TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath making class, Nia exercise, general exercise, 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 welcome to attend film screenings in Pioneer Park at 9 p.m. on Fridays during August. The park is at 300 West and 300 South. Films are courtesy of the SLC Film Center and Salt Lake Corp. 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 or visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. 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.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Legal consultations are from 10 a.m.-noon and a medication management presentation is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include a computer-based genealogy class, 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 & Friends perform folk and blues 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately after each concert.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK April Merservy and Barry Hansen sing contemporary folk and pop music at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, southeast corner of State and North Temple streets. 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, 6:30-9:30 p.m., at Pioneer Craft House, 3300 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-412-3217.
SALSA PARTY Wasatch Community Gardens host a salsa sampling party celebrating the season of tomatoes, peppers and onions, with entertainment and children activities, from 6-8 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.
ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER Art Talks begin at 6:30 p.m. with Marilyn Moore, a fiber artist, lecturing about "Interweave: Innovations in Contemporary Basketry" at the center, 20 S. West Temple St. Free. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.
POETRY OPEN MICROPHONE NIGHT Poets and poetry fans are welcome to open-microphone night at 6:30 p.m. at The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East. For information, call 801-484-9100.
GALLERY STROLL AND ARTIST'S RECEPTION Gallery stroll and artist's reception for native Utahn Waldo Midgley, 1888-1986. Represented in this exhibit are the works of Midgley spanning eight decades. Reception 6-9 p.m. at Phillips Gallery, 444 E. 200 South. For more information go online to www.phillips-gallery.com.
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTORS Reenactment of Civil War battles and skirmishes at This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children and seniors. More information available at www.thisistheplace.org.
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FARMERS MARKET The Farmers' Market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature weekly demonstrations such as today's "Library Book Sale." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.
CIVIL WAR RE-ENACTORS Re-enactment of Civil War battles and skirmishes at This is the Place Heritage Park, 2601 Sunnyside Ave., 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Admission is $8 adults and $6 children and seniors. More information available at www.thisistheplace.org.
FERRAGOSTO This free Italian street festival will feature food, Italian karaoke, a sausage-eating contest, a car and scooter show and free Italian movies. The event runs 10 a.m.-10 p.m. at 300 S. 450 West, near Pioneer Park. For information, visit www.italianinutah.com.
FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, is 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature weekly demonstrations such as today's "Gazpacho Mania" demonstrated by the International Culinary School. For more information, visit www.downtownslc.org.
COMPLETE THE PICTURE Come to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, for a free art activity that has participants painting shirts with UMFA works of art printed on them. 2-4 p.m in the UMFA classroom.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCE Program "Praise God with the Sound of Trumpets" in Temple Square Assembly Hall, 15 E. South Temple. Program starts at 7:30. Free for families. Seating limited to children 8 years and older.
JAY LAWRENCE QUINTET Jazz concert at the Vieve Gore Concert Hall at Westminster College, 1840 S. 1300 East. Concert begins at 7:30 p.m. Cost $12; tickets available at Hires Big H restaurants, Bank of Utah offices, and the Westminster College box office. For more information call 801-832-2457 or online at www.excellenceconcerts.org
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PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artisan market is from 10 a.m.-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 & BBQ The community is welcome to Pioneer Park for bocce ball and barbecue at 7 p.m. Sundays during the summer. Please bring what you would like to have thrown on the grill. Pioneer Park is at 300 West and 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.
RIDE 4 FALLEN OFFICERS This ride, commemorating Utah's fallen police officers, begins at 11 a.m. at Timpanogos Harley-Davidson, Lindon, and goes to the State Capitol, where Gov. Jon Huntsman, among others, will speak. For information and to register, visit www.utahsfallen.org.
MONET TO PICASSO: LECTURE Want to know more about the art and artists featured at the UMFA's current exhibition, Monet to Picasso? Join Dr. Sue Neimoyer at 3 p.m. in the UMFA auditorium, 410 Campus Center Drive, free to the public.
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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to bring an instrument or sing and onstage 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 in the "rhythm tap" style is taught by Debby Robertson on Mondays at Studio 600, 26 E. 600 South (between Main and State streets). Cost is $12 per 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 welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. 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.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Wasatch Music Coaching Academy Rock Bands will perform Classic Rock 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, located at 451 South State St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 at a different park each week. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately after each concert.
MONDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERT: VIENTOS DEL SUR South American dance group Vientos Del Sur will perform at the Chase Home Museum in the middle of Liberty Park, 700 E and 900 South. Performances begin at 7 p.m., free admission.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Randy Oretega the barber will be in at 8:30 a.m. Other activities include Tap Dancing Practice, Ceramics Instruction, and a Red Hatters' Outing to Beehive House and Lion House at the center at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
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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 lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. 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.
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 West and 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. 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.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today for a suggested $3 donation. Activities include a Spanish class, video yoga, exercise to music, journaling, a writers' group, an international folk dancing class, computer classes and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
JOHN NEMETH Blind Pig Records present John Nemeth, who performs retro blues and soul music, will play at 8 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all-ages venue. Tickets are $10. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The jazz group Gross National Product performs 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 each week at a different park. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
PARKINSON'S DISEASE AND TREMORS Dave Card teaches this free class about alternatives to conventional treatments at 7 p.m. at Dave's Health and Nutrition, 1108 E. 3300 South. For information, call 801-483-9024.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: PETER BREINHOLT AND NANCY HANSON Popular singers Peter Breinholt and Nancy Hanson perform at Brigham Young Historic Park, North Temple and State streets, at 7:30 p.m. Free for all, for more information call 801-240-3323.
AUTHOR: ABBY PECORIELLO The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, presents Abby Pecoriello, author of Crafty Mama: Makes 49 Fast, Fabulous, Fool-Proof (Baby and Toddler) Projects at 6 p.m. in store. Free.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include art class, ceramics, bingo, computer class and a pinochle tournament at the center 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
FILM CLASSICS: THE 39 STEPS The Sweet Library, 455 F St., will be showing, "The 39 Steps" at 1 p.m.
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READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can choose a book for the librarian to read or 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 7-8:30 p.m. for $10-per-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 welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. 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.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes (call for schedule), 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.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Radio Rhythm Makers will perform 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State 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.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Radio Rhythm Makers will perform 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 each week at a different park. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
CAROL STEFFENS JAZZ QUINTET This group will play standards and contemporary jazz at 9 p.m. at The Bayou, 645 South State St.
ART TALKS Artist Panel, Defining Art and the Artist; join artists, critics, curators, and historians for informal discussion concerning art and exhibitions. Art Talks begins at 6:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple.
LECTURE: UTAH ART Join Utah Museum of Fine Art curator of Utah art Donna Poulton for a special lecture and exhibit of historic Utah art. Lecture 5-6 p.m in the auditorium at UMFA, 410 Campus Center Drive.
PRESERVING FRESH HERBS Class 6:30-9 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Wendover trip planned at 8:45 a.m. Also a van trip to the sculpture exhibit at UCCC and a tour of Sweets Candy. Other activities include ceramics instruction, circuit training, tap-dance class, Tai Chi exercise, book club and harmonica class at the center 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
SUMMER MUSIC SERIES: JOHN LAMONICA Electronic pop performer John Lamonica will perform at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South, 7 p.m. More information at www.slcpl.org
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PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Microphone Night is 7-9 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.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. 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.
FREE YOGA INSTRUCTION Intermountain Health Care hosts free yoga instruction at 7 a.m. Tuesdays and Thursdays during the summer at Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South. Participants should bring their own mat. 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.
DIGITAL LOVE Electronic rock group Digital Love will perform 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 each week at a different park. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately after each concert.
TWILIGHT CONCERT: BROKEN SOCIAL SCENE AND THE BIG SLEEP Free twilight concerts at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., music starts at 7 p.m.
BIRDING AND NATURE HIKE Hike begins at 7 p.m. at Red Butte Garden. For more information call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include ceramics, walking group, beginning computer class, bingo, scrap-booking, Bunka Handwork art class. Dr. Daynes will hold the Aging Eye session at the center at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
ARTIST'S RECEPTION: HENRI MOSER Reception for artist Henri Moser at Williams Fine Art, 200 E. South Temple. Reception begins at 5 p.m. and the show runs Aug. 21-Sept. 4. For more information call 801-534-0331 or visit www.williamsfineart.com
HAWK TALKS Hawks Talks at Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. Learn about birds in this six-part series presented by HawkWatch International. Presentation starts at 7 p.m.
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TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Friday activities include yoga, chess, table tennis, a wreath-making class, NIA exercise, general exercise, 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 welcome to Pioneer Park for films at 9 p.m. Fridays during August. The park is at 300 W and 300 South. Films are courtesy of the SLC Film Center and Salt Lake Corp. This activity is part of the park's revitalization by the Pioneer Park Partners Team, the Downtown Alliance and Mayor Ralph Becker. For information, call 801-531-0244 or visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The community is welcome to Pioneer Park, 300 West and 300 South, for free lunchtime concerts at noon Monday-Friday. For information, call 801-531-0244.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Blue Sunshine Soul group performs 12:15-1 p.m. at Washington Square, 451 S. State St. Free daily concerts run through Aug. 29 each week at a different park. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place after each concert.
PARTY ON THE PATIO Fundraising event for the Utah Pride Center at Paper Moon, 3737 S. State St. Starting at 7 p.m. enjoy a seafood buffet provided by the New Yorker. $10 donation, all proceeds benefit Utah Pride Center.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: MAMA'S BOYS The Shumway Family Band will perform fiddling, bluegrass and folk music at Brigham Young Historic Park, State Street and Second Avenue, at 7:30 p.m., free to the public.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Activities include open ceramics room, genealogy class, pinochle tournament, exercise class, crocheting group, bridge tournament, bingo and the billiards and exercise room are open all day at the center, located at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
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LAUGHING STOCK (IMPROV COMEDY)/"TWELVE DANCING PRINCESSES" This play is based on the Grimm Brothers' fairy tale with performances at 7 p.m. (Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee) through Monday on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays. Tickets range from $8 to $16. Laughing Stock collaborative improv comedy is at 10 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays at the Off-Broadway Theater, 272 S. Main St. For information, call 801-355-4628 or visit www.theobt.com.
EXHIBITS/EVENTS AT THE UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY Exhibits include "Putting DNA to Work" through Oct. 12; "Range Creek: An Anthropology of Place" about Utah's Fremont tribes is an ongoing exhibit. Admission is $6/adults and $3.50/seniors and children (ages 3-12). The museum is located at 1390 E. Presidents Circle (200 South). For information, call 801-581-6927 or visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
UTAH MUSEUM OF FINE ARTS "Monet to Picasso" is an exhibit from the Cleveland Museum of Art that runs through Sept. 21. Ongoing exhibits include: "A Fragile Empire: Rome and Her Glass" through Aug. 3, 2009. "Africa: Arts of a Continent," "Journeys Through Asian Art." The museum is located at 410 Campus Center Drive on the University of Utah campus. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.
TRACY AVIARY The following is available: Wildlife Encounter Zone; Amazon Adventure ($2); The Wildlife Encounter Zone; the bird show Aviators: Superheroes of the Sky; Pelican Encounter; "Trainer Talks" are at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. on Fridays and weekends with trainers talking about their "star" birds. The aviary is at 589 E. 1300 South. Most events are free with admission. For information on feeding fish to the pelicans, admission, activities and more, call 801-596-8500 or visit www.tracyaviary.org.
WILLIAMS FINE ART An exhibit by Larry Wade begins with a gallery stroll 5-9 p.m. today. And an exhibit featuring the work of Henri Moser begins Aug. 21 with a stroll 5-9 p.m. and also with a lecture at 6:30 p.m. at the gallery, 200 E. South Temple St., Suite 100. Parking is on the south side of the building accessed from 200 East. Hours are noon-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. For information, call 801-534-0331.
SPASMODIC DYSPHONIA This support group meets at 7:30 p.m. the last Thursday of each month at 1222 E. 12300 South (Curves building in Draper). Visit www.utahspasmodic.org
PALMER'S GALLERY FINE ART John Sproul displays new work through Aug. 9 at the gallery, 378 W. Broadway (300 South). Hours are 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mon.-Fri. and 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Sat. For information, call 801-359-4632.
NEWCOMERS CLUB Newcomers is a fun organization that lends its support to the Salt Lake community. It puts on dinners, hikes, singles get-togethers, trips and more for people new to the area. Nonmembers can attend three newcomers' functions. Annual membership is $25. Must be 18 or older. For information, call 801-261-5656 or visit www.newcomersclub.com.
TEMPLE SQUARE ONGOING EVENTS Thirty-minute organ recitals are held at noon weekdays and Saturday and at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Tabernacle. Mormon Tabernacle Choir rehearsals are open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, as is the "Music and the Spoken Word" featuring the choir at 9:30 a.m. Sundays, in the Tabernacle (must be seated by 9:15 a.m.). For information, call 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events. On exhibit at the Museum of Church History & Art, 45 N. West Temple St. is "I Am A Child of God" and the design and construction of the Tabernacle.
LAMB'S GRILL CAFE EXHIBIT Enjoy live music with dinner, 6-9 p.m. Thursdays through Saturdays. Mixed media by Dominique Richmond is the exhibit for August. The cafe is located at 169 S. Main St. For information, call 801-364-7166 or visit www.lambsgrill.com.
ALICE GALLERY This gallery is at 617 E. South Temple St. (inside the Utah Arts Council). Hours are from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Mon.-Fri. For information, call 801-236-7555.
