The Salt Lake Eastern Art Club, Utah Chinese Association of Sciences and Technology (CAST-UT), and the University of Utah Asia Center jointly hold the 2026 Utah Tradition Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Exhibits. The exhibits celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival or Lunar New Year, the most important holiday for family reunion in Chinese culture. Library open daily; check website for exhibit information and schedule. Exhibit runs through February 28, 2026.

2026 UTAH TRADITIONAL CHINESE CALLIGRAPHY & PAINTING EXHIBIT - The City Library

Monthly meetings to discuss a selected "forbidden" books acquired from a local independent bookstore, supporting our community's literary underground. After discussions, books are covertly donated to Brain Food Books, a 501(c)(3) non-profit. February's Book: Red, White and Royal Blue by Casey McQuiston. No ticket to participate but registration is required.

More info and registration: Events 3927620260216 | The King's English Bookshop

Country & Western Night, live music and vinyl DJ sets hosted by DJ Doss and Far Out Nicky. 21 + venue, free event.

SHOWS | International

The Art of Taming Emotions is an immersive abstract expressionist exhibition by Aatmica Ojha that explores emotional awareness as a pathway to healing and well-being.

More info: Taming Emotions Through Art | BDAC

KRCL announces the return of KRCL Night Out, an evening hangout with KRCL listeners at a local haunt. Join us for the first KRCL Night Out of 2026 which falls on Mardi Gras, Tuesday, February 17 at HK Brewing Taproom and Bar. Midday host Eugenie will spin a special Fat Tuesday mix of traditional and new music straight from New Orleans. Come meet your friends, make new ones, hang with the KRCL crew. Enjoy Mini-King Cakes from The Other Side Donuts, complimentary for the first 50 guests. And Big South SLC food truck will be there too.

HK Brewing is generously donating 7% of all bar sales during the event to KRCL! So try a classic Sazerac or Hurricane for community radio.

KRCL Night Out: Mardi Gras Edition
at HK Brewing Taproom and Bar,
370 W Aspen Ave, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
Tuesday, February 17
6-9pm
with KRCL Midday host Eugenie
Free Admission for folks 21+
ID Required

And stay tuned for the next KRCL Night Out with Smile Jamaica Host Robert on Monday, April 20 at a local venue to be announced soon!

Vortxz is an Indie/Latino rock band based in Houston Texas. The group was founded by Isaias "Rambo" Rodarte whom is the lead singer and song writer. On Lead guitar and keys is Noe Rodriguez and Jonathan Lopez is on drums. Special guest Andria Rose. 21 + event with valid ID.

Tickets and more info: THE DLC | Quarters Arcade Bar

Samm Henshaw plays Urban Lounge. Details and ticekts here:

https://www.theurbanloungeslc.com/

https://www.kilbycourt.com/

Join a rotating cast of celebrated Utah musicians on Tuesday nights in the Lodge, as they host YOU! Bring your instrument and share a song or two on stage, or simply join in the fun of listening in and cheering each other on. 21 + event with valid ID.

The Cabin Park City Tickets & Events | Tixr

Come experience readings from one or more of our amazingly gifted psychics. $25 for 20 minutes. Call or stop in to book your time slot! (801) 322-1162 https://www.goldenbraidslc.com/events/psychic-fair-february-2026