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MATING DANCES & WILD ROMANCES ZOO STYLE How do animals find their mates? Adults over age 21 can find out from 6-9 p.m. today and Saturday at Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave. Cost is $60 for non-member couples or $50 for member couples. For information, call 801-584-1729 or visit www.hoglezoo.org.
MARGUERITE HENDERSON Salt Lake City's Henderson will sign her latest food book Small Parties! at 7 p.m. at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 E. 1500 South. For information, call 801-484-9100.
DOUBLE HELIX The music begins at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. Expect a cover charge for this private club. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
WINTERPRIDE! Utah's biggest gay, lesbian, bi-sexual, transgendered and queer Winter Party continues in full swing through Feb. 17. For information and activities, visit www.utahpridecenter.org or the Utah Pride Center, 361 N. 300 West.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A Healthy Breakfast is at 8:30 a.m. today. Activities include English for Chinese, ceramics, pinochle, bridge tournament, exercise and bingo at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
INDOOR SOCCER LEAGUE Deadline is today to register for South Salt Lake Parks & Rec league for boys and girls ages 4-12. Cost is $20 per player, $15 for second child and $10 for third child. Add $5 if you live outside of South Salt Lake City limits. Play begins mid-March-April. To register, go to the Columbus Center, 2530 S. 500 East or call 801-412-3269 or 801-412-3217.
BREWS, BLUES AND BARBECUE Bluesman Rick Welter is in the house from 7-9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all-ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include a yoga video, live music with dancing, table tennis, bridge, wreath making, NIA and computer classes at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SALT LAKE SALSA CONGRESS All events-dance and concerts-that pertain to Salsa dance begins today through Feb. 17 at the Hilton Hotel City Center. For information, call 801-809-0405 or visit www.saltlakesalsacongress.com.
5TH ANNUAL SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION This three day event kicks off from 2-10 p.m. today, noon-10 p.m. Saturday and from noon-7 p.m. Sunday at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Open to the public. Tickets are $15/one-day pass, $30/three day pass, $5/ages 12-17, free/ages 12 and under. For information, visit www.slctattoo.com.
BYU WINTERFEST Winterfest is for ages six and older at the Conference Center with BYU's Philharmonic & Chamber Orchestra at 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES The Church Music Festival will feature work from the annual Church Music Submissions is at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This event is open to ages 8 and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.
LIBRARY GALLERY STROLL Check out the libraries galleries as well as an open house for an exhibit by Joan Zone from 6-9 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
BUCKY SINISTER A poetry reading and book signing by Sinister is at 7 p.m. at Ken Sanders Rare Books, 268 S. 200 East. For information, call 801-521-3819.
HIGHER GROUND LEARNING Students from this center present their creative works at the 6th Annual Winter Gallery Stroll open house, from 6:30-9:30 p.m. at the center, east end of historic Artspace, 325 W. Pierpont Ave. For information, visit www.highergroundlearning.com.
URBAN FARMING INTERNSHIP FOR TEENS High school students should apply by today to learn about Sustainable Agriculture and help Wasatch Community Gardens. To download an application and for information, visit www.wasatchgardens.org/teeninternship.html.
PRESIDENT'S DAY AT THE ZOO Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave., will have Dollar Day Deals at all its shops today and Saturday. For information, visit www.hoglezoo.com.
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FREE INTRO/BEGINNER YOGA CLASSES Kula Yoga Studio is offering free intro/beginner classes at 9:30 a.m. Saturdays and at 6 p.m. Mondays at 823 E. 400 South. Donations welcome. For information, call 801-521-5852 or visit www.kulastudio.com.
SALT LAKE SALSA CONGRESS All events-dance and concerts-that pertain to Salsa dance begins today through Feb. 17 at the Hilton Hotel City Center. For information, call 801-809-0405 or visit www.saltlakesalsacongress.com.
5TH ANNUAL SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION Day two is from noon-10 p.m. today at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Open to the public. Tickets are $15/one-day pass, $30/three day pass, $5/ages 12-17, free/ages 12 and under. For information, visit www.slctattoo.com.
REJUVENATION WORKSHOP Kula Yoga Studio is hosting this workshop with Scott Moore at 12:30 p.m. at 823 E. 400 South. Cost is $20. For information, call 801-521-5852 or visit www.kulastudio.com.
DAY-RIVERSIDE BRANCH LIBRARY EVENT(S) Dog Day Afternoons is a unique and fun way for children to read to therapy animals at 1 p.m.; Teens ages 13-19 are invited to hone their video gaming skills with Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) from 1-4 p.m. at the Day-Riverside Library, 1575 W. 1000 North. For information, call 801-594-8632.
MAIN LIBRARY EVENT(S) Dog Day Afternoons is a unique and fun way for children to read to therapy animals from 1-3 p.m.; Teens cay participate in TOCCATA (Teens of Creative, Classical and Traditional Arts) at 1 p.m.; The International Film, "Not One Less" (1999) is from China and at 3 p.m. The Main Library is at 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200 or visit www.slcpl.org.
SWEET TALK: A VALENTINE'S BREAKFAST FOR THE FAMILY Food, games and activities for the family is from 7:45-9 a.m. at Hogle Zoo, 2600 E. Sunnyside Ave. Cost is $15 for non-member adults ($12 for members) and $8 for children members under age 12 ($13 for non-members). For information and to register, call 801-584-1763 or www.hoglezoo.org.
ERICA ISOM & STRAIGHT NO CHASER The music begins at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. Expect a cover charge for this private club. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
BYU WINTERFEST Winterfest is for ages six and older at the Conference Center with BYU's Living Legends at 2 and 7:30 p.m. today. Tickets are $8. For more information, call 801-570-0080 or visit www.lds.org/events.
''PLUM BLOSSOM & THE DRAGON'' This free puppet show is at 2 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
BREWS, BLUES AND BARBECUE The Kap Bros. Acoustic Duo will perform from 7-9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all-ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
ALL THAT JAZZ! Musical pieces from the Salt Lake Choral Artists include "Images," "Songs and Sonnets" and "Birthday Madrigals" at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Hall, 1375 E. President's Circle. Tickets range from $15.75-$10.75. For information, visit www.saltlakechoralartists.org.
THE 5 BROWNS These amazing five brothers and sisters from Utah will play their Steinways at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall. Tickets range from $19.50-$32.50. For information, visit the box office or www.kingsburyhall.org.
THIRD SATURDAY-CANVAS BACKPACKS This workshop is at 2 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. For information, call 801-581-7332 or visit www.umfa.utah.edu.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES Todd McCabe (piano) and April Moriarty (violin) perform at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. Concerts are for ages 8 and older. Tickets are free by calling 801-240-3323 or at www.lds.org/events.
GAMES AT THE LIBRARIES Teens ages 13-19 are invited to hone their video gaming skills with Guitar Hero II or Dance Dance Revolution (DDR) from 1-3 p.m. at the Anderson-Foothill Library, 1135 S. 2100 East or from 4-6 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8611 or 801-594-8640.
WINTER CONCERT The Westminster Chamber Singers perform a winter concert at 8 p.m. in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall of the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 N. 1300 East. Tickets are $5 general admission or $3 for staff, faculty and students. For information, call 801-832-2822.
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5TH ANNUAL SALT LAKE CITY INTERNATIONAL TATTOO CONVENTION Today is the last day with hours from noon-7 p.m. at the Salt Palace Convention Center. Tickets are $15/one-day pass, $5/ages 12-17, free/ages 12 and under. For information, visit www.slctattoo.com.
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BLUE DEVILS BLUES REVIEW Musicians are invited to "bring their ax or their pipes" and join the jam on stage at 9:30 p.m. for a grooving gig at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590.
TEEN LOBBY DAY/CITIZEN LOBBY DAY Teen Lobby Day is from 8:30 a.m.-noon and The Planned Parenthood Action Council will lobby from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Utah State Capitol. For information, call Joey at 801-328-8939 or e-mail ppac@ppau.org.
INTRO/BEGINNER YOGA CLASSES Kula Yoga Studio is offering free intro/beginner classes at 6 p.m. Mondays at 823 E. 400 South. Donations welcome. For information, call 801-521-5852 or visit www.kulastudio.com.
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DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE OF SALT LAKE Depression Bipolar Support Alliance (DBSA) of Salt Lake hosts a peer-led confidential support group for adults with mood disorders 7-9 p.m. every Tuesday (until June 24) in conference room A at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-413-9967 or e-mail dbsa-saltlake@comcast.net.
BILINGUAL FAMILY STORY TIME 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.
GET LITERARY @ THE CITY LIBRARY SLCC Community Writing Center Workshops offer Writing for Children from 6-8 p.m. today and Feb. 26 at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Cost is $40. For information and to register, call 801-957-4992.
BB BLUES BB Blues is at 9:30 p.m. the Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
''HOW-TO TUESDAYS'' "How to Make a Home Video" is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. For information, call 801-524-8200.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A Healthy Breakfast at 8:30 a.m. and Wheel of Fortune at 11:40 a.m. today. Other activities include outreach, open art class (no instructor), a pinochle tournament, new games in the library, ceramics, open exercise rooms and billiards at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
MONTHLY LUNCHEON The Utah Hispanic Chamber of Commerce hosts their monthly luncheon at noon at Westminster College (exact location TBA). Cost is $12/members or $17/non-members plus an additional $5 at the door for those who don't RSVP. To RSVP by Feb. 18 and for information, call Francisco at 801-532-3308.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Outreach is at 11:30 a.m. today. Other activities include haircuts, journaling, a writer's group, exercise to music, bridge, brain games and more at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
LEGO-MANIA LEGO creations are on display beginning today through March 29 at any of five library locations: Main, 210 E. 400 South; Anderson-Foothill, 1135 S. 2100 East; Day-Riverside, 1575 W. 1000 North; Sprague, 2131 S. 1100 East and Sweet, 455 F St. For information, call 801-524-8200.
DANNY WELDON Danny Weldon takes the stage at 9:30 p.m. the Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
"HOW-TO TUESDAYS" "How to Eat Healthy" is at 7 p.m. at the Sprague Library, 2131 S. 1100 East. For information, call 801-594-8640.
"HOW-TO TUESDAYS" "How to Find a Book You'll Really Enjoy" is at 7 p.m. at the Sweet Library, 455 F St. For information, call 801-594-8651.
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READ TO ME/I'LL READ TO YOU Children can choose a book for the librarian to read or have some 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 on Wednesdays from 7-8:30 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.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER Seniors are Wendover bound at 8:45 a.m. and the book club will discuss Coyote Waits at 12:30 p.m. today. Other activities include beginning basic computer, circuit training, ceramics, tap dance, Tai Chi Chih, billiards and Vietnamese citizenship and ESL. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
MARK & WAYNE JAZZ DUO Mark and Wayne, perform the classics and a twist on the classics - Utah style - at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
HEALTH LITERACY CLASS This free course is for seniors age 60 years and older who will learn how the health care system can improve their health and save money, is from 10 a.m.-noon today at the Liberty Senior Center, 700 S. 200 East. For information, call Salt Lake County Aging Services at 801-468-2772 or visit www.slcoagingservices.org.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Wednesday's activities are an exercise program, table tennis, chess, harmonica band practice, Armenian lace instruction or foot reflexology (by appointment), bingo and computer classes at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
WOMEN'S OPEN PLAY VOLLEYBALL Each Wednesday at 7 p.m. women age 18 and older are invited to play volleyball free with a $5 membership (the membership lasts the entire year) at the Columbus Center, 2531 S. 400 East. For information, call Tim at 801-412-3217.
"ONE RIVER: THE LIFE AND TIMES OF RICHARD EVANS SCHULTES" Wade Davis presents this lecture on "the greatest Amazonian plant explorer of the 20th century" at 7 p.m. in the auditorium of the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, call 801-524-8200.
SHANGHAI QUARTET & ROBERTO DIAZ The Chamber Music Society of Salt Lake City hosts this quartet and violinist at 7:30 p.m. at Libby Gardner Hall. Tickets are $20 or $5 for students with ID. For information, call the Kingsbury Hall box office at 801-581-7100.
HEARING LOSS SUPPORT GROUP A hearing loss support group is at 7 p.m. the third Wednesday of each month at the Sanderson Center, 5709 S. 1500 West. For information, e-mail hlaslc@yahoo.com.
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PAT'S BBQ Acoustic Open Mic 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.
BLUES ON FIRST TRIO This threesome performs at 9:30 p.m. at the Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Activities include blood pressure and glucose checks. arthritis class, table tennis, Music Makers chorus class, bridge, voice lessons, oil painting (twice a month, $4 a class) and massage therapy at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER "Scenes From Your Life" is at 12:45 p.m. today. Activities include open ceramics, Sit & Be Fit, scrapbooking, bingo, Tongan ESL, the diabetes class with Dr. Kingi Langi and Bunka handwork. The center is at 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
LECTURE ON SPIRITUALITY Rev. Dr. Gloria White-Hammond, co-pastor of Bethel AME Church in Boston, will speak at 7 p.m. at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive. Free. For information, call 801-581-7332.
''PROTECTING OUR BORDERS'' A free panel discussion with local politicians and Minute Men is at 7 p.m. today in the Vieve Gore Concert Hall of the Emma Eccles Jones Conservatory at Westminster College, 1840 N. 1300 East. This is part of the Key Bank Diversity Lecture Series. For information, call 801-832-2822.
CHRIS BOHJALIAN Bohjalian will read and sign the thriller The Double Bind at 7 p.m. at the King's English Bookshop, 1511 E. 1500 South. For information, call 801-484-9100.
THE NATURE OF THINGS: UTAH MUSEUM OF NATURAL HISTORY LECTURE SERIES "Water, Food Security and the Agrarian Landscapes of the West: Bridging the Urban-Rural Divide" by Gary Nabhan is at 7 p.m. at the Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Free. For information, visit www.umnh.utah.edu.
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HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR Get your praise on with the Harlem Gospel Choir at 7:30 p.m. at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. President's Circle. Tickets range from $22.50-$32.50. For information, visit the box office or www.kingsburyhall.org. The choir has received accolades from Bono, Elton John, Amy Grant and Lyle Lovett to name a few. To hear this incomparable choir visit www.harlemgospelchoir.com. For information and ticket sales, call 801-581-7100 or visit the box office or www.kingsburyhall.org.
SUNDAY ANDERSON WESTSIDE SENIOR CENTER A trip to Kingsbury Hall to hear the Harlem Gospel Choir is at 9:40 a.m. today. Activities include open ceramics, pinochle, bridge, exercise and bingo at the center, 868 W. 900 South. For information, call 801-538-2092.
FAT SOUL The music begins at 9:30 p.m. at The Zanzibar, 679 S. 200 West. Expect a cover charge for this private club. For information about live blues or jazz, call 801-746-0590 or visit www.zanzibarslc.com.
TEMPLE SQUARE PERFORMANCES A performance from the Wasatch Trio is at 7:30 p.m. in the Assembly Hall on Temple Square. This event is open to ages eight and older. For information, call 801-240-3323 or visit www.lds.org/events.
BREWS, BLUES AND BARBECUE A band TBA is from 7-9 p.m. at Pat's BBQ, 155 W. Commonwealth Ave. (2120 South), an all-ages venue. Cover charge is $5. For information, call 801-484-5963 or visit www.patsbbq.com.
TENTH EAST SENIOR CENTER Blood pressure, glucose and oxygen checks are at 10 a.m. today. Activities include a yoga video, live music with dancing, table tennis, bridge, wreath making, NIA and computer classes at the center, 237 S. 1000 East. For information, call 801-538-2084.
"AN EVENING IN MEXICO" DINNER The Ability School of Utah hosts this dinner at 6 p.m. at 1161 W. 2320 South (enter from 2320 South from Redwood Road). Cost is $15 per person. To RSVP and for information, call 801-908-7347.
AFTER SCHOOL STORY TIME After-school students, there is something new every fourth Friday at 3 p.m. at the Chapman Library, 577 S. 900 West. For information, call 801-594-8623.
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"THE PHANTOM OF THE OBT" AND LAUGHING STOCK (IMPROV COMEDY) "Phantom" is an original parody about the return of a missionary finding his true love who is haunted by the phantom, at 7:30 p.m. now through March 15 (tickets range from $8-$16). Laughing Stock, collaborative improv comedy, is always at 10 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays at the Off-Broadway Theater, 272 S. Main St. For more information, call 801-355-4628 or visit www.theobt.com.
"LIVING OUT" The Pygmalion Theatre Company presents "Living Out" at the Black Box Theatre, at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. Broadway St. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. Thursdays, 8 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 2 p.m. Sunday Matinees and at 3 p.m. Feb. 23, through Feb. 23. Tickets are $20 or $12 (student). For information, visit www.pygmalionproductions.org.
"CINDERELLA" Ballet West presents this performance through Feb. 23 at the Capitol Theatre, 55 W. 200 South. Tickets range from $17-$65. For information, call 801-355-ARTS, visit the box office or www.arttix.org.
CONTEMPORARY DESIGN & ART GALLERY "Attractive Nothing: Non-Objective Art Show" is a new exhibit for February. Also showing is "Essence of a Body" featuring nudes in contemporary art like sculptures, drawings and paintings by local and out of state artists through March 30 at Contemporary Design & Art Gallery, 127 S. Main St. For information, call 801-809-6562 or 801-364-0200.
YOUTH CITY COUNCIL South Salt Lake would like youth, 9th-12th grade, to get involved with the city. One will learn how the city government operates and more. For information, call Tim at 801-412-3218.
"CLIMATE CHANGE" The U.N. Association of Utah presents Dr. Erich Pohl who will speak on "Climate Change: Contrasting Approaches on the Eu and the USA" at 7 p.m. (dinner is at 6 p.m.) Feb. 26 at the Sugar House Garden Center, off 2100 S. 1600 East. Dinner, optional, is $14. The lecture is free. To make a dinner reservation, call Maxine at 801-277-7493.
