Events for Community Events

Winter Market at The Gateway

Urban Food Connections is committed to helping our community connect with and support local food producers year-round. The Winter market exists to strengthen and support small local farms and businesses. The Market features local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, chocolate, arts and crafts and much more.

The Downtown Farmers Market is returning to The Gateway for the Winter Season. This year the location will be at 32 North Rio Grande just North of the Olympic Fountain.  Easy free parking can be found on 500 West or you can try the convenient parking garage at 451 West 100 South (the first hour is FREE)

The Winter Market will be held on Saturdays between 10am to 2pm 



Perfectly Imperfect: a Special Book Event (and Magic Show) for Kids with Brenda Hattingh

We invite you to join us for a magical afternoon of activities at the launch of the brand-new children’s book “Perfectly Imperfect” by local author and illustrator Brenda Hattingh. We will start the festivities with a 20-minute magic show performed by the author herself, followed by a fun activity for anyone who wants to participate. (If you just want to observe, that’s fine too!) After this, we’ll settle down for a reading of the delightful book, Perfectly Imperfect. Finally, you will have the opportunity to purchase your very own copy of Perfectly Imperfect and have Brenda sign it for you! Recommended for ages 3-8, but all ages are welcome! *Adult caregiver must remain on premises during event* About the Author: Brenda is an actress, writer, painter, children’s entertainer, illustrator, and rug artist based in Salt Lake City. She has been illustrating children’s books for the past 5 years and has illustrated 14 books to date. Perfectly Imperfect is the first book that she both illustrated AND WROTE! She hopes to make this the first of many self-authored children’s books to come. Brenda is over the moon to have her book Perfectly Imperfect available at Golden Braid Books! You can follow her illustrating journey and see some sneak peeks of her next book all about her pups Wyatt and Levon on her Instagram page, Imagine That Illustrations. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/perfectly-imperfect-with-brenda-hattingh-2025



The Rumi Poetry Club and Golden Braid Books presents: Spring with Rumi

Join us on the first Tuesday of each month for a mystical series of evenings celebrating Sufi Poetry. The Rumi Poetry Club was founded by Rasoul Shams in 2007, on the occasion of the 800th anniversary of Jalâluddin Rumi’s birth. Since then, they have celebrated the poetry, inspiration, and perennial teachings of Rumi and other poets of the heart, nature, and spiritual life from around the world. Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/spring-with-rumi-april-2025



Free Screening - NAQOYQATSI: LIFE AS WAR

Come enjoy thought-provoking films at the Center for Arts and Media! Each screening will be followed by a discussion with SLCC faculty. Free and open to the public | No tickets required Screenings begin at 6 PM SLCC South City Campus Screening Room 1575 S. State Street, Salt Lake City Free parking after 5:00 PM on the east side of South City Campus using code SPRINGFILM at the kiosk. Naqoyqatsi: Life As War Rated PG A visual montage portrait of our contemporary world dominated by globalized technology and violence.



Blossom Into a Healthier You! – A Spring Wellness Event Hosted by Anatomy Boxing

Spring is the perfect time for renewal, growth, and a fresh start! Join us on April 5th at Anatomy Boxing in Bountiful, Utah, for "Blossom Into a Healthier You!"-a community-driven Spring Wellness Event designed to inspire and support your journey to better health and well-being. This exciting event will bring together local wellness-focused small businesses, offering a diverse range of services, products, and expertise to help you feel your best. Whether you're looking to boost your fitness, refresh your mindset, discover holistic healing, or explore self-care practices, this event will have something for everyone! What to Expect: Wellness Booths: Connect with local businesses specializing in fitness, nutrition, holistic health, mental wellness, and self-care. Live Demos & Workshops: Experience mini-sessions from experts, including fitness trainers, nutritionists, and wellness coaches. Exclusive Offers & Giveaways via our raffle prizes: Enjoy special discounts and enter to win wellness prizes from participating vendors. Community & Connection: Meet like-minded individuals on their wellness journey and support local businesses! Location: Anatomy Boxing – Your local hub for strength, movement, and transformation.



Winter Market at The Gateway

Urban Food Connections is committed to helping our community connect with and support local food producers year-round. The Winter market exists to strengthen and support small local farms and businesses. The Market features local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, chocolate, arts and crafts and much more.

The Downtown Farmers Market is returning to The Gateway for the Winter Season. This year the location will be at 32 North Rio Grande just North of the Olympic Fountain.  Easy free parking can be found on 500 West or you can try the convenient parking garage at 451 West 100 South (the first hour is FREE)

The Winter Market will be held on Saturdays between 10am to 2pm 



2025 Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture Series on Justice and Equity

The Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lectures honor Judge Kwan’s legacy to the community and his 20 years as an adjunct faculty, advisor and mentor to SLCC’s Criminal Justice Program. In his memory, this annual event will feature local and national speakers to address SLCC and the communities we serve on current and relevant topics in equity, law, judicial reform and community engagement. This year's event is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in TB 104 at the Redwood Campus. Dr. Michael Minch will be the featured speaker. The lecture series is sponsored by The Office of the Provost for Academic Affairs and supported by a speaker nomination/selection committee. Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture featuring Dr. Michael Minch Keynote Presentation "Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities" Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1 p.m. Taylorsville Redwood Campus 4600 S Redwood Rd. Rampton Technology Building (TB) Room 104 The political culture of the United States is deeply fractured. Republicans and Democrats view one another with suspicion, anger, resentment, and distrust. A significant number of people claim an endorsement of, or willingness to participate in, violence, to “restore” the America they desire. What can be done? How can this dangerous and unsettling divide be bridged? Can we experience healing? How can we learn to understand one another, to speak empathetically and encouragingly with one another? What can we learn from conflict analysis and peacebuilding as it has been practiced in the world’s conflict-intense regions? How can we move forward together, building greater communication, appreciation, and reconciliation with others? How can we build a deeper democracy and more peaceful society? Dr. Minch’s lecture, “Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities” will address these questions and give answers to them. Professor Minch is both a scholar of conflict and conflict transformation, and also an experienced peacebuilder and teacher of peacebuilding and reconciliation in various global locations. Seating is first come, first served and doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free parking for this event will be available in parking lots Q, P, and R. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact the Accessibility & Disability Services by phone at 801-957-4659 or by TTY at 801-957-4646.



2025 Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture Series on Justice and Equity

The Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lectures honor Judge Kwan’s legacy to the community and his 20 years as an adjunct faculty, advisor and mentor to SLCC’s Criminal Justice Program. In his memory, this annual event will feature local and national speakers to address SLCC and the communities we serve on current and relevant topics in equity, law, judicial reform and community engagement. This year's event is scheduled for 1 p.m. on Tuesday, April 8, in TB 104 at the Redwood Campus. Dr. Michael Minch will be the featured speaker. The lecture series is sponsored by The Office of the Provost for Academic Affairs and supported by a speaker nomination/selection committee. Judge Michael Wei Kwan Lecture featuring Dr. Michael Minch Keynote Presentation "Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities" Tuesday, April 8, 2025 1 p.m. Taylorsville Redwood Campus 4600 S Redwood Rd. Rampton Technology Building (TB) Room 104 The political culture of the United States is deeply fractured. Republicans and Democrats view one another with suspicion, anger, resentment, and distrust. A significant number of people claim an endorsement of, or willingness to participate in, violence, to “restore” the America they desire. What can be done? How can this dangerous and unsettling divide be bridged? Can we experience healing? How can we learn to understand one another, to speak empathetically and encouragingly with one another? What can we learn from conflict analysis and peacebuilding as it has been practiced in the world’s conflict-intense regions? How can we move forward together, building greater communication, appreciation, and reconciliation with others? How can we build a deeper democracy and more peaceful society? Dr. Minch’s lecture, “Healing Conversations: How to Build Peace in Divided Communities” will address these questions and give answers to them. Professor Minch is both a scholar of conflict and conflict transformation, and also an experienced peacebuilder and teacher of peacebuilding and reconciliation in various global locations. Seating is first come, first served and doors open at 12:30 p.m. Free parking for this event will be available in parking lots Q, P, and R. If you need ADA accommodations, please contact the Accessibility & Disability Services by phone at 801-957-4659 or by TTY at 801-957-4646.



SLCC Spring 2025 Job Fair

Save the Date: SLCC Spring Job Fair 2025! Looking for your next career opportunity? Don’t miss the SLCC Spring Job Fair! When: Wednesday, April 19th, 10am-2pm Where: Taylorsville Redwood Campus, Lifetime Activities Center Benefits of Attending: Explore a variety of job opportunities: Find full-time, part-time, and internship positions Network with employers: Build connections that could lead to your next job Get a head start on summer & post-graduation plans: Spring is the perfect time to find seasonal and full-time roles Resumé tips & on-the-spot interviews: Gain valuable career advice and have the chance to interview directly with employers Mark your calendars and prepare to take the next step in your career journey! For more information and to register: https://app.joinhandshake.com/stu/career_fairs/54064?ref=events-search



Writing Workshop Series: Write Your Memoir!

A Workshop on Writing Your Story Your story matters – it’s time to share it! Join us for an evening of inspiration, prompts, and encouragement in a safe and non-judgmental space to support you in writing your memoir. Just bring your notebook, a pen, and the willingness to dive in. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/writing-workshop-series-write-your-memoir-apr-2025