Jun 3 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.

Jun 3 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 ad pg 4A

Jun 3 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jun 4 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. Pure Synergy products will remain at the same year-round discount for owners. 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op

Jun 4 Live Music: Blu Pig- Banjo Joe & Danielle

Jun 4–7 5th Annual Southeast Utah AstroFest- Get ready to embark on a journey through the cosmos at the Southeast Utah AstroFest, the ultimate astronomy festival happening under the vast skies of the national and state park sites in Southeast Utah. Join park rangers for astronomy programs, telescope viewing, and family friendly activities at locations throughout the parks. Bring layers for comfort and a red light to protect your dark-adapted vision while walking safely on uneven surfaces. This year, some nights have multiple events across the region. 9:30–11:30pm nightly at:
• Jun 4 Utahraptor State Park
• Jun 5 Island in the Sky District Canyonlands National Park,
Needles District Canyonlands National Park
• Jun 6Dead Horse Point State Park, Natural Bridges National Monument
• Jun 7 Arches National Park, Hovenweep National Monument

Jun 5 Movies at Swanny Park: Zootopia 2- 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

Jun 5 Gallery Moab Artist Reception- David Halenda, “CC”, will present his artwork from 5-8pm. Please join us in welcoming him and visiting with him about his art. Gallery Moab is located at 63 S. Main Street, Moab, Utah. Open Tuesday–Saturday 12-6, Sunday and Monday 12-3. Phone: 435-355-0024. See article pg 14A

Jun 5 Monumental Lights Gala- The Fruita Foundation is proud to host its annual Monumental Lights Gala from 6–9pm, bringing the community together for an evening of connection, celebration, and impact. Funds raised will benefit local scholarships, the expansion of youth entrepreneurship opportunities, and the upcoming launch of the Kids in Business program. Learn more and reserve your seat at fruitachamber.org/fruita/foundation.

Jun 5 Celebrating New Exhibitions- The evening will feature inventive collage, landscape and floral art by Barbara Churchley, internationally acclaimed ceramics, and “summer” art from TAC’s permanent collection. 6:30–9pm at The Art Center (TAC) of Western Colorado, 1803 N 7th Street, Grand Junction, Colorado. These First Friday celebrations are open to all and free of charge

Jun 5 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Jen Tenderwild

Jun 5 Live Music: Blu Pig- Sand & Sunnie

Jun 6 Utah Free Fishing Day- Anyone is allowed to fish at any public waterbody in Utah without a license.

Jun 6 Moab Open Flea Market- Celebrating our 3rd year with 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. For info contact Char @text (801)870-4062

Jun 6 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 6 Live Music: Blu Pig- Danny Rose

Jun 6–7 Crystal Festival—A Rock, Mineral, Gem, & Crystal Show-. A family-friendly event featuring crystals, minerals, fossils, handmade jewelry, vendors, demonstrations, and unique treasures from around the world. Guests can shop, learn about geology and minerals, meet vendors and artists, and enjoy a fun weekend experience in Moab.10am–8pm at the Old Spanish Trail Arena.

Jun 6–7 Golf Tournament- Wing Dinger mixed eclectic, mixed. To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Jun 7 Kids’ Beach Party Yoga Class- Join Moonflower Co-op and Courtney Dare Reese Hill for a fun, interactive family-friendly class for children and caregivers! Children will practice beach party-themed yoga, make a mindfulness/sensory “breathing bottle,” and enjoy a healthy summer snack. Sign up at bit.ly/kidsbeachyoga. 10am at the MARC (Moab Arts)

Jun 7 Live Music: Blu Pig- Eric Brors

Jun 8–Aug 7 Voices and Votes: Democracy in America- This Smithsonian Institution traveling exhibition traces the bold American experiment of a government run by and for the people. It examines the influences that shaped the early days of American democracy and the changes that have occurred in the nearly 250 years since. Voices and Votes: Democracy in America will be a springboard for discussions about those very questions and how they are reflected in local stories. Voices & Votes: Democracy in America is made possible in Utah by Utah Humanities. Voices & Votes is part of Museum on Main Street, a collaboration between the Smithsonian Institution and State Humanities Councils nationwide. It is based on an exhibition by the National Museum of American History. Support for Museum on Main Street has been provided by the United States Congress. Sponsored locally by Moab Museum and presented at Moab Arts, 111 E 100 N. More info at moabarts.org and utahhumanities.org/events/3708 See articles pg 1B and 13A

Jun 8 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jun 9 5% Day for Steward Moab- Every second Tuesday of the month, Moonflower donates 5% of the day’s sales to a local organization that furthers our mission of providing socially responsible foods, goods, and education in promotion of a healthy, sustainable community. This month, Moonflower’s 5% Day will be donated to Steward Moab. Join us in supporting this organization by shopping the co-op! 8am–8pm at Moonflower Co-op

Jun 9 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jun 10 An Evening of Spa Yoga; Reiki & Restorative Yoga- Join Amanda Gray for an evening of rest, relaxation and reiki attunements. This 90 minute workshop invites deep restoration to your nervous system through long held, restorative poses, personal reiki attunements and a healing sound bath. Space is very limited; 7–8:30pm. Visit moonriveryoga.com to learn more. 

Jun 10 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 10 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jun 11 Live Music: Blu Pig- Rick Gerber

Jun 11, 12, 13 San Juan Stampede Pro Rodeo- Join us for 3 days of non-stop rodeo action. Thursday night will once again be Family Night, and tickets are buy one get one free. Get your tickets by visiting our website: www.sanjuanstampedeprorodeo.com. See article pg 6A

Jun 12 Sip the Sun: A Summer Solstice Tea Ceremony- Join Moonflower Co-op and Crystal Blanks of Mindful Movement Moab for a nourishing, heart-opening tea experience to celebrate the longest day of the year. Explore solar herbs and create your own custom solstice herbal tea blend to sip during a guided tea ritual and intention setting. Crystal will then guide you through 27 sun salutations to celebrate the solstice, and finish class with a guided meditation. Free and open to all. RSVP at bit.ly/solsticetea. 5pm @ the MARC

Jun 12 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

Jun 12 Free Concert: Sean Gaskell and the Music of the West African Kora- A melodic 21-string harp from The Gambia. 7pm, outdoors in the Moab Library Courtyard | 257 E. Center St. For more info call 435-259-1111 or visit www.moablibrary.org

Jun 12 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Jon O

Jun 12 & 13 Live Music: Blu Pig- Douglas James

Jun 13 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 13–14 Golf Tournament- Arch & Horsehead 2-man (Monticello Sat, Moab Sun), men blue tees. To sign up for a tournament, please call the Moab Golf Course pro shop at (435) 259-6488.

Jun 14 Flag Day- National Day of Observance. National Park Service fee-free day for US citizens and residents.

Jun 14 Live Music: Blu Pig- Jon O

Jun 15 Live Music: Blu Pig- Lost Buffalo

Jun 16 Queen Bees 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

Jun 16 The Storied Self: Moab’s Story Slam- “Your Voice, Your Vote”. You’re invited to tell a 5–7-minute, true, personal tale of a time when you spoke up and took a stand. Gather at 6:30, stories start at 7pm. Moab Arts 111 E 100 N

Jun 16 Live Music: Blu Pig- Dustin Burley

Jun 17 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 17 Live Music: Blu Pig- Community Music Night

Jun 18 Castle Valley Library Speaker Series: “We’re Dragonflies” with Brooke Williams, author of Encountering Dragonfly: Notes on the Practice of Re-Enchantment. Free! 7pm. Everyone is welcome. 2 Castle Valley Dr. For more info call 435-259-1111 or visit www.moablibrary.org

Jun 18 Live Music: Blu Pig- Hogan Moss & The Old Weird America Band

Jun 19 Juneteenth

Jun 19 Movies at Swanny Park: Hamilton- 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

Jun 19 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Joey Ganino

Jun 19 Live Music: Blu Pig- Mitch Melodia

Jun 20 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 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 1–4 Grand County Fair- Celebrating America's 250th Anniversary. Old Spanish Trail Arena

Jul 3 Live Music: Spanish Valley Winery- Joey Ganino

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

Jul 4 Independence Day

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 10 Moab Free Concert Series: Black Uhuru and Mama Lingua. 6–9pm Swanny City Park. www.moabfreeconcerts.com

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 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 16 Castle Valley Library Free Movie Night- FREE. 7–9pm. 2 Castle Valley Dr.

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 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 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 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

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.

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