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Community Resources, Training and Safety Links:

• 211 Resources - Lists by County
• Common Defense Protest Safety Guide
• Community Food Resources
• Know Your Rights Training
• Order Red Know Your Rights Cards
• Printable Know Your Rights Cards
• Utah Immigration Resources
• Utah Small Business Strike Coalition

Call Your Representative About ICE ... or anything:  

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FESTIVAL SEASON IS HERE. WE'VE GOT THE LISTS & LINKS:

• City Weekly Summer Guide
• May 14-17: 28th Annual Great Salt Lake Bird Festival, HQ @ Western Sports Park, 151 S 1100 W, Farmington  
• May 15-17: Kilby Block Party @ Utah State Fairpark, 155 N 1000 W, SLC
• May 15-17: 40th Annual Living Traditions Festival @ Civic Center, 200 E 400 S, SLC
• May 16: Lions of Utah Community Service Carnival | 2-5 PM @ South Salt Lake Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, South Salt Lake
• May 16: 20th Annual Rose Park Community Festival| 10a-4p @ 730 N 1200 W, SLC
• May 18: Great Outdoors Market & Summer Launch Party| 5-7 PM @ Millcreek Common, 1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek
• May 22: Harvey Milk Day Birthday Party | 4-9 PM on The Milk Block, along 900 South, SLC.
• May 29-30: Busker Fest | 5-10 PM on Main/Regent Streets, downtown SLC
• June 6: 49th Utah Asian Festival | 11a-10p @ Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W, SLC
• June 12: Blooming with Pride | 12-7 PM @ Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, 300 S Wakara Way, SLC
• June 13: 2nd Annual West Valley Pride | 12-6 PM @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC
• June 20: POGO Fest, various locations in downtown SLC

Wednesday, May 13:

• Warehouse Wednesday Protest, No SLC ICE Detention Center | 7 PM @ 6020 W 300 S, SLC. Exercise your 1A right to "peaceably assemble, and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances." 

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• Public Forum: Box Elder Data Center | 6 PM @ Salt Lake City Public Library, 210 E 400 S, SLC. Event by Grow the Flow and The King's English Bookshop: "Join us for a discussion on the proposed Box Elder County data center to learn about its potential impacts and how local citizens are working to promote transparency and accountability."

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• 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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Thursday, May 14:

• Stop the Stratos Data Center Press Conference + Rally | 10:30 AM @ Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. "Utahns deserve binding commitments and a process that allows for real public review. The Stratos project threatens the wetland fringe of Great Salt Lake with massive water consumption and air pollution at a moment when snowpack is at historic lows, and the lake is already in crisis. We cannot afford to get this wrong. Bring a sign. Bring a friend. Show up." To sign the open letter to Governor Cox, Speaker Schultz, and President Adams, click here. 

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THU-SUN, May 14-17:

• 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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FRI-SUN, May 15-17: 

• 40th Annual Living Traditions Festival @ Civic Center, 200 E 400 S, SLC. FREE and open to the public. "A three-day multicultural festival that supports the preservation of culturally diverse traditions, perspectives, and communities through the presentation of traditional music, dance, crafts, food, and more." For full lineup, click here.  

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The 2026 Living Traditions Festival is an America 250 event and received funding and support from many America 250 programs, including the Smithsonian’s “Our Shared Future: 250” initiative, the National Endowment for the Arts’ “Freedom 250” initiative, and Utah Humanities’ “By the People: Conversations Beyond 250” program.

Saturday, May 16:

• Lions of Utah Community Service Carnival | 2-5 PM @ South Salt Lake Community Center, 2531 S 400 E, South Salt Lake. "A family-friendly community outreach event focused on connection, awareness, and service. This event will bring together families, local organizations, and service providers to promote:

  • Substance Abuse Prevention
  • Mental Health Awareness
  • Service Opportunities
  • Suicide Prevention
  • Self Care

  • Resources within our community

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• Fish for Garbage Weber River Cleanup | 9a-1p @ Upland Fly Shop, 6671 S 2500 E, Uintah. "This cleanup is your chance to help restore a healthy riparian ecosystem along the Weber River. Remove garbage from the waterway, enjoy the outdoors, make some friends, and win prizes." Registration and signed waiver required to participate and get free lunch.
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• 20th Annual Rose Park Community Festival| 10a-4p @ 730 N 1200 W, SLC. FREE. Event by Rose Park Community Council: An annual event held for the benefit of families, neighbors, and businesses of this amazing community in Salt Lake City, and is free to the public. The goals of the event are:
  • Celebrate the community and neighbors of Rose Park
  • Strengthen the community bond between local businesses and residents
  • Reach out to the diverse dynamic of the community

  The 2026 festival will be held on Picture Drive (Approximately 750 North 1200 West), and parking is available in the parking lot of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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• Sixth Annual Urban Farmer Plant Sale | 10a-3p @ The Farm at 3348, SLC. "We have some exciting new additions, including live music and @tacontentoslc! Save the date for this amazing plant sale - all seedlings are grown by talented local farmers and support agriculture right here in Salt Lake City."

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• 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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Monday, May 18:

• Great Outdoors Market & Summer Launch Party| 5-7 PM @ Millcreek Common, 1354 E Chambers Ave, Millcreek. "Get ready to kick off summer with outdoor recreation! Families will enjoy FREE rock climbing or roller skating, shopping at the Great Outdoors Market, eating at a food truck, and learning more about our amazing outdoor recreation partners. If rock climbing sessions or skating sessions are full, you can have a free pass to come back on a different date to redeem. Families can follow the adventure map to learn about outdoor recreation summer activities and win prizes! Explore unique stalls, savor delicious bites, and soak up the summer vibes of the Great Outdoors Market. Whether you're shopping, mingling, or just enjoying the sunny weather, this party is the place to be."

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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 23: 

• No 'Stratos' Data Center | 11 AM @ Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. "We have to unite as a community and Utahns! We cannot let this disastrous, Manhattan-sized project destroy our State! We can't let MIDA or any unelected body dictate our future or destroy it. We have a voice, and together we are loud! We aren't going to take it, and neither should you."

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Wednesday, May 27:

• Stories & Sips | 6:30-7:30 PM MDT, online. Event by Dementia WTF: "A monthly Happy Hour created for families impacted by dementia. It’s an hour to connect, share, and take a deep breath with people who truly understand what this journey feels like. This gathering is all about community, no pressure to speak, no expectations. Come as you are, with whatever’s in your glass and whoever’s in your heart. We’ll share stories, raise a toast to our loved ones, and remind each other that you don’t have to WTF alone."

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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Monday, June 1:

• Applications Due at Midnight for “WE HOLD THESE TRUTHS” 2026 Summer Program for Youth. "A FREE 4-week (June 8 - July 3, 2026), community-focused writing and performing arts program for high-school age youth (13 - 18). Inspired by the Declaration of Independence and other writings, this friendly community experience invites you to explore what equality, liberty, and justice mean in your own life and in the world around you. Through prose, poetry, and performance, you will find and shape your voice, creating original work that speaks to who you are and what you stand for. Together, we will question, imagine, and reframe these founding ideals, culminating in a public sharing where your words take the stage and your truths are heard. PARTICIPATION: Limited to 35 participants, NO COST to participate, with expectation to meet for 3 hours a day, 4 times per week, for 4 weeks (a total of 16 sessions)." For more info and to apply, click here.

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Saturday, June 6:

• 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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Friday, June 12:

• Blooming with Pride | 12-7 PM @ Red Butte Garden & Arboretum, 300 S Wakara Way, SLC. "Join us for a joyful, family-friendly celebration of nature, Pride, community, and the connections that bring us together. This year’s theme, Rooted Together, reminds us that gardens are strongest when many plants share the same soil, each with its own color, shape, and story. At the Garden, we believe that plants are for everyone, and we all deserve a place where we can grow, belong, and bloom. Spend the day surrounded by color, plants, and connection as the Garden comes alive with art, immersive experiences, and opportunities to celebrate the beauty found in nature and the strength we find when we come together. Witness a living art display of vibrant plant installations created by local florists, horticulturists, and artists."

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• West Valley Pride Story Slam | 6-8 PM @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center Main Stage, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. "Everyone has a story. What's yours? West Valley Pride Story Slam is seeking local stories and storytellers who would like to participate in a writing and performance workshop that will result in a story slam performance on June 12th on the Utah Cultural Celebration Center Main Stage. We welcome stories of love, transformation, connecting with community, and the kaleidoscope of color that is the queer experience. When submitting your story, please be mindful that West Valley Pride events are for all ages. A maximum of 15 storytellers will be selected from the submission pool. Workshop Date: May 28, 6-8 PM. If you are interested in telling your story, please submit your application here: West Valley Pride Story Slam Application."

Saturday, June 13:

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