LAUGH IT UP
Thrillionaires Improv Theater, Velour Music Gallery, 135 N. University Ave., Provo, 8 p.m. Mondays. Cost: $5, cash only. Call 818-BAND or see www.myspace.com/thrillionaires.
Johnny B's Comedy Club, Bleachers Sports Grill, 2255 N. University Parkway, Provo. Shows Friday and Saturday at 9 p.m. Tickets are $8. Call 377-6910.
Fat, Dumb and Happy's Comedy Club, 1350 W. 1140 South, Orem, Suite 3. Must be 18. Cost: $8 adults, $6.50 students. Buy online or at the door.
Comedy Sportz, 36 W. Center, Provo. Clean improv comedy each Friday and Saturday at 8 and 10:15 p.m. Cost (beginning Aug. 31): $8 in advance/$10 at the door, $4/$5 children. Prepayment required to hold reservations. Call 377-9700. See www.comedysportzutah.com for more information. Every Thursday ComedySportz laughletes perform musicals, Shakespeare, MST3K-style heckling. Cost: $3. www.comedysportzutah.com for more information. Every Thursday ComedySportz laughletes perform musicals, Shakespeare, MST3K-style heckling. Cost: $3. No reservations needed.
CHECK IT OUT
Minerva Teichert "Pageants in Paint" exhibit at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art through May 26, 2008. Call 422-1140 to schedule a tour, must be arranged at least a week in advance during regular museum hours. Family-oriented tours on Monday evenings. Opening reception Sept. 26 in the Lied Gallery on the main floor. Free.
"Summer Perspective," a Utah Valley Art Guild Group Exhibit, through Aug. 31 at the Terra Nova Gallery, 41 W. 300 North, Provo. Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. other times by appointment. Free.
34th Annual Quilt Show at the Springville Museum of Art, 126 E. 400 South, through Sept. 2. Partnered with the Utah Valley Quilt Guild. Open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesdays-Saturdays; 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesdays; 3-6 p.m. Sundays. Call 489-2727. Free.
The 2nd Annual Woodbury Invitational through Sept. 28 at the Woodbury Art Museum, second floor of the University Mall, Provo. Monday-Friday from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Free.
"Splendor and Spectacle: Images of Dance From Court Ballet to Broadway" at the Brigham Young University Museum of Art through Jan. 1. The exhibit features 65 prints and 33 objects of art from the private collection of BYU faculty members Madison and Debra Sowell. Free.
"American Dreams," selected works from the permanent collection of American Art, BYU Museum of Art, BYU campus, Provo. Call 422-ARTS. Free.
Orem Heritage Museum, SCERA Center, 745 S. State. Guided tours 3-7 p.m. Monday-Friday or by appointment. Call 225-2569. Free.
Crandall Historical Printing Museum, 275 E. Center, Provo. Open weekdays 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $3. Lecture tours by appointment from 9 a.m. to 10 p.m. Call 377-7777.
Camp Floyd/Stagecoach Inn State Park, 18035 W. 1540 North, Fairfield, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. Cost: $2. Call 768-8932.
Hutchings Museum, 55 N. Center, Lehi, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday, $2.50, $2 students/seniors, $1.50 children. Call 768-7180.
Monte L. Bean Life Science Museum, BYU campus in Provo, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Saturday. Call 422-5051. Free.
WHERE TO GO
Thursday, Aug. 30
Fruits of the Season is the topic of the Spanish Fork Macey's Little Theater class at 7 p.m. at 187 E. 1000 North. Turn those summer fruits into tasty cobbler and pies. Call 708-3125. Free.
Baking with Grains 101 is the topic of Pleasant Grove Macey's Little Theater class at 7 p.m. at 931 W. State. Call 796-6601. Free.
Friday, Aug. 31
Festival Latino Americano from 6-10 p.m. in downtown Provo at the Historic County Courthouse grounds, Center Street and University Avenue. Featuring food, entertainment carnival rides and kid activities. See www.festivalprovo.com. Admission is free.
Saturday, Sept. 1
Festival Latino Americano, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Provo, at the Historic County Courthouse grounds, Center Street and University Avenue. Featuring food, entertainment carnival rides and kid activities. See www.festivalprovo.com. Admission is free.
Orem Community Dance, from 8-11 p.m., Orem Senior Friendship Center, 93 N. 400 East. Dance to the Tony Summerhays Band. Cost: $5.
Pig-n-Pork Day at Farm Country at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Cost: $3.50/$2.50 children. Call 768-2300.
Sunday, Sept. 2
Transcendental Birthday Party from 8 p.m. to midnight at the Krishna Temple, 8628 S. Main, Spanish Fork, to celebrate the Appearance Day of Shree Krishna. The evening includes Indian dance, drama, musical concerts, hot meals, exhibits and gifts. This holiday for Hindus is like Christmas Day. Call 798-3559. Free.
Festival Latino Americano, from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. in downtown Provo at the Historic County Courthouse grounds, Center Street and University Avenue. Featuring food, entertainment carnival rides and kid activities. See www.festivalprovo.com. Admission is free.
Monday, Sept. 3
Museum Monday from 5-7 p.m. at the Museum of Ancient Life at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Cost: $5. Call 768-2300.
Labor Day Luau, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi. Dinner at 5:30 p.m., program at 7 p.m. in the gardens. Cost: $15/$10 children (in advance), $17/$12 at the door. Call 768-2300.
Tuesday, Sept. 4
American Fork City Library will register children for preschool programs today through Sept. 15. The theme: "Way to Go: Boats, Planes, Cars and Trains." Stories, crafts and activities for children 3-5. Cost: $5 per child for the seven-week program. Parents required to stay with their children during the program. There are also "Mom and Me" activities for children 18 months and up. Cost: $1 per family. Call 763-3070 or visit the library at 64 S. 100 East or online at www.afcity.com.
Dee's Cereal is the topic of Spanish Fork Macey's Little Theater class, 187 E. 1000 North. Call 798-3125. Free.
Wednesday, Sept. 5
Youth Theater Workshops begin today through April 7 from 4:30-6:15 p.m. for third-graders and up. Cost: $40 per month. Classes held at the American Fork Fitness Center — Art Annex, 484 N. Center. Classes for kindergarten through second grade begin Sept. 6. Cost: $25 per month. Call 785-2059.
Ice Cream Creations is the topic of Spanish Fork Macey's Little Theater class, 187 E. 1000 North. Call 798-3125. Free.
HEAR THE BEAT
America in concert, Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. at the SCERA Shell Outdoor Theater, 699 S. State, Orem. Cost: $15/$10 children, seniors and students. Call 225-2569.
Hot Autumn Nights Concert with Ryan Shupe and the Rubberband at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 7 at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens Waterfall Amphitheatre, Lehi. Cost: $12 advance/ $15 at the door. Call 768-2300.
Hot Autumn Nights Concert with Jon Schmidt at 7 :30 p.m. Sept. 13 at the Thanksgiving Point Gardens Waterfall Amphitheatre, Lehi. Cost: $12 advance/ $15 at the door. Call 768-2300.
BluesJam!, 8 p.m. Sept. 6 and the first Thursday of every month at the Royal Palace Theater, 165 N. Main, Spanish Fork. Listen to live blues or sit in with the host band. More info at www.utahblues.com. Cost: Free.
Jamboree Music Festival, from noon on, Sept. 8 at the Electric Park, Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, featuring more than eight bands. Cost: $46.50/$91.50 for VIP tickets while they last. See www.jamboreemusicfestival.com. Call 801-325-7328.
SEE THE SHOW
"Charley's Aunt" through Sept. 22 at 7:30 p.m., Hale Center Theater, 225 W. 400 North, Orem. Cost: $13.50/$17.50. Call 226-8600.
"The Littlest Warrior," through Sept. 24 (Friday, Saturday and Monday), 7:30 p.m., Valley Center Playhouse, 780 N. 200 East, Lindon. Cost: $6/$5 children/$25 family. Call 785-1186.
"Pirates of Penzance," 7:30 p.m. through Sept. 8, Center Street Musical Theatre, 177 W. Center, Provo. Belgian waffle breakfast with the pirates at 10 a.m., Sept. 8, matinee at 11 a.m. Cost (breakfast/show): $14/$12 students, $10/$8 children (evening show). Dinner is $10 more. Call 373-4485 for reservations.
"The Scarlet Pimpernel," 7:30 p.m., Aug. 30, 31, Sept. 1 with 3 p.m. matinee performance Sept. 3 at Payson High School, 1050 S. Main, Payson. Cost: $7, available at NAPA Auto Parts in Payson and Booth Bros. Music in Spanish Fork or at the door.
"Julius Caesar" through Sept. 15 (Thursday, Friday, Saturday), at 8 p.m. at the Castle Amphitheater (behind the Utah State Hospital), 1300 E. Center, Provo. Dress for the weather, bring blankets or pillows for more comfortable seating, and remember mosquito repellent. Cost: $9/$7 for seniors and students, $5 for children and for the preview. Visit www.arte-ut.org.
"You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown," Sept. 6-22 at 7:30 p.m. Matinees Sept. 15 and 22 at 2 p.m. in the Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center, BYU campus. Cost: $12/$8/$6 matinees. Call 422-4322.
NEW! "Rings of the Tree," by Mahonri Stewart, Sept. 6-8 at 7:30 p.m. with an additional matinee Sept. 8 at 2 p.m. in the Blackbox Theater, Room 631, Gunther Trades Building, UVSC campus, Orem. Cost: $5. Call 863-8797.