pm. See ad on page 16B

May 31 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. 8:30–10am. For more information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-719-2214.

May 31 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! 7pm Moab Backyard Theater. Outside Food and Drink welcome. 56 W. 100 South

May 31–Jun 1 Moab Golf Course Tournament- Wing Dinger Mixed Eclectic (mixed) To sign up for a tournament call the pro shop at (435) 259–6488. www.moabgolfcourse.com

May 31 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jon O

Jun 1 Canyonlands PRCA Rodeo- The Canyonlands Rodeo is part of the All American ProRodeo Series and a member of the PRCA - Pro Rodeo Cowboy Association. Sunday Matinee: Doors open at 2pm, Pre Show 2:30pm, Rodeo begins at 3:00 PM See ad on page 16B

Jun 1 Free Community Meal + Free Market- Everyone Welcome. Bring reuseables: bowls, utensils, cups. Free Market: Bring what you can share, take what you need. Info: @moab_mutual_aid 5–7pm at Rotary Park

Jun 6 Arts & Ag Markets- FREE, family friendly, outdoor market at Swanny City Park (no dogs allowed), featuring local and regional artists, food, produce, activities and live music! 5-8 p.m.

Jun 6 Free Movie Moab Summer Film Series: Ratatouille- 7pm at Swanny Park. Visit www.MoabCity.org for updates.

Jun 6 Cortez First Friday- Celebration of COMMUNITY and the ARTS, SHOPPING and DINING in Cortez, sponsored by Cortez Retail Enhancement Association (CREA). More info at shopcortez.com/first-friday-cortez/

Jun 6–7 The Crystal Festival- Rock, Gem & Mineral show held at Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Jun 7 National Trails Day Event- Volunteer at Arches National Park to celebrate National Trails Day! Help restore impacted ecosystems by removing invasive Bassia and Russian thistle. By volunteering, you'll earn free swag and free entrance to the park on June 7. We are accepting a maximum of 20 volunteers so RSVP early to attend! *Minors need to be accompanied by an adult. RSVP for exact location at Arches NP. 7:30am–10:00am. To RSVP: email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov

Jun 7–8 Moab Golf Course Tournament- Arch & Horse head 2 Man. (Monticello Saturday, Moab Sunday) To sign up for a tournament call the pro shop at (435) 259–6488. www.moabgolfcourse.com

Jun 15 Fathers Day

Jun 19 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.

Jun 20 Free Movie Moab Summer Film Series: Kung Fu Panda 4- 7pm at Swanny City Park. Visit www.MoabCity.org for updates and film selections.

Jun 22–23 Moab Golf Course Tournament- Arch & Horse head 2-man/2-lady, (Moab Saturday, Monticello Sunday. Senior men 50+, all women). To sign up for a tournament call the pro shop at (435) 259–6488. www.moabgolfcourse.com

Jun 27 Moab Free Concert Series- Swanny City Park
www.moabfreeconcerts.com

Jun 28 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.

Jun 28 Underdog Rescue Dog Paddle Event- 12-3pm at Ken's Lake.

Jun 29 5th Sunday Sing-Along- Grand County Faith Based Coalition (GCFBC). 6pm at Community Church, 544 N. MiVida Dr.