Thurs-Sun, Sept. 5-15:

• Utah State Fair @ Utah State Fairpark, 155 N. 1000 W., SLC. "It’s Utah’s 11-days of fun! Beginning the Thursday after Labor Day each year, the Utah State Fair welcomes over 300,000 guests to our showcase of art and creative competitions, mouth-watering Fair foods, agriculture & livestock, all-day entertainment, exciting rides and midway, hundreds of vendors, and so much more. In the Days of ’47 Arena you’ll catch the concert series, PRCA rodeo, demolition derby, and monster truck shows. It’s the annual celebration you don’t want to miss!" For tickets, click here.

Friday, September 6:

• Utah Documentary Association Fall Mixer, 7:00-10:00 p.m. at Mountain West Cider, 425 N. 400 W., SLC. "Join us for an evening of socializing and networking at Mountain West Cider. Enjoy the lively atmosphere and great company, and then take a short stroll to the Utah Film Center for an exclusive sneak peek of the new facility from 8:00-9:00 p.m. Los Tapia Kitchen food truck will be outside of Mountain West Cider for our event. We will also have snacks and drinks inside the Utah Film Center. This event is free, but we ask that you RSVP."

• Rally and Cruise for the Redwood Drive-In and Swap Meet, 6:30 p.m. at Hillsdale Park, 3275 S. 320 W., West Valley City. Event by Brown Berets: "On September 6th, community members will gather for a rally and cruise to raise awareness and demand that the West Valley City Council vote NO to the proposed rezoning of the Redwood Drive-In Theater and Swap Meet. The City Council will vote on Tuesday, September 17th at 6:30PM at the West Valley City Hall."
  

• EntheoMagus at the Utah Fungi Fest, 7:00 p.m. @ Second Summit Cider, 4010 S. Main St., Millcreek. Panel with filmmakers after the screening. Must be 21. "EntheoMagus is a groundbreaking documentary unearthing the role psychedelics played in the establishment of the Mormon religion. From laced sacramental wines to a peyote-peddling prophet, this revolutionary research rewrites the generally acknowledged history."

• Salt Lake Speaks: Slam Poetry Exhibition, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in the Grand Lobby at Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., SLC. Event by Eccles Theater and Salt Lake County Arts & Culture: "Powerful. Soul-stirring. Snap-worthy. Salt Lake Speaks is a FREE night of slam poetry from 10 local artists that you simply can’t miss. These local poets will leave you breathless as they speak their truths and celebrate the power of the spoken word."

Fri-Sun, Sept. 6-8: 

• Utah Fungi Festival @ Clubhouse on South Temple, 850 E. South Temple St., SLC. "Utah's first mushroom festival is back! Join industry-leading educators, mental health practitioners, and activists to discuss the present and future of psychedelic medicines, plus a screening that explores their links to Utah's past. Kick-off Day 1 with a psychedelic medicine panel, film screening, and more. Day 2 is full of engaging lectures and workshops with top experts and activists. Day 3 get outside with forays hosted by the Mushroom Society of Utah." For tickets, click here.

• Utah Greek Fest @ Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church, 209 W. 300 S., SLC. "The Greek Orthodox Community would like to welcome you to this year's 48th Annual Salt Lake City Greek Festival. It's the 2nd largest cultural festival in Utah and the largest Greek Festival West of the Mississippi. Experience Hellenism and Orthodoxy as we showcase our delicious food, spectacular dancers, hospitality, and our Orthodox faith through beautifully guided tours of our amazing Cathedral and museum. It is my hope that this year's festival will be the biggest and best ever!  So, as we say in Greek, Kalos-orisate (welcome) and Kali-dia-ske-tha-si (have a great visit). — George Karahalios, Festival Chairman."

Saturday, September 7:

• KRCL's Day in the Park, 1:00-7:00 p.m. at The International Peace Gardens, 1030 S. 900 W., SLC. The day features performances by Kate MacLeod, Miss Pandos, Academia MisRaíces, Malialole, Mel Soul & The Heartbeat, The Buckle Busters, and Michelle Moonshine. Enjoy food from Balabe Senegalese Cuisine, Pandos Navajo Tacos, and Touch of Polynesia. Plus there's an Opportunity Drawing to win an Electric Bike, thanks to our sponsor Saturday Cycles! Longtime KRCL fans remember Day In The Park as a cornerstone event for our community to come together in person. The station is about to celebrate its 45th Anniversary, and a return to Day In The Park is just the start of exciting news and milestones for our community radio station. FREE and family-friendly for all. Sponsored by Saturday Cycles, Momentum Recycling, Huge Brands, and ACE Funding from the Salt Lake City Mayor's Office. There's still time to become a Day In The Park Sponsor. Email Trina at trinab@krcl.org.

• 2024 Tomato Sandwich Party, 11a-2p at Grateful Tomato Garden, 629 E. 800 S., SLC. Event by Wasatch Community Gardens: "Celebrate harvest season and community with a fresh tomato sandwich on us. This free event is our way of thanking our community for your support. And what better way to honor our organization's 35th anniversary than with a party! ⁠Tasty, local tomatoes, artisan bread (gluten-free options available), pesto made with local basil and garlic, hummus and baba ghanoush (gluten-free, vegan), live music, garden-themed activities for the whole family, including a scavenger hunt and 'Ask the Garden Experts' station!⁠ Parking will be available along 800 South and surrounding areas. Please do not park on Green Street (directly east of Campus). We of course encourage you to walk or bike if you can! Bike racks are available along 800 South. To arrange ADA parking accommodations, contact dylan@wasatchgardens.org. This event is a community favorite. Join us for good company and ripe, juicy tomatoes!⁠ Thank you to our sponsors: Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks and Love, Tito's." 

• SLAM Music Festival, 10a-2p at Downtown SLC Farmers Market at Pioneer Park, 375 S. 400 W., SLC.  

  Event by SLAM: Salt Lake Academy of Music: "FREE first-ever, young artists music festival created specifically for emerging original music artists of all genres, ages 20 and younger at Pioneer Park staged on the soccer field during the Downtown Farmer's Marke. FESTIVAL LINEUP: 30 Utah original music artists—bands, rappers, singer-songwriters, and others—applied in 2024, and the following six original music artists ages 20 and younger will be performing 30-minute sets and be paid $500 per performance."

  10:00 AM - UNSEEN: Four-piece Rock/alternative band: Mia Clark 19, - Abby Harding 19, - Trinity Tran 19, Gray Tran 19

  10:40 AM - SCARLET KATHRYN: 18-year-old Folk/Americana singer-songwriter who plays solo with a guitar and a piano/keyboard. The first-place singer-songwriter in the 2024 Statewide PTA Battle of the Bands.

  11:15 AM - MANUEL! 19-year-old Indie, Rap, and Pop artist

  12:00 PM - RIFF WOOD: A 4-piece pop-punk band of 15-year-olds who were first-place in the Statewide PTA Battle of the Bands: Carson Groves, Hyrum Russon, Asher Winegar, and Jaxon Williams.

  12:45 PM - CALICO: A 5-piece Indie Folk band: Kylie Franz: 18, Lachlan Stapley: 17, Justus Brown: 16, Kaleb Curtis: 17, John Thomas: 16

  1:30 PM - TEDDY P: A 6-piece Jazz/Jazz fusion band of U of u students: Derek Coombs- 20, Henry Pollei - 20, Ester Judd - 19, Sean Wilson - 19, Ethan Summerhayes - 20

• 52nd Annual Meeting and National Health Conference Contest Powwow presented by the Association of American Indian Physicians. Hilton Salt Lake Center, 255 SW Temple St., Downtown Salt Lake City at the Grand Ballroom. Grand Entry begins at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Sept 7 Hilton Salt Lake Center, 255 SW Temple St., Downtown Salt Lake City at the Grand Ballroom.
  

Tuesday, September 10:

• Tell the Story: The History of Drag in Utah 1871 to Present, 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Signature Books, 508 W. 400 N., SLC. Event by Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation: "As part of our COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD theme for our 2024 Tell the Story Black History Weekend, we are holding this FREE event: TELL THE STORY: THE HISTORY OF DRAG IN UTAH 1871 TO PRESENT. Did you know that Drag has existed in Utah since 1871? As a precursor to our Tell the Story Black History Conference on Saturday, September 14, we'll explore its influence on and connection to the Black American Community. Join us as the light is cast upon the widespread presence of Drag in Utah, its acceptance, and its changes through the years."
  

Thursday, September 12: 

• Save Kane Creek Benefit Concert, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Fisher Brewing Co., 320 W. 800 S., SLC. Event by kanecreek_development_watch: "Three amazing bands have volunteered their time and talents to bring us all together for an unforgettable evening — @trashmooncollective, @jrad_cooley_band @queenstreet.band (they all love this area just as much as we do!). The cover is sliding scale, and we will be featuring a huge lineup of art and local goods/services for a silent auction, a raffle, and guest speakers. Our goal is to make enough money to cover our upcoming fight to take away KCPD’s bad water rights they are trying to use to push this horrendous development through. Our case is strong and we are excited to make it happen."
  

Friday, September 13:

• Paula Fuga, 7:00 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle, SLC. "A poet at heart and an accomplished ukulele player, Paula Fuga has intertwined her passions into award-winning songwriting. Since the release of her EP Misery’s End, which featured guest appearances by Ziggy Marley and Jack Johnson, she has headlined the global music circuit and performed on the stages of Madison Square Garden and the Sydney Opera House, and is a three-time guest artist at The White House."

• Ancestral Remembrance Celebration & Recognition Dinner: Community & Neighborhood, 6:00-9:00 p.m. at Mid-Valerforming Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Rd., Taylorsville. Event by Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation: "Each year the evening prior to our Tell the Story Black History Conference, we hold our Ancestral Remembrance Celebration & Recognition Dinner. This year our theme is COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD. At this event, we teach Black American culture, because this culture has gone overlooked and many people think that Black Americans do not have a culture. WHO are Black Americans? We are called "Black Americans" and "African Americans". We are the descendants of those who were brought to the U.S. to be enslaved and who stayed and created a culture and community that they passed down to us and that today we still enjoy. A culture rich in delicious food, dress style, hairstyle, music, and dance."
  

Saturday, September 14:

• KRCL Record & CD Sale: PART III - Saturday Edition, 10a-2p at 535 W. 300 N., SLC. Event by KRCL 90.9FM: "We're doing it again! Many folks asked for a Saturday record sale, and we're happy to oblige. Here's a third chance if you didn't make it to the first two sales. There's still lots of vinyl, CDs and cassettes to comb through. All music sales benefit Listeners' Community Radio of Utah KRCL, a non-profit organization celebrating 45 years of independence."

• The Avenues Street Fair, 9a-6p on 3rd Street between D and I Streets, SLC. "Welcome to the Avenues Street Fair 2024, where excitement and entertainment await! Immerse yourself in a world of activities and a jam-packed schedule that will keep you engaged throughout the event. From live performances to seeing all the vendors and enjoying freshly prepared food and drink, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Mark your calendars and join us for an unforgettable community celebration! Always Free Admission."

• International Arts & Crafts Festival, 10a-4p at Draper City Park, 12501 S. 1300 E., Draper. Event by Draper City Government: "Draper City’s annual International Arts & Crafts Festival features 150 artists and artisans offering clothing, pottery, home décor, jewelry, works of fine art, and more. This festival at Draper City Park also features live cultural entertainment, delicious food, and a children’s activity area. Admission and parking are free."

• Tell the Story Black History Conference: Community & Neighborhood, 10-a-4p at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center, 2525 Taylorsville Rd., Taylorsville. Event by Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture Foundation: "For our 9th Annual Tell the Story Black History Conference, our theme is COMMUNITY & NEIGHBORHOOD in which we will explore community and neighborhood through the lens of Utah's Black history. How did Black Americans achieve community within a mostly White American state during the 1930s and 1940s? What were Black American neighborhoods like and what constituted them? Last year we changed from our "break-out session" style to a "single room presentation" style in which all attendees remained together for each of the five presentations. Each topic will be presented with time for attendees to ask questions and for there to be a discussion."

• Hispanic Heritage Fiesta, 6:00-10:00 p.m. at Valley Fair Shopping Center, 3601 S. Constitution Blvd., West Valley City. "Valley Fair is celebrating Hispanic Heritage by throwing a FIESTA! Dance the night away with live music from Rumba Libre. Come enjoy entertainment, prizes for the best dancers, trivia, food trucks & celebrate Hispanic Heritage Fiesta featuring Rumba Libre & hosted by Big Budah." FREE

Sat-Sun, Sept. 14-15:

• Festa Italiana SLC | 2024,  The Gateway, 18 N. Rio Grande St., SLC. Event by Festa Italiana SLC: "Salt Lake City's famous Italian Festival, Festa Italiana SLC, returns for its 9th year on September 14th and 15th at The Gateway! Come enjoy live Italian entertainment and the culinary diversity of Italy. This year's festival will be held at The Gateway along the street from 100 S to the Fountain and Piazza at the North end. Admission is FREE. Hours are Saturday 12:00-10:00 p.m., Sunday 12:00-7:00 p.m. During the two-day festival, highlights include live Italian entertainment, food booths highlighting the regions of Italian cuisine, an Italian beer and wine garden, arts & crafts, historical displays, a bocce tournament, live raffles, exotic Italian cars, and much more. Proceeds from the festival will support local and national non-profit charitable organizations supported by the Italian-American Civic League of Utah."

Thurs-Sun, Sept. 19-22:

• Wasatch Mountain Film Festival @ Westminster University, SLC. "Experience the transformative power of storytelling at the 10th annual Wasatch Mountain Film Festival this September at Westminster University. We curate and showcase top outdoor documentary films that expand perspectives and tell impactful stories through the lens of adventure." For schedule, click here. For tickets, click here. To volunteer, click here.

Saturday, September 21:

• 2024 9th & 9th Street Festival, 10a-6p at the intersection of 900 S. 900 E., SLC. "We're celebrating #31! The 9th and 9th Street Festival is our neighborhood celebrating our neighborhood. We’re back at the intersection of 900 East and 900 South this year! The Festival is free, fun, kid-friendly, pet-friendly, music-friendly, food-friendly, art-friendly, and best of all, neighbor-friendly! Learn about new things, shop the street, enjoy a tasty treat, and listen to some great music."

• Afro Utah Festival, 12:00-9:00 p.m. at Salt Lake City Library, 210 E. 400 S., SLC. Event by GK Folks Foundation: "We are gearing up for Afro Utah 2024 and this year, we are going to be in a NEW LOCATION !!! That’s right !! This year’s celebration of Afro culture will be at the SALT LAKE CITY LIBRARY !!! It’s going to be an absolute blast." For tickets, click here. To be a vendor or volunteer, click here. 

Sunday, September 22:

• Eccles Presenta VOCES EN BLOOM, 4:00-7:00 p.m. at McCarthey Plaza at Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., SLC. Event by Eccles Theater and Salt Lake County Arts & Culture: "VOCES EN BLOOM is a vibrant bi-lingual concert featuring AMBAR LUCID bringing radical self-love and empowerment with her cosmic rainbow of psychedelic Latin pop, and SLC-native DETZANY will open with her genre-blending soundscapes. Join us for our Latin community celebration. FREE TO ATTEND! Find out more at saltlakecountyarts.org. This program is supported in part by the Western States Arts Federation (WESTAF) and the National Endowment for the Arts. For ADA Reasonable Accommodations, contact Krystal Cardenas at 435-263-6942." 

Fri-Sat, Sept. 27-28:

• SAVE THE DATE: 7th Annual PANDOS Defend the Sacred Powwow, Dow James Park, 438 W. 400 N., Tooele. Grand Entry Friday at 6:30 p.m.; 12:00 & 5:00 p.m. Saturday. Miss PANDOS Pageant Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Questions? Email Dave John, davejohn64@hotmail.com.

Saturday, September 28:

• 3rd Annual Planting Good Relations, 1:00-7:00 p.m. at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai, 3310 S.1000 W., South Salt Lake. Event by Center for Pasifika Indigenous Knowledges, University of Utah: "Come join us at Tracy Aviary’s Nature Center at Pia Okwai as we highlight the important work and leadership of Pacific Islander and Native American community organizations local to the Salt Lake City area around raising and education of children. How do we raise Pacific Islander children rooted in their ancestral cultures while living in Utah? How do we raise Indigenous children living away from their homelands to recognize and nurture good relationships with the Indigenous communities whose lands we live on?"

  Schedule of Events:

  • 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cultural Im/Permanence: Holding On & Letting Go, Jake Fitisemanu Jr.
  • 3:30-5:00 p.m. Nurturing Pasifika Children on Native American Lands, Anapesi Kaili, Richard Wolfgramm, Sheena Alaiasa, and Kaniela Kalama
  • 5:00-7:00 p.m. Dinner and cultural performances

Saturday, October 5:

• Hispanic Folsom Fiesta, 12:00-4:00 p.m. at 46 S. Folsom Ave. (900 West). Event by Salt Lake City Public Lands and Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce: "Experience a vibrant celebration of Hispanic culture. A day filled with lively music, traditional dance, delicious cuisine, and artisanal crafts! Immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Hispanic traditions with activities for all ages. It's a fiesta you won’t want to miss!”

  • “We’re inviting vendors from all corners of the city to showcase their goods and services. Whether you’re a food vendor eager to delight taste buds or a non-food vendor with unique offerings, we welcome you to be part of this cultural extravaganza. Vendor applications are free for non-food vendors and the exposure and experience are priceless. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with a diverse audience and celebrate together. Apply now to secure your spot!" English Vendor Application | Spanish Vendor Application. For more info, click here. 

• 2024 Equality Utah Allies Gala - Enchanted World, feat. Andy Bell of Erasure, 6:00 p.m. at Eccles Theater, 127 S. Main St., SLC. "Join us for the most anticipated LGBTQ fundraising event in Utah. The Allies Gala supports the work of the Equality Utah 501(c)(4). We are Utah's leading LGBTQ political action & advocacy organization. Your ticket is a donation that helps us work for LGBTQ equality in the Beehive State. The dress theme is Forest Phantasia! Embrace the magic of the forest with greens and autumn tones like emerald, olive, and moss, accented by gold, copper, bronze, and forest blues. Want to elevate your look? Channel folklore fashion with outfits inspired by fairies, nymphs, and dryads, or draw inspiration from 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and 'Into the Woods'!"

Thursday, October 10:

• Savor the Salt! A celebration of The Great Salt Lake through art & music, 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Millcreek Common, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. Event by Millcreek Arts Council: "It's time to celebrate our Great Salt Lake and what better way to celebrate than through art and music! Mark your calendars and plan to join us on the 6th floor of Millcreek's new City Hall. We will have live music, special guests, and artists from around the valley who will be selling art related to The Great Salt Lake. Admission is free and we request you reserve a ticket so that we make sure to have enough nibbles. A limited number of works reflecting our Great Salt Lake will be selected to be displayed and sold at this week-long event. Artists will keep their asking price for work sold, and all proceeds will benefit our partners working to save the Great Salt Lake."
  

Fri-Sun, October 25-27:

• Queer Film Festival, at Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway, SLC. Event by Utah Film Center: "We’re excited to announce a milestone in the next chapter of our annual queer film festival! Damn These Heels Queer Film Festival has been renamed Utah Queer Film Festival (UQFF), marking the festival’s growth and commitment to representing Utah’s diverse LGBTQIA+ community and its allies. This name change highlights the festival’s evolution and alignment with its vision of greater inclusion, intention, and impact." For tickets and info, click here. 

Saturday, October 26: