August 2024-July 2025:

• It's All Fun & Games @ Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 S., Springville. "Using a range of mediums, artists delve into the realms of childhood nostalgia, creating an interesting dialogue between the past and present. Tactile experiences will reconnect visitors with the carefree joy of their early years, encourage playful exploration, and ignite curiosity.  In a world increasingly dominated by digital technology, this exhibit aims to transport visitors back to a simpler time, when tangible objects and activities brought us joy and wonder. Wed., Aug. 28, from 6:00-8:00 p.m., meet the artists and enjoy refreshments, classic 90s hits, and a friendship bracelet-making station. Feel free to dress in your favorite 90s trend!"

Fri, Sat, Mon, Aug. 30, 31 & Sept. 2:

• Polynesian Days Utah Festival @ Electric Park in Lehi. "The Polynesian Days Utah festival is an annual cultural event in Utah that honors the diverse traditions, music, dance, and cuisine of Polynesian cultures, including those from Hawaii, Samoa, Tonga, Fiji, Tahiti, and New Zealand. This festival, which usually spans a few days, is a popular summer event that attracts large crowds from both the local community and beyond." For tickets, click here.

Saturday, August 31:

• Live collage demo and workshop with Alejandra Quechol Delgado, 12:00-6:00 p.m. in the Artist Studio at The Leonardo, 209 E. 500 S., SLC. A collaboration of Artes de México with The Leonardo. FREE with admission.

Thursday, September 5:

• A Gothic Prom with Doomcupcake and Tycoon Machete, 7:00 p.m. at Metro Music Hall (21+), 615 W. 100 S., SLC. "Live your best alt fantasy at Doomcupcake's first Goth Prom! Join Doomcupcake, Tycoon Machete, and DJ Nothing in a night of fashion and dancing, hosted by The Cotton Bois. Free prom photos. Goth Royalty contest. Acoustic set of goth classics by Jon Clarence."

Friday, September 6:

• Salt Lake Speaks: Slam Poetry Exhibition, 7:00-9:30 p.m. in 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.

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.
  

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."

Saturday, September 21:

• 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, 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. Dress theme is The category 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 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.