Looking for a way to liven up your week ahead? Luckily, Utah has no shortage of exciting events to fill out your calendar. To help you make a selection, we’ve gathered a list of our favorite happenings around-town, from makers markets to beer festivals and live music. For even more events happening in Salt Lake City this week and throughout the month, visit our community events calendar!
Monday 8/12
What: Summer Jam Concert Series Samba Fogo
Where: Canyon Rim Park, Millcreek
When: 08/12 at 7 p.m.
Pack up a picnic and load the whole family into the car to enjoy a free evening of live Samba in the Canyon Rim Park. This is the last event of the season, so get ready to send off the summer series in style!
What: Smash & Cash Mondays
Where: Scion Cider
When: 08/12 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Get ready to win big at Scion’s weekly Bingo event. Grab a smashburger from C9 next door, or enjoy Scion’s selection of charcuterie, conservas and bar snacks. The night starts off with am hour of Rock n’ Bingo, followed by a cash jackpot round. Each game is free to play and offers prizes for winners.
Tuesday 8/13
What: Trivia with Game Night Live
Where: Hopkins Brewing
When: 08/13 at 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Game Night Live brings their traveling bar trivia series to Hopkins Brewing every tuesday. Grab one of their in-house brews and your best know-it-all pals for a chance at trivia glory.
What: Draper City Farmers Market
Where: Smiths Fields Park
When: 08/13 at 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Held every Tuesday through October, the Draper City Farmer’s Market connects 80 incredible food vendors to food-conscious shoppers. Shop local produce, flowers, baked goods, eggs, honey and more at this weekly market. Attendees can also peersue a wide selection of handmade goods, craft-booths and on-site food options.
What: Art for the Recovery Community 6th Annual Festival
Where: Spy Hop Rooftop Bar
When: 08/13 at 6 p.m.
Join ARC the Spy Hop Rooftop for an artful evening celebrating and showcasing artists in recovery.The ARC festival opens at 6pm with a gallery exhibit featuring work by visual artists, painters, photographers, and more. An evening concert, starting at 7:30pm, will host a lineup of talented local performing artists. This event is free and open to the public.
Wednesday 8/14
What: Nature Speaker Series: Making Friends with Utah Pollinators
Where: Tracey Aviary
When: 08/14 at 1 p.m. to 2 p.m.
Part of their monthly speaker series, Tracey Aviary welcomes horticulturaist Parker Lloyd to lead an informative conversation about pollinators. Learn how to attract native pollinators to your urban garden, support interconnected habitat corridors and take part in monitoring Utah’s native pollinators.
What: Pups & Poses: Puppy Yoga Festival
Where: Trolley Square
When: 08/14 at 7 p.m.
The Arctic Rescue has partnered with CorePower Yoga to offer a fun night of live music, drinks from Moab Brewery and yoga. Arrive at 7 to check in, yoga starts promptly at 7:30. Find tickets here.
Thursday 8/15
What: Park City Song Summit
Where: Canyons Ampitheatre, The Pendry, and other venues in Park City
When: 08/15-08/17
The third annual music festival focusing on health and wellness returns to Park City with an exciting lineup of performances, activations and wellness activities. Musical highlights include My Morning Jacket, Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats, Larkin Poe and more.
What: Music and Mocktails
Where: Salt Lake City Public Library, Marmalade Branch
When: 08/15 at 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m .
A family-friendly night of musical bingo, trivia and other games. Each musical genre is paired with a tasty mocktail that attendees will learn to make themselves.
What: Free Feline Fix Clinic
Where: Salt Lake County Animal Services, 511 W. 3900 South
When: select appointment slots on 08/15
Offered on the first and third thursday of each month, the free feline fix clinic include spay/neuter services, rabies vaccine, FVRCP vaccine and a microchip. Must book an appointment, slots fill quickly. Schedule yours here.
Friday 8/16
What: Pop-Up Zine Fest
Where: Urban Arts Gallery
When: 08/16 at 6 p.m. to 9 p.m.
Grid Zine Fest and Urban Arts Gallery present a free events featuring 30 talenting artists showcasing and selling their unique creations.
What: Brat Rave—A Night Dedicated to Charli and Other Party Girl Anthems
Where: The Depot
When: 08/17 at 9 p.m.
Brat summer is just getting started. Bring all your 18+ besties to The Depot decked out in your best lime green attire. Tickets available here.
What: Always Queer Makers Market
Where: Under the Umbrella Bookstore
When: 08/17 at 12 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Shop unique handmade goods from queer artists at Under the Umbrella’s monthly makers market. Mask required.
Saturday 8/17
What: Utah Beer Festival
Where: The Gateway
Where: 08/17-08/18
The largest beer event in Utah returns to The Gateway with over 200 beers and ciders to sample. Sip local craft and national brews and enjoy a plethora of performances at the main stage. Single day and weekend passes available.
What: 11th Annual Utah Dance Film Festival
Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
When: 08/17-08/18
The annual dance film festival features 33 films from 15 counties across four screenings. Guests can also attend a free filmmaking workshop, award showcase and Q&A sessions.
What: High West Whiskey Party
Where: The Westerner
When: 08/17
Get your wild west on at The Westerner with themed cocktails from High West, live music, bull riding, giveaways and more. $10 cover, 21+ over.
Sunday 8/18
What: Sip and Slay Drag Brunch
Where: HK Brewing
When: 08/18 at 12 p.m.
Recently named the second best Drag Brunch in our 2024 Best of the Beehive issue, HK Brewing is hosting another sunday funday of delicious cocktails and performances by local queens.
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