| Event Name | Organization | Dates | City | | | Youth Tall Tale Contest | Gale Center of History and Culture | 05/29/12 | South Jordan |
| Young Chevrolet Military Appreciation Night | Rocky Mountain Raceways | 05/28/12 | Salt Lake City |
Yo GottiPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue May 31, 2012 Check out one of the hottest rappers when Yo Gotti brings his Road To Riches Tour featuring Zed Zilla to In The Venue. | In The Venue | 05/31/12 | Salt Lake City |
XanaduPresented by SLCC Grand Theatre at SLCC Grand Theatre May 9-May 26, 2012 Based upon the 1980 cult classic, this musical focuses on a Greek muse, Clio, who descends from Mt. Olympus to Venice Beach, California in 1980 on a quest to inspire a struggling artist, Sonny, to achieve the greatest creation of his life, a roller disco. When Clio, disguised as an Australian roller girl named Kira, falls into forbidden love with the mortal Sonny, her jealous sisters take advantage of the situation and Clio risks eternal banishment to the underworld. | SLCC Grand Theatre | 05/09/12- 05/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
World Superbike BigM WeekendPresented by Miller Motorsports Park at Miller Motorsports Park May 26-May 28, 2012
The BigM Weekend is Utah’s Memorial Day tradition, mixing motorcycles, music and military. The FIM Superbike World Championship returns for a fifth year, making its only visit in the Western Hemisphere at Miller Motorsports Park.
The production-based bullet bikes from Yamaha, Ducati, Honda, BMW, Suzuki, Kawasaki and Aprilia will battle at up to 200 mph with some of the world’s best riders dragging their knees and banging elbows.
The weekend will... | Miller Motorsports Park | 05/26/12- 05/28/12 | Tooele |
| Women of Valor - In The Spirit of Service | Repertory Dance Theatre | 04/11/13- 04/13/13 | Salt Lake City |
Witches Night OutPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village October 12-October 27, 2012 Two bewitching weekends of Witches Night Out. Witches love any excuse to have fun and throw a party and now the party has been extended for two weekends. Ladies join your fellow sister witches for the 11th year of Witches' Night Out. Plan now to wear your most elaborate, crazy, fun, whimsical witch's hat or witch's costume. | Gardner Village | 10/12/12- 10/27/12 | West Jordan |
Witchapalooza: Music Dinner TheatrePresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village October 11-October 30, 2012 Enjoy a unique evening of dinner, music and bewitching fun as Witchapalooza's The Taming of the Brew returns once again to The Gathering Place! This is a show you don't want to miss! The adorable Splendora Ravencroft has fallen madly in love with the dashing Count Hekate, but due to family tradition cannot marry before her older sister Brewella marries. | Gardner Village | 10/11/12- 10/30/12 | West Jordan |
Witchapalooza Music Dinner TheaterPresented by Gardner Village at Gardner Village September 1-September 30, 2012 Enjoy a unique evening of dinner, music and bewitching fun as Witchapalooza's The Taming of the Brew returns once again to The Gathering Place! This is a show you don't want to miss! The adorable Splendora Ravencroft has fallen madly in love with the dashing Count Hekate, but due to family tradition cannot marry before her older sister Brewella marries. | Gardner Village | 09/01/12- 09/30/12 | West Jordan |
| William Michals: Broadway In Concert | Pioneer Theatre Company | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wild Stampede 5K Run and Kids DashPresented by Utah's Hogle Zoo at Utah's Hogle Zoo September 29, 2012 Help save wildlife! Put on your running shoes and join us for a fun 5k fundraiser! The Utah Chapter of the American Association of Zoo Keepers, in partnership with Utah's Hogle Zoo and along with Sports Am L.L.C., is proud to host our third annual "Wild Stampede- 5K Run and Walk for Wildlife". | Utah's Hogle Zoo | 09/29/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wiggle WormsPresented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library April 24-May 16, 2012 Attention all wigglers! Join them in their auditorium for Wiggle Worms. This is a lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to 2.5 years of age and their families. | Murray Public Library | 04/24/12- 05/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wiggle WormsPresented by Murray Public Library at Murray Public Library June 19-July 25, 2012 Attention all wigglers! Join them in their auditorium. Tuesdays and Wednesdays for Wiggle Worms. This is a lively program of stories, songs, shakers and parachutes for infants and toddlers up to 2.5 years of age and their families. | Murray Public Library | 06/19/12- 07/25/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wicked-er: It's Not Easy Being GreenPresented by Desert Star Playhouse at Desert Star Playhouse August 30-November 10, 2012 They're going to the magical land of Oz, and they couldn't be more excited! There's a new villain in town who's even worse than the Wicked Witch. The witch will have no choice but to team up with her former enemies to fight the new villain. This promises to bring big laughs next year. | Desert Star Playhouse | 08/30/12- 11/10/12 | Salt Lake City |
WickedPresented by Broadway Across America - Utah at Capitol Theatre July 18-August 26, 2012 Long before that girl from Kansas arrives in Munchkinland, two girls meet in the land of Oz. One born with emerald green skin, is smart, fiery and misunderstood. The other is beautiful, ambitious and very popular. | Broadway Across America - Utah | 07/18/12- 08/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
WhitechapelPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue July 5, 2012 Don't miss Whitechapel and guests Upon A Burning Body when they unleash their death metal at In The Venue! | In The Venue | 07/05/12 | Salt Lake City |
White PartyPresented by The Paper Moon at The Paper Moon June 1, 2012 This event kicks off PRIDE weekend with the Moon's Annual White Party. If you have never been to this event before, then put this bad boy on your bucket list. The biggest black light party of the year! So throw on some white, grab your glow sticks, and if you dare lather yourself in the glow in the dark paint, you're ready to party like a rock star. | The Paper Moon | 06/01/12 | Salt Lake City |
Westminster Hosts GE Capital Banking on Women Graduation Presented by Westminster College at Westminster College May 16, 2012 Westminster College is pleased to host a graduation celebration for the 2011?2012 GE Capital Banking on Women class in the Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business Auditorium. The event will include a graduation ceremony, panel discussion with participants and program introduction to interested women entrepreneurs. | Westminster College | 05/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Waterwise Trees and Shrubs Tour | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 05/24/12 | West Jordan |
| Waterwise Perennials Tour | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 06/16/12 | West Jordan |
| Water Music | Utah Symphony | Utah Opera | 01/04/13- 01/05/13 | Salt Lake City |
Water Book SigningPresented by Central Gallery at Central Gallery May 18, 2012 Local artist Lyndy Lovelady and 40 year native of Utah will show her series of illustrations under the theme "Water". Her book signing of accompanying award winning published poems depict vivid and vibrant adventures of earthly waterscapes with sunsets, red rock land formations or High Utah mountains with rolling skies. | Central Gallery | 05/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
Wade in the Music'Presented by The Salt Lake Men's Choir at Libby Gardner Hall - University of Utah June 8, 2012 The Salt Lake Men's Choir's mission is to perform and expand men's choral literature, provide opportunities for self-expression, build bridges of understanding and tolerance among diverse communities through music and provide positive social and spiritual support for its members. | The Salt Lake Men's Choir | 06/08/12 | Salt Lake City |
VolbeatPresented by The Great Saltair at The Great Saltair July 13, 2012 Get ready to rock when Volbeat brings their "Live From Beyond Hell Above Heaven" Summer Tour with guests Hellyeah and Iced Earth to Saltair. | The Great Saltair | 07/13/12 | Magna |
Voices Of The Civil War Presented by This is the Place Heritage Park at This is the Place Heritage Park August 10-August 11, 2012 Have you ever wanted to take a step back in time and experience life during the Civil War? Join them for a Civil War Event you'll never forget! You will learn what life was like for the civilians as they helped gather donations for the weary armies. | This is the Place Heritage Park | 08/10/12- 08/11/12 | Salt Lake City |
VIVA Z-Rock FestPresented by The Gallivan Center at The Gallivan Center June 2, 2012 94.9 Z-Rock presents the VIVA Z-Rock Fest June 2nd at Gallivan Center. This year come rock out with Royal Bliss, King Niko, Hour 13, Codi Jordan, Natural Roots, Samuel Smith Band, American Hitmen, the Unread, and more! | The Gallivan Center | 06/02/12 | Salt Lake City |
Venture Outdoors FestivaPresented by Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival at Canyon Rim Park June 16, 2012 The event will feature activities for all ages and highlight the best places to hike, camp, and play in the great outdoors. The event is free and open to everyone. Highlights will also include live music, food from local restaurants, and hands-on recreational clinics. | Millcreek Township Venture Outdoors Festival | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Vans Warped Tour | United Concerts | 06/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
Valient ThorrPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue June 28, 2012 Metal band Valient Thorr will rock In The Venue with guests Holy Grail, Royal Thunder, and The Kickass. Don't miss out! | In The Venue | 06/28/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Youth Storytelling Showcase | Gale Center of History and Culture | 10/09/12 | South Jordan |
| Utah Princess Pageant | Princess of America | 06/29/12- 06/30/12 | Murray |
| Utah Pride Festival | Utah Pride Center | 06/01/12- 06/03/12 | Salt Lake City |
Utah Lawyers for the Arts Art and the Law: DocumentariesPresented by Utah Museum of Contemporary Art at Utah Museum of Contemporary Art May 26, 2012 Get the inside scoop on legal issues you may encounter in producing documentary films, including relevant considerations in organizing a production entity, fundamental models of financing for independent films, copyrights and clearances, fair use, basic personnel contracts, and concepts of privacy, publicity and defamation. | Utah Museum of Contemporary Art | 05/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Blaze vs. San Antonio Talons | EnergySolutions Arena | 05/26/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Blaze vs. Georgia Force | EnergySolutions Arena | 06/23/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Blaze vs. Cleveland Gladiators | EnergySolutions Arena | 06/13/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Blaze vs. Chicago Rush | EnergySolutions Arena | 06/09/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Blaze vs. Arizona Rattlers | EnergySolutions Arena | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Baseball vs. Stanford | University of Utah Athletics | 05/18/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Baseball vs. Stanford | University of Utah Athletics | 05/19/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Utah Baseball vs. Stanford | University of Utah Athletics | 05/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Utah Asian FestivalPresented by Asian Association of Utah at South Towne Exposition Center June 9, 2012 The 35th Utah Asian Festival features 10 ethnic groups who share performance, exhibit, crafts, arts and food of their origins. There is an Asian marketplace and a children's activity center where we will be celebrating Year of the Dragon. The festival is free and everyone is welcome! | Asian Association of Utah | 06/09/12 | Sandy |
| Utah Arts Festival | Utah Arts Festival | 06/21/12- 06/24/12 | Salt Lake City |
Utah Architects and Sanborn MapsPresented by Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library at Special Collections Gallery June 22-August 5, 2012 This exhibition features the Capitol Competition drawings of Richard Kletting (1858-1943), and the Harvard drawings of Salt Lake City-born architect Lloyd Snedaker (1905-1989). Originally from Germany, Kletting was informally known as "The Dean of Utah Architecture." His first commission in Salt Lake City was the University of Deseret, which is now the University of Utah. | Book Arts Program At the J. Willard Marriott Library | 06/22/12- 08/05/12 | Salt Lake City |
UrinetownPresented by Empress Theatre at Empress Theatre October 12-November 10, 2012
One of the most uproariously funny musicals in recent years, URINETOWN is a hilarious tale of greed, corruption, love, and revolution in a time when water is worth its weight in gold. In a Gotham-like city, a terrible water shortage, caused by a 20-year drought, has led to a government-enforced ban on private toilets. The citizens must use public amenities, regulated by a single malevolent company that profits by charging admission for one of humanity's most basic needs. Amid... | Empress Theatre | 10/12/12- 11/10/12 | Magna |
Urban Challenge UtahPresented by Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah at The Gallivan Center June 9, 2012 Utah's toughest, wackiest competitors will take to the streets of Salt Lake, navigating their way to different landmarks and local businesses, where they will complete tasks that challenge the body, mind and senses. Participants can run, bike or use public transportation to get from one challenge to the next. | Make-A-Wish Foundation of Utah | 06/09/12 | Salt Lake City |
URBAN ART - Summer Teen Workshop, grades 10-12Presented by The Leonardo at Library Square at The Leonardo at Library Square July 16-July 20, 2012
Every so often you see something original an otherwise empty wall—a piece of “urban art” that brings color, curiosity and originality to a cityscape. Most times the artist worked without being paid, just for the opportunity of making a moment, a surprise, a gift to an overlooked site.
| The Leonardo at Library Square | 07/16/12- 07/20/12 | Salt Lake City |
Uncovering the New World Columbus Created Presented by Salt Lake City Public Library at The City Library May 31, 2012 Mann writes about the Americas, post-Columbus' voyage in 1492, explaining that it was the year that followed his arrival that drastically changed the world. The journey across the Atlantic was the beginning of a new existence, according to Mann; it was the greatest event in the history of life since the death of the dinosaurs. | Salt Lake City Public Library | 05/31/12 | Salt Lake City |
TwiztidPresented by In The Venue at In The Venue May 16, 2012 Juggalos get ready for a night with Twiztid and guests KMK, Blaze and Big B at In The Venue! | In The Venue | 05/16/12 | Salt Lake City |
| Turning Over the Garden: Fall Time Yard and Garden Care | Jordan Valley Water Conservancy District | 09/13/12 | West Jordan |