Join us for the fourth lecture from the 2025 Mildred Berryman Institute Lecture Series. In-person and virtual options available (see zoom link below). Featured Speaker: Sascha Darlington This lecture delves into the intersectional strategies of early HIV/AIDS activism, particularly focusing on the ways LGBTQ+ communities - especially Queer People of Color - transformed grief and neglect into grassroots action, visibility, and public health advocacy. Sascha’s work uses desire-centered historical research to highlight the dynamic and diverse coalitions that emerged during the crisis, and how their legacies continue to shape activism today. Special thanks to Signature Books for allowing us to host this event in their space! Please plan plenty of time to find parking and join us early to find your seat. Parking lot has limited spaces. Convenient street parking is also available. TICKETS: Sliding scale ticket cost. Tickets not required but we request you pay what you are able to help support Utah queer history! Click "Donate" under this link: https://givebutter.com/7cbzVH ZOOM LINK: https://utah.zoom.us/j/96155308898

Join us Sunday May 25th 2025. Free Palestine Rally and Fundraiser Rave. Rally 2-4 pm, Utah State Capitol South Steps. 350 State Street, Salt Lake City Utah, 84414 (We have a permit for this event). Rave 6-10pm DJ CRYZTL @itscryztl The Pleiadian Altar parking lot 917 Vine Street, Unit B, Murray, UT 84121 (same parking lot as garden espresso) We will be raising money to donate to 6 select families in Gaza. The suggested donation is $10-20 per person (cash/venmo). This is a sober event. LGBTQIA+ safe space. 10% of all in store sales plus tips will be donated by the Pleiadian Altar. Visit @colvining_photography for more info.

SoulCity Open Mic is Salt Lake City’s premier creative showcase—a powerful night of poetry, music, and raw expression. Every last Friday of the month, we bring together a vibrant community of artists and art lovers in an intimate space where every voice matters and the vibe is always real. 🎟️ Tickets: https://partiful.com/e/05EjkPUrvBBNYpghdNas  Follow us: @soulcityopenmic 📧 Contact: soulcityopenmic@gmail.com

FREE Event Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pride-month-film-screening-a-long-way-from-heaven-tickets-1332195936909?aff=oddtdtcreator While this is a free event, we ask that those who are able donate so we can cover event costs and fund future community programming. See EventBrite link for information on donating. Event Overview: In celebration of Pride Month, this special event will feature a screening of A Long Way From Heaven, a film that explores the experiences of LGBTQ+ students at LDS-owned universities. Following the screening, a moderated panel discussion will take place, featuring community leaders, scholars, and individuals with lived experiences related to the film’s themes. The event aims to foster dialogue, amplify diverse voices, and build community engagement around issues affecting LGBTQ+ individuals in Utah. This event will serve as a powerful opportunity to celebrate LGBTQ+ history, culture, and advocacy while fostering meaningful discussions within the Salt Lake City community.

Bomba Marilé invites you to join us for a full day of honoring how we represent the natural element of the wind within Puerto Rican bomba music and dance. This will be the final in a 4 part series connecting each natural element to bomba. We have the privilege of having the talented Jeanitza Aviles directly from Puerto Rico for this event. The entire day is free thanks to the financial support from Utah Division of Arts and Museums, Creative West, National Endowment for the Arts, Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts, and Parks, Salt Lake City Arts Council, National Folklife Network, and the Sorenson Unity Center. Location: Sorenson Unity Center 1383 S 900 W SLC 12-2pm Bomba Dance Class by Jeanitza Aviles 3-5 pm Bomba Dance Class by Jeanitza Aviles 5:30-7pm Live Bomba Music