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Let Them Do Drag

A judge in St. George ruled in favor of Southern Utah Drag Stars. They filed a lawsuit after the city denied their permit for an all-ages drag show event. Like other places around the country, drag shows are under attack by lawmakers and right-wing extremists who say they aren’t appropriate for children. Earlier this year in Salt Lake, armed Proud Boys protested BesTEAS, a local all-ages drag show. [FOX 13]

Bangerter Highway Expansion

The Utah Department of Transportation wants to expand Bangerter Highway. The proposed project would displace residents in more than 200 homes, mostly in West Valley. Members of the public can submit a formal comment on the plan through July 12.  [Salt Lake Tribune]

• Related: Listen to our conversation with State Sen. Todd Weiler on another controversial highway expansion, I-15. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Utah Jazz TV

The Utah Jazz will air games for free on KJZZ-TV starting this upcoming season. Additionally, they’ll sell a streaming service under their new production company SEG Media, which will give fans access to stream games online. It will also include exclusive behind-the-scenes content. [KUTV]

The Season’s Best Farmers Markets

It’s farmers market season and the downtown market is bustling on a Saturday morning. But when did buying produce direct from farmers become such an elite pursuit? City Cast Salt Lake host Ali Vallarta talks with Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg for part three of our summer entertainment guide. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

KUAA Go Skate Day  🛹 Wednesday | 5 p.m.- 12 a.m.

Support community radio! KUAA is hosting a skate day at Utah Arts Hub. There will be live music, local vendors, and skate contests. [$5 donation, Downtown SLC]

Herbal Tea Workshop  🍵 Wednesday | 6-7:30 p.m.

A Summer Solstice tea workshop hosted by Mobile Moon Co-op and WOSB Collective. There will be a tea tasting, painting, open mic, and sound bath. [$22-$44, Downtown SLC]

Hump Day Buffet  🐪 Wednesday | 6:30 p.m.- Dusk

Every Wednesday evening through August there will be food trucks and live entertainment at the Fairbourne Station Promenade. [Free entry, West Valley]

How To Shop Like a Farmers Market Pro

What’s missing from Salt Lake’s burgeoning network of farmers markets? In part three of our Summer Entertainment Guide, Utah Farmers Market Network director Chandler Rosenberg tells host Ali Vallarta why we are short on farmers to meet the demand. Plus, she lays down the best markets in the valley, an etiquette guide, and some cool affordability programs.