🍿 Where to watch movies in SLC this summer

The Cool Side of the Heat Wave

When the temperatures rose over 100 degrees last week, dozens of volunteers braved the heat to record temperature and humidity levels around Salt Lake City. Why the sweaty work? Data on heat distribution around the city doesn’t exist, so the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration chose SLC as one of the sites of an urban heat mapping project. (KUER)

In Good Journalism News

The Moab Times-Independent has been donated to the Salt Lake Tribune and will transition to a nonprofit later this year. The donation was made with the aim of ensuring the newspaper's continued operations and preserving local journalism in the Moab community. (Salt Lake Tribune)

The Cookie Wars Are Nearly Over

A year after suing Crave Cookies and Dirty Dough for allegedly stealing company secrets, Crumbl and Crave Cookies have filed a motion to drop the lawsuit. The dismissal will become official once the judge approves it. Crumbl’s trademark infringement lawsuit against Cookie Dough is still active, though. (ABC4)

What's the Salt Lake City Council up to?

From new pickleball courts to a potential ban on Sugar House drive-thrus, the Salt Lake City council has a lot on its plate. We break down what the council’s current workload means for Salt Lake. (City Cast Salt Lake 🎧)

Samoan Heritage Festival  🇼🇸 Through Saturday | Various Times

Enjoy the best of Samoan culture with food, music, and workshops at Southridge Park. [Free, Taylorsville]

Backstage at the Burlesque 💃 Friday-Sunday | 7:30 p.m.

Experience a fusion of circus and theater and peek behind the scenes at the life of burlesque performers. [$25, Glendale]

Women’s World Cup Watch Party 📺 Friday | 6 p.m.

Cheer on the U.S. women’s soccer team from the Gallivan Center. There will be food trucks, drinks, merch, and prizes! [Free, Downtown SLC]

‘Blueback’ Screening 🎥 Friday | 8 p.m.

The Utah Film Center hosts an outdoor screening of “Blueback,” which follows marine biologist Abby Jackson on a journey through her childhood. [Free, Liberty Park]

Latino Conservation Week Fair ♻️ Saturday | 6-9 p.m.

This family-friendly environment fair features a series of activities and activations focused on [Free, Glendale]

Seattle Sounders vs Real Salt Lake ⚽ Saturday | 7:30 p.m.

Spend an evening outside and catch a Leagues Cup matchup. [$20+, Sandy]

A Pioneer Day Concert 🎫 Saturday | 8 p.m.

Celebrate the collective history of pioneers whose stories have often gone untold, including Indigenous peoples. [$10-$25, Heritage Park]

Sunset Cinema: ‘The Iron Giant’ 🍿 Saturday | 8 p.m.

Bring your own blanket or chair and watch the animated classic, starring Vin Diesel. [ Free, Solitude]

Scioneer Day 🍻 Sunday | 12-10 p.m.

Pop a cold cider or beer and fill up on the many delicious food offerings at this annual celebration. [Free entry, Central Ninth]

Tango & Coffee 🕺 Sunday | 1 p.m.

The perfect pairing! Grab a cup of java and learn to tango — no experience necessary. [$5, Fairpark]

Jimmy Eat World & Manchester Orchestra 🎸 Sunday | 6 p.m.

Practice your combover hairstyle, because the indie rock veterans are taking over the Complex for their Amplified Echoes tour. [$44.50+, Downtown SLC]

City-Wide Improvements, Drive-Thru Buildings, and Mitt’s Hot Dog Bit

The Salt Lake City Council is reviewing a number of proposals, from new pickleball courts to the end of Sugar House drive-thrus. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down the council’s current workload. Plus, Salt Lakers can’t stop driving into local businesses, and Sen. Mitt Romney can’t stop with the hot dog bit.