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From Gym to Affordable Housing

The Liberty Wells Center, a former gymnasium for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, will be turned into affordable housing. The Church donated the land to developer Ivory Innovations, who plans to transform the building and the adjacent baseball field into 36 townhomes. [Building Salt Lake]

• Related: What’s the deal with “missing middle” housing? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

More Mosquitos

Our wetter-than-normal winter means a higher-than-normal amount of mosquitos. This year’s mosquito population is nearly double the average of the last five years. According to experts from the Salt Lake City Mosquito Abatement District, the chance of contracting malaria remains extremely low, but West Nile virus is of greater concern. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Over-the-Counter Birth Control

A new Utah law makes birth control available through a pharmacist without a prescription. It includes birth control pills, patches, and vaginal rings and will be available to those who have a low risk of complications. [FOX 13]

A Red Light For the Kum & Go

Representatives for the Kum & Go chain of gas stations failed to win an appeal to build a gas station near Sugar House park. The Salt Lake City Planning Commission initially voted to block the gas station due to a long list of environmental concerns. But it’s not over yet, the company could take it to court. When the news of the Kum & Go first broke, we had Building Salt Lake editor Taylor Anderson on the podcast to talk about the controversial proposal and why zoning is cool. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Fall Out Boy  🎸 Friday | 6:30 p.m.

Put your hair in a deep side part and dust off your studded belt, Fall Out Boy is performing at USANA Amphitheatre. [$59.50+, West Valley]

Salt Lake Speaks  🎤 Friday | 7-10 p.m.

Experience the power of spoken word at this slam poetry event featuring 10 local artists at Eccles Theater. [Free, Downtown SLC]

Happy Wine Club  🍷 Friday | 9 p.m.- 1 a.m.

Drink natural wines, enjoy exclusive food items from Chef Tommy of The Pearl, and listen to local DJ sets. 21+ only. [$15 ahead of time/$25 at the door, Central 9th]

Ron Funches 🎭 Friday & Saturday | 7 p.m. & 9:30 p.m.

See standup comedian Ron Funches at Wiseguys Comedy Club. 21+ only. [$25, Downtown SLC]

Draper Days  🎟 Friday & Saturday | Various Times

It’s the start of Draper Days! There will be a rodeo, parades, concerts, and fireworks. Events will run through July 15. [Prices vary, Draper]

Yoga in the Park  🧘‍♂️ Saturday | 10-11 a.m.

Stretch your body with a gentle yoga class at Jordan Park taught by Ashley Finley (tentatively) every Saturday in July and August. [$10, Glendale]

Dog Days of Summer  🐶 Saturday | 12-7 p.m.

Make it a dog's day out at the Dog Days of Summer at the Utah State Fairpark. There will be a photo booth, puppy water park, beer garden, live entertainment, and more! [Free, Fairpark]

Food Truck Face Off  🍔 Saturday | 4-10 p.m.

It’s the annual Food Truck Face Off at Liberty Park. There will be over 25 food trucks, and proceeds will help benefit Fourth Street Clinic, Utah Community Action, and The Children’s Center Utah. [Free entry, Liberty Wells]

Wasatch Wildflower Festival 🌼 Saturday & Sunday | 9 a.m.

Walk among the wildflowers at the Wasatch Wildflower Festival. There will be guided walks, kids’ crafts, music, and food. [Free but RSVP required, Cottonwood Canyons]

Hand-Painted Tote Bags  🎨 Monday | 6-8 p.m.

Hand-paint tote bags with Craft Lake City at Alibi Bar & Place. All materials and a signature cocktail (or mocktail) are included. 21+ only. [$42, Downtown SLC]

Our Rival City, Homelessness Census, and Dance Battles

Data from the annual point-in-time homelessness census shows homelessness is on the rise in Salt Lake County and across Utah. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to take a look at the results. Plus, who is Salt Lake’s rival city? Later, producer Ivana Martinez tags in to share her pick of the week.