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With a long holiday weekend ahead, you shouldn't have to guess what to do with all that free time. Sure, a barbecue is good, but we've got 8 additional options to liven up your week. Click on the links to learn more.

Deer Lake

Thinking of camping in Utah's national forests for the holiday? We've got an updated list of what's open and what's closed due to snow and mud.

"Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Men Tell No Tales"

Although Jack Sparrow — we mean, Captain Jack Sparrow — sets the sails for this energetic adventure on the high seas, it's the younger cast that steal the show. [Insert pirate jargon here.]

Pig & A Jelly Jar

A strange but true fact about one of the new restaurants: A kayaking trip — with a GPS fail — helped the Pig & A Jelly Jar owner decide where to open the casual diner.

Even if Jake Thomas no longer calls Utah his home, this Monday's show with his new band, JT Bevy, is still very much a homecoming.

It's all about heritage. Get your history geek on at the Spring City Heritage Day or nom down during the aebelskiver breakfast at the Scandinavian Festival. Or both!

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The name says it all — food meets fire. You'll love everything here, from the hardwoods that infuse flavor into the dishes to the ambience that includes a front-row seat to the open-flame grills.

The concert series kicks off June 1 with Oh Land, Wild Belle and RKDN. And at $5-$10 a ticket, it's a steal to see a band you love or maybe never even heard of.

The Living Room

Utah Hike of the Week: The Living Room — Salt Lake City

Sit back and relax ... once you get to the top, that is ... and take in a spectacular view of Salt Lake City while surrounded by May flowers.