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Portugal. The Man and Brothers Osborne at The Amp

The Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater will be hopping again this weekend with two big concerts on Saturday and Sunday.

Portugal. The Man

Portugal. The Man will perform at 7:30 p.m. with gates opening at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday with opening acts Tegan and Sara and Snacktime. Tickets are still available and there is a VIP Experience ticket for $220.50 that includes one premium seat ticket, a two-song performance before the show starts, Q-and-A with the band and exclusive merchandise up for sale. For more information, go to .

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Brothers Osborne

Brothers Osborne have been collecting all sorts of accolades such as a Grammy Award for Best Country Duo/Group Performance in 2022 and Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music awards. See them live on Sunday night at 8 p.m. with gates opening at 7 p.m. Tickets are still available and keep in mind that lawn tickets go up in price on the day of the show.

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Brothers Osborne features brothers TJ and John Osborne who grew up in Deale, Maryland, but now call Nashville home. Come early to hear opening act, Grace Bowers & The Hodge Podge. Bowers, 17, has been described by “Rolling Stone” magazine as a “star in the making” and her skills on her Gibson SG guitar have gained the interest of Devon Allman, Lainey Wilson, Dolly Parton, Susan Tedeshi and more. For more information, go to .

Comedy and classical music at the Vilar Performing Arts Center

Comedian Tom Papa

Take advantage of seeing comedian Tom Papa live and in person on Friday night at the Vilar Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. The 20-year veteran of comedy is a busy guy, with his weekly podcast, “Breaking Bread with Tom Papa,” his daily Netflix radio show, “What a Joke with Papa and Fortune” and in 2023 he released his book, “We’re All in this Together – So Make Some Room.”

His vast material is geared to those 16 years old and older at the Vilar Performing Arts Center with reserved seating starting at $45. For tickets and more information about Papa, go to .

Chamber Music with the Dalí Quartet

The Dalí Quartet returns to Bravo! Vail Music Festival this summer and Sunday’s program highlights the first quartets of Juan Crisóstomo de Arriaga and Alberto Ginastera alongside ErnÅ‘ Dohnányi’s roiling, celebratory Sextet.

“The Arriaga quartet showcases a fully developed voice from the 16-year-old composer, with elements reminiscent of his contemporaries including Beethoven and Schubert; but the Spanish-inflected rhythms and harmonies of his writing lend this quartet a profoundly affecting urgency and vulnerability,” said Ari Isaacman-Beck, violinist with the Dalí Quartet. “The Ginastera is wild and raucous, an Argentinian celebration of rustic dance rhythms alongside slashing 20th century harmonies. Its relentless drive contrasts gorgeously with a calm and poetic slow movement and lyrically dancing, folk-inspired tunes.”

The evening’s performance also includes principal clarinet and French horn players from the Philadelphia Orchestra, Ricardo Morales and Jennifer Montone, as well as Bravo! Vail’s artistic director Anne-Marie McDermott.

“The Dohnányi, for Clarinet, French Horn, Violin, Viola, Cello, and Piano is a Hungarian symphonic fantasy in four movements, full of wonder, intrigue, darkness, and a tongue-in-cheek, celebratory final movement that maintains a brilliant sense of humor until the final chords,” Isaacman-Beck said. For more information and to get tickets, go to or .

Art on the Rockies

Art on the Rockies returns this weekend with 130 fine artists and craftspeople. Battle Mountain High School in Edwards will host all sorts of artists with plenty of parking, food and drink vendors and high-country hospitality.

Since 2011, Art on the Rockies has been a staple on the Vail Valley art scene. The show draws in artists from all over the country featuring mediums like painting and drawing, sculpture, photography, jewelry, ceramics, glass, fiber, metal, wood and more. This is a juried show, meaning these artists have been selected to be a part of the event.

Art on the Rockies prides itself in having “active artists” and this venue allows festival-goers a chance to meet the artists and not only speak to them about their craft, but also see them in action.

Bring the kids to the Children’s Art Discovery Tent where they can put their artistic skills to use. Art on the Rockies is open to the public from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday through Sunday. If you want to learn more about the artists and get a preview of their work, go to .

A Carnival in Avon and a Circus in Minturn

Avon Summer Fair

Browns Amusements is back in Avon for a carnival with rides, games, fair food and more. The fun will be located at 5495 E. Beaver Creek Blvd., between City Market and Walmart. The rides, games and more open at 4 p.m. on Friday and at 1 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday. Unlimited ride wristbands are $40 each or you can also pay for rides as you go. To learn more about the Avon Summer Fair and ride height requirements, go to and follow them on their .

Greatest Show in Minturn

Step right up to the Little Beach Amphitheater in Minturn and be entertained by the acts you’ll find at this year’s Greatest Show in Minturn. This human-powered circus is sure to delight the family.

“I feel like there is plenty of adult entertainment options in the valley, and it felt like it would be playful and fun to craft a show that would delight all ages,” said Tracy Long, organizer and participant in the event.

“One of our aerialists, Kira Johnson, pitched the idea of an old timey vintage circus as our theme. It is the perfect structure for our show because it provides many roles to be filled like the ringleader, the strongman and the acrobats, stilt walkers and aerialists to name a few.”

There will be two shows at 4:30 and 7 p.m. on Saturday. Tickets are $15 and children under 4 are free. Go to .

Pre Party for Downvalley Vibes Festival

Get the skinny on a new music festival coming to Eagle this summer by attending the official pre party this weekend. The Second Street Tavern is hosting a two-day music event called Downvalley Vibes Festival Aug. 23 and 24 and you can win tickets and learn more by coming to the pre party on Saturday. Musical acts for the event in August include Dragondeer, Taylor Scott Band, DJ Williams, The Hip Snacks, Sqwerv, River Spell, Extra Gold, Johnny Schelper Band and more to be announced.

Come early for the Casamigos Cornhole Tournament from 4-7 p.m. There will be 10 teams competing and the winner gets two free 2-day VIP tickets to the festival. The VIP area comes with swag bag, two drink tickets, private patio and bathrooms, VIP viewing areas and a few surprises.

After the cornhole tournament, stay for the live music with the Sam E Bee Trio from 8-10 p.m. There will also be a giveaway for two 2-day VIP tickets in a raffle. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase and all money collected will be donated to Can Do MS, which is a nonprofit helping people living with multiple sclerosis. 

The pre party will offer discounts on ticket purchases made at Second Street Tavern. For more information, do to .