Events

Artist Factory After School: Portrait Photography with Austin Luckett

Ready to learn how to take amazing portraits? Join local photographer Austin Luckett for a fun and creative portrait photography class at OCA! You’ll explore how to use light, angles, and expression to capture powerful photos of friends, family, and even yourself. Austin will share tips and tricks to help you feel confident behind the camera. Whether you’re brand new to photography or already love taking pictures, this class is for you. All ages and skill levels are welcome. Join us to get creative and see the world through a new lens! FREE & Open to the public with a $20 suggested donation. Parking is validated at OCA. Register and find our other classes at ogdencontemporaryarts.org/artist-factory-studio



Madhouses, Asylums, and Mental Hospitals: The Invisible History of Institutionalization

The Invisible History of Institutionalization. Join Dr. Matthew Wappett, Executive Director of the USU IDRPP, to learn why understanding this dark past is the only way to safeguard our future."Out of sight, out of mind" was once official policy for people with disabilities in the U.S. and without vigilance, it could be again. This talk exposes the sordid history of institutionalization and analyzes the modern political forces threatening to reverse decades of hard-won progress. https://fernandesscholarshipfund.org

Registration and more info: “Madhouses, Asylums, and Mental Hospitals Tickets, Thursday, Apr 23 from 6:30 pm to 8 pm | Eventbrite



Marfa

Born and raised to a Texas country soundtrack, forged in Colorado from a shared love of rock icons past and present, and ignited by the spirit of California's Laurel Canyon sound, Marfa has arrived with an undeniably authentic sound as familiar as your favorite pair of Wranglers while as fresh as the morning Rocky Mountain air. Doors at 7 PM, show at 8 PM. 21 + venue

More Info: https://thestateroompresents.com/state-room-presents/marfa?utm_source=krcl&utm_medium=digical

Tickets: https://www.axs.com/events/1313693/marfa-tickets?skin=stateroom&utm_source=krcl&utm_medium=digical



Zero Landfill Upcycling Event- Free Materials

FREE TO THE PUBLIC! Join us on Thursday April 24th from 2pm-6pm and Friday April 25th from 9am-1pm to peruse the free Interior Design materials for arts and crafts projects. More info:#zerolandfill #upcycle #sustainabledesign #utahevents #creativereuse #interiordesign #ecofriendly | IIDA Intermountain



Spring Dance Concert: PIVOT POINT

Pivot Point uses contemporary dance forms to reimagine the overlapping impulses of transformation found in the literature and mythology of Pygmalion, Coppelia, and Der Sandmann. The work invites audiences to reconsider what it means to connect, to be real, and to be seen in the flesh.

Tickets and more info: Spring Dance Concert: PIVOT POINT - Campus Calendar



Flyte with Samantha Crain at The State Room

The Stateroom Presents Flyte - Between You and Me Tour with special guests Samantha Crain. Between You And Me, is the most affecting and singular album in Flyte’s discography, a stirring and recognizable map of what it means to come of age as musicians, friends, and people. It suggests just how much one can grow, sprouting even from the darker corners of our existence. Doors at 7 pm, show at 8 pm for this 21 + event.


Walk MS: Salt Lake City

Walk MS: Salt Lake City Join the National MS Society on April 25 at America First Field for Walk MS: Salt Lake City—a celebration of community coming together to end multiple sclerosis. The event opens at 8:30 AM, with a program at 9:50 AM and the walk beginning at 10:00 AM. This free, all-ages event welcomes participants of all abilities, with accessible 1- and 3-mile route options. https://events.nationalmssociety.org/2591



5th Annual Dutch Day Festival

Get your orange outfits ready! The highly anticipated 5th Annual Dutch Day Festival is officially returning to Millcreek Common on Saturday, April 25, 2026. This vibrant celebration of Dutch culture, heritage, and community spirit kicks off at 11:00 AM-5:00PM 1354 East Chambers Ave Millcreek UT 84106 bringing a touch of the Netherlands to the heart of Utah. Inspired by Koningsdag (King’s Day), the national holiday of the Netherlands, this FREE festival invites locals and visitors alike to immerse themselves in a sea of orange. The event has grown into a beloved tradition in the Salt Lake Valley, offering an authentic experience filled with traditional food, music, dance, games, kinder market, bike parade and activities for all ages. Dutch Kings Day | Dutch Club of Utah



Walk for Epilepsy

To register or learn more about the 2026 Walk for Epilepsy, visit our official event page at Donate.epilepsy.com/SaltLakeCity, where you can sign up as an individual, join an existing team, or start a new team of your own. You can also stay updated on event news by following the Epilepsy Foundation Utah on Facebook @EFofU. For any specific questions regarding the walk or sponsorship opportunities, please reach out to Jessica Veach at jveach@efa.org or call (206) 487-4179.



Mitten Durch: Volkswandertag Ogden - A Journey of Awe and Giving

Mitten Durch presents the inaugural Volkswandertag at South Ogden Nature Park. This community nature walk focuses on mental health awareness and community connection through a sensory-focused outdoor experience. The event features live music by Hit N Miss and a mobility equipment drive. Attendees are encouraged to bring gently used walkers, crutches, canes, or manual wheelchairs for refurbishment and redistribution. $1 from every ticket sold supports a shoe charity. Ticketing Information: $10.00 (Children under 12 are FREE)

Registration Website: https://MittenDurchVolkswandertag2026.eventbrite.com