How to make the most out of SLC’s slow Sundays

SLC Bike Bingo

Salt Lake City Transportation, Engineering, and Streets created a fun SLC bingo to celebrate National Bike Month. It includes riding to work/school, your favorite coffee shop, and the 9th and 9th whale. See how many bingos you can get! [Twitter]

Farewell, Office Max

A new mixed-use building is set to replace the old Office Max on 400 S. in Salt Lake City. The location is conveniently across the street from the 900 E. TRAX station. Another prospective Spirit Halloween bites the dust. [Building Salt Lake]

Would Eliminating Golf Courses Save the Great Salt Lake?

Hooray! We gained two years in the fight to Save the Great Salt Lake. On City Cast Salt Lake, host Ali Vallarta chatted with Salt Lake Tribune reporter Leia Larsen about the impact of golf courses on our dwindling namesake. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Kilby Block Party  🎶 Friday-Sunday | 12-10 p.m.

There are still tickets available to Kilby Block Party! Don’t miss this giant music festival at the Utah State Fairpark all weekend. [$95+, Salt Lake City]

• Related: While you’re at it, catch up on concert etiquette and please no pushing, people!

WCG Spring Plant Sale 🌱 Saturday | 8 a.m.- 1 p.m.

It’s Wasatch Community Gardens’ annual spring plant sale. They’ll be offering more than 40,000 food-growing plant starts to get your garden going. [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

Farm Fest  🐑 Saturday |  9 a.m.- 2 p.m.

See the animals and spring babies at Wheeler Farm. Wagon or Cow Train rides are available for $3/person. [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

RBG Spring Plant Sale  🌿 Saturday | 9 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Red Butte Garden is also having their spring plant sale. They’ll be offering a large selection of annuals and perennials. [Free entry, Salt Lake City]

• Related: Listen to City Cast Salt Lake for beginner gardening tips for renters and plant killers.

Donate Your Books  📚 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

The Friends of the City Library is accepting donations of gently-used books, CDs, DVDs, Blue-rays, and vinyl records. This will help fund library programs throughout the year. [Salt Lake City Library]

Multiethnic Performing Arts Festival  🌏 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Enjoy live performances from around the world at the Gateway including Japanese Taiko drummers, Somali singers, and Irish dancers. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Mother’s Day Pop-Up  🍰 Saturday | 1-3 p.m. (or until sold out)

A bunch of local bakers (Milky Coco Bread, Mim’s Bakery, Lady Flour, and Tomodachi Bakeshoppe) are hosting a Mother’s Day Pop-up at Orchard Dynasty. If you visit Lady Flour, ask for the City Cast Cookie. [Free entry, Millcreek]

Mural Fest 2023  🎨 Saturday | 4-8 p.m.

Walk or bike to see all the murals at Mural Fest 2023! There will be food trucks, live music, and an opportunity to meet the artists. [Free entry, South Salt Lake]

Fashion Fluid  🌈 Monday | 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

A free gender affirming closet for the LGBTQ+ community, hosted by Fashion Fluid Clothing Boutique at Sugar House Coffee. Send them a direct message if you’re interested in donating shoes or accessories for the event. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Queer AAPI Mental Health Panel  🏳️‍🌈 Monday | 6-8 p.m.

Encircle Salt Lake City is teaming up with Utah Pacific Islander Health Coalition, OCA Utah, and Nuanua Collective to discuss the intersection of queer identity and AAPI (Asian American Pacific Islander) heritage. Dinner will be provided. [Free, Salt Lake City]

Campaign Signs, the Lake Czar, and Picks for Mom

Campaign signs for Salt Lake City mayoral candidate Rocky Anderson appear to be dominating big streets throughout town. But do signs equal votes in this election? Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the stories of the week, including adding two years to the Great Salt Lake’s lifespan. Plus, Hey Salt Lake newsletter editor Terina Ria gives last-minute gift ideas for Mother’s Day.