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U.S. Air Force Academy Band

Keep the patriotic spirit going into the weekend with music by the United States Air Force Academy Band. The group is traveling around performing spirited tunes during the Soaring Over Colorado tour and the next stop is the Harry A. Nottingham Park at the Avon Performance Pavilion on Saturday.

The United States Air Force Academy Band was formed in 1955 at the Lowry Air Force Base near Denver. Based out of Colorado Springs, the band uses the power of music to honor our veterans, our flag and our country. These concerts inspire patriotism across our country, strengthen bonds between citizens and the Air Force and boost morale for service members around the world.

The show begins and 7 p.m. and will last until about 8:30 p.m. and is free and open to the public. Bring a blanket or lawn chair to Nottingham Park and enjoy the show. For more information about this talented group of musicians, go to .

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Lakeside Cinema in Avon

This weekend is a busy one for Nottingham Park in Avon. On Friday, bring out the kids for the first Lakeside Cinema movie series. Every Friday from now until Aug. 30 free movies will be shown at dusk. This week’s movie is the classic, “Goonies.” Other popular flicks that will be shown include “Back to the Future,” “The Little Mermaid” and “Cool Runnings.”

The movies start around 8:15 p.m. and keep in mind it does get chilly once the sun goes down. Bring a blanket, a lawn chair, dress in layers and pack a picnic. Popcorn will be served to the first 50 guests at the beginning of the event. For more information check out .

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Movie Schedule:

• July 5: Goonies
• July 12: The Little Mermaid
• July 19: Back to the Future
• July 26: Wonka
• Aug. 2: School of Rock
• Aug. 9: Sing 2
• Aug. 16: Puss in Boots: The Last Wish
• Aug. 23: Cool Runnings
• Aug. 30: Wish

Solaris Sunset Series

The Solaris Sunset Series is the latest weekly installment to hit the Vail Valley entertainment scene. This free outdoor music series in Solaris Plaza will be happening every Saturday from July 6 to Aug. 10. 

The Solaris Sunset Series is presented by Chasing Rabbits and Deca + Bol and features a line-up of local and international DJs including Re K, LANDO, Jason Huber of Cherub and McWavy. This weekend features DJ Madisen Beaty.

The best part about this is you don’t have to wait until the wee hours of the night to dance, the tunes will be spinning from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. each week on the plaza.

If you want to add a little dinner with your dancing, there will be full-service dining on the outdoor patios at both Chasing Rabbits and Deca + Bol. There will be special cocktail drinks from Dobel Tequila and Tincup Whiskey during the Solaris Sunset Series.

No tickets are required and the event is family friendly. Stop by before or after dinner, it’s sure to be a scene. Afterward, continue the fun and go bowling at Deca + Bol or hit the afterparty at Chasing Rabbits. Go to for more information.

Music and magic at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

Tanya Tucker

Tanya Tucker came out with her first country hit, “Delta Dawn,” in 1972 when she was just 13 years old. Since then, she has earned 23 Top 40 albums and 56 Top 40 singles, with 10 of those songs ranked number one on the Billboard country charts. With stats like that, you’re sure to hear a favorite tune or become endeared to this country music legend.

A 2023 Country Music Hall of Fame inductee, Tucker is on her Sweet Western Sound Tour and traveling all over the U.S. She is a Grammy award-winning artist and has several other music industry awards. Her Outlaw country contemporaries include Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Waylon Jennings, Emmylou Harris, David Allan Coe and Hank Williams, Jr.

Reserved seating tickets start at $59 and the show starts at 7 p.m. on Friday. View more at .  

Illusionist Adam Trent

Get ready to be amazed with modern illusions, magic, music and quite a bit of comedy sprinkled in when Adam Trent takes the stage. “The Illusionists-Live from Broadway” star is happy to return to Colorado for a few shows and will take the stage at 3:30 and 6:30 p.m. at the Vilar Performing Arts Center on Saturday. Trent grew up in Boulder where you could find him busking on the Pearl Street Mall. When he was 18, he left home to pursue magic professionally and now resides in Las Vegas.

Be prepared to see teleporting, cloning, holograms and mind-blowing tricks. The setting at the Vilar Performing Arts Center is perfect for an intimate show where Trent will bring volunteers on stage and also do group tricks with the audience.

The show is suitable for all ages and Trent himself remembers going to his first magic show at the Denver Center and how it was so fun to laugh as a family and be equally entertained. Look for special children’s ticket pricing and discounts if you buy the Vilar’s Ticket 4-Pack. For more information, go to .

Band by the River

The Riverwalk in Edwards will host Kevin Danzig and The Gandy Dancers on Friday. It is all part of the Band by the River concert series that takes place in the Riverwalk Backyard on the stage along the bike path and river. The series will be held each Friday until Aug. 16. Gates open at 5 p.m. and the music goes from 6 to 8 p.m. There will be a bar with drinks available and you can bring your own picnic or grab something to go from the many restaurants in Riverwalk. View for more details.

Concert Schedule:

• July 5: Kevin Danzig and The Gandy Dancers
• July 12: 3 for All
• July 19: Brendan McKinney
• July 26: The Evolution
• Aug. 2: Jazz Goes to Summer School
• Aug. 9: Valle Musico
• Aug. 16: Vail Valley Band

Vail Hill Climb

For those wanting to push their physical limits this weekend, the Vail Hill Climb will be hosted on the slopes of Vail Mountain on Saturday. Brought to you by the Vail Recreation Center, the Dynafit Trail Running Series tests skill but it also is a lot of fun and a great way to check your fitness level, especially if you have been training all season for this run.

The distance for this race is 7.6 miles and the course starts on next to Mountain Haus at the base of Bridge Street. After winding through the quaint village of Vail where you’ll see ski shops, cafes, and boutiques, you’ll ascend through some homes until you find yourself on Vail Mountain where the views really start to open up. There’s a reason Colorado Runner magazine has named this the Best Trail Race in 2006 and 2011.   

After the race ends, there will be awards and raffle prizes given out at the race finish. Everyone can download Gondola One (No. 1) after that wraps up.

If you have family and friends who want to watch you cross the finish line at Mid-Vail, please pick up passes for them when you pick up your bib. Timing is very important for them and they must have the passes with them and be on the Gondola One (No. 1) at the top of Bridge Street between 7-7:30 a.m. The gondola will only be uploading race staff and spectators from 7-7:30 a.m. After 7:30 a.m. your family and friends who want to spectate at Mid-Vail would need to wait until the gondola opens to the public at 9:30 a.m. and purchase a ticket. To get the skinny, go to .