August 22, 23
A double shot in Ogden
Back-to-back shows in the Ogden Twilight concert series on Tuesday and Wednesday, at the Ogden Amphitheater, 343 E. 25th St., Ogden. Tuesday’s headliner is the electronic-pop duo Sylvan Esso, and Wednesday’s is the dream-pop band Cigarettes After Sex. Gates open at 5 p.m. both nights, and both shows are sold out.
August 24-27
For fans of metal
The annual heavy metal extravaganza Crucial Fest runs Thursday through Sunday, at Metro Music Hall, 615 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. More than 30 bands will perform over four days, with headliners Whores, Portrayal of Guilt, Bongzilla, Cloakroom and more. Music starts at 5 p.m. each night. Tickets and passes available at 24Tix.com
August 26
RSL, back home
Can you believe Real Salt Lake hasn’t played a home game since it beat Liga MX team León on Aug. 4? Or that the team hasn’t played an MLS league game since July 15? After Sunday’s league road game against LA Galaxy, and Wednesday’s U.S. Open Cup semifinal in Houston, RSL returns to America First Field, 9265 S. State St., Sandy, to host the Houston Dynamo. The match starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are available at RSL.com.
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