This page features a list of upcoming rallies and grassroots resources curated by KRCL's RadioACTive team.
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Thursday, February 26:
Rally for Recovery | 4:00-6:00 PM @ Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. "Please join USARA, NAMI Utah, and Utah's recovery community for our 2026 Rally for Recovery at the Utah State Capitol on Thursday, February 26! The event begins at 4:00 PM with the Walk to Remember around the building to honor lives lost to substance use. The Rally for Recovery will begin at 4:30 PM in the rotunda. Speakers include people in recovery, allies, leaders, and legislators."

Fernandes Scholarship Fund Lecture Series: Beyond Visibility: Economic Freedom for Trans Communities, 6:30 PM at SaltFire Brewing Co., 2199 West Temple, South Salt Lake. The Fernandes Scholarship Fund lectures are “envisioned as a space to start conversations about gender, sexuality, and race in a safe and inclusive environment. In these informal lectures, experts in their field will share their knowledge and invite the audience to engage with the topic by asking questions and presenting their perspectives.” Jacey Thornton, MSW, will explore the gender minority pay gap and why economic empowerment is essential to the gender queer communities. The event is free but RSVP is required.
Friday, February 27:
AANHPI Day on the Hill | 3:00-6:00 PM @ the Utah State Capitol, 350 N State St, SLC. " Come together for a Press Conference & Rally, guided Capitol Tour with floor time recognition, and a Community Talanoa to connect, reflect, and organize for what comes next. Hear from AANHPI leaders and elected officials as we uplift the voices, power, and priorities of our communities. Food, performances and more! All ages welcome. Anyone welcome! Please RSVP to help us accommodate food and activities. Bring a friend!"

Saturday, February 28:
Freedom for All Rally | 9-11 AM @ Capitol Hill Hall of Governors, 350 N State St., SLC.
EntheoMagus Documentary | 7:00 PM @ Natural Law Apothecary, 423 S 600 W, SLC. Event by Natural Law Apothecary: "Movie Night! Peek at the trailer and save the date! This is a free screening of this intriguing 39min film."
Last Day of the Friday Night Fall Out Cold Weather Drive in partnership with Uprok. See if you can put some of them on your list and drop them off at Uprok, 1594 S State St, SLC, through the end of February.
Saturday, March 1:
National Weekend of Action: Minneapolis 'Singing Resistance' calls for nationwide day of song after 'It's okay to change your mind' chant goes viral. For an FAQ, click here. Both SingingResistanceSLC and SingingResistanceUtah will be hosting events.
Driving the Vote for Equality starts March 1, 2026. "More than 100 years ago, two women undertook an epic road trip in support of women’s suffrage. In 2026, ERA NOW and other supporting groups are determined to follow in their tracks in support of full constitutional equality. During March 2026, Women's History Month, ERA NOW will kick off a 10,500-mile tour called Driving the Vote for Equality. We will travel from the east to the west coasts, starting and ending in New York City." To sign the ERA petition, visit sign4era.org.
Thursday, March 5th:
Book Talk: The Glorians | 7 PM at the SLC Public Library, 210 E 400 S, SLC. Terry Tempest Williams in conversation with Ken Sanders about her new book, The Glorians: Visitations from the Holy Ordinary. “Terry Tempest Williams will be sitting down for a heart-to-heart with her old friend, Ken Sanders. Ken and Terry have known each other since they worked together at Sam Weller’s in the 1970s. This will be a conversation you will not wish to miss. The ticket to the event includes a signed first edition copy of The Glorians to be picked up at the event and access to the after-party at Ken Sanders Rare Books, where music and refreshments will be provided. It is important to note that Terry will not be signing anything at the event. Signed copies of The Glorians are available here for those who cannot attend.”
FRI-SUN, March 6-8:
GPC International Grower's Convention in SLC. Early bird registration ends Jan. 31. To register, click here. "Registration is now open for the 2026 International Growers Convention in Salt Lake City, Utah! Join us from Friday, March 6th, through Sunday, March 8th, for an unforgettable weekend of learning, networking, and celebration." A late registration fee will apply after February 1.

Saturday, March 7:
Monday, March 9:
Public Town Hall for the 8 Democratic candidates for Congress in Utah’s CD-01 | 6:30-8:45 PM @ Salt Lake City Public Library Downtown, 210 E 400 S, SLC, in the Tessman Auditorium. Event by the 71 Percent Coalition and Black Lives Matter Utah Chapter. To RSVP and pose a question for candidates in advance, click here.
FRI-SAT, March 13–14:
Tuesday, March 17: Happy St. Patrick's Day or Merry Caucus Night. Just remember the order of celebrations!
Thursday, March 19:
Utah Organic Farming Summit: Shaping an Organic Future, Together | 8:30a-5:00p @ Clubhouse on South Temple, 850 E South Temple St., SLC. Event by Utah Transition to Organic Partnership Program (UT-TOPP) and Red Acre Center: "Learn, connect, and help shape the future of organic agriculture in Utah. Whether you’re organic-curious, transition-ready, or already certified — and whether you farm a small market garden or manage hundreds of acres — this summit needs your voice at the table. Hear directly from successful organic farmers, state and regional organic experts, food system advocates, and organic certifiers. Dive into organic systems, fertility and weed management, seed use, certification pathways, USU organic research, available resources, and the real-world challenges and opportunities facing organic growers in Utah. Share a meal, build relationships, exchange ideas, and be part of what’s to come. Come learn. Come connect. Come help grow organic in Utah." For tickets, click here.

Friday, March 20th:
Poster Art Pop Up: One Night Stand!- 7 PM at Copper Palate Press, 160 E 200 S, SLC. Featuring Furturtle and Lil Tuffy. Both artists will have a bunch of gig posters, art prints, stickers and other swag. Come on by, meet the artists and pick up a couple of their limited-edition, screen-printed posters!
Saturday, March 28:
SAVE THE DATE: No Kings Rally. Details TBD.
Wednesday, April 15th:
Sanctuary Film Screening, 7:00 PM at The Utah Film Center, 375 W, 400 N. This screening is part of the Utah Queer Film Festival. RSVP for free. “Sanctuary is a feature-length documentary that exposes the plight of LGBTQIA+ individuals within modern faith systems, told through the eyes of a visionary architect whose passion project becomes a lifeline. As doctrine collides with identity, a sacred space rises from rejection, offering refuge and hope. Alongside his journey, scholars and spiritual leaders from a variety of religious traditions share how they are transforming their institutions to welcome the marginalized and reimagine what it means to belong. Featuring a Q&A moderated by the Utah Queer Film Festival team with Co-Directors, Autumn McAlpin and Vienna Boyes and 'Sanctuary' architect Doug Staker.”
THU-SUN, Apr 30-May 2:
Topaz Pilgrimage 2026. "This pilgrimage will pay tribute to the 11,212 people of Japanese descent who were incarcerated at the Topaz WWII American concentration camp and allow participants to explore the legacy of Topaz as well as the Japanese American history in Salt Lake City and Utah. Our 2026 pilgrimage will be honored with a visit by the Ireicho: Book of Names on its national tour. Due to the overwhelming interest in the Ireicho, Topaz Pilgrimage participants cannot be guaranteed an appointment to personally stamp it. However, there will be an opportunity to convene as a group to honor the book at a ceremony on the Topaz site on Saturday, May 2. On the evening of April 30 and all day on May 1 in Salt Lake City, we will offer intergenerational programming, including activities at the Salt Lake Buddhist Temple and walking tours of historic Japantown and other local interests. On Saturday, May 2, bus transportation will take participants to and from Salt Lake City and Delta for a day trip to the Topaz Museum and the historic Topaz site. Registration ends March 31, or when registration reaches capacity. Click Here to REGISTER TODAY."
Saturday, June 6:
SAVE THE DATE: 49th Utah Asian Festival | 11A-10P @ Utah State Fair Park, 155 N 1000 W, SLC. Applications are NOW OPEN for booths, food vendors, and performances. Priority deadline: March 6, 2026. For more info, visit utahasianfestival.org.
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