Events for LGBTQ+

Heated Rivalry Trivia Night

How many times have you been up reheating your rivalry? Time to put it all to the test with a trivia night! Who’s ready for some friendly rivalry? 🔥🏒 Join us for Heated Rivalry Trivia Night on May 16 from 4–6 PM—great for fans of the books, the show, or both. Grab a general admission ticket or a book ticket that includes one of the following: your choice of one paperback copy of any Game Changers book or Rachel Reid's standalone novel The Shots You Take, which you can pick up at the event one preorder of Game Changers Book #7 – Unrivaled (release date June 1, 2027) or one preorder of the deluxe paperback of any previous Game Changers books (release date October 27, 2026) or one preorder of the deluxe hardcover edition of Heated Rivalry (release date September 29, 2026) In the spirit of the Irina Foundation in Heated Rivalry, ticket proceeds will support Flourish Therapy, a clinical care program that provides individual, couples, family, and group counseling for all age groups, including short- and long-term counseling, crisis intervention, parent intervention, and support services with a focus on quality care for 2SLGBTQIA+ clients and their families. What to expect: Heated Rivalry–themed trinkets for sale Non-alcoholic drinks, including Shane’s favorite (hint, this may be a trivia question!) Cookies Friendship bracelet station Prizes for 1st and 2nd place teams: including gift cards and themed merch! Come with friends (teams up to 6) or come solo and we’ll match you with a team — a great way to meet fellow fans! Bring your jerseys, your best team name, and get ready for a pucking good time. Who will take the win? The venue is wheelchair accessible and masks are required and provided. Please reach out to hello@undertheumbrellabookstore.com for accessibility requests.

Tickets and more info: Heated Rivalry Trivia Night Tickets, Saturday, May 16  •  4 PM - 6 PM | Eventbrite



Queerby Block Party

S&S Presents Queerby Block Party With Special guests Pattie Gonia, SequoiaVera!, DJ's Matt Suave & Raecola. Doors at 9:30 pm, show at 10 pm for this all ages event.

Tickets and more info: Queerby Block Party feat. Pattie Gonia - Saturday May 16th, 2026 At The Complex Salt Lake City, Utah Events



KRCL Presents: Indigo Girls at The Eccles Theater

Across four decades, 16 studio albums, and over 15 million records sold, Indigo Girls continue to blaze the trail for generations of Queer artists in the mainstream. More info and tickets at https://live-at-the-eccles.com/events/indigo-girls



“Hope or Despair: The 1943 Zoot Suit Riots and Our Current Moment”

The lectures were envisioned as a space to start conversations about gender, sexuality, and race. They aim to provide a safe and inclusive environment. In these informal lectures, experts in their field will share their knowledge. They will invite the audience to engage with the topic by asking questions. Participants can also present their perspectives. 

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10th Annual Utah Blues Festival Day 1

Night 1 of the 10th Annual Utah Blues Fest features Harrell ‘Young Rell’ Davenport; then Danielle Nicole; topped off by Tommy Castro & The Painkillers featuring Deanna Bogart.

An after show jam in the adjacent Marriott Hotel "Club 88 Blues Lounge" hosted by Bay area's Mitch Woods, kicks off at 9:30 p.m. until late in the evening. Sponsored in part by KRCL!

Details, schedule and tickets here.



10th Annual Utah Blues Festival Day 2

Day 2 of the Utah Blues Fest, gates open at 11:30 a.m., with the local On Track Music School, followed by Ghalia Volt; the Gypsy Blue Revue with Anne Harris & JP Soars; Dwayne Dopsie & The Zydeco Hellraisers; Victor Wainwright & The Train; and the closer, longtime fave, Tab Benoit!

The party continues in the adjacent Marriott Hotel for Mitch Woods' Club 88 Blues Lounge jam, where you never know who will show up to sit in. Sponsored in part by KRCL!

Details, schedule and ticekts at UtahBluesFest.org



Insights from Artifacts: Butch Cassidy

Step into the Old West with Insights from Artifacts, as collector Brent Ashworth brings the story of Butch Cassidy to life. Through rare and intriguing artifacts, discover the legend, reality, and enduring mystery surrounding one of the West’s most infamous outlaws. Tickets: $8 adults / $6 kids Purchase at the door or online here: Child and Adult Admission Tickets and Family Passes for the Hutchings Museum | Hutchings Museum



Insights from Artifacts: Porter Rockwell

Explore the life of a frontier legend in Insights from Artifacts, as collector Brent Ashworth presents the story of Porter Rockwell. Through rare artifacts and firsthand accounts, uncover the myths, loyalty, and larger-than-life reputation of one of the Old West’s most enigmatic figures. Tickets $8 adults / $6 kids We recommend purchasing tickets in advance for this presentation. Purchase online here: Child and Adult Admission Tickets and Family Passes for the Hutchings Museum | Hutchings Museum