This weekend in the Vail Valley: Comedy with Louis C.K., improv with Vail Theatre Company, a crawfish boil, river races, clothing swaps and more
As the summer heats up events start to return up and downvalley
Louis C.K. at Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater
Louis C.K. has a long list of comedic accolades to his name, including being a six-time Emmy award-winner and three-time Grammy award-winner. He will take the stage at the Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater on Sunday at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m.
The Peabody award-winning comedian, writer and director is on his “Ridiculous” tour, which started in April and has dates scheduled through 2026. The tour will span the globe and has already added second shows internationally at venues in Paris, Athens, Istanbul and more.
Various pricing is available for lawn seating and reserved pavilion seating. Please note that this comedian’s material is best suited for those 18 and older. This will be a phone-free experience, meaning no one may use cell phones, smart watches, smart accessories, cameras or recording devices in the performance space. Anyone seen using these devices during the performances will be escorted out of The Amp. For more information and to get tickets, visit GRFAVail.com.
Moe’s Original BBQ Crawfish Boil
Moe’s Original BBQ is known for its slow smoked meats, southern fried shrimp Moe boy, catfish and more, but this Saturday it’s all about cracking the crawfish at the Moe’s 4th Annual Crawfish Boil. Moe’s Original BBQ will be serving up crawfish alongside all sorts of fun activities like lawn games, free music and more at its Eagle location. Complement the meal with a sweet tea, a whiskey drink or a cold beer. That’s the type of meal the founders of Moe’s want you to enjoy. They appreciate a slower pace and although they love to showcase their classic dishes, this annual ritual showcases another side of their talents and lets the hospitality of the brand shine. This event starts at 3 p.m., but in true Moe’s style, when the freshly made food is gone, it’s gone, so get there early. For more information, go to Moe’s Original BBQ’s Facebook page.
Improve Comedy Show at Route 6 Café & Lounge in EagleVail
The Vail Valley Theatre Company is stretching its talents beyond musicals, plays and vocal performances and is now hosting improv. Head to Route 6 Café & Lounge in EagleVail this Friday for a great show featuring eight locals from the Rocky Road Improv group. What’s on the schedule? What’s the show about? What topics will be covered? Nobody knows! Not even the performers, which makes it exciting and hilarious for everyone. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7:30 p.m. Come early and grab a bite to eat and a drink at the venue and grab a seat for the show.
Support Local Journalism
The Vail Valley Theatre Company was founded in 1987 and the nonprofit organization gives those who have professional acting and singing experience and those who found talents later in life an opportunity to share their gifts on stage. Come on out and support your friends and neighbors doing local comedy this Friday in EagleVail. For more information, go to VailTheatre.org.
Relax with Nomadic Roots Sauna at Eagle Ranch Wellness Day
Get ready to relax, recover and reconnect at the Eagle Ranch Wellness Day, featuring a sauna and cold plunge experience with Nomadic Roots Sauna and Wellness, discounts at Vitality Yoga to drop into a class and coffee deals at Color Coffee.
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Nomadic Roots Sauna & Wellness opened earlier this winter with a mobile sauna that is available for rent, but the sauna-on-wheels will be set up outside of Color Coffee in Eagle Ranch this Saturday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Schedule a time to use the sauna and cold plunge and lounge solo or get a group of up to eight people together and rent the whole sauna. Go to NomadicRootsVail.com to buy tickets and schedule a time.
Race the Downriver Dash on the Eagle River in Minturn
The Vail Recreation District has been busy hosting the Vail Whitewater Race Series through June 3 in Vail Village but is doing an additional race down the Eagle River with the town of Minturn this Saturday. Kayakers and rafters are welcome to test their skills at the 4th Annual Downriver Dash on Saturday at 5:30 p.m. The race will start at the Boneyard Open Space south of Minturn and will finish at the Minturn Saloon.
This race is open to kayakers and R2 raft teams ages 16 and older who have intermediate and expert whitewater skills. Preregistration is highly recommended, and parking will be available at the Minturn municipal lot (near the Minturn Saloon) and shuttles will be available to the race start and a mandatory safety talk and course instruction meeting will be held at 5:15 p.m. An after party will be held at the Minturn Saloon. This will be a great chance for boaters to get out on the water in advance of the GoPro Mountain Games which will be held June 5-8. For more information, go to VailRec.com.
Outdoor yoga in Eagle on Sundays
Get outside and enjoy Yoga in the Park on Sundays at either the Eagle River Park or Eagle Town Park. Yoga Off Broadway and Vitality have teamed up with the Town of Eagle once again to offer donation-based yoga classes throughout the summer. This Sunday, join Vitality along the Eagle River at the Eagle River Park at 9-10:15 a.m. Next Sunday, join Yoga Off Broadway at the Eagle Town Park at 9-10:15 a.m. Although these are free classes, donations are encouraged. Yoga Off Broadway will be raising money for the Land & Rivers Fund. Vitality will be collecting funds for its High School Vitality Initiative, which sends their yoga instructors into Eagle Valley High School to teach mindfulness and meditation throughout the school year. Learn more at VitalityEagle.com and YogaOffBroadway.com.
Sustainable Clothing Swaps
If you’re doing some spring cleaning and want to donate clothes, or, if you are wondering what to wear to the upcoming Hot Summer Nights concerts, farmers markets, a wedding or the workplace, take part in two clothing swaps going on this weekend.
The Eagle Public Library will be accepting clean, gently used clothing at its swap on Saturday. Stop by its location at 600 Broadway Street in Eagle between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. and swap and shop for kids, teens and adults.
All the Good Stuff in Edwards is hosting a clothing swap on Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Bring in a bag of clothes or just come to browse adult, kids and even baby clothes.
Samantha Miller of All the Good Stuff hosted a clothing swap last year and said it’s not only a good way to clean out your closet or get a few new outfits, it’s a sustainable way to shop and keep clothing out of the landfill. “This circular, community-based approach to fashion can give your clothes new life,” Miller said.
You know the saying, “one person’s trash is another person’s treasure,” so find some fun clothes at either of these clothing swaps over the weekend. For more information, go to the Eagle Valley Library District’s website or All The Good Stuff’s Facebook page for more details.
