Page numbers refer to the pages in Moab Happenings magazine. It can be downloaded or pick up a paper copy from many businesses in Moab, Salt Lake City or Grand Junction, Colorado.
Jun 24 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo
Jun 24, 25
Auditions + Volunteer Call for Leaving a Trace, a new original musical about Moab. No advance preparation needed. Drop-in auditions will be an informal, welcoming space to ask questions, share your interest and availability, and read script excerpts with other enthusiastic folks. Moab Arts & Recreation Center (MARC), 111 East 100 North.
Drop-in anytime between 5:00–8:00pm. No experience necessary—just bring your curiosity, creativity, and love for Moab. The production is seeking performers, musicians, dancers, puppeteers, designers, and volunteers of all ages to participate. Questions: ash@publictransformation.org
Jun 25 Paleontology Presentation—40 Years at the Mygatt-Moore Quarry- The Utah Friends of Paleontology welcomes our guest speaker Dr. Julia McHugh, Paleontology Curator at the Museum of Western Colorado, who will give us a history of our local dinosaur watering hole, including an update on recent fossil discoveries. 6pm, at the Grand Center in Moab. Free and open to the public!
Jun 25 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night
Jun 25 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
Jun 25 Scorpion Hunt - 9:30pm
How many scorpions can you find in the desert? Come grab a UV light and find out! Meet at the Mountain Bike Parking Lot of Dead Horse Point State Park.
Jun 26 Moab Information Center Lecture Series: Juneteenth—Freedom Day- Ranger Robert Anderson will discuss the history and importance of the Federal Holiday that memorializes the last enslaved African Americans being freed from slavery, 2.5 years after the Emancipation Proclamation was signed. 6pm at the Moab Information Center, Center & Main. Sponsored by Canyonlands Natural History Association (CNHA)
Jun 26 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dave Mensch
Jun 27 Live Music: Blu Pig- Bob Greenspan & Mama T
Jun 27 Moab Free Concert Series: Polyrhythmics- This Seattle-based funk band combines impossibly tight grooves with bold brass and hypnotic percussion. Their show is sure to deliver some uptempo dance tunes that will make you want to move your body! Opener: Quicksand Soup. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com See pg 14A
Jun 27 Free Live Music at Spanish Valley Winery- Featuring Jamie and the Dreamers-- a traveling duo who bring fun, energetic sets to the winery stage show after show. The perfect way to spend an evening sipping wine amongst the vines. 5–7pm See ad pg 11B
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 information or to sign up, please email SEUG_Volunteers@nps.gov or call 435-719-2214
Jun 28 Dog Paddle Event- sponsored by Underdog Rescue. 12-3pm at Ken's Lake. Info: underdogrescuemoab.org or 435-260-8033
Jun 28 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 See pg 6A
Jun 28 Live Music: Blu Pig- The Nanites
Jun 28 Sunset Talk - 8:00pm. “Mesa Top Mindfulness: How Being Present in the Park Encourages Mindful Practices.” Meet at the Dead Horse Point Overlook.
Jun 21, 28 Cortez Farmers Market- 8am-12pm at Kiva Charter School - Corner of Mildred & Empire, Cortez, Colorado. www.cortezfarmersmarket.com
Jun 28 Cortez Celtic Fair- Parque de Vida, Cortez, Colorado. cortezcelticfair.com
Jun 29 Summer Stock Up Sale- Owners save 15% off all purchases on everything in the store and all other customers receive 5% off, all day! 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op.
Jun 29 5th Sunday Sing-Along- Grand County Faith Based Coalition (GCFBC). 6pm at Community Church, 544 N. MiVida Dr.
Jun 29 Live Music: Blu Pig- Broken Arrow Band
Jun 30 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo
Jun 30 Bat-Tastic Bat Talk - 9:00pm.
Come learn all about our favorite flying mammal, the bat! Meet in front of the visitor center at Dead Horse Point State Park.
Jul 3–5 Grand County Fair- Everyday: 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
FREE Admission. Old Spanish Trail Arena.
See ad on 16B
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
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 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 See article pg 14A
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 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 17–19 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 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 7B
Jul 24 Pioneer Day — Utah State Holiday
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 See article pg 14A
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.
KZMU Radio Programs
Hardback Radio on KZMU The library teams up with Back of Beyond Books to bring you the latest exciting literary news, and discuss the best of what we're reading. First Monday of every month at 5pm on KZMU radio. 9.1 or 106.7 FM
The History Hour
Hosted by local guide Blaine Reniger, through storytelling and conversation with expert guests, the show covers the significant people, places and events that have shaped Moab and the surrounding area. Last Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
This Week in Moab
The longest running public affairs show on KZMU features live, civic-related discussions about the goings-on in the Moab community. Join hosts for conversations on what’s happening locally and in our region! (Almost) every Monday at 5PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
Chef's Adventures with Buck and Bernie
Join chef Tim Buckingham and chef Bernard Guillas on their culinary adventures featuring travel, culture, friendship and recipes in each episode. First Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
Art Talks
Explore the world of art and culture in Moab, throughout Utah and the Southwest with Art Talks! Host Richard Codd interviews artists and features artistic events. Third Monday of every month at 4PM on KZMU radio: 90.1, 106.7, or 90.7.
Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild Meeting- Delicate Stitchers Quilt Guild meets monthly the second Tuesday of each month at the Grand Center, 182 North 500 W. An informal time to visit begins at 6 p.m. The meeting begins at 6:30 p.m. Meetings include a lesson and show and tell, when members have a chance to show off their latest projects. For more information, call Mary Wakeley, Guild president, at 815-712-6169.
Grand County Public Library's 2nd Wednesday Book Club meets at 6 pm on the 2nd Wednesday of each month. All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.
Moab Swing Dance Community Wednesday evenings 7pm at the MARC, 111 E 100 N, This is a progressive series—no experience or partner required. facebook: @moabswingdance
Moab Taiko Dan (Thursdays 6:00-7:30pm) a local drumming group specializing in the art of Japanese drumming, is recruiting beginners. Center Street Gym.
Text 435-201-0209 for info.
Figure Model Session with Live Model (Thursday Nov 14 6–9pm. No sessions on Nov 28 and Dec.) at the MARC: all skill levels and mediums welcome (must provide own materials), $10 suggested donation at the door, contact facilitator Greg MacDonald at greg@studiowhat.net for more information
Free Community Lunch Thursdays from 11:30am to 1:00pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab). Free lunches for all who come by. Homemade soups (always several choices) or sandwiches, bread (chips with sandwiches), dessert, coffee and water. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.
Grand County Public Library's Castle Valley Book Club meets at 10am on the last Friday of each month at the Castle Valley Town Pavilion. (11/29, 12/27) All are welcome! Call the library at 435-259-1111 to learn more or to reserve a copy of the monthly book selection. Info at www.grandcountyutah.net/638/Book-Clubs.
Free Community Food Pantry Fridays from 4-5:30pm at the St. Francis Episcopal Church (250 Kane Creek Boulevard, Moab) No ID, no name, no address, no personal information needed. We always have canned goods, bagged goods, meat. We often have bread, fresh produce, milk, cheese, fruit juice, eggs. Also personal toiletries, cleaning supplies, diapers, dog food. Feel free to pick up for someone who can't get out, or someone who is working. Call St. Francis Episcopal Church at 435 259-5831 for information.
Grand Junction: Fun at the Fairgrounds- Fridays from 5:30–8pm at Orchard Mesa Lion's Club Park, 2770 US50,Grand Junction) Food trucks, vendors, bounce house, family fun, movie nights. Info: kayla@juncsure.com
Moab Valley Multicultural Center Food Pantry
Clients may access the Food Pantry once every two weeks. Schedule: Mon Wed Thu: 9am-12pm, 1-5pm
Tue: 9am-12pm, 2:30-5pm, Fri: 9am-12pm
LUNCH at the Grand Center,
182 N. 500 W. Noon on Mon, Tues, Wed & Fri under 60: $6.00 over 60: $2.50 suggested donation
Moab Arts Center Classes Visit our website at
www.MoabArts.org for the most recent class schedule.
Page numbers refer to the pages in Moab Happenings magazine. It can be downloaded or pick up a paper copy from many businesses in Moab, Salt Lake City or Grand Junction, Colorado.
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