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Dark Sky Week is April 13-20 2026. And the entire month of April is declared as Dark Sky Month in Utah.

FRI-SUN, April 17-19:

• First Annual Central Utah Astronomy Festival, across three counties and three state parks, we’re hosting solar viewing, expert speakers, and three unforgettable nights under the stars. Grab your 3-day pass now to secure your spot for the full experience. All events are free with park admission; the day-use fee is $10.  

Friday, April 17:

• Rape Recovery Center Hope and Healing Celebration | 7-10 PM @ Red Butte Garden Orangerie, 300 Wakara Way, SLC. "This is a night to celebrate the healing progress our community has made, and the strength of survivors. Join us for a night out with drinks, food, dancing, music and community." The RRC will also present their annual Pillar of Hope and Youth Rising awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership, advocacy, and compassion have made a profound impact on survivors of sexual violence across Utah. All proceeds will support the growth of the RRC's Mobile Response, Advocacy, Clinical, Community Engagement and Prevention programs. For tickets, click here. 

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• 1st Annual Utah State Mariachi Festival presented by the Utah Music Educators Association | 9A-4P @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. Event by Mariachi Royal de Granger and Utah Cultural Celebration Center: "Join us for the 1st Annual Utah State Mariachi Festival presented by the Utah Music Educators Association. Help us celebrate school mariachi programs from across the state of Utah. This event features Jr. High School and High School Mariachi groups, local vendors, and food trucks."

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Saturday, April 18:

• The Great Marmalade Plant Swap of 2026 | 10:30A-12:30P @ Marmalade Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 280 N 500 W, SLC. "Bring a plant, take a plant, and get ready for Spring! Bring (healthy) plants, cuttings, or seedlings of any kind to trade, and meet others to share and take home new plants. Houseplants, outdoor plants, edible, inedible, flowers, succulents, herbs — all fair game! The Library will provide some pots, soil, gardening tools, gloves, and plants, but patrons are encouraged to bring their own. Please take home approximately the number of plants you bring to the program." 

Tuesday, April 21:

• Anand Varma: Inside Wonder Lab | 7 PM @ Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC. "The Natural History Museum of Utah 2026 Lecture Series Keynote Speaker is Anand Varma, a biologist, award-winning photographer, and National Geographic Explorer. He is the founder of WonderLab, a one-of-a-kind storytelling studio based in Berkeley, California. Varma has grown to fame for his efforts in advancing photography and videography techniques to better visualize often-unseen wonders of the world." For tickets, click here. ***Discount available for University of Utah students, faculty, and staff.

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Wednesday, April 22:

• Science + Literature: Curiosity, Connection & Coexistence | 7 PM @ Aline W. Skaggs Biology Building (Rm 210), 257 S 1400 E, SLC. "Featuring Science + Literature–honored author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian in conversation with Katharine Coles. Mycologist Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian blends science writing and memoir in her debut work of nonfiction, Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature, a 2026 Science + Literature selected title. Join Kaishian for a reading and conversation about the often overlooked creatures and fungi that helped her understand the natural world, her connection to a career in science, and her own identity as a queer, neurodivergent person. Katharine Coles, poet, Distinguished Professor, and co-Director of the Utah Symposium in Science and Literature, will moderate. Limited free copies of Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature will be available at the event, first-come, first-served. A book signing will follow the program. Presented in partnership with the School of Biological Sciences and the Symposium on Science and Literature at the University of Utah and the National Book Foundation."

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Thursday, April 23:

• Project Rainbow Presents - Lavender Graduation | 6-8 PM @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W. 3100 S, WVC. "Lavender Graduation celebrates LGBTQ+ graduates from colleges and universities across Utah. Register to walk. LGBTQ+ graduates from any Utah school are welcome. Student speakers wanted. We are looking for up to 3 student speakers from different schools. You can self-nominate or nominate another student. Missed your own graduation ceremony? This is your moment. Lavender Graduation exists specifically to celebrate LGBTQ+ graduates in a space built for them, surrounded by a community that understands exactly what it took to get here. Spread the word to any LGBTQ+ grad you know." Students, please register by April 17.
  

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• ChamberWest Community Job Fair| 2-6 PM @ Taylorsville High School, 5225 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville. "Join us at the ChamberWest Community Job Fair — where job seekers can connect directly with 85+ employers across multiple industries, including healthcare, tech, finance, education, and more."

  - Meet hiring managers and HR representatives face-to-face
  - Explore internships, apprenticeships, and full-time roles
  - Build connections and grow your professional network
  - Discover new career pathways in a supportive environment
   Pro Tip: Bring multiple copies of your resume and come ready to make a strong impression!

   FREE to attend and open to the community — whether you're entering the workforce, switching careers, or exploring new opportunities.

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Saturday, April 25:

• 21st Annual Nihon Matsuri / Japan Festival | 10A-5P @ 100 South between 200 and 300 West, SLC. "Join us for a day of culture, food, music, and more. Admission: Free! Come celebrate Japanese heritage with us—everyone is welcome!
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• Singing Resistance SLC National Day of Action | 5:30 PM @ Utah Governor's Mansion, 603 E South Temple St., SLC. "We are excited about what we have coming up! We hope to see you out there and sing with you. Also, not listed here is every Wednesday at the Warehouse at 6 PM! And 1st Mondays at the Wallace F. Bennett Federal Building! We are stronger with you. We hope you will join us."

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• 11th Annual Lower Provo River Cleanup | 9A-1P @ Timpanogos Park, Provo Canyon, Utah. Event by Fish For Garbage: "Help restore a healthy riparian ecosystem while contributing to environmental conservation, connecting with the community, and enjoying the outdoors." Registration and signed waiver required to participate

  • Volunteers will collect trash using provided garbage bags, gloves and grabbers.

  • Each filled bag earns a BBQ meal ticket and prize drawing entries—additional bags increase the chances of winning prizes from our generous sponsors.

  • Fly Fish Food is providing the Grand Prize, so be sure to maximize your entries for a shot at an incredible reward!

  • Water stations will be available; please bring a reusable water bottle to help reduce waste.

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• Desert Tortoise Viewing Event | 11:30A-2:30P @ Chuckwalla Trailhead in Snow Canyon State Park. 11:30am – 2:30pm. Join expert biologists with the Utah Division of Wildlife Resources for an up-close look at one of the state’s most fascinating reptiles — the desert tortoise! We’re partnering with Utah’s Every Kid Outdoors Initiative, which focuses on connecting youth to nature. Reservation required—click here.

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Friday, May 1:

• Workers Over Billionaires, a national day of action for May Day. "More than 700 people across the Wasatch Front have signed a public commitment to take part in coordinated shutdown actions, as local organizers prepare for walkouts, sick-outs, and business closures on May 1 — part of a growing nationwide call for a May Day shutdown. 

  "This year’s May Day marks the 20th anniversary of the 2006 'Day Without an Immigrant' general strike, when millions across the United States walked out of workplaces and schools to protest anti-immigrant legislation. Organizers say the current moment is seeing renewed national attention, with calls for similar actions gaining traction across the country.

  "On the Wasatch Front, the effort is being organized through the Red Lines on the Wasatch Front campaign, which is building a network prepared to respond collectively if anti-immigrant repression escalates along the Wasatch Front. Initial partners of the campaign include the Black Menaces, the Utah State Progressive Caucus, MEChA de U of U and Green Wave Utah."

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Saturday, May 2:

• C9 Scenes Street Photography Pop-Up Gallery & Urban Art Fair | 12-6 PM @ the alleyway between Scion Cider and Laziz Kitchen, Central 9th, SLC. "C9 Scenes is excited to announce a community-driven pop-up art event for photographers and artists, both amateur and professional, to capture the vibrant Central 9th neighborhood. With the creation of this new nonprofit organization comes the inaugural flagship event: a curated outdoor celebration of visual art, urban culture, and neighborhood creativity." This is a FREE event but you must be 21+ to attend. For art submissions, open disciplines include:

  • Photography — Street, portrait, documentary, and fine art. Submissions due April 20th.

  • Plein Air Painting — On-location work capturing Central 9th's streetscapes, architecture, and urban life. The plein air painting window is April 17-27th.

  • Still Life — Traditional and contemporary approaches welcome, but the primary subject must be apples! Submissions due April 22nd.

  • Sketch & Line Art — Illustration, urban sketching, ink work, and drawing in all forms. Submissions due April 22nd.

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Thursday, May 7:

• Utah's Statewide Virtual Job Fair | 11A-2P online. "Open to all job seekers with priority to veterans, military members and spouses. Get hired online! To register as a job seeker, please visit jobs.utah.gov and create an account or sign in to 'My Job Search' (indicate your military or spouse status). Locate the Virtual Job Fair or Prep Workshops on your Dashboard. From there, select the event(s) to proceed. Job fair prep workshop available the day before at 10:00 a.m. AND 1:00 p.m."

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Saturday, May 9:

Wednesday, May 13:

• CultureConnects Conference: Advancing Story, Stewardship & Shared Impact | 8A-3P @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. Event by Utah Cultural Alliance: “We are thrilled to announce the date and venue for our 2026 CultureConnects conference! While we are busy finalizing the details for this one-day conference, we invite you to stay tuned here and on the socials for all the latest programming news.”

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THU-SUN, May 14-17:

• Save the dates for the 2026 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. "Join us at the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival for a series of featured events designed to celebrate and explore the wonders of birdlife. Our lineup includes a diverse range of activities, each crafted to deepen your appreciation and understanding of birds, their habitats, and their portrayal in art and culture. Attend our 2026 Keynote Address & Dinner to hear from renowned author, photographer, and birder, Kevin Karlson. Kevin will deliver his farewell address, Through the Looking Glass: Reflections of a Grateful Birder." Registration is now open. Click here for a printable schedule of events, including 

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Saturday, May 16:

• NAMIWalks Utah | 9A-12P @ Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W 7800 S, West Jordan."A fun community event that raises awareness, breaks down stigma, and helps keep all that NAMI Utah does free of charge. There is no cost to join the NAMIWalk, but you are welcome to help us raise funds, as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Our joyous family-friendly event features free refreshments, entertainment, and group activities for people of all ages and their pets! It is a time to celebrate that we aren’t alone in our mental health journeys."

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Friday, May 22:

• Harvey Milk Day Birthday Party | 4-9 PM on The Milk Block, along 900 South, SLC. Event by Equality Utah: "Meet us on the block for an evening where we come together for sheer fun, local businesses take center stage, and The Milk Block turns into a celebration of equality and community. Food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden, live DJ, and the Wasatch Co-Op Grand Opening—all woven into one unforgettable night on Harvey Milk Blvd. (Yes, there will be swag AND Benny the Milk Truck!) No tickets. Just show up, bring your people, and be part of it."

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Saturday, May 30:

• Closing Day of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America in West Valley as Part of America250 @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. "This nationally recognized Smithsonian traveling exhibition explores the past, present, and future of American democracy." FREE and open to the public Monday-Thursday, 8A-6P; Friday-Saturday, 9A-4P.

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Saturday, June 6:

• SAVE THE DATE: 49th Utah Asian Festival | 11A-10P @ Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W, SLC.  Applications are NOW OPEN for booths, food vendors, and performances. Priority deadline: March 6, 2026. For more info, visit utahasianfestival.org.

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