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. 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.
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.
''SATURDAY'S VOYEUR'' Final performances are at 8 p.m. today and Saturday and at 2 and 7 p.m. Sunday at the Salt Lake Acting Company, 168 W. 500 North. Seats and tables range from $54 to $44. For information, call 801-363-7522 or visit www.saltlakeactingcompany.org.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Terry Lynn Tschaekofske will play instrumental guitar at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES The Blue Sunshine Soul group will perform at 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.
PARTY ON THE PATIO This fundraiser for the Utah Pride Center is at 7 p.m. at the Paper Moon, 3737 S. State St. An all-you-can-eat seafood buffet by the New Yorker will be provided. Tickets are $10. For information call the center at 801-539-8800.
CONCERT IN THE PARK: MAMA'S BOYS The Shumway family band will play fiddle, bluegrass and folk music at 7:30 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, State St. and Second Ave. Free.
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 at the center, located at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
CONCERTS AND MOVIES IN THE PARK South Salt Lake hosts this free event along with entertainment and refreshments from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at Pioneer Craft House, 3300 S. 500 East. For information, call 801-412-3217.
"EAT LOCAL, MOVIE NIGHT" Wasatch Community Gardens host this event with homemade food and a great movie, from 7:45-10:30 p.m. at the Tomato Garden, 800 S. 600 East. Bring a blanket or chair and a local-ingredient dish with the recipe to share. For information visit www.wasatchgardens.org.
MILK MUSTACHE MOBILE TOUR Salt Lake City residents can record a 30-second "mom-ination" video explaining why their mom-or a mom they know - is Salt Lake City's Chief Health Officer from 5-7 p.m. today at the Smith's grocery store, 455 S. 500 East. Other dates and locations are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday at the Gateway Mall, 90 S. 400 West, Suite 330, Salt Lake City and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Kents Market, 3535 W. 5600 South, Roy. Participants can enter the sweepstakes which will reward mom a $100,000 salary. For information, visit www.whymilk.com.
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FARMERS MARKET The farmers market at Historic Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South, is from 8 a.m.-1 p.m. and will feature weekly demonstrations such as today's "Pacific Islander Festival." For information, visit www.downtownslc.org.
MILK MUSTACHE MOBILE TOUR Salt Lake City residents have the opportunity to record a 30-second "mom-ination" video explaining why their mom - or a mom they know - is Salt Lake City's Chief Health Officer from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. today at Gateway Mall, 90 S. 400 West, Suite 330, Salt Lake City and from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. Sunday at Kents Market, 3535 W. 5600 South, Roy. Participants can enter the sweepstakes which will reward mom a $100,000 salary. For information, visit www.whymilk.com.
HOGLE ZOO'S NINTH ANNUAL ENRICHMENT DAY Visitors can see what it takes to keep animals happy and content from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at the zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave. Admission applies. For information, call 801-584-1729 or visit www.hoglezoo.org.
SHANNON AND DEAN HALE A "Rapunzel Roundup" with the Hales' latest, Rapunzel's Revenge. The Stormy Mountain Boys will perform bluegrass and there will be adult and children activities from 1-5 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East. For information, call the King's English Bookshop at 801-484-9100.
MONET TO PICASSO FILM SERIES: "SPELLBOUND" This free Alfred Hitchcock film (1945) is at 1 p.m. followed by a discussion with curator Donna Poulton is at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Dr. For information, call 801-587-5433.
3RD ANNUAL POVERTY AWARENESS CONCERT Salty Rootz , Shades of Gray, Sinthesis and the Feel Good Patrol and Periodic Table of Funk will play this benefit concert organized by Salt Lake City ONE Campaign Chapter, from 6-8 p.m. at the Montessori Community School, 2416 E. 1700 South. Admission is free, but a suggested donation of $5 will benefit the Utah Ouelessebougou Alliance. Food and beverages and a children's activity area are available. For information, call KereAna at 801-598-5314 or e-mail kereana@gmail.com.
MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) Dog Day Afternoons are a unique and fun way for children to read to therapy animals from 1 to 3 p.m.; Game @ the Library is at 1 p.m. The Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
DAY-RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT(S) TreeUtah Ecogarden Event: Urban Harvest Celebration is at 6 p.m. with local gardens and its food, music and entertainment; 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.
WASATCH JAZZ PROJECT BIG BAND This 15-member band will play standard and contemporary big-band jazz at 9 p.m. at The Bayou, 645 S. State St. The Bayou is a private club for members and their guests. For information, call Carol at 801-971-4511.
"FIRST SUMMER GALA" The United Africans of Utah and Africa Kitoko host a buffet and African entertainment and music at 6 p.m. at the Grand America Hotel 555 S. Main St. Tickets are $45. For information, call 801-359-0882 or 801-364-1914.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Soprano Clara Hurtado Lee with pianist Jeffrey Price will perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This is a free event for individuals eight years of age and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.
SAM WELLER'S PRESENTS STORY HOUR AT RED BUTTE GARDEN Story hour is for children ages 3-6 accompanied by an adult is from 1-2 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. The book is Necks Out for Adventure by Timothy Basil Ering. Activities will follow story hour. For information, call Sam Weller's at 801-328-2586.
ROCKIN' RIBS Ribs and music featuring Crystal Shawanda and the Hard Rockin' Johnsons and more is from 11 a.m.-8 p.m. at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. Tickets are $5. Children 3 and younger will be admitted free. For information, visit www.thegallivancenter.com.
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PEOPLE'S MARKET This outdoor farmer and artesian market is from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. 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.
MONET TO PICASSO MINI LECTURE: "DR. MONTY PARET, PICASSO AND CUBISM" This free 30-minute mini-lecture is at 3 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-587-5433.
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''GETTING THE MOST OUT OF BOOKING CONFERENCES'' A 'HOW-TO' GUIDE FOR PERFORMERS AND PRESENTERS'' Karen J. Hanan presents this workshop from 8:30 a.m.-noon in the Zephyr Room at the Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St. (455 West). One-on-one sessions will take place from 2-3 p.m. This is a free workshop with post workshop sessions spaces limited. For information and to RSVP, call Liz at 801-236-7544 or e-mail lizsmith@utah.gov.
BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to perform 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 Acoustic classic rock from Gar Ashby is at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
MONDAYS IN THE PARK CONCERT North Indian dance by Sura Chhandam Katak School of Dance, Russian music by the Salt Lake Russian Performing Group and Greek dancing by the Dionysios Greek Dancers perform 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.
"THE STRAIGHT STORY" FILM The 2008 Sundance Institute Outdoor Film Festival hosts this free film about an Iowa man (Richard Farnsworth) who rides a lawnmower for 260 miles, (G, 1999) at sundown (around dusk) at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. Bring your blanket, chairs and snacks. For information, visit www.sundance.org/calendar.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Indie rock by The Future of The Ghost is at 12:15-1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include pinochle, table tennis, exercise, Lunch and Learn, harmonica, dominoes, table tennis, computer classes, line dancing, computer classes, video yoga and bingo at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For more information, call 801-538-2084.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A cultural dance class is at 12:45 p.m. today. Activities include the barber, ceramics, karaoke, exercise, line dancing and tap dancing practice at the center, 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 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. For information, call 801-531-0244.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Haircuts are from 9 a.m.-1 p.m. today for a suggested donation of $3. 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.
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 billiards at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Salt City Brass performs at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, 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.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Danger Mouth performs hip-hop from 12:15-1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
MATINEE FILM CLASSICS "Bringing Up Baby" (1938) is at 1 p.m. at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. Free. For information, call 801-594-8651.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Multi-genre music by Gary Stoddard is at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
SALT LAKE SYMPHONY AUDITIONS Candidates should prepare two contrasting pieces and will be asked to sight read, at 6:30 p.m. at the Columbus Center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call Joyce at 801-250-9419 or visit www.saltlakesymphony.org.
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BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Junta Deville will play rock 'n' roll as well as musica de politico music from 12:15-1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
''I.O.U.S.A.'' This free film-to-see-before-you-vote is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South sponsored by the SLC Film Center. For information, visit www.slcfilmcenter.org.
ART TALKS LECTURE AT THE SALT LAKE ART CENTER An artists' panel will discuss "Art and Our Community" at 6:30 p.m. at the Salt Lake Art Center, 20 S. West Temple. Free. For information, call 801-328-4201 or visit www.slartcenter.org.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS The Stevens Party will play folk rock music at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
DAVE PACHECO AND BILL WOLVERTON A presentation and slideshow by Glen Canyon Park Service Ranger Bill Wolverton and Utah Backcountry Volunteers' Founder Dave Pacheco is at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819.
SENIOR MOVIE AFTERNOON Seniors can now see monthly movies at the Main Library - "Away From Her" (2006) is at 2 p.m. in the library auditorium, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
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 from 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.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include table tennis, an exercise program, computer classes (call for schedule), 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 A Polynesian Luau Party is from 4:30-6:30 p.m. today. Activities include circuit training, harmonica, ceramics, tap dance and Tai Chi Chih. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
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BIRDING AND NATURE HIKE This hike is at 7 p.m. at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. Admission applies. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
NO REQUIRED READING A show-and-tell of new books and old favorites is at 11 a.m. at Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Christian Coleman will play acoustic folk, blues and American music at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
CHARLES LARSON Larson will conduct a reading and book signing for Destroying Angel at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819.
PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Microphone Night is from 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 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. For information, call 801-531-0244.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include oil painting, blood pressure and blood sugar clinic (9:30 a.m.), exercise, 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 Activities include a beginning computer class, the walking group, bingo, scrapbooking, Bunka handwork art class, Sit and Be Fit, open ceramics and a Tongan "Obesity and Health Issues" at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
TWILIGHT CONCERT SERIES: NEKO CASE AND CROOKED FINGERS Neko Case, along with opening act "Crooked Fingers" will play during the summer's final free Twilight concert at 7 p.m. at the Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St. For information, visit www.slcgov.com.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Jazz music from Xillow Jazz Quarter is from 12:15-1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
HAWK TALKS "Buteos" is today's topic at 7 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. Free. For information, call 801-594-8632.
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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.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A Friday Forum, "Disaster Preparedness" presentation is at 11 a.m. today. Other activities include a genealogy class on the computer, crocheting group, exercise, bingo and a pinochle tournament at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
BROWN BAG CONCERT SERIES Today is the final Brown Bag concert with John Flanders & Double Helix playing jazz and funk music from 12:15-1 p.m. at Exchange Place Plaza, 350 S. Main St. Free. Daily drawings for a free lunch will take place immediately following each concert.
CONCERTS IN THE PARK Voice Male, a contemporary six-man a cappella group, performs for free at 8 p.m. at Brigham Young Historic Park, southeast corner of State and North Temple streets. 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.
FREE LUNCHTIME CONCERTS Harold Newman will perform popular songs and country music at noon at Pioneer Park, 300 W. 300 South. For information, call 801-531-0244.
CELEBRATION OF BRAZILIAN FOOD & FILM This two-day event begins with a 6 p.m. dinner at the Gateway Mall's Tucanos Brazilian Grill followed by the free film, "The Year My Parents Went On Vacation," at 8:30 p.m. at Pioneer Park, 300 South and 300 West. Tickets are $100 and includes the dinner and pre-show event at Tucanos. For information, call 801-746-7000.
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CRINGE:PURGE: A HIGH SCHOOL RETROSPECTIVE More than 15 local high school artists will display art through Sept. 12 at Sam Weller's Bookstore, 254 S. Main St. An open-microphone event is at 7 p.m. Sept. 12. For information, call 801-328-2586.
''STICKS AND STONES'' EXHIBIT Artist Dianne Adams exhibits watercolor paintings through Sept. 14 at Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way. For information, call 801-581-4747 or visit www.redbuttegarden.org.
2ND STREET GALLERY "Abstracts on Metal" by Sabina Wise is on exhibit through September at the gallery, 500 W. 200 South. For information, call 801-232-1728 or visit www.zhibit.org/gallerysabina.
HOGLE ZOO'S 11TH ANNUAL AMERICAN EXPRESS ZOO RENDEZVOUS More than 20 of Utah's finest restaurants, caterers and breweries will cater to guests for this event from 6-11 p.m. Sept. 4 at Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave. Tickets are $150. There will be a silent auction and dancing. Guests must be 21 or older. For information, call 801-584-1744 or visit www.zoorendezvoius.com.
LAUGHING STOCK (IMPROV COMEDY) 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 for adults and $3.50 for 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.

