This page features a list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL’s RadioACTive team. Featured events ≠ endorsement. Information adapted and abridged from public listings posted by organizers. All times Mountain unless otherwise indicated. Check with the organizer for the latest info on rallies and resources in this list. *******Many events are held by organizations seeking donations or raising funds for their causes. KRCL neither vets nor endorses them, so follow best practices when evaluating such requests, consult your advisors, and proceed at your own risk.*******
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Thursday, May 2:
Salt Lake County Immigrant People's Agenda, 5:30-7:00 p.m. at Comunidades Unidas, 1750 W. Research Way, Ste 102, West Valley City. "Join us as we fight to transform the conditions that our undocumented workers in Utah face while trying to provide for their families."
Spy Hop Summer Open House, 4:30-7:00 p.m. at 208 W. Harvey Milk Blvd., SLC. "We’re opening our creative doors to the community: come see what we’ve been up to and explore our nonprofit community arts center. What’s in store at the open house? Tours, student work, chatting with our team, tasty food, and more. RSVP if you plan to come! Don’t forget to bring a friend." To RSVP to this free event, click here.
Thurs-Fri, May 2 & 3:
Friday, May 3:
Deadline at 5:00 p.m. today to apply for Westside Culturefest. "Calling Performing Artists and Arts & Crafts Vendors: We need YOU for this year’s Westside CultureFest at Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center! Westside CultureFest is the new name for the Wild Wild Westside Arts Fest that began last year, organized by Utah Arts Alliance and Salt Lake County Arts & Culture. This year’s festival is on AUGUST 9-10 FROM 5-10PM, and showcases the creative heartbeat of the Westside through performances, food, and an art market. All artists and vendors are invited to apply, and we strongly encourage those artists and vendors from the Westside or whose works highlight the diversity of the County’s Westside cultures and communities to submit an application. APPLY HERE: Musician Application: https://forms.gle/Z7SdXkevPLw312up7 Non-Music Performer. Application: https://forms.gle/rRCKx2PBSrJSXzgW9 Arts Market Vendor Application: https://loom.ly/ZPFCdI0
Saturday, May 4:
May the 4th be with you!
Mural Fest, 4:00-8:00 p.m. in South Salt Lake's Creative Industries Zone. "Artists from all over Utah and from across the country have brought an exciting vibe to the streets and alleyways of South Salt Lake’s Creative Zone. Take a self-guided walking or bike tour to see the murals, meet the artists, and celebrate. 2024 Mural Artists: Alixandra Jade, Beau, Bunnie Reiss, Chanate, Chuck Berrett, DAAS, Davia King, Egypt, Ernesto Maranje, Jenna Morello, Jessica Wiarda, Jetpack Johnson, Key Detail, Trevor Dahl."
Frog Bench Farms Spring Plant Sale, 8:30a-1:00p at Liberty Heights Fresh, 1290 S. 1100 E., SLC. "You can now browse through all available varieties of veggies, flowers, herbs, and more. Simply place your order online, and we will have it ready for you to pick up at our Spring Plant Salt at Liberty Heights Fresh." To browse and order, click here.
Cinco De Mayo Festival, 6:00-8:30 p.m. at Draper City Park, 12500 S. 1300 E., Draper. Event by Draper City Government: "Come celebrate Cinco De Mayo on Saturday, May 4 at Draper City Park! This free festival will have lots of activities, food vendors, and entertainment."
2nd Annual Cinco De Mayo Fiesta, 1354 E. Chambers Ave., Millcreek. Event by Telemundo Utah and Millcreek Common: "Free event fun for the whole family - enjoy lowrider cars, great food, crafts, pinatas, a giant loteria, music, dance, mariachi, face painting, lucha libre, and free skate admission."
Screening of H2: The Occupation Lab, 2:30 p.m. at The City Library, Tessman Auditorium, 210 E. 400 S., SLC. Event by Utahns for a Just Peace in the Holy Land: "Join us as we take a look at Palestine, beyond Gaza, and consider how the occupation playbook was actually written in the streets of Hebron, West Bank. Q&A from Hebron via Zoom to follow screening." FREE.
Sat-Sun, May 4-5:
Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 S. Wakara Way, SLC. Event by Natural History Museum of Utah: "Indulge your taste buds at the Utah Food Festival on May 4th and 5th at NHMU, a celebration of our region's rich culinary heritage, spanning from ancient ancestral foods to contemporary delicacies. Guests can sample and shop an array of tantalizing flavors from local food artisans, delve into delicious workshops led by culinary and Museum experts, and enrich their knowledge of food history with insightful lessons from museum experts. Workshops will be hosted by our amazing partners at Harmons, Caputos, Café Ibis, Prime Corn, and Wasatch Community Gardens. They sell out fast, so register soon! The festival will also feature Scientists in the Spotlight, an Oolitic Sand Experience, a Kid's Drop Off Zone, a Dino Diner Activity Zone, and Food of Utah Gallery Tours. Check out our website for more information. https://bit.ly/3vJqDlQ."
, 10a-5p atSunday, May 5:
Bohemian Bum Farmer’s Market, 10a-3p at The Gateway, 400 W. 200 S., SLC. "Join us in embracing the spirit of community, sustainability, and the joy of supporting local artisans & farmers."
Wed-Fri, May 8-10:
Friday, May 10:
Utah Lgbtq+ Chamber of Commerce: "In partnership with local LGBTQ and ally-owned and operated restaurants, breweries, and providers of spirits, the Utah LGBTQ+ Chamber of Commerce is pleased to present the 2024 Queer Food FEASTival - a springtime celebration of community and abundance! The focus of the FEAST will not only be the food but also the nourishment we provide each other through gathering and breaking bread together -- a taste of Queer Salt Lake! This Friday evening event will feature culinary creations, craft cocktails, and fabulous entertainment. Join in the fun and help support our local entertainers & food/beverage suppliers. Admission $35 for Chamber Members; $45 for the General Public - includes all tasty tidbits, entertainment, and one complimentary specialty cocktail. Discounted admission is available for seniors, students, people with disabilities, single parents and any who require a more accessible admission price. This is a 21+ event." Tickets will not be sold at the so, click here to get them now.
, 5:30-9:00 p.m. at Mountain West Hard Cider, 425 N. 400 W., SLC. Event bySaturday, May 11:
Wasatch Community Gardens' Spring Plant Sale, 8a-1p at Rowland Hall-St Mark's School, 720 S. Guardsman Way, SLC. Rowland Hall-St Mark's School. "We know there are plenty of local plant sales this time of year so why shop WCG's Spring Plant Sale? Our sale features more than 45,000 food-growing plants raised from seed by participants of our Job Training Program serving women facing homelessness. These seedlings are grown with the utmost care at our certified organic Green Phoenix Farm. In other words, when you shop our Spring Plant Sale, you'll gift your garden with healthy plant starts while also helping us work toward our vision of a community where everyone has access to healthy, local food."
Black History Collective Event, 12:30-4:00 p.m. at Trinity AME Church, 239 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., SLC. "Historic Trinity A. M. E. Church is one of the hosts of the joint effort of community stakeholders, including Sema Hadithi African American Heritage and Culture, Utah Black Chamber, Utah Historical Society, and the Museum of Utah, to open in 2026 in time for the nation's birthday, as well as other community partners, universities, and public historians. Sema Hadithi chose Trinity A. M. E. Church for the Salt Lake County event because of its history as the first African American Church created in Utah. The congregation was established before Utah received statehood and has continuously operated since. The May 11th event at Trinity A. M. E. will introduce community members who would like to learn how to participate in the historic effort to collect Black and BIPOC histories to the different groups that set up to collect artifacts and family histories, scan documents and photographs, and record oral histories. The event invites members of the community to contribute to collecting hidden stories of the past and providing knowledge of the present to inform the future. Outreach and collection activities like this have occurred at Hill Aerospace Museum and other locations. They will continue throughout the next 18 to 24 months." To register for this event, click here.
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