A list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL’s RadioACTive team. Featured events do not imply endorsement.

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Looking to buy local, unique or handcrafted gifts for your family, friends or co-workers this holiday season? Click here to check out a list of craft fairs and holiday markets curated by the RadioACTive team. 

Tuesday, December 10:

• Writers Rebel SLC, 6:00 p.m. Urban Arts Gallery - Utah Arts Alliance, 116 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, Extinction Rebellion Salt Lake (XRSLC), in partnership with The Wanting to Die Poetry Club, is hosting a unique literary event to demand radical action on the accelerating climate and ecological crisis in support of Extinction Rebellion. In the spirit of a people’s movement, writers will each read for no more than 10 minutes to support the rebellion.
• Salt Lake City Overdose Prevention Site Townhall, Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, Join UHRC for an informative conversation about overdose prevention sites. Hosting overdose prevention sites in Utah will open the doors for people who are injecting drugs to freely access the care that they need. The UHRC philosophy coincides with the approach of supervised consumption sites by meeting people where they are at and not leaving them there.

Wednesday, December 11:

• Health Care Solutions for Utahns December 11, 8:30 p.m. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, This event is UHPP’s annual convening designed to cover the most compelling health care issues of the day, focus on the consumer/patient perspective, and drill down on solutions. We are excited to have 2 national speakers providing keynote addresses Joan Alker (Georgetown Center for Children and Families) and Elaine Ryan (AARP).
• Writing Circle Social, 6:00 p.m. Utah Chapter Sierra Club, 423 W 800 S, Ste A103, Salt Lake City, Raise your Voice! Join other Sierra Club members at one, some or all of the monthly writing circles to discuss current, pressing issues, and spend time crafting letters to local papers and legislators. Letters to the Editor are the most widely read parts of the paper. Writing a letter allows you to be heard, to keep issues in the public eye, and to send our legislators an important message.
• American Dharma – SLC Free Screening, 7:00 p.m. Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W Broadway, Salt Lake City, Academy Award-winning Director Errol Morris (The Fog of War, The Thin Blue Line) faces off with controversial political strategist and former Donald Trump adviser, Steve Bannon.
• Free Gun Locks & Gun Safes, 5:30 p.m. C-A-L Ranch Stores (West Jordan, UT), 2735 W 7800 South, West Jordan, The Well Armed Woman Utah Shooting Chapters is happy to team up with Primary Children's Hospital to teach people to use these safes and trigger locks. We will be at this event helping hand these out.
  Please come and get a free lock or safe and tell your family and friends. We want as many people as possible to receive one.

Thursday, December 12: 

• 2019 Salt Lake Unity Fest, a multi-day festival uniting the LGBTQ+ community and allies through sports and exclusive nightly events. Proceeds from various events will benefit local LGBTQ+ organizations. Runs Dec. 12-15 @ the Salt Palace Convention Center. Click here for registration and competition information.

• 3rd Annual Law Rocks Salt Lake City, 7:00-11:00 p.m. at The State Room, 638 S. State St., SLC. Law Rocks is thrilled to return to Salt Lake City for the third annual event benefiting Rock Camp SLC. For tickets, click here. 

• The History of Policing, 6:30 p.m. Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, Decarcerate Utah Presents: The History of Policing in the US. Meet us in Conference Room E in the basement of the main library. 

• Salt Lake City Overdose Prevention Site Townhall, 6:00 p.m. Glendale Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 1375 S Concord St, Salt Lake City, An informative conversation about overdose prevention sites. Hosting overdose prevention sites in Utah will open the doors for people who are injecting drugs to freely access the care that they need. The UHRC philosophy coincides with the approach of supervised consumption sites by meeting people where they are at and not leaving them there.

• Hip Hop Organics Fundraiser for Rose Park Brown Berets, Liquid Joes, 1249 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, 

• Sound & Vision Live Music & Video Fest for Mental Health, 7:00 p.m. at Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 E., SLC. 5 local bands and 5 local filmmakers collaborated on music videos. Videos screen while bands play live. Music by Durian Durian, LORD VOX, MiNX, The Waldron Brothers and Randin Graves - Composer, Guitarist & Didgeridoo Advocate. Films by Josh Samson, Larry D Curtis, Alec Lyons, Mikael Hiatt and Justus Page. Proceeds support creativity in mental health programs in Utah.

• Music Meets Movies - Rumble: The Indians Who Rocked the World at Brewvies in SLC and Ogden. Directed by Catherine Bainbridge and Alfonso Maiorana, Rumble is a documentary about the far too often overlooked influence indigenous musicians had on popular music in North America. Tickets at 6:30 p.m., movie at 7:30 p.m.

Fri.-Sun., Dec. 13-15:

• Last Minute Holiday Market, 11a-6p @ The Local Artisan Collective, 2371 Kiesel Ave., Ogden. Features 10 of LAC's Local Artisans, with offerings from more than 80 local northern Utah artisans, including lichtenberg fractile art, pyrography, pottery, leather work, custom vinyl creations, custom digital art/hand lettering, custom sewn items, handmade soaps, blown glass, paintings and prints, books, jewelry, fiber and textile arts. Plus, live demos and classes, snacks, hot chocolate, coffee, and paradise farm herbal tea.

Friday, December 13:

• Pack the courtroom for Jamal Bell! Justice for Jamal, 1:00 p.m. 2525 S Grant Ave, Ogden, UT, Jamal Bell was shot 11 times by police. He was inside of his home. 

• Socialist Movie Night: The Battle of Algiers, 8:00 p.m. 350 S 200 E, Salt Lake City, The Battle of Algiers is an Italian-neorealist historical film about the Algerian War of Independence, specifically the guerilla tactics fighting against the French government. With Gillo Pontecorvo directing, critics have associated the film with decolonization, armed violence, and national independence.

• The Lord of Misrule, Dec. 12-14, 7:00 p.m. at Wasatch Theatre Company, 124 S. 400 W., SLC. In exchange for donations to The Road Home, audience members will receive decks of cards that tell them how they may change what the actors are doing on stage. Click here for tickets.

Saturday, December 14:

• Farmhouse Christmas Market in Farmington, 11a-5p at Legacy Events Center, Farmington. Featuring Utah’s local crafters, unique hand-crafted items, fashion accessories, handmade jewelry, kids craft corner. Free to the public. 

• Winter Market & Santa’s Arrival, 9a-1p at Daybreak Community Center, 4544 W. Harvest Moon Dr., South Jordan. Hosted by LiveDAYBREAK Community Council. FREE.

• Craft Like M.A.D., 11a-3p at SLC ARTS HUB - Utah Arts Alliance, 663 W. 100 S., SLC. DRAC and four other organizations will host this opportunity to customize Medical and Adaptive Devices (wheelchairs, walkers, canes, crutches, grabbers, etc.) to show that folks with disabilities can be seen as beautiful, strong, unique, and fashionable. 

• Ethical Holiday Market, 4:00-7:00 p.m. atImpact Hub Salt Lake, 150 S. State St., SLC. A unique holiday market, where you can purchase impactful gifts that give back, such as beautiful handcraft from social enterprises including Made and Mabira Collective, delicious holiday treats crafted by Flourish Bakery, thrifted items supporting The Other Side Academy, and baskets, jewelry, and art made by local refugees (including a henna artist performing her traditional craft on site). Hot chocolate will be served, with live holiday music by Becky Burr and the Bluegrass Boys.

• 2020 Vision: Focus on Social Justice, 1:15 p.m. Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, We’re setting our sights on a brighter and more inclusive future. You are invited to join us for short film screenings and workshops that focus on youth empowerment, the 2020 census, voting and civic engagement. Pizza will be served! 

• Solidarity Dinner - The Day To End Violence Against Sex Workers, 6:00 p.m. Glendale Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 1375 S Concord St, Salt Lake City, Free food, zines, materials on sex work & harm reduction, music, and more in honor of the International Day to End Violence Against Sex Workers.

• 2020 Vision: Focus on Social Justice, 1:15 p.m. Sorenson Unity Center, 1383 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, 

Sunday, December 15:

• Women's Sweat Lodge, 1:00 p.m. The Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake, 120 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, The purpose of the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake City (UICSL) sweat lodge is to provide a healing and cleansing ceremony. IF you have diabetes, asthma, heart disease, or have recently consumed alcohol, the Urban Indian Center of Salt Lake STRONGLY encourages you to consult your health care provider before participating in the Sweat Lodge Ceremony.
• Sunstone Refugee Dinner and Christmas Party, 6:00 p.m. This year a Sudanese dinner cooked by Chef Kaltum, a refugee woman in our community with a new catering business. Proceeds from ticket sales go directly to Chef Kaltum.
• 12 Minutes Max, 2:00 p.m. Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, 12 Minutes Max is a monthly experimental performance series featuring short works by local artists in many disciplines. One Sunday a month, we present three original pieces in a varied mix, chosen from music, dance, film, theater, performance art, writing and the like - each 12 minutes or less.
• Legislative Training, 2:00 p.m. NALC Utah State Association, 2261 S Redwood Rd, West Valley City, John Beaumont, LPO will be in town from DC to provide a training session and update on our legislative agenda!

Monday, December 16:

• Winter Concert Series & Holiday Market at the UCCC, 6:00 p.m. Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, West Valley City, West Valley Arts proudly presents our annual Winter Concert Series and Holiday Market! Get a creative jump on your holiday shopping, and listen to your holiday favorites performed by local musicians
• Service Project at Sandy Boys and Girls Club, 3:30 p.m. The Sandy Club, 450 E 8680 S, Sandy, We're doing a art project at the Sandy Boys & Girls Club and would love to have your help. This is going to be a great activity and it will be even more fun with your participation!
• Davis Tech Blood Drive Battle Against Tooele Tech, 9:00 p.m. Davis Technical College, 550 E 300 S, Kaysville, Come donate blood on Dec. 16 from 9 a.m. to 2.p.m. in the Rotunda and help us win the battle by collecting more donations than Tooele Tech. 

Tuesday, December 17: 

• Recession Ready Nonprofits, 8:30 a.m. Utah Nonprofits Association, 4900 South Highland Drive, The U.S. economy is in its longest recovery on record—and all recoveries eventually end and become recessions. No one knows when that will happen, so the smart play—the only play—is to prepare your nonprofit.
• Project Empathy'sSalt Lake County Council Presentation, Salt Lake County Government, 2001 S 2300 E, Salt Lake City, 15 min presentation County Counil Woman Aimee Winder and the Salt Lake County Council on Project Empathy. 10-year-old Chase Hansen will be answering questions and updating the Council on his research.
• Feed the Homeless: The Burrito Project, 5:30 p.m. 545 W 700 S, Salt Lake City, Come join Frida's Bistro to feed the homeless with The Burrito Project. Meet at the side door to roll burritos and then distribute them. 

Wednesday, December 18:

• Housing Rights Organizing Meeting, 6:30 p.m. Day-Riverside Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 1575 W 1000 N, Salt Lake City, The DSSL is honored to help host - alongside Utah Renters Associations -a meeting for any and all groups/individuals interested in organizing together to help advocate for better housing rights and laws here in Utah.
• Repeal the port campaign organizing meeting, 6:00 p.m. Sweet Branch, Salt Lake City Public Library, 455 F Street, Salt Lake City, Join with other community members to plan the "Repeal the Port" campaign!
• The Urban Indian Center's Weekly Art Market, 10:00 a.m. 120 W 1300 S, Salt Lake City, Jewelry, Hand made crafts, and Food are all on display every Friday from local artisans.
• S&S Presents: Rex Andersen Foundation Homeless Drive, 7:00 p.m. at Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 E., SLC. A benefit for the homeless neighbors in the greater SLC/Davis county areas. Organizers are collecting the following items as donations, to be given out on Christmas Eve: clothing (coats, jackets, socks, pants, etc.); blankets; food (canned or non-perishable items); and homecare needs (diapers, tampons, etc.). To everyone who brings a donation to the show, you will gain FREE ADMITTANCE to the show. The cover charge will be $5 otherwise, and 100% of money made by the show will go toward the charity drive itself.

Thursday, December 19: 

• Homeless Persons Candlelight Vigil, 5:30 p.m. Pioneer Park, 375 South 400 West Pioneer Park, To remember and honor men, women and children who died while experiencing homelessness in Salt Lake City in 2019. More than 75 people experiencing homelessness died in Salt Lake City in 2019, many of whom without a proper memorial to call their own.
• Alta Winter Farmers Market, 3:00-7:00 p.m. at Our Lady of the Snows Center, 10189 E. State Hwy 210, Alta.

Saturday, December 21:

• Last day of SLC Arts Council Holiday Craft Market, M-F 10a-6p, S-Su 11a-5p at Finch Lane Gallery, 1330 E. 100 S., SLC. This year celebrates the 36th anniversary of the Holiday Craft Market. With nearly 80 artists in the market each December, the Arts Council continues a tradition of providing artists a venue at which to sell their work during the holiday season. The Holiday Craft Market features work by a variety of Utah-based artists and includes jewelry, ceramics, textiles, artwork, prints and letterpress items, glass art, holiday decorations, items for the home, artisan foods, and more. 

• Zodiac ENT Presents: Midwinter! Clothing Drive/Fundraiser, 4:30-9:00 p.m. at Mestizo Coffee House, 631 W. North Temple, SLC. Accepting winter gear (such as blankets, gloves, scarves, hats, shoes, or pretty much anything warm) for people out there who are struggling. Free and open to the public. 

Monday, December 30: 

• Salt & Honey Holiday Makers Market @ The Gateway and 9th & 9th in SLC ends. With 200 vendors and 2 locations, the 2019 Holiday Makers Market and Gift Boutique is a unique shopping event. Shop local this season and give the gift of a handcrafted or one-of-a-kind gift. Delightful artisan crafts, food, gifts and festive booths await at the Gateway location as well as Salt & Honey’s new retail store at 9th & 9th. Vendors swap out every week so there is always something new. Workshops, free hot cocoa, photo booth and giveaways all throughout the month. 

Wednesday, January, 15:

• Last day of Tracy Aviary Giving Tree, a yearly tradition that invites the public to help with the meaningful task of providing enrichment items for the aviary’s birds. Keepers have complied an extensive list of items throughout the year that encourage natural behaviors from the birds. This list of items are placed as ornaments on the Giving Tree, located in the Aviary Nature Store, for guests to look at and choose from. If guests want to look at the list from home, this list is also compiled into an Amazon Smile wish list that bird-loving visitors can browse through, much like a gift registry, and select items to send.  Each item has been selected with care by Aviary keeper staff and is bird-safe and bird-approved.

SAVE THE DATE:

April 20, 2020: 4/20 Decriminalize Cannabis March On The Utah State Capitol

Civic Engagement Resources:

• Action Utah Voter Handbook
• Equality Utah Voter Guide
• League of Women Voters of Utah Guide
• Utah Cultural Alliance voter guide to 2019 municipal races
• Utah Independent Business Coalition Voter Guide
• Utah State Legislature, a website where you can track bills, listen and watch debate, find your lawmaker.
• State of Utah Boards and Commissions, information on Utah's boards and commissions, including board members, authority, expiring terms, vacancies and other valuable information. Don’t want to run for office? Apply to serve on a board or commission.

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