Events

The magic dance continues. On the heels of a successful global tour to nearly 100 cities, Jim Henson’s Labyrinth: In Concert returns in fall 2026 to visit more than 60 North America cities. An unforgettable night of fantasy, music, and nostalgia awaits, as fans celebrate the 40th anniversary of the movie’s 1986 release. Fans are invited to step into the magical world of Jim Henson’s Labyrinth in an exciting fusion of film and live music.

More info and tickets at Jim Henson's Labyrinth In Concert - Live at the Eccles

PSA for Vote411 website from League of Women Voters Your voice, your vote. In our democracy, they matter and make our community and our country stronger. The election is November 3 and ballots go out October 13.
Get registered, learn the issues, know the candidates, and vote.
Visit VOTE411.org for registration and election information.
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The International Rescue Committee (IRC) in Utah would like to invite you to join our Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive! By donating clean, new or like-new winter clothing, you are supporting newly arrived refugee families as they work hard to achieve self-sufficiency in their new home. We will be accepting winter clothing donations such as - Coats and jackets - Winter boots - Hats - Waterproof gloves Donations are accepted from September 1 through October 16. Items must be in new or like-new condition. We can accept all sizes, but our highest need for coats and jackets is adult sizes. We may also accept other items, like scarves, wool socks, and store gift cards. You can order donations to ship directly to us, or sign up to drop them off at our office in West Valley City (see the link below!). Our staff members can offer you a tax-deductible donation receipt upon request. You can also help out by volunteering during our distribution weekend! Volunteers are needed to sort and set up donations, help our clients shop for items, and clean up after the drive is over. Volunteer opportunities are available October 15, 16, and 17. Thank you for supporting our Warm Welcome Winter Clothing Drive! 
For more information and to sign up to donate or volunteer, visit rescue.org/warmwelcomeslc.

Join Sageland Collaborative and Trout Unlimited to build beaver dam analogs (BDAs) and other low-tech restoration structures in Lodgepole Creek to improve stream habitat! These volunteer events are a fun opportunity to cool off in the late summer heat while making an positive impact on Utah’s waterways. Multiple dates: October 8, 9, 10, 15, 16, 17 
Learn more & register here: https://sagelandcollaborative.org/riverscape-restoration

Got a song to sing? A poem to tell? A talent that’s been waiting for its moment? Bring it to Side Bar for a night of music and local talent — hosted by Trent & Eli! Whether you’re a seasoned performer or stepping on stage for the first time, come show us what you’ve got! Your stage. Your spotlight. Your Thursday night. 

Thursdays Sign-ups at 5 PM 

WEEKLY FOOD TRUCK! 

615 W Stockman Way, Ogdens Own Distillery, Ogden, UT 84401

Red Butte Garden and Arboretum will present Garden After Dark from October 15–30, 2026. This annual, much-anticipated fall festival transforms the Garden with immersive storytelling, atmospheric lighting, and original artistic scenes created especially for the natural landscape.
This year’s theme, Adventures in Neverland, invites guests of all ages to embark on an adventure into a glowing world of botanical wonders in search of hidden pixie dust to help Tinkerbell rescue Peter Pan. Guests can expect evenings filled with color, mystery, and imaginative twists that come alive only after dark.
Tickets for Garden After Dark are on sale now.

Monday–Thursday event hours are 6–8pm and
Friday–Sunday event hours are 6–9pm.

Ticket prices range from $13–$23.

For a specially curated, all-abilities accessible experience, Hocus Crocus Hour will be offered on Saturdays and Sundays
during the event, from 5–6pm.
More event details at: https://redbuttegarden.org/events/garden-after-dark/

Featuring immersive scenes, interactive storytelling, glowing displays, and a family-friendly adventure for all ages, Garden After Dark: Adventures in Neverland transforms Red Butte Garden and Arboretum into an unforgettable Halloween experience the whole family will love.
Details and tickets here.

Timed-Admission Tickets Required
Tickets are required for everyone over age two (2).

Weeknights: Mon–Thur, 6–8pm (last entry 7pm)
Members $13 | Public $15 | Not refundable or exchangeable

Weekend Nights: Fri–Sun, 6–9pm (last entry 8pm)
Members $18 | Public $20 | Not refundable or exchangeable

Flex Tickets: Mon–Sun
Members $20 | Public $23 | Not refundable
Exchangeable: Date/time can be changed up to 2x per ticket.
Call (801) 585-0556 to reschedule your Flex Tickets

🪧 About the Event: On 23 October 1966—exactly sixty years ago—Spence Mendenhall was found shot to death in his Salt Lake City home in the Avenues. His murder remains unsolved. Spence was a Gay man who was secretly out to some people but largely lived a closeted life, and his death has since been recognized as a hate crime. Julian Hendrix will be reading excerpts from a work in progress exploring queer communities and relationships through the connections and disjunctions shared between his great-uncle and himself. Between his unsolved murder in 1966 and the present day, a political project based in LGBT visibility - Harvey Milk's "Come out, come out, wherever you are!" - has transformed queer experiences, both our relationships with each other and with our broader communities. Julian’s project focuses on the different ways LGBT people are known or not known among our queer community and our families as well as the ways in which visibility has and has not transformed the kinds of violence we face. 🎙️ About the Speaker: Julian Hendrix is a writer and historian based in Chicago. Spence Mendenhall is his great-uncle. 
Remote Attendance Zoom link: https://utah.zoom.us/j/82528976167 Meeting ID: 825 2897 6167 Passcode: 185309 
Special thanks to Signature Books for allowing us to host this event in their space! 
Past lectures can be accessed on our YouTube channel or on the Berryman Lecture Series page.

Get ready for a delicious culinary showdown! Join Cache Valley Creamery for the third annual Cache Valley Creamery Showdown: A Culinary Battle Royale on Thursday, October 15th, 2026, at Salt Lake Culinary Education. Watch four talented Utah chefs go head-to-head as they compete to create the ultimate cheese-filled holiday dish. Guests will get to taste each creation, vote for their favorite, and help crown the audience choice winner! Your ticket includes a cheese and charcuterie board, delicious appetizers, tastings of the competing dishes, music, a photo station, and more! Event Details: Date: Thursday, October 15, 2026 Time: 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM Location: Salt Lake Culinary Education, 2233 S 300 E, South Salt Lake, UT 84115
Tickets: $40 per person
Age Requirement: 18+ only
Tickets are limited, so reserve your spot today!
Purchase tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/cache-valley-creamery-showdown-a-culinary-battle-royale-tickets-2002096581771

On their seventh studio album, Lost Cause Lover Fool (due April 24 on Far Cry/Thirty Tigers), The Milk Carton Kids offer nine songs that, more than ever, invite listeners to lean in close and linger inside the small moments the record quietly magnifies. When Los Angeles–based singer-songwriters Kenneth Pattengale and Joey Ryan first emerged in 2011, they did so with a sound as unassuming as their “marketing” plan. They recorded their ten-songdebut, Prologue, with just their two guitars and two voices. They posted it online as a free download, sending the link to friends via email. Even amidst the foot stomps and hand claps carrying Folk into the mainstream, hundreds of thousands of people managed to find Prologue in that first year.

More Info: https://thestateroompresents.com/state-room-presents/the-milk-carton-kids-2
Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/1415076/the-milk-carton-kids-tickets