Reading of 'A Raisin in the Sun' by PTC
As part of a lead-up to its production of "Clybourne Park," Pioneer Theatre Company will present free events related to the play, including a reading of Lorraine Hansberry's play "A Raisin in the Sun."
When • Tuesday, Jan. 29, 6 p.m.
Where • Salt Lake City Main Library, 210 E. 400 South
Tickets • Free
Jennings at King's English
Ken Jennings, record-holding "Jeopardy!" winner, author and former Utah resident, will read from and sign his new book, Because I Said So, a light-hearted look at the myths, tales and warnings passed on from generation to generation. Visit bit.ly/SOCXb4 for information.
When • Wednesday, Jan. 30, 7 p.m.
Where • The King's English Bookshop, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Wheel of Time author at Sam Weller's
Fantasy author Brandon Sanderson will read and sign A Memory of Light.
When • Friday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Hitchhiking in Antarctica lecture
Westminster College will host a free lecture by National Geographic physician Dean Gushee on "Hitchhiking in Antarctica: Behind the Scenes of a National Geographic Story." Gushee has worked with National Geographic-Lindblad Expeditions as a shipboard physician for expeditions over the world.
When • Friday, Feb. 1, 7 p.m.
Where • Bill and Vieve Gore School of Business , 1840 S. 1300 East, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Multiauthor event at Sam Weller's
Jana Richman, Erica Olsen, Maximilian Werner and Steven L. Peck will read and sign their books and hold a conversation with the audience on the themes of their works and how they are pertinent to the New West.
When • Saturday, Feb. 2, 7 p.m.
Where • Sam Weller's Book Works, 665 E. 600 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • Free
Storytelling event at the Viridian
Genuine, irreverent, universal, ridiculous and original, Bill Harley is an artist who uses songs and stories to paint a vibrant picture of growing up, schooling and family life. Recommended for families with kids ages 4 and older.
When • Monday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m.
Where • Viridian Event Center , 1825 W. 8030 South, West Jordan
Tickets • Free
