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T O D A Y

FREE FILM SERIES CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL CULTURES The community is welcome to Pioneer Park for films at 9 p.m. on Fridays during August. The park is at 300 W. 300 South. Films are courtesy of the SLC Film Center and Salt Lake City Corp. For information, call 801-531-0244 or visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Blood pressure and glucose checks are at 11 a.m. today. Activities include a "senior companion," a genealogy computer class, crochet, a pinochle or bridge tournament and bingo at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

SAM WELLER'S ART GALLERY Today is the final day to see "Remembering Joe: A Retrospective" at Sam Weller's Bookstore, 254 S. Main St. For information, call 801-328-2586.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath making class, NIA exercise, general exercise, a folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

3RD ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and the Utah Hispanic Business Leadership Foundation host this tournament at the Old Mill Golf Course, 6080 Wasatch Blvd. A continental breakfast is at 6:30 a.m., start is 7:30 a.m. and lunch is at noon. Individual rate is $100 and a foursome is $375. For additional information and rates, call 801-532-3308 or visit www.utahhcc.com.

''JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH'' SCREENING This free movie is at 2 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

NEIGHBORHOOD PARTY AND FUNDRAISER FOR THE 4TH STREET CLINIC This event is from 4 to 7 p.m. in the parking lot of Tony Caputos Market and Deli, 308 W. Broadway St. (300 South). Admission is $5. Proceeds will benefit the 4th Street Clinic. For information, call 801-531-0244.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL DAYS Children's activities including pony rides will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. today and Saturday at This Is The Place Heritage Park, 2601 E. Sunnyside Ave. Children wearing back-to-school T-shirts purchased from Macy's stores, plus one guest, will be admitted free both days. For information, call 801-582-1847 or visit www.thisistheplace.org.

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Crescent Moon String Band plays folkgrass music from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at City Creek Park, 2nd Ave. and State Street. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.

ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER Davey Davis presents a free informal talk following the screening of "The 337 Project" documentary at 7:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple St. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.

SKINNY BOB AND THE BLUES DAWGS Rock and blues music is at 8 p.m. today and Saturday at Uncle Bart's, 837 S. Main St. For information, call 801-532-9068.

MASSACRE AT MOUNTAIN MEADOWS This book signing and reading by authors Ronald Walker, Richard Turley and Glen Leonard is at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK Pianist David Tolk performs at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, on the southeast corner of State Street and North Temple Street. The event is free. Bring chairs or blankets as seating is limited. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be in the Assembly Hall. For information, call 801-240-3323.

S A T U R D A Y

FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, is from 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and will feature weekly demonstrations such as today's "Library Book Sale." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.

UNDERSTANDING TECHNOLOGY The Family History Library will conduct free classes on topics such as USB and U3 keys and organizing flash drives from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at the library, west of Temple Square. Free parking is at 119 W. North Temple St. To view the classes, visit www.familysearch.org. To register, call 801-240-4950 or e-mail FHLClassReg@ldschurch.org.

MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) A Guitar Hero 3 Tournament is at noon in the Canteena; Spy Hop Second Saturdays presents films at 1 p.m. in the Canteena; Dog Day Afternoons allow children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m.; Art at the Main presents a watercolor class for children 6 to 12 from 1 to 2:30 p.m. or 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the library craft room, no cost, but register by calling 801-363-4088. The Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.

DOG-DAY AFTERNOONS Children can read to therapy animals in a positive and non-threatening environment at 1 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.

GAME @ CHAPMAN Teens 13 to 19 can play Guitar Hero or Dance Dance Revolution from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. Free. For information, call 801-594-8623.

TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES The Saltaires sing barbershop four-part harmonies at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Admission is free. Concerts are limited to persons 8 and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.

SUBMIT YOUR HIGH SCHOOL ART FOR AN AUGUST SHOW Sam Weller's Bookstore is seeking the best and worst past high school art for their show in August. Entries are due today. E-mail images to Stephanie@samwellers.com, shari@samwellers.com or bring them to the bookstore, 254 S. Main St. For information, call 801-328-2586.

MONET TO PICASSO FILM SERIES: "CABARET" This free film is at 1 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-6984.

"SERIOUSLY SILLY STORIES" Wogiford P. Whizgiggle and his Performing Puppet Players present silly stories for children at 2 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. Free. For information, call 801-594-8611.

HOGLE ZOO'S TEDDY BEAR PICNIC This family event is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave. Admission is $8 for adults, $6 for children 3 to 12 and free for children 2 and younger. For information, call 801-584-1729 or visit www.hoglezoo.org.

S U N D A Y

PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artisan market is from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Sundays through Oct. 26 at the International Peace Gardens, 1000 S. 900 West. For information, visit www.slcpeoplesmarket.org.

BOCCE BALL AND BBQ The community is invited to Pioneer Park for bocce ball and a barbecue at 7 p.m. on Sundays during the summer. Please bring your own grill items. Pioneer Park is at 300 W. 300 South. This activity is part of the revitalization of the park by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244.

MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE Thirty-minute mini-lectures begin at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. Free. For information, call 801-581-6984.

M O N D A Y

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Aphrodesia performs Afrobeat from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 at a different park each week. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.

INTERMEZZO CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES "Stay Liven with Livengood" will be performed at 7:30 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall in the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Tickets are $15 or $12 for seniors and free for students with current ID. For information, call 801-832-2457 or visit www.intermezzoconcerts.org.

MONDAYS IN THE PARK North African and Middle Eastern music courtesy of Bazeen and Basque dance from Utah 'Ko Triskalariak is at 7 p.m. at the Chase Home Museum, in the middle of Liberty Park, 500 E. 1300 South. Bring a picnic and blanket for this free concert. For information, call the Utah Arts Council at 801-533-5760.

BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to play on stage at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590.

ADULT TAP DANCE CLASSES This ongoing intermediate level dance class is taught by Debby Robertson on Mondays at Studio 600, 26 E. 600 South (between Main and State Streets). Cost is $12 for a single class or $66 for a six-class punch card. For information, call 801-595-1863, 801-680-3201 or e-mail dsrapotap@sisna.com.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is invited to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include pinochle, table tennis, exercise, Lunch and Learn, harmonica, dominoes, table tennis, computer classes, line dancing, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CTR. Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. and assistance for low vision is at 11 a.m. Other activities include blood pressure and glucose checks, the barber, ceramics, exercise, line dancing, tap dancing and the Ma Ulu Ulu cultural dance class at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

''MOULIN ROUGE" The 2008 Sundance Institute Outdoor Film Festival hosts this free at sundown at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. Blankets, chairs and snacks welcome. There will be a different film each Monday through Aug. 25. For information, visit www.sundance.org/calendar.

MONDAYS ARE MURDER Mystery and suspense book-lovers will talk about their recent reads and a librarian will introduce new titles pertaining to the genre at 7 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.

LEARN TO DRAW INSECTS Author Mary Anne Romney will show children 7 and older how to draw insects at 2 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free, but limited to 20 participants. For information, call 801-524-8200.

T U E S D A Y

BILINGUAL FAMILY STORYTIME Families can hear stories in English and Spanish at 11 a.m. Tuesdays at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free concerts at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.

FREE YOGA INSTRUCTION Intermountain Health Care hosts free yoga instruction at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. For information, call 801-531-0244.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. today for a suggested donation of $3. Activities include a Spanish class, video yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writer's group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include a "Name That Tune" game, crafts, an intermediate computer class, bingo, outreach, a pinochle tournament, ceramics, an open art class, open exercise rooms and open billiards at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK The Other Three Tenors perform at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, on the southeast corner of State Street and North Temple Street. Free. Seating is limited, chairs and blankets welcome. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be in the Assembly Hall. For information, call 801-240-3323.

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Black Hens will perform folk rock from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 at a different park each week. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.

PARTNERS IN THE PARK Partners in the Park invites families to interact with community members, the University of Utah and community organizations from 6 to 8 p.m. at Jordan Park, 1060 S. 900 West, in the large pavilion where there will be food, activities and information. Partners in the Park is sponsored by Rocky Mountain Power. For information, call Joel or Andrea at 801-972-3596 or visit www.partners.utah.edu.

SHAWN KLOMPAREN Klomparen will read from and sign his debut novel, Jessica Z, at 7 p.m. at Sam Weller's Bookstore, 254 S. Main St. For information, call 801-328-2586.

JO ANN FREED CHAVRE Chavré will read from and sign her latest novel, Blessings From Bombay, at 7 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.

UTAH HISPANIC CHAMBER OF COMMERCE LUNCHEON This luncheon is at noon followed by networking at Duvan's Karamba, 1051 E. 2100 South. Cost is $12 for members or $17 for non-members. An additional $5 will be added at the door for those without an RSVP. To RSVP by Aug. 11 and for information, call 801-532-3308 or visit www.info@utahhcc.com.

MATINEE FILM CLASSICS "It Happened One Night" is at 1 p.m. at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. Free. For information, call 801-594-8651.

W E D N E S D A Y

MEN'S CANCER SUPPORT GROUP This group meets from 5 to 6:30 p.m. the second Wednesday of every month at the Utah Cancer Foundation, 3838 S. 700 East. Men with all types of cancer are welcome. For information, call 801-580-2499 or visit www.utahcancerfoundation.org.

READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can have one-on-one time with the librarian at 4 p.m. each Wednesday at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.

BELLY DANCING Lady Ellen teaches belly-dancing classes Wednesdays from 7 to 8:30 p.m. for $10 a class at the Academy of Performing Arts, 3188 S. 400 East. Drop-ins are welcome. For information, call 801-486-2728 or visit www.academyofpa.org.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is invited to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes, a healthy eating class, live music and dancing, chess, bingo, harmonica band practice, Armenian lace instruction and foot reflexology (by appointment) at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The podiatrist is in at 1 p.m. today. Activities include harmonica, circuit training, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

CONCERTS BY THE CREEK SERIES Old time mountain music by the Public Domain Band is at 7:30 p.m. at the outdoor amphitheatre at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. Free. For information, call 801-594-8611.

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Improvisational modern dance from Movement Forum is from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St.

''WE FEED THE WORLD'' This free film is at 7 p.m. at the Post Theater, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd., University of Utah Campus, sponsored by the SLC Film Center. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.

AMIGOS Y LIBROS Spanish speakers are invited to join this book club at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.

INSURANCE LIABILITY: FACTS FOR THE SMALL BUSINESS OWNER This free seminar touches on property, injury, worker's compensation and business auto insurance at 7 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.

YOUR BEST HEALTH SEMINAR SERIES: "HEALTHY JOINTS" LDS Hospital presents this seminar at 6 p.m. at the Jon and Karen Huntsman Education Center, LDS Hospital, 8th Avenue and C Street. Dr. Kim Bertin will discuss the causes and treatment of degenerative arthritis followed by a Q & A. Refreshments will be served. For information, call 801-408-2182.

T H U R S D A Y

PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Microphone Night is from 7 to 9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all ages venue. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.

STORYTIME IN THE PARK Librarians invite children to hear stories at 3 p.m. Thursdays through Aug. 14 by the playground at Lindsey Gardens, 9th Ave. and M Street. For information, call 801-524-8200.

FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is invited to Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.

FREE YOGA INSTRUCTION Intermountain Healthcare hosts free yoga instruction at 7 a.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. For information, call 801-531-0244.

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Free legal assistance begins at 11 a.m. by appointment. The Daughters of Utah Pioneers/Emerson Kennedy Ditch meet at 1 p.m. today. Other activities include oil painting, a blood pressure and blood sugar clinic, exercise, an arthritis class, table tennis, a chorus class, bridge and voice lessons by appointment at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER The Tongan group will hear a presentation on "Obesity and Health Issues" at 1 p.m. today. Other activities include a beginning computer class, the walking group, bingo, scrapbooking, Bunka handwork art class, Sit and Be Fit and open ceramics at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

SOUNDS OF SUMMER CONCERT SERIES The Slickrock Gypsies perform at 7 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.

''JAMES AND THE GIANT PEACH'' SCREENING This movie is at 2 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. Free. For information, call 801-594-8640.

TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES: CLAP YOUR HANDS SAY YEAH AND DELTA SPIRIT Free concerts begin at 7 p.m. on Thursdays through Aug. 28 at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. For information and a list of summer concerts, visit www.slcgov.com.

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Flash Cabbage will perform rock and country music from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free.

GARDEN AND NATURAL AREA TOUR Tours are form 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Free with admission. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.

RED DESERT RAMBLERS This bluegrass band will perform from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at SugarHouse BBQ, 2207 S. 700 East. For information, call 801-463-4800.

HAWK TALKS "Falcons, Osprey and Vultures" is today's topic at 7 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. Free. For information, call 801-594-8632.

4TH ANNUAL READY YOUR BUSINESS CONFERENCE The keynote speech is "Response Lessons from the Oklahoma City Bombing" in addition to breakout sessions, exhibitors and more at the Salt Lake Hilton, 255 S. West Temple St. For information and to register, call Renee at 801-538-3702 or e-mail rmurphy@utah.gov.

NEWELL BRINGHURST AND CRAIG FOSTER Bringhurst and Foster will discuss the issues in their book, The Mormon Quest for the Presidency, at 7 p.m. at Sam Weller's Bookstore, 254 S. Main St. For information, call 801-328-2586.

F R I D A Y

TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath making class, NIA exercise, general exercise, a folk dancing class and live music with dancing at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.

FREE FILM SERIES CELEBRATING INTERNATIONAL CULTURES The community is invited to Pioneer Park for films at 9 p.m. on Fridays during August. The park is at 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244 or visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.

SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Legal consultations are from 10 a.m. to noon and a "Medication Management" presentation is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include a genealogy class on the computer, exercise, bingo and a bridge or pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.

BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Gene Sartain and Friends perform folk and blues tunes from 12:15 to 1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free.

CONCERTS IN THE PARK April Merservy and Barry Hansen sing contemporary folk and pop music at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, on the southeast corner of State Street and North Temple Street. Free. Bring chairs or blankets as seating is limited. In case of inclement weather, concerts will be in the Assembly Hall. For information, call 801-240-3323.

CONCERTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK South Salt Lake hosts this free event along with entertainment and refreshments from 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Craft House, 3300 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-412-3217.

SALSA PARTY Wasatch Community Gardens hosts a salsa sampling party with entertainment and children's activities from 6 to 8 p.m. at Fairpark Garden, 1037 W. 300 North. Feel free to bring your own salsa and enter a contest. For information and to download entry forms, visit www.wasatchgardens.org.

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