Friday

Colorado Classic Stage 2

August 17, 10 a.m. & 12:30 p.m., Vail

The Colorado equivalent of the Tour de France returns for a second day in Vail, with some of the world's best cyclists tackling the legendary Vail Pass time trial—climbing 1,574 vertical feet over near 10 miles from Mountain Plaza in Vail Village to the summit of Vail Pass. (The women's race starts at 10 a.m., followed by the men at 2:30 p.m.) Although much of the Village was closed to vehicular traffic for the Colorado Classic's debut on Thursday, on Friday the Lionshead and Vail Village parking structures will be open as usual for anyone driving in to see the race start, although the Ford Park lot will remain closed. Spectators can line the route through Vail Village, or follow the bike path along Gore Creek to Big Horn Road and cheer riders as they begin the long grind up Vail Pass. coloradoclassic.com, vailgov.com

Africa Yoga Project FUNdraiser

August 17, 6 p.m., Revolution Power Yoga, Avon

Local yoga studio Revolution Power Yoga hosts a donation-based class benefitting the Africa Yoga Project, which seeks to build community connections, jobs, and leaders in Africa through yoga, along with a silent auction and after-party ($20 suggested donation). revolutionpoweryoga.com

The Jerry Garcia Birthday Band

August 17, 7 p.m., Gerald R. Ford Amphitheater

An all-star ensemble of veteran Deadheads sings a Happy 75th Birthday tribute to the late Jerry Garcia on the main stage by Golden Peak, sure to inspire a rendition of "Fire on the Mountain." ($39.50 to $89.50). grfvail.com

Josh Turner at the Vilar

August 17, 8 p.m., Vilar Performing Arts Center, Beaver Creek 

Country music superstar Josh Turner brings a heapin' helpin' of "Deep South" to the Vilar  ($68 to $98). vilarpac.org

Saturday

Pitmaster BBQ and Music Fest 

August 18, 12:30 to 9:30 p.m., Nottingham Park and Pavilion, Avon 

The first-ever Pitmaster BBQ and Music Fest brings two days of grilling and cooking classes (and live music) to the east bank of Nottingham Lake ($70 for a one-day ticket, $110 for a two-day ticket, $135 for the VIP package). pitmasterbbqfest.com

8th Annual Racin' to Raise Cash

August 18, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Eagle County Fairgrounds, Eagle

This supercharged ATV race benefits families affected by cancer, and the Tiffany Myers Memorial Keepin' em Real Scholarship ($10). eagleoutside.com

Natural Selectah at Shakedown Bar

August 18, 9 p.m., Shakedown Bar, Vail Village

An ensemble of reggae all-stars (from the likes of Thievery Corporation and John Brown's Body) rock Vail Village's late night music haunt into the wee hours of the morning. shakedownbarvail.com

Sunday

Pitmaster BBQ and Music Fest 

August 19, 12:30 to 6:30 p.m., Nottingham Park and Pavilion, Avon 

One last chance to catch live music, backyard games, and grilling tutorials by the lake at Nottingham Park ($70 for a one-day ticket, $110 for a two-day ticket, $135 for the VIP package). pitmasterbbqfest.com

3 Course Beer Dinner

August 19, 3 p.m., Beaver Creek Chophouse, Beaver Creek

Grab your seat on the patio of Beaver Creek Chophouse for three courses paired with local suds ($40 per person). vailchophouse.com