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Thursday, April 16:

• The League of Women Voters of Salt Lake's 33rd Annual State of the Community Luncheon | 12-2 PM @ Hilton City Center, SLC. "Our 2026 'From Arrival to Belonging: How New Americans Strengthen Utah Communities', with keynote speaker Katie Donoviel, Executive Director of the English Skills Learning Center, is a cornerstone fundraising event to spotlight important issues in our community and raise funds for mobilizing voters to preserve our democracy." For tickets and info, click here.

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• AMP Rising Stars Gala (Music Education Fundraiser) | 6:30-9:30 PM @ The Commonwealth Room, South Salt Lake. Joining us this evening from AMP: Applied Music Programs, Executive Director Alicia Wrigley, Devin Moore, and homegrown music from sisters and AMP students. 

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Friday, April 17:

• Rape Recovery Center Hope and Healing Celebration | 7-10 PM @ Red Butte Garden Orangerie, 300 Wakara Way, SLC. "This is a night to celebrate the healing progress our community has made, and the strength of survivors. Join us for a night out with drinks, food, dancing, music and community." The RRC will also present their annual Pillar of Hope and Youth Rising awards, recognizing individuals and organizations whose leadership, advocacy, and compassion have made a profound impact on survivors of sexual violence across Utah. All proceeds will support the growth of the RRC's Mobile Response, Advocacy, Clinical, Community Engagement and Prevention programs. For tickets, click here. 

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• 1st Annual Utah State Mariachi Festival presented by the Utah Music Educators Association | 9A-4P @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. Event by Mariachi Royal de Granger and Utah Cultural Celebration Center: "Join us for the 1st Annual Utah State Mariachi Festival presented by the Utah Music Educators Association. Help us celebrate school mariachi programs from across the state of Utah. This event features Jr. High School and High School Mariachi groups, local vendors, and food trucks."

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Tuesday, April 21:

• Anand Varma: Inside Wonder Lab | 7 PM @ Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, SLC. "The Natural History Museum of Utah 2026 Lecture Series Keynote Speaker is Anand Varma, a biologist, award-winning photographer, and National Geographic Explorer. He is the founder of WonderLab, a one-of-a-kind storytelling studio based in Berkeley, California. Varma has grown to fame for his efforts in advancing photography and videography techniques to better visualize often-unseen wonders of the world." For tickets, click here. ***Discount available for University of Utah students, faculty, and staff.

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Wednesday, April 22:

• Science + Literature: Curiosity, Connection & Coexistence | 7 PM @ Aline W. Skaggs Biology Building (Rm 210), 257 S 1400 E, SLC. "Featuring Science + Literature–honored author Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian in conversation with Katharine Coles. Mycologist Patricia Ononiwu Kaishian blends science writing and memoir in her debut work of nonfiction, Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature, a 2026 Science + Literature selected title. Join Kaishian for a reading and conversation about the often overlooked creatures and fungi that helped her understand the natural world, her connection to a career in science, and her own identity as a queer, neurodivergent person. Katharine Coles, poet, Distinguished Professor, and co-Director of the Utah Symposium in Science and Literature, will moderate. Limited free copies of Forest Euphoria: The Abounding Queerness of Nature will be available at the event, first-come, first-served. A book signing will follow the program. Presented in partnership with the School of Biological Sciences and the Symposium on Science and Literature at the University of Utah and the National Book Foundation."

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Saturday, April 25:

• 21st Annual Nihon Matsuri / Japan Festival | 10A-5P @ 100 South between 200 and 300 West, SLC. "Join us for a day of culture, food, music, and more. Admission: Free! Come celebrate Japanese heritage with us—everyone is welcome!
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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."

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Friday, May 1:

• Workers Over Billionaires, a national day of action for May Day. "More than 700 people across the Wasatch Front have signed a public commitment to take part in coordinated shutdown actions, as local organizers prepare for walkouts, sick-outs, and business closures on May 1 — part of a growing nationwide call for a May Day shutdown. 

  "This year’s May Day marks the 20th anniversary of the 2006 'Day Without an Immigrant' general strike, when millions across the United States walked out of workplaces and schools to protest anti-immigrant legislation. Organizers say the current moment is seeing renewed national attention, with calls for similar actions gaining traction across the country.

  "On the Wasatch Front, the effort is being organized through the Red Lines on the Wasatch Front campaign, which is building a network prepared to respond collectively if anti-immigrant repression escalates along the Wasatch Front. Initial partners of the campaign include the Black Menaces, the Utah State Progressive Caucus, MEChA de U of U and Green Wave Utah."

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Wednesday, May 13:

• CultureConnects Conference: Advancing Story, Stewardship & Shared Impact | 8A-3P @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. Event by Utah Cultural Alliance: “We are thrilled to announce the date and venue for our 2026 CultureConnects conference! While we are busy finalizing the details for this one-day conference, we invite you to stay tuned here and on the socials for all the latest programming news.”

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THU-SUN, May 14-17:

• Save the dates for the 2026 Great Salt Lake Bird Festival. "Join us at the Great Salt Lake Bird Festival for a series of featured events designed to celebrate and explore the wonders of birdlife. Our lineup includes a diverse range of activities, each crafted to deepen your appreciation and understanding of birds, their habitats, and their portrayal in art and culture. Attend our 2026 Keynote Address & Dinner to hear from renowned author, photographer, and birder, Kevin Karlson. Kevin will deliver his farewell address, Through the Looking Glass: Reflections of a Grateful Birder." Registration is now open. Click here for a printable schedule of events, including 

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Saturday, May 16:

• NAMIWalks Utah | 9A-12P @ Veterans Memorial Park, 1985 W 7800 S, West Jordan."A fun community event that raises awareness, breaks down stigma, and helps keep all that NAMI Utah does free of charge. There is no cost to join the NAMIWalk, but you are welcome to help us raise funds, as this is our biggest fundraiser of the year. Our joyous family-friendly event features free refreshments, entertainment, and group activities for people of all ages and their pets! It is a time to celebrate that we aren’t alone in our mental health journeys."

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Friday, May 22:

• Harvey Milk Day Birthday Party | 4-9 PM on The Milk Block, along 900 South, SLC. Event by Equality Utah: "Meet us on the block for an evening where we come together for sheer fun, local businesses take center stage, and The Milk Block turns into a celebration of equality and community. Food trucks, local vendors, a beer garden, live DJ, and the Wasatch Co-Op Grand Opening—all woven into one unforgettable night on Harvey Milk Blvd. (Yes, there will be swag AND Benny the Milk Truck!) No tickets. Just show up, bring your people, and be part of it."

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Saturday, May 30:

• Closing Day of Voices & Votes: Democracy in America in West Valley as Part of America250 @ Utah Cultural Celebration Center, 1355 W 3100 S, WVC. "This nationally recognized Smithsonian traveling exhibition explores the past, present, and future of American democracy." FREE and open to the public Monday-Thursday, 8A-6P; Friday-Saturday, 9A-4P.

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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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