2023 Adventure Filmmaker & Photography Workshop

Presented by Wasatch Mountain Film Festival at Industry SLC

Apr 20 - Apr 21, 2023

The Adventure Filmmaker Workshop is a valuable opportunity for both established independent filmmakers and those looking to pursue adventure filmmaking, to progress their careers and skillset. We’ve brought in a talented lineup of highly successful filmmakers to teach this jam-packed 2-day event that will help participants develop their craft and skills, network with fellow filmmakers, and interact with industry leaders. This all takes place within of the Wasatch Mountain Film Festival April 20-23, where impactful stories are told through the lens of adventure. The 2023 Adventure Filmmaker Workshop is an inclusive program that brings together the filmmaking community to collectively advance visual storytelling through film. We’ve designed this program in collaboration with established filmmakers to craft an experience that enables filmmakers of diverse backgrounds and experience levels to advance their skillset, enhance their technical and creative abilities and better understand how to effectively grow your production business. Each day will…

2023 Arbor Day Celebration

Presented by Red Butte Garden at Red Butte Garden

Apr 28, 2023

Trees are Terrific! As part of Utah’s official arboretum, there’s no place better than Red Butte Garden to celebrate Arbor Day! Join us for a day filled with self-guided "tree-rific" activities and discover the vital role trees play not only in our lives but also in the natural world.  

2023 Baby Animal Celebration

Presented by This is the Place Heritage Park at This is the Place Heritage Park

Apr 08, 2023

Enjoy a visit with the baby animals during the Baby Animal Celebration! We'll have baby animals for you to snuggle and nuzzle. The ponies are also waiting to take little cowboys and cowgirls for a ride. April 8, 2023

2023 Concerto Competition Showcase

Presented by Utah Philharmonic Orchestra at Waterford School

Apr 29, 2023

Join the UPO for our annual 2023 Concerto Competition Showcase, featuring the winners of the 19th Annual Concerto Competition! With solos by elite local musicians, we guarantee an incredible and inspiring evening. This year's selections include Grieg Piano Concerto in A minor, Lalo Cello Concerto in D minor, Elgar Cello Concerto in E minor, and more!

2023 Lecture Series: Dr. Alison Carter - at NHMU

Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah at Natural History Museum of Utah

Mar 21, 2023

r. Alison Carter is an anthropological archaeologist and assistant professor of anthropology at the University of Oregon. She will present "Looking Beyond the Temples: The People of Angkor." at 7 p.m. on March 21 at NHMU. Dr. Carter has undertaken archaeological fieldwork and research in Cambodia since 2005. She has been featured in documentaries from Channel News Asia, NHK (Japan), and most recently the 3D IMAX movie, Angkor: The Lost Empire of Cambodia.

2023 Lecture Series: Keynote Ella Al-Shamahi

Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah at Kingsbury Hall - University of Utah

Apr 04, 2023

Ella Al-Shamahi is a National Geographic Explorer, paleoanthropologist, evolutionary biologist, stand-up comic, TV personality, and author of The Handshake. She will present the keynote talk "Exploring Dangerous Places" at 7 p.m. on April 4 at Kingsbury Hall. Al-Shamahi specializes in Neanderthals, caves, and expeditions in hostile, disputed, and dangerous territories. From heading up exploratory expeditions to joining cave excavations, the conditions can be unusual, from avoiding landmines to wearing a burqa for security reasons. She almost exclusively works in places it is hard to get insurance, such as Iraq, Yemen, Nagorno-Karabakh, and places she can't publicly admit to.

2023 Outdoor Concert Series: Les Claypool

Presented by Red Butte Garden at Red Butte Garden

May 23, 2023

LES CLAYPOOL'S FEARLESS FLYING FROG BRIGADE w/ Fishbone May 23, 2023 Gates at 6 p.m. / Show at 7 p.m.

2023 Spring Orchid Show

Presented by Red Butte Garden at Red Butte Garden

Apr 01 - Apr 02, 2023

Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection. This is the largest orchid show display in Utah.

2023 Yoga in the Mountains

Presented by Alta Community Enrichment at Our Lady of the Snows Center

Jan 02 - Mar 27, 2023

Join ACE for a weekly, one-hour yoga class in the heart of the Wasatch Mountains. Each week is a unique class, hosted in Our Lady of the Snows. All are welcome! Please follow ACE on social media for updates! PLEASE NOTE: Bring your own mat Maintain respectful social distance from others If you are not feeling well, please stay home

46th Annual Utah Asian Festival

Presented by Asian Association of Utah at Utah State Fairpark

Jun 03, 2023

Thank you for our tremendously successful 45th year! With such strong support from our local communities and sponsors, we are proud to announce the 46th Utah Asian Festival in 2023. Our event benefits all Utahns, offering a glimpse at how traditional practices have been preserved and upheld in our state. This festival not only connects new Americans, immigrants, and refugees to the more historic ethnic groups in our state, but also brings our diverse ethnic communities together. Our celebration is an opportunity for all to reunite with old friends; build new friendships; meet our various communities, leaders, and elders; and seek new opportunities to be involved and support our diverse Utah Asian communities. This year’s festival will honor our communities through traditional and modern performances, children’s activities, and spotlights on cultural, nonprofit, and commercial organizations. As always, food trucks and food booths featuring local businesses will be on site serving…

7th Annual Utah Blues Festival

Presented by Utah Blues Society at The Gallivan Center

Jun 16 - Jun 17, 2023

The 7th Annual Utah Blues Festival (#UBF) is the signature event for the 501(c)(3) non-profit, the Utah Blues Society. It will be held on Friday evening (5 pm – 10 PM), June 16, 2023, and (Noon to 10 pm) on Saturday, June 17, 2023, at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. This is the only Festival in Utah solely dedicated to increasing awareness of a uniquely American musical/cultural art form – Blues music. This festival connects Utahns to a musical genre that has used the American experience as its voice – the Blues! By showcasing national and local Blues artists, as well as a Youth Showcase and Workshops, the UBF will provide a unique experience for Utahns to meet and connect around this culturally important musical art form, the foundation of all other American music to follow.

A Christmas Carol

Presented by Parker Theatre at Parker Theatre

Nov 18 - Dec 23, 2023

Charles Dickens' Christmas classic is one of the most beloved stories for the holiday. Parker Theatre's adaptation is meaningful, true to the story and will touch your heart. Ebeneezer Scrooge is visited by a series of ghosts, starting with his old business partner, Jacob Marley. The three spirits which follow, the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Christmas Present and Christmas Yet to Come, show Scrooge visions of his life, his actions and impress upon Scrooge and all of us to become more charitable.

Adults with Disabilities Elevate Theatre Company Presents: Once on this Island Jr.

Presented by Tanner Dance at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

Apr 08, 2023

Elevate Theater Company will retell the classic “Little Mermaid” fairytale through their musical production of Once on This Island JR. The story follows Ti Moune, a peasant girl who rescues and falls in love with Daniel, a young man from a wealthy family.  When Daniel is returned to his land, the gods who rule the island guide Ti Moune on a quest to test the strength of her love against the powerful forces of prejudice, hatred and death. Elevate Theater Company exclusively involves actors with developmental and intellectual disabilities, accommodated by volunteer coaches, and is part of the University of Utah Tanner Dance Program. Once On This Island JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Script, music and all other materials (c) 2010 iTheatrics Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are…

Angkor: Empire of Cambodia

Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah at Natural History Museum of Utah

Oct 22, 2022 - Apr 23, 2023

The vast metropolis of Angkor, now shrouded by jungle in present-day Cambodia, was once the center of one of the greatest empires the world has ever seen. Enormous monuments to the gods, such as the temple of Angkor Wat, once towered over sprawling cities made of wood which, over the centuries, have vanished almost without a trace. The reasons for the precipitous decline of Angkor, and the cultural resilience of the Khmer people who built it, have fascinated scientists for 150 years. Thanks to new advances in science and technology—including ground excavations, aerial mapping, and modern remote sensing—we are finally coming to terms with the vast scope and accomplishments of this once-mighty empire. In this exhibition produced by MuseumsPartner, you'll have the opportunity to explore the art and artifacts of ancient Angkor through the lens of science. Experience how each period of exploration and discovery—equipped with the cutting-edge tools of…

Author David Moscow to Present From Scratch

Presented by Natural History Museum of Utah at Natural History Museum of Utah

Mar 22, 2023

Join us for a conversation with David Moscow, author of FROM SCRATCH, and Dr. Lisbeth Louderback, NHMU's Curator of Archaeology, on Wednesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. This talk is free to attend but registration is required. David's book, FROM SCRATCH: Adventures in Harvesting, Hunting, Fishing and Foraging on a Fragile Planet, offers a powerful call to action to its readers. It urges us to marvel in the world around us while simultaneously examining the environmental issues, cultural concerns, and overlooked histories intertwined with the food we eat. We hope you can join us for this opportunity to hear more from the author himself. Light refreshments will be served during the conversation with David and Lisbeth at NHMU.

Birds In the Lab

Presented by HawkWatch International and Natural History Museum of Utah at Natural History Museum of Utah

Mar 25, 2023

Join the HawkWatch International crew and some of our Raptor Ambassadors for the opportunity to observe live birds of prey up-close and examine a variety of specimens-feathers, eggs, and claws! Discover how to identify common birds in your communities, learn about raptors, and find out how you can participate in conserving raptors and our shared environment. Museum admission fees apply. For questions, contact NHMU at (801) 581-4303.

Black, Bold & Brilliant "The Sacrifice Zone" Free Film Screening & Discussion

Presented by Utah Film Center at Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch

Apr 06, 2023

As part of our Black, Bold & Brilliant series, Utah Film Center, in partnership with KRCL is excited to announce our upcoming film screening and post-discussion of The Sacrifice Zone. Join us Thursday, April 6 from 7-9 pm at The City Library in Downtown Salt Lake City and watch this compelling story of the one-mile stretch in Newark, New Jersey known as Chemical Corridor – Doremus Avenue. This toxic stretch of land borders the Ironbound neighborhood, where Portuguese, Brazilian, Central American, and African American residents are separated from toxic substances by no more than a railroad. The Sacrifice Zone follows Maria as she leads a group of environmental justice fighters determined to break the cycle of poor communities of color serving as dumping grounds for our consumer society with one of the most effective environmental organizations in the country. We invite you to stay after the screening for a Black,…

Blue Rhapsody: 100 Years of Rhapsody in Blue & Concerto in F

Presented by Onstage Ogden and Utah Symphony at Austad Auditorium at Val A. Browning Center

Apr 13, 2023

When George Gershwin strode on stage 100 years ago and Rhapsody in Blue’s opening clarinet glissando rang out for the first time, American music would never be the same. Now one of the most performed American works, Rhapsody in Blue is the classic synthesis of Carnegie Hall and Tin Pan Alley, described by Gershwin himself as a “musical kaleidoscope of America.” With Rhapsody’s fame, Gershwin was commissioned to compose Concerto in F, further straddling the boundaries of popular and “serious” music. Inspired by the blues and jazz of the roaring ‘20s, this evening features more of Gershwin’s beloved pieces, including American in Paris and “Someone to Watch Over Me,” with two-time Grammy-winning vocalist Sylvia McNair and Kevin Cole, praised as “the best Gershwin pianist since Gershwin himself.” Toast to 100 years of jazz classics with your Utah Symphony. ARTISTS David Alan Miller, conductor Kevin Cole, piano Sylvia McNair, vocalist PROGRAM GERSHWIN: Opening Night GERSHWIN: “The Man I Love” GERSHWIN: Concerto in F…

Bobby D & Friends

Presented by Heart and Soul at Liberty Senior Center

Apr 10, 2023

Music to enjoy and sing along with

Bulbs and Blooms 2023

Presented by Red Butte Garden at Red Butte Garden

Mar 15 - May 15, 2023

Find a marvelous daffodil display each spring at Red Butte Garden during the months of mid-March, April, and early-May. Along with the daffodils, you will find thousands of other blooming bulbs. Different bulb varieties peak at different times—so visit the Garden often this to discover what's blooming. Almost every fall, Red Butte Garden volunteers and staff plant additional bulbs throughout the Garden, including an astounding 42,000 in the Water Conservation Garden in 2018, bringing up the total to a colorful array of over 524,000 blooming bulbs! Of those over 230,000 are daffodils. Other bulbs include Allium, Anemone, Calochortus, Camassia, Chionodoxa, Cyclamen, Erythronium, Fritillaria, Galanthus, Hyacinth, Hyacinthoides, Ipheion, Iris, Leucojum, Muscari, Scilla, Triteleia, and more. Further complimenting the blooming bulbs are blossoming trees, shrubs, and vines such as Magnolia, Flowering Pear, Crabapple, Hawthorn, Viburnum, Wisteria, Foxtail Lily, Lilac, and more! Since 2013, Red Butte Garden has been recognized as an Official…

Chamber Orchestra

Presented by Westminster College at Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory - Westminster College

Apr 26, 2023

Westminster Chamber Orchestra Wednesday, April 26, 2023. 7:30 PM - 8:30 PM Vieve Gore Concert Hall Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory

Children’s Dance Theatre: Salt

Presented by Tanner Dance at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center

Apr 06, 2023

The University of Utah Tanner Dance Program / Children’s Dance Theatre presents Salt Thursday, April 6, 2023 at 7:00 pm Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center FREE EVENT The Children’s Dance Theatre invites you to come experience a magical adventure for all ages, based on a whimsical folk tale. Three brothers set out to seek their fortunes in a world full of fierce trolls and hungry giants. Ashlad, the youngest brother, is ridiculed and thought of as foolish because he asks so many questions. But Ashlad’s curiosity and kindness seem to bring him remarkable luck wherever he goes. Ultimately, Ashlad proves himself not so foolish after all, and brings home the unlikeliest of treasures, more precious than gold.

Collage Dance Collective

Presented by UtahPresents and University of Utah's School of Dance at Marriott Center for Dance - The University of Utah

Mar 24 - Mar 25, 2023

In partnership with the School of Dance “Ballet made utterly, gorgeously human” (Times Union), Collage Dance Collective captivates in its twelfth highly anticipated performance season. The international touring company makes its UtahPresents debut with a roster of virtuosic BIPOC dancers who embody the essence of one of the nation’s fastest growing dance companies and earn the bold acclaim “relevant, relatable and rooted” (Pointe Magazine). In its first Salt Lake City performance, Collage Dance Collective is set to showcase a diverse range of worldclass dance carefully selected to embrace the moment and invite audiences to “witness hope take human form” (High Ground News).

Community First Fridays, Additional Gallery Hours

Presented by West Valley Arts and Utah Cultural Celebration Center at Utah Cultural Celebration Center

Feb 03 - Dec 01, 2023

On the first Friday of the month, the Utah Cultural Celebration Center opens additional gallery hours from noon to 7 p.m. Join us in the galleries for exhibition receptions to hear from the artists in-person and meet other arts enthusiasts. ​Please note that all the schedule dates and times are subject to change or cancellation

Connect With the West

Presented by NOVA Chamber Music Series at Libby Gardner Hall - University of Utah

Apr 16, 2023

Libby Larsen (b. 1950) Songs From Letters Nicholas Benavides World Premiere Laura Kaminsky (b. 1956) Desert Portal Roy Harris (1898-1979) Piano Quintet

Coyote Tales Live Storytelling

Presented by Utah Humanities at Center for the Arts at Kayenta

Mar 24, 2023

Coyote Tales are live, open-mic style storytelling events with amateur and experienced storytellers. Each event has a theme, on which stories are to be based. Potential storytellers may address that theme in any way they choose. Prior to the event, storytellers craft their true, on-theme story, practice the telling (5 minutes or less), and work on eliminating excess detail to nail the perfect ending. When the doors open, potential storytellers put their name in the hat in hopes of being chosen to share their story. If chosen, the storyteller takes the stage to delight the audience. Stories must be true, told live, within the given time frame (5 minutes). They must be told without notes, props, or accompaniment. The evening begins with a pre-show party where potential storytellers put their name in the hat with the hope of being chosen to share their tale on stage. Petite Feast will be providing…

Craft Lake City Workshop: Botanical Bookbinding

Presented by Craft Lake City and Natural History Museum of Utah at Natural History Museum of Utah

Apr 05, 2023

In this 1.5 hour stamp and bookmaking workshop, taught by local bookmaker Jazmin Gallegos, you will be guided in a step-by-step bookmaking activity using mostly recycled materials to construct a custom field journal which can be used by the everyday naturalist. Whether going on a hike to spot the wildflowers or a simple walk around your neighborhood, you'll be ready to use your handmade book in a variety of outdoor settings! All materials & equipment are provided, and beginners are welcome. Tickets: $36 for NHMU members, $40 for non-members Register here: https://nhmu.utah.edu/events/craft-workshop-botanical-bookbinding

Craft Lake City Workshop: Relief Printmaking (21+)

Presented by Craft Lake City at Alibi Bar & Place SLC

Apr 10, 2023

Get tickets here Back by popular demand! Join local printmaker Taelor Worthington for an introductory relief printing workshop at this arts & craft-cocktails night! Attendees will learn how to transfer a design, carve it into a soft-cut printing block using a lino-cutting tool, properly roll out ink, and print their carved blocks onto printmaking paper. The 5 design options were created by Taelor using vintage botanical and scientific illustrations that were rendered to be more beginner friendly, and adjusted to the correct size for this project. Participants will receive guidance and helpful tips throughout the process as they carve a 4x6" block, in order to create an 8x10" relief print to display in their home. Each attendee will leave this beginner-friendly class with an introductory knowledge of relief printmaking. Included in the purchase price of the workshop ticket, attendees will enjoy a signature cocktail (or non-alcoholic mocktail!) at Alibi Bar…

Crosstown Big Band

Presented by Peery's Egyptian Theater and Excellence in the Community at Peery's Egyptian Theater

Apr 03, 2023

Led by percussionist Don Keipp, Cross Town Big Band performs high energy dance tunes and ballads from the golden age of swing. 20 piece band, including singers.

Deep Imagination

Presented by Salt Lake Symphony at Libby Gardner Hall - University of Utah

Apr 15, 2023

Come explore the limitless musical imagination of composers with our varied April program. Prokofiev’s Classical Symphony, an orchestral favorite, is like a time capsule, a reimagining of modern music into old forms. We will also take a journey into the fantastical realms of King Solomon’s mind in Bloch’s Schelomo (with SLS principal cellist, Andrew Clement) and the entire orchestra takes us on a wild ride with a famous trickster, Til Eulenspiegel!

Disney's Descendants

Presented by Sandy Arts Guild at The Theater at Mount Jordan

Mar 23 - Mar 25, 2023

The show follows the lives of the children of Disney’s classic villains and heroes as they navigate their way through life outside of their famous (and infamous) parents’ shadows. They learn to appreciate the values of goodness and friendship despite their differences. As they navigate their new lives, the villain kids must also face challenges, including the threat of their parents' evil schemes to reclaim their power. With the help of their new friends, they must learn to believe in themselves and defeat their evil parents, while discovering their own paths and identities. With its high-energy musical numbers and charming storyline, this show will delight audiences of all ages. It is a great opportunity to introduce young children to the magic of theater!

Dracula vs. The Hunchback

Presented by The Off Broadway Theatre and Laughing Stock Improv at The Off Broadway Theatre Company

Oct 06 - Oct 29, 2023

One of OBT’s most endeared Halloween parody. A hunchback watches the poor people of Paris fall prey to Count Dracula. He watches idly until the love of his life Esmerelda becomes prey. He then springs to her rescue. Will love conquer all?

Earth Day Jordan River Clean-Up

Presented by TreeUtah and Jordan River Commission and Salt Lake City Corporation at Jordan Park

Apr 22, 2023

The first annual clean-up of the Jordan River for Earth Day will be from 8 to 11:30 a.m. on April 22. Bring the family and enjoy a FREE grab n’ go breakfast followed by a community workday to protect and preserve our Jordan River. This is an amazing opportunity to join other members of our community in cleaning up our 17-mile share of the beautiful Jordan River. Some of the projects will include weed and trash removal, in-river clean up, art projects and more. Registration is required, sign up at: https://stewardship.slc.gov/ For more information, visit https://www.slc.gov/events/2023/02/08/earthday/ This event was made possible in part by you through Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks. Thank you!

Eco-Friendly and Edible Easter

Presented by Utah Chinese Association at 433 S 400 E

Apr 08, 2023

Create a painting on an egg Chinese food will be provided.

Elementary School Art Show

Presented by Sandy Arts Guild at The Shops at South Town

Mar 16 - Mar 24, 2023

March 16 - 24, 2023 | The Shops at South Town The Elementary School Art Show is a free event open to submissions from all K-6 elementary school students in Sandy (including public, private & charter). Typically over 1000 students submit artwork each year. Artwork is judged and awards are given to Best In Show, T-shirt Design, and 1st/2nd/3rd/Honorable Mention in each grade. The Award Ceremony and display are free events open to the public, hosted at The Shops at South Town.

Family Outreach Concert: Tales from the Mist

Presented by Salt Lake Symphony at Libby Gardner Hall - University of Utah

May 20, 2023

We celebrate the diversity of composers and our audiences with our May Family concert. Tales from the Mist will take us into magical realms and even some real places, all composed by real people. It’s a story of US, the people that make up our human community. Appropriate for the whole family, this is a concert not to be missed! We will take a journey down the Moldau River in Smetana’s The Moldau (joined by some of Utah’s high school talent)

Figure Drawing

Presented by DRAW Inc. at Visual Art Institute

Jan 03 - Dec 20, 2023

DRAW Inc Figure Drawing Sessions Tuesdays at Visual Art Institute 2901 S. Highland Dr. Salt Lake City, Utah 84106 12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

Fire!

Presented by Plan-B Theatre at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center

Apr 13 - Apr 23, 2023

Wallace Thurman was a queer Black man in Salt Lake City at the turn of the previous century. He attended West High School, the University of Utah, and Calvary Baptist Church. He was also the heart of the Harlem Renaissance. And he has been erased from Utah history. This revival of our 2010 production features Carleton Bluford (author of THE CLEAN-UP PROJECT) reprising the role of Wallace Thurman. Playwright Jenifer Nii has previously premiered her plays THE AUDACITY, “Influencer” as part of RADIO SLAM, THE WEIRD PLAY, “Damned If I Do” and “Spam” as part of (in)divisible, KINGDOM OF HEAVEN, RUFF!, SUFFRAGE, and THE SCARLET LETTER with Plan-B. Designed by Madeline Ashton (scenic), Emma Belnap (lighting), Cheryl Ann Cluff (sound), Grey Rung (scenic builder and electrician), Aaron Swenson (show art and costumes). Stage managed by Sammee Jackman. Directed by Jerry Rapier. The Wallace Thurman image embedded in Aaron Swenson's show…