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SLC Cool Zones

Salt Lake County and Salt Lake City officials have created “cool zones” to escape the heat in senior centers, recreational facilities, and libraries. While many are open to all ages, the senior centers are specifically for Utahns 60 or older. Check out the map for locations. [Salt Lake Tribune]

Spider Fest

Antelope Island State Park has a species that takes over in the spring and summer, and it’s not bison — it’s spiders. Most commonly, western spotted orb weaver spiders head to the shoreline to munch on brine flies. This weekend, you can attend Spider Fest at Antelope Island to learn about common myths and make eight-legged crafts. [KUER]

Glendale Regional Park

ICYMI, Glendale Regional Park is a $27 million dollar project that will replace the old Raging Waters. It will have community gathering spaces, splash pads, and places to walk and wheel around. Now, the city is asking Salt Lake westsiders for input on the new pickleball courts. Should they build brand new courts (which will take longer) or repurpose the existing tennis courts? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Summer Film Series  🎥 Friday | 8 p.m.

See “Fire of Love” at Liberty Park. This documentary follows two French scientists who loved each other and loved volcanoes. It’s like a real-life Wes Anderson movie. [Free, Liberty Wells]

• Related: Your ultimate Salt Lake summer movie guide. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Great Salt Lake Fringe Festival  🎭 Through Aug. 6 | Various Times

This annual performing arts festival takes place over two weekends at Alliance Theater and Trolley Square. [Prices Vary, Downtown SLC]

Salt Lake Parade of Homes  🏠 Through Aug. 12 (Closed Sunday & Monday) | 12-9 p.m.

If you look at model homes for fun, the Salt Lake Parade of Homes is for you. It’s a big showcase of new and remodeled homes in the area. [$20, Salt Lake Valley]

The Makers Hive Market  🐝 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.

Support local makers at The Makers Hive Market at The Gateway. There will also be complimentary face painting between 11 a.m.- 1 p.m. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Pool Party  🍹 Saturday | 2-6 p.m.

Stonewall Sports is having their annual pool party and this time it’s Barbie themed. There will be drag performances, drinks, and a DJ. 21+ only. [$25, Location shared after registration]

Take the Lake  🎤 Saturday | 4 p.m.- Midnight

See dozens of Utah artists battle it out at The Utah Creative Chamber. [$15, Taylorsville]

Concerts at the Commons  🎶 Saturday | 8 p.m.

Correction: In yesterday’s newsletter, we said this event was on Friday in error. It’s on Saturday! The Holladay Arts Council’s summer concert series is held on the Commons behind the Holladay City offices. This week, watch the Rumba Libre Band perform. [Free, Holladay]

Social Disco Club After Party  🕺 Sunday | 1 a.m.- Late

Social Disco Club is celebrating their fifth anniversary with an after party into the early morning. If you’re not a super late-night owl, you can attend their Dam Funk dance party at Urban Lounge that starts at 7 p.m. on Saturday. 21+ only. [$22.85-$30.93, Location TBD]

Lost & Found Vintage Market  🛍 Sunday | Noon- 7 p.m.

The Urban Arts Gallery hosts a vintage market on the last Sunday of every month with vintage clothes, vintage decor, and local art. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Love Language  💜 Sunday | 2-6 p.m.

Looking for something fun to do on a Sunday? Love Language is a monthly day party, this month at The Pearl. 21+ only. [$15, Central 9th]

• If dancing’s not your thing: How to enjoy a slow Sunday in SLC. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

‘Fire and Focus’ on Homelessness, Wedding Betting, and 801 Day

The Salt Lake Tribune Editorial Board dropped some hot commentary on how Salt Lake City Mayor Erin Mendenhall is responding to homelessness. Lead producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break it down. Plus, is Utah the best place to get married?

Get your $5 ticket to City Cast Salt Lake’s 8/01 Day celebration!