Photos by Chay Mosqueda It’s no secret that Utah has been among the fastest growing states in the past decade—and that means its arts, culture, and specifically music festival scenes have been on the rise. The Kilby Block Party, now in its fourth year, is among the numerous music festivals bringing…
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While walking along Salt Lake’s Bonneville Shoreline trail overlooking our little urban gem nestled in the mountains, you might hear some familiar tunes. Yup—the hills are alive with the sound of the Red Butte Garden Concert Series. In an incomparable setting, the Red Butte Concert Series is one of…
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The Twilight Concert Series is an annual summer event that has been happening in downtown SLC for 37 years. Presented by the Salt Lake Arts Council, the Twilight Concert Series brings nationally recognized and upcoming artists to our city paired with local musicians and performers. The 2024 series…
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On Friday, May 10, from 12:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Millcreek Common is hosting the Driving of the Spike: Jupiter Tour Whistle Stop event. This is the last opportunity to see the Golden Spike Monument in Salt Lake County. A Public Art Piece Celebrating the Historic Golden Spike The 43’ tall golden…
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The Golden Spike Monument is coming to the University of Utah on April 24 and Millcreek Common on May 10. These events will be the final opportunities to see the Golden Spike Monument in Salt Lake County before installation at the Golden Spike State Monument in Brigham City. The Golden Spike…
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Salt Lake’s diverse spirit and eclectic collection of hip neighborhoods has powered a cultural boom in the mountain and desert urban center. As a constellation of trendy, emerging neighborhoods, Salt Lake is cool in ways other than just snow and slopes. If you haven’t seen the new frontier of hip…
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Planning your upcoming Salt Lake vacation and looking for some unique things to do? Well if you’re visiting from May 17-19, 2024, you’re in for a treat with the Living Traditions Festival. This one-of-a-kind long-running festival takes place annually in May and is full of diverse artistic…
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Easter, which occurs March 31 st this year, conjures a lot of ideas for different people. Chocolate bunnies. Decorating eggs. The advent of springtime. Egg hunts. Church services. New clothes. Daffodils. Whatever way you prefer to celebrate the Easter holiday, our list of events and activities should…
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Regardless of your heritage, embracing St. Patrick's Day offers a wonderful opportunity to welcome the arrival of spring and unwind after the chilly winter months. There are plenty of St. Patrick's Day events for everyone in Salt Lake this year, like the St. Patrick's Day parade at The Gateway…
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Utah's towering mountain backdrops, soaring crimson cliffs, and alien desert landscapes have entranced audiences for over a century on screens both big and small. This backdrop has attracted iconic directors from John Ford to Ari Aster, cementing Utah’s starring role in cinematic history. In 2024…
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There is a very specific and scintillating buzz that percolates in Salt Lake every January. It’s not just “The Greatest Snow On Earth,” though we do see a lot of skiers visiting the city this time of year—it's Festival time in Salt Lake. You might not know it, but Salt Lake is home to a huge number…
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There are some characters who live on in our hearts long after the credits roll, and for countless people around the world, Chandler Bing was one of those characters. Matthew Perry, who portrayed Chandler for all 10 seasons of Friends, tragically passed away on October 28. His legacy of love and…
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Images courtesy Utah Arts Alliance As night falls over Salt Lake City this November 10–11, the urban landscape will transform into a mesmerizing alien cosmos aglow with innovation and wonder during the seventh annual ILLUMINATE Festival. Over two glowing nights from 5:00–11:00 p.m., the free…
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Images courtesy Downtown Alliance Each year, a vibrant transformation takes place in the heart of Salt Lake City. That transformation—aptly named “Open Streets”—returns to downtown this fall from September 15 through October 28. On Fridays and Saturdays from noon to 1 a.m., Main Street will be…
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A free annual event takes place in Sandy City, and those in the know mark it on their calendars as a can't-miss event. Enter the Sandy City Annual Hot-Air Balloon Festival and Glow Event. Taking place in a public park with the towering Wasatch mountains as a backdrop, and as the sun comes up over…
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The Craft Lake City DIY Festival Presented by Harmons Celebrates 15 Years of Amplifying Utah's Creative Community The 15th Annual Craft Lake City DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Festival Presented By Harmons runs Friday, August 11, Saturday August 12, and Sunday August 13 at the Utah State Fairpark located at…
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Photos courtesy City Weekly and Bianca Velasquez Utah has many things to be proud of between its red arches down south and snowy peaks up north—Utah’s rolodex of wonders is as interesting as it is long. However, there is a growing subculture thriving throughout Utah, one that takes an unlikely place…
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Photos: Copyright 2023 CCF/Jay Dash, @slc_bites, & SLUG Magazine Salt Lake County’s Cottonwood Canyons are best known as some of the most acclaimed ski destinations in the world, but the wilderness preserves are an exciting spot year-round. What better way to start summer than by taking the family…
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Salt Lake City has a surprising collection of incredible local breweries and distilleries that are on par with, if not excelling, their counterparts across the country. Here, we’ve rounded up a wide range of alcohol-related events and activities in Salt Lake from festivals and classes to exclusive…
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There are many public events and celebrations going on in Salt Lake and surrounding communities to celebrate Juneteenth in Utah this year. Juneteenth commemorates the date that the abolition of slavery was finally announced in Texas more than 2 years after the official signing of the Emancipation…
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