https://www.undertheumbrellabookstore.com/piper-drake UTU Bookstore is excited to welcome authors Piper J Drake and Gail Carriger to celebrate their books, Fangs So Bright and Deadly and The Dratsie Dilemma. This event is free and open to the public, but advance registration is required! This venue is wheelchair accessible and masks are required.

Deck the halls with Charcuterie cheer! Unwrap your inner gourmet and create the ultimate holiday charcuterie masterpiece! The charcuterie experts from Beehive Charcuterie will share their secrets to pairing savory meats, artisanal cheeses, and fresh produce to create a stunning Christmas wreath platter. Whether you're a holiday host or a foodie enthusiast, this workshop is your gift to becoming the charcuterie champion of the season! Sign up here! https://www.eventbrite.com/e/christmas-charcuterie-workshop-tickets-1062104907369?aff=oddtdtcreator

Join us for a mystical evening of Sufi poetry with local Rumi translator, Rasoul Shams. Whether you have been a lifelong Rumi devotee or are only recently discovering his poems, you are invited to come and learn about the healing you can find through his words. About Rasoul Shams: Rasoul Shams first learned of Rumi's poems in his Persian classes as a young boy in Iran. The works of Rumi and other Persian poets have been his spiritual companions for decades. He has studied and lived in India, Japan, and the USA. He founded the Rumi Poetry Club in 2007. His books include Rumi: The Art of Loving, Rumi Essays: On the Life, Poetry, and Vision of the Greatest Persian Sufi Poet, The Words of Rumi, and Through Love Pain is Healed. https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/rumi-and-the-art-of-healing-a-mystical-evening-of-sufi-poetry-with-rasoul-shams

Join us for the Celebrating Home: Holiday Tree Show in Park City! Hosted by Habitat for Humanity of Summit and Wasatch Counties, all proceeds will benefit housing affordability in the community. Come see over two dozen beautifully decorated holiday trees, menorahs, and other holiday symbols on display. Each donated tree is designed and decorated by local businesses, designers, organizations and community groups. We also have a row of stunning gingerbread houses, kids’ activities and a pop-up holiday boutique! The Holiday Tree Show takes place December 6th and 7th at the Utah Film Studios, 4001 Kearns Boulevard, Park City. Admission and parking are free.

Queer Mingles Night is a monthly gathering for queer folk interested in cultivating new friendships and connections. 1st Friday, 6-8pm at Sugar House Coffee. Grab a drink and join us at the large table to play ice breaker games and engage in lively discussions.

Urban Food Connections is committed to helping our community connect with and support local food producers year-round. The Winter market exists to strengthen and support small local farms and businesses. The Market features local produce, meat, eggs, cheese, baked goods, sauces, chocolate, arts and crafts and much more.

The Downtown Farmers Market is returning to The Gateway for the Winter Season. This year the location will be at 32 North Rio Grande just North of the Olympic Fountain.  Easy free parking can be found on 500 West or you can try the convenient parking garage at 451 West 100 South (the first hour is FREE)

 The Winter Market will be held on Saturdays between 10am to 2pm from November 9^th through April 19^th.  

More information online https://www.slcfarmersmarket.org/winter-farmers-market

The SLAMROCKS! BENEFIT CONCERT is on Saturday, December 7, 2024, and will showcase SLAM students, ages 12-18 in a rock, jazz, blues, and pop concert on The Commonwealth Room stage from 7-10 pm.  With tickets priced from $10, bring the whole family while supporting a great cause for music education.  For more info, or group sales for your youth group, or company employees, call 801-577-BAND.  SLAMROCKS! raises funds for Salt Lake Academy of Music (SLAM), a 501(c) (3) non-profit organization that gives K-12 youth free-to-fee sliding scale access to high-quality musical instruments, instruction, and programs in classical, rock, jazz, blues, bluegrass, and electronic music. Parents and youth choose SLAM because it is a safe, inclusive, equitable, and fun place where young people thrive among like-minded youth.

https://jubilatechoirslc.weebly.com/ https://www.facebook.com/JubilateChoirSLC ​~ Admission by voluntary donation ~ ​Reception to follow Join us for a festive evening as Jubilate brings to life their favorite Christmas songs, sure to warm your heart and fill your holiday spirit!

Lift Up Our Light and Sing: Holiday Sing-In Hosted by the Salt Lake Quakers at the Salt Lake Quaker Meetinghouse, 171 E 4800 S, Murray, UT Gathering for social time at 6:30pm, singing will take place 7pm-8pm. Everyone is welcome. Free, donations encouraged. visit: www.saltlakequakers.org

December 12th, 6-9pm Join Swaner for a holiday market featuring local artists whose work highlights the beauty of the natural world. Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter's mission is to Preserve the land and the human connection to the natural landscape, educate the local and broader communities about the value of nature, and nurture both the ecosystem and the people connected with it. This market aims to feature local artists whose work highlights the beauty of the natural world, fosters a deeper connection to nature, and/or inspires action to care for our environment. This community experience will encourage guests to shop local items that help us to preserve, educate, and nurture both people and our planet!