Birthdays: RICKY SKAGGS, MIKE GREENWELL, RED SKELTON, DION DiMUCCI, AARON TSCHETTER, DAVIS FANSLER, KAREN WEBB, KEN STACK, MARIANNE HAMILTON, STOCKER CAREY, STEVE FORBES, HUNTER S. THOMPSON, JOHN GLENN, HUME CRONYN, ELIZABETH McGOVERN, NELSON MANDELA, KELLY REILLY, IAN MINTZ

San Miguel Authority for Regional Transportation (SMART) is offering fare free service in July and August on all routes. Find schedules and more information at smarttelluride.com.

San Miguel Basin Fair events for today, Thursday, July 18th, include the Catch-a-Chicken contest at noon, followed by the 4H Youth Cornhole Tournament at 1 p.m. The Pee-Wee Bucket Lamb Show takes place at 6 p.m. and the Lamb Show at 7 p.m. Tomorrow, Friday, July 19th, include the Goat Show at 9 a.m.; the 4H Council Scavenger Hunt at 1 p.m.; and Pee-Wee Bucket Calf Show at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Beef Show at 7 p.m. Stay tuned for more events through the weekend!

Telluride Gold Kings play tonight, Thursday, July 18th, at the historic Sheridan Bar, starting at 6 p.m. The show is FREE!

Friday, July 19th, head to the Telluride Farmer’s Market for the Magic Mountain Puppet Show, presented by Wilkinson Public Library. The show starts at 11 a.m. and is suitable for all ages! Also at the Farmer’s Market on Friday, enjoy live music from Tyler Simmons from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., sponsored by Augment Music Project.

Beyond The Groove Productions & TMVOA present Music on the Green with Grant Sabin Trio on Friday, July 19th, from 5-7 p.m. at Mountain Village's Reflection Plaza. The Friday concerts are FREE, for all ages, and family (and pet!)-friendly.

Get your tickets for the Ah Haa HAHA, taking place Friday, July 19th through Sunday, July 21st! Join over 18 artists in collaborative art making, rooftop revelry, Bleep Boop Ping Pong Tournament, discoverable rooms, a pop-art disco, delicious craft cocktails, a curated gift shop and one-of-a-kind experiences - all to benefit Ah Haa School! Buy tickets now at ahhaa.org for adults on Friday and Saturday, and the whole family on Sunday.

Telluride Science & Innovation Center invites you to their 40th Anniversary and Grand Opening at The Depot on Saturday, July 20th. Donors and supporters can get a sneak peek of the new center starting at 4 p.m.; the general public is welcome at 5:30 p.m. Find more information at telluridescience.org.

The Telluride Adaptive Sports Program (TASP) is hosting Sip, Eat & Empower this Saturday, July 20th, at 7 p.m. Enjoy specialty food, wine, music and listen to an energizing presenter from the adaptive community. For tickets and more information please visit tellurideadaptivesports.org/events.

Telluride Theatre presents Twelfth Night, opening Saturday, July 20th in Town Park! The show runs through Sunday, July 28th, at 8 p.m. nightly – no show on Thursday, July 25th. This production is FREE for all San Miguel County teachers & students! There is a limited number of student/teacher tickets per night. Email info@telluridetheatre.org to claim, and all other ticket buyers can go to telluridetheatre.org to purchase tickets today. RAIN OR SHINE – the audience is covered by Town Park stage. Please dress warm!

Saturday, July 20th, the Town of Mountain Village presents the Movies Under the Stars summer outdoor film series! Family & guests can head to Reflection Plaza in Mountain Village, bundle up & bring the family to enjoy this week’s animated film, Kung Fu Panda 4. The FREE film screening begins at sundown, around 8:30 p.m.

The Telluride homegrown boys are back in town to close out a fun-filled Americana weekend! The Sheridan Arts Foundation proudly presents Western Medicine for a special fundraising concert on Sunday, July 21st. All proceeds from the event will be dedicated to upgrading the Sheridan Opera House’s 20-year-old sound system! Don’t miss this chance to support a great cause while enjoying an incredible night of music! Music starts at 8 p.m.; doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are available now at sheridanoperahouse.com.