Join us for the kick-off of our very exciting KSRB Concert Series! Ever wanted to enjoy the lively sounds of some amazing music artists inside the comforting atmosphere of a bookstore? Well now you can! May 28th, 2026 6:30pm Tickets: $10 Buy your tickets at https://www.kensandersbooks.com/events.php Poetry reading will be done by our very own Gabriela Nelson. Music performances by @valintimemusic @morrowmorrow_ We are so looking forward to spending intimate evenings featuring local music with you all summer long. We will be announcing more artists soon! 

"Sana Sana" Self Expression Through Song Writing explores Puerto Rican bomba as a powerful tool for songwriting and emotional expression. Rooted in tradition and shaped by lived experience, bomba invites us into rhythm, call-and-response, and storytelling as pathways to authentic creativity. No musical training is needed — just a willingness to feel the rhythm and follow what your heart dictates. Through guided rhythmic and lyrical exercises, participants will discover how emotion can lead the creative process. Whether you are a curious creative or someone simply looking for a new way to express yourself, this workshop offers a supportive space to connect with tradition, community, and your own voice. Join Bomba Marilé with visiting artist and musical teacher Karla Rivera who is visiting from California. No registration is needed. This song writing workshop is entirely free thanks to the financial support from the Sorenson Unity Center, Salt Lake County Zoo Arts and Parks, Utah Division of Arts and Museums, National Endowment for the Arts, and Creative West. Sana Sana: Self Expression Through Song Writing Tickets, Friday, May 29 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm | Eventbrite

A Workshop for Exploring (and Writing) Poetry Join us for an evening of inspiration and guidance to help you discover the poetry that is hiding inside you. Bring a notebook, journal, or any paper you wish to use (doesn’t matter what – fancy leather-bound with hand-pressed pages or scrap paper from your recycling bin) and a pen, pencil, marker, crayon, random art supplies – whatever will make the marks you want on your journey as a poet. (If you need something to write on or want a clean start, we have a great journal section to find your next vessel.) Also, feel free to come a few minutes early to grab an iced tea, cookie, or other treat from Oasis to bring into the session. There is no cost to joining – just an hour and a half out of your evening and the risk of inciting a passion for poetry! Writing Workshop: Release Your Inner Poet — Golden Braid Books

Join us for a celebration of local authors with works from a variety of genres, from fiction to children’s literature to memoir and beyond. Authors will be reading from, selling, and signing their works throughout the evening, making this an incredible opportunity to find your next favorite book, get to meet the person who created it (and show your support by purchasing it directly from the author themself), and have it personally autographed! https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/local-author-showcase-july-2026

Free Event, All are Welcome!, Come and experience the warmth, love & culture of the Friendly Islands!, visit us on www.ntasutah.org or facebook: Talakoula, National Tongan American Society, Friendly Island Tongan Festival. Please call Ivoni M Nash at 801-467-8712 if you want to be a vedor or perform durint this festival, We need volunteers.