The Moab Information Center and Canyonlands Natural History Association will host Robert Anderson, a ranger with the National Park Service, to deliver a lecture on the history of the iconic NPS uniform. 

Join National Park Service ranger Robert Anderson at the Moab Museum for a discussion about how Canyonlands National Park was established: a story involving the Atomic Energy Commission, a leathery cowboy, and a slick D.C. politician. Moab Museum admission is required to attend. 

As part of the Moab Arts Reuse Residency program, artist Tom Hansell will host a series of workshops for ages 16+ during which participants will collaborate to make short films on themes like waste, art, and creative reuse. The second workshop is titled “Symbols of Peace.” More information can be found at www.moabarts.org/residency. 

The Moab Museum will host Sam Cunningham, owner of Cunnington Farms in Spanish Valley, to discuss Navajo Churro sheep and textiles. Her presentation is called “The Legacy of Joe Ben Wheat: Internationally Renowned Archaeologist and Expert on Southwestern Textiles.” 

Celebrate the opening of the new Library Teen Center! There will be free food, games, ping pong, and friends. 

Pixie & the Partygrass Boys will perform at the Free Concert Series! The band’s sound features “soulful, often harmonic vocals and solid strings and rhythm.” The Butch Cassidies will open. 

As part of the Moab Arts Reuse Residency program, artist Tom Hansell will host a series of workshops for ages 16+ during which participants will collaborate to make short films on themes like waste, art, and creative reuse. The second workshop is titled “Revising and Refining Our Films.” More information can be found at www.moabarts.org/residency. 

Join National Park Service ranger Ash Hightower at the Moab Museum for a discussion about historic rock inscriptions, modern graffiti, and how humans leave marks on the places they visit. Moab Museum admission is required to attend. 

Practice drawing the human form from life! No experience necessary; $10 donation at the door. Bring your own supplies, all mediums are welcome.

Join the Grand County Public Library as it screens “Bitterbrush,” a film following two range riders during their last summer herding cattle in remote Idaho. The two brave inclement weather and perilous work conditions while pondering their futures. 

Join the Castle Valley book club as members discuss “Fantasyland: How America Went Haywire” by Kurt Andersen. 

Join Skate Moab for a free locals skate night with DJ Ghost! Skates are available to borrow; anyone under 18 needs a parent or legal guardian with them to sign a waiver.

Science Moab will host Cris White, a dark skies naturalist and NASA solar system ambassador, to give a talk titled, “The Search for Truth, Extraterrestrial Life, and Nerdy Pickup Lines within the Universe,” followed by a screening of the movie “Contact.”  

Children are invited to join the Grand County Public Library for a storytime featuring stories and songs about picnics! 

Join the Canyonlands Field Institute to help clean up the Daily stretch of the Colorado River. Lunch and snacks are included! Register at www.cfimoab.org/events/.

As part of the Moab Arts Reuse Residency program, artist Tom Hansell hosted a series of workshops for ages 16+ during which participants collaborated to make short films on themes like waste, art, and creative reuse. During this event, participants will show their films.

The Utah Friends of Paleontology will hear from Andrew RC Milner, who works at the St. George Dinosaur Discovery Center. Free and open to the public!  

First Responders are invited to join Breann with the Moab Wellness Collective for a yoga class! The class is free; sign up at www.WellnessCollectiveMoab.com. 

Not at Burning Man this year? Join Skate Moab for a Burning Man themed adult skate night with DJ Paris Hinson! Costumes encouraged! Event is by donation ($10-20), and skates will be available to borrow. 

Join USARA in celebrating National Recovery Day, a day to advocate, support, and empower those in all stages of recovery. There will be resource booths, food, prizes, and games.