There are plenty of events — both live and online — going on across Utah. Here are some of the concerts, classes, drive-in movies and more happening this week.
Friday, Sept. 11
Concerts
- 12 p.m. — Piping Up: Organ Concerts at Temple Square. Livestream performance from Tabernacle and Temple Square organists.
- 5 p.m. — BYU Dance Live: International Folk Dance Ensemble. Free livestream performance from Brigham Young University’s International Folk Dance Ensemble.
- 6 p.m. — Urban Lounge Backyard Shows: Fur Foxen with Mytokandrea and Elowyn. Outdoor concert at The Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City. For adults 21 and older.
- 8 & 9:15 p.m. — Concerts in the Park(-ing Lot): Fairytale Festival Concert. Outdoor concert at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre in Centerville.
- 9 p.m. — Friday’s Live! Concert Series. Weekly online concert series hosted by Farmers Market Ogden.
Getting Out
- 9 a.m.-3 p.m. — STEM-Fueled Friday. Full-day STEM courses for students in grades 1-6 at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi.
- 9 and 10:15 a.m. — Preschool Puppet Story Time. Story time and activities at the Brigham City Fine Arts Center.
- 12 p.m. — “Getting it Together: Body, Mind and Spirit Self-Care in Tough Times” Workshop. Virtual workshop presented by Kathie Debenham, emeritus professor of dance at UVU, and hosted by the Utah Women & Leadership Project.
- 7 p.m. — Virtual Birdlesque. Virtual event from the Tracy Aviary. For adults 21 and older.
Comedy
- 7 & 9:30 p.m. — Tony Hinchcliffe. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in Salt Lake City.
- 7:30 p.m. — Rodney Norman. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in Ogden.
- 7:30 p.m. — Paul Sheffield. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in West Jordan.
- 8 p.m. — Live Improv Show. Performance at ComedySportz Utah in Provo.
Special Movie Screenings
- 7:30 p.m. — “The Hate U Give.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Utah Film Center at Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn in Midvale.
- 7:30 p.m. — “Up.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Park City Film at Twilight Drive-In at Utah Olympic Park in Park City.
Book Events
- 11 a.m. — Nature Tales: “Becoming Butterflies.” Virtual storytime and activity from Stokes Nature Center in Logan.
- 6 p.m. — TKE Presents Online: Alexandra Fuller in conversation with Terry Tempest Williams. Online event with Alexandra Fuller, author of “Travel Light, Move Fast,” and author Terry Tempest Williams.
Art Events
- 10:30 a.m. — “Observe: Art Nature Walk” Class. Class for children ages 3-12 at Kimball Art Center in Park City.
- 7 p.m. — “Paint the Night!” Class at SCERA Center for the Arts in Orem. Online option is also available.
Saturday, Sept. 12
Concerts
- 11 a.m. — RDT’s Ring Around the Rose. Free live-streamed dance class from Repertory Dance Theatre.
- 6 p.m. — “Best of” SLC Concert Cruise. Biking event with live music at various locations in downtown Salt Lake City.
- 8 p.m. — Excellence in the Community: Night Star Quintet. Free online concert live-streamed from the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City.
- 8 & 9:15 p.m. — Concerts in the Park(-ing Lot): Fairytale Festival Concert. Outdoor concert at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre in Centerville.
- 8:30 p.m. — Urban Lounge Backyard Shows: The Bully. Free outdoor concert at The Urban Lounge in Salt Lake City. For adults 21 and older.
Getting Out
- 8 a.m.-1 p.m. — Downtown Farmers Market. Market at Pioneer Park in Salt Lake City.
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Farmers Market Ogden. Market at Historic 25th Street in Ogden.
- 9 a.m. — Outdoor Prime Movement Class. Free outdoor dance class from Repertory Dance Theatre at The Gateway in Salt Lake City.
- 7:30 p.m. — Nights Under Lights. Light show, food trucks and music at the Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza at The Living Planet Aquarium in Draper.
Comedy
- 7 & 9:30 p.m. — Tony Hinchcliffe. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in Salt Lake City.
- 7:30 p.m. — Rodney Norman. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in Ogden.
- 7:30 p.m. — Paul Sheffield. Performance at Wiseguys Live Comedy in West Jordan.
- 8 p.m. — Live Improv Show. Performance at ComedySportz Utah in Provo.
Special Movie Screenings
- 7:30 p.m. — “Boy and the World.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Utah Film Center at Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn in Midvale.
- 7:45 p.m. — “Caddyshack.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Park City Film at Twilight Drive-In at Utah Olympic Park in Park City.
- 8 p.m. — “The Big Lebowski.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Salt Lake Film Society at Redman Movies & Stories in Salt Lake City.
Art Events
- 9 and 11 a.m. — “Observe: Nature Hike and Photography” Class. Class at Kimball Art Center in Park City.
Sunday, Sept. 13
Getting Out
- 9 a.m.-2 p.m. — Wheeler Sunday Farmers Market. Market at Wheeler Historic Farm.
- 10 a.m.-4 p.m. — Urban Flea Market. Market at The Gateway in Salt Lake City.
- 10 a.m. — Yoga on the Plaza. Free class at The Gateway in Salt Lake City.
Monday, Sept. 14
Concerts
- 12 p.m. — Piping Up: Organ Concerts at Temple Square. Livestream performance from Tabernacle and Temple Square organists.
Getting Out
- 10:30 a.m. — Welcoming Week Salt Lake: Spanish/Bilingual Storytime. Online storytime hosted by the Salt Lake County Library.
- 4 p.m. — Read to a Shelter Pet. Online event hosted by the Salt Lake County Library and Salt Lake County Animal Services.
Special Movie Screenings
- 7 p.m. — “Blackbird.” Film screening at select Cinemark and Megaplex Theatres.
Book Events
- 7 p.m. — Utah Humanities Book Festival: Robert Lovato. Author of “Unforgetting: A Memoir of Family, Migration, Gangs, and Revolution in the Americas.” Online event hosted by Utah State University.
Tuesday, Sept. 15
Getting Out
- 7:30 a.m. — Welcoming Week Salt Lake: Honey Teahive Talk. Online talk with Chef Mika of Honey TeaHive, hosted by the Salt Lake County Library.
- 7:30 p.m. — Voyager Lecture Series: “The 1919 Flu Pandemic: Lessons for Today and Tomorrow.” Lecture at the Center for the Arts at Kayenta in Ivins, Washington County.
Special Movie Screenings
- 7 p.m. — “Blackbird.” Film screening at select Cinemark and Megaplex Theatres.
- 7 p.m. — “Reunification.” Free virtual film screening hosted by the Utah Film Center.
Art Events
- 10 a.m. — Plein Air Evenings. Class from Kimball Art Center in Park City.
Wednesday, Sept. 16
Concerts
- 12 p.m. — Piping Up: Organ Concerts at Temple Square. Livestream performance from Tabernacle and Temple Square organists.
- 8 p.m. — Excellence in the Community: Mexican Consulate. Free online concert live-streamed from the Gallivan Center in Salt Lake City.
Getting Out
- 10 a.m. — Little Chicks Class: “Super Swimmers.” Online class for children ages 2-5 from Tracy Aviary.
- 11 a.m. — Business Success Academy Workshops: “Business Payment & Technology Solutions in the Age of COVID.” Online workshop presented by Zion’s Bank.
Special Movie Screenings
- 7:30 p.m. — “White Riot.” Drive-in film screening hosted by Utah Film Center at Belgian Waffle & Omelet Inn in Midvale.
Book Events
- 6 p.m. — TKE Presents Online: Louisa M. A. Heiny. Author of “Five Words that Changed America: Miranda v. Arizona and The Right to Remain Silent.” Online event hosted by The King’s English Bookshop.
- 6:30 p.m. — Utah Humanities Book Festival: “Treasures of World Literature: Labyrinth of Solitude by Mexican Poet Octavio Paz.” Online discussion with University of Utah professor Keri Gonzalez, organized by Books & Bridges.
Thursday, Sept. 17
Concerts
- 7:30 p.m. — Utah Symphony: Tchaikovsky’s Serenade for Strings with Sowande & Barber. The Utah Symphony returns to perform at Abravanel Hall in Salt Lake City.
- 8 p.m. — Heartstrings: Celebrate Beethoven’s 250th Birthday. Performance at Center for the Arts at Kayenta in Ivins, Washington County.
Book Events
- 4 p.m. — Utah Humanities Book Festival: Eco-Poetry and the Essay: Creative Writing and Pedagogy Conference. Online author panel with Paisley Rekdal, David Marquis, and Pam Houston. Hosted by Southern Utah University English Department.
- 6 p.m. — TKE Presents Online: Diana Clarke. Author of “Thin Girls.” Virtual event hosted by The King’s English Bookshop.
- 7 p.m. — Utah Humanities Book Festival: Shara McCallum. Author of “Madwoman.” Online event that is part of the Anne Newman Sutton Weeks Poetry Series.
Art Events
- 4:30 p.m. — Express: Comics and Graphic Novels. Class for kids ages 6-16 at Kimball Art Center in Park City.
Ongoing Events
Getting Out
- Timpanogos Storytelling Festival. Runs through Sept. 12 as an online event.
- Utah State Fair. Runs through Sept. 20 at the Utah State Fairpark in Salt Lake City.
Theater
Opening Productions
- “Forever Plaid.” Runs Sept. 11-26 at Draper Historic Theatre.
- “High School Musical Jr.” Runs Sept. 12-26 at Old Barn Community Theater in Collinston, Box Elder County.
- “Million Dollar Quartet.” Runs Sept. 14-Oct. 24 at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy.
Continuing Productions
- “Finding the Fickle Fortune.” Runs through Sept. 12 at Pickleville Playhouse in Garden City, Rich County.
- “Widow Widdicombe’s Woes.” Runs through Sept. 12 at Brigham City Fine Arts Center.
- “Little Women.” Runs through Sept. 12 at Hale Center Theater Orem.
- “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.” Runs through Sept. 19 at the St. George Opera House. Performed by St. George Musical Theater.
- “CSI: Provo.” Runs through Nov. 7 at Desert Star Playhouse in Murray.
- “Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Orient Express.” Runs through Nov. 14 at Hale Centre Theatre in Sandy.
Art Galleries
Opening Exhibitions
- Brigham City Museum of Art and History. 2020 Photography Competition: “Changes” by various artists runs Sept. 12-Nov. 14.
Live Exhibitions
- Anthony’s Fine Art and Antiques. “Only in Utah: A Celebration in Art” by various artists is currently on display.
- Bountiful Davis Art Center. “Rouge: Utah Women’s Voice” by various artists; “Locate” by Linnie Brown; “Mother: Landscape” by Kasey Lou Lindley; and “Utah Women Making History” by Brooke Smart run through Sept. 19.
- Brigham Young University Museum of Art. “John Henri Moser: Painting Utah Modern” by John Henri Moser runs through Oct. 10; “Rend the Heavens: Intersections of the Human and Divine” by various artists runs through December 2021; “Becoming America” by various artists runs through May 2022.
- Finch Lane Gallery. “Impossible Spaces” by Mark LaPoint; and “Myth in Memory” by various artists runs through Sept. 18.
- Red Cliff Gallery. “Trash Art Show” by various artists runs through Sept. 18.
- Southern Utah Museum of Art. “Find the Distance: A Jimmie F. Jones Retrospective” by Jim Jones runs through Sept. 12.
- Springville Museum of Art. “Curating Community: Art City Influencers” by various artists runs through Oct. 31; “Contemplations: Highlights from the Spiritual and Religious Permanent Collection” by various artists runs through Dec. 12; “Grand Ambitions” by various artists runs through summer 2023.
- Utah Cultural Celebration Center. “Earth and Sky” by Kirk Henrichsen and “The Sky is Falling” by Susan Riedley are on display through Sept. 30.
- Utah Museum of Contemporary Art. “From Before to Now” by various artists runs through Sept. 12; “Guerilla Girls” by various artists runs through Oct. 17; “Bandera Negra” by Regina Jose Galindo is also currently on display.
- Utah Museum of Fine Arts. Paintings from the Smithsonian American Art Museum by Thomas Moran, Georgia O’Keeffe and Alma Thomas runs through Oct. 4; “Beyond the Divide: Merchant, Artist, Samurai in Edo, Japan” by various artists runs through Nov. 8; ACME Lab: “Utah Women Working for Better Days” by various artists runs through Dec. 6.
Virtual Exhibitions
- Art at the Main. “A Celebration of Light and Color” by Jim Woodward runs through Sept. 31.
- Brigham Young University Museum of Art. “A Studio of Her Own: Women Artists in the Collection” by various artists runs through Sept. 12; “John Henri Moser: Painting Utah Modern” by John Henri Moser runs through Oct. 10.
- Chase Home Museum of Folk Arts. “The Grand Beehive: Utah’s Iconic Symbol” by various artists, “Traditional Textiles: Ties That Bind” by various artists, and “Work, Refined” by various artists are available to view online.
- David Dee Fine Arts. “The Exquisite Art of the Woodblock Print” by various artists is available to view online.
- Modern West Fine Arts. “Roots: A tribute to the original artists of Modern West” by various artists is available to view online.
- Springville Museum of Art. “Up Close and Far Away” by various artists runs through April 1, 2021.
- Utah Museum of Fine Arts. “Seven Masters: 20th-Century Japanese Woodblock Prints” by various artists is available to view online, or as a virtual tour at Vimeo.com.
Community Briefs
- Jason F. Wright, author of “The Christmas Jars,” is inviting readers to submit stories to be featured in a new nonfiction book. “The Art of Mending Fences: True Stories of Exceptional Forgiveness” will be published by Ensign Peak in 2021. Readers are invited to submit stories of experiencing forgiveness — whether choosing to forgive or seeking forgiveness from someone else. Those who would like to share a story can do so at jasonfwright.com/mendingfences, and those whose stories are chosen will be contacted for an interview.
- The Park City Summit County Art Council and Basin Recreation are inviting community members to participate in this year’s Art on the Trail event. All Summit County residents — including professional artists, emerging artists, kids and families — are invited to participate by creating environmentally friendly artwork to place on McLeod Creek Trail, between the Copper Moose Farmstand and Temple Har Shalom. The artwork should be environmentally conscious and should be upcycled or created out of natural materials, such as flower garlands, totem poles made out of sticks or driftwood, painted rocks, etc. Participants may create and place artwork on the trail from Sept. 5-13. Those interested must fill out a registration form, which can be found at pcscarts.org/art-on-the-trails.
- Bountiful Davis Art Center is accepting proposals from artists, artist organizations and curators for exhibitions to take place in 2021. Professional artists who work in any media may apply, including contemporary, traditional and folk art, as well as commercial art such as illustration. Proposals must be submitted by Sept. 12. For more information, visit bdac.org.
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