Pioneer Park's big makeover

Starbucks Workers Back Out of Union

A group of Starbucks employees at the Cottonwood Heights location are wanting out of the Starbucks Workers United union after joining last year. They are working with the National Right to Work Foundation in order to decertify. So far, the major corporation has refused to work with the union and has allegedly fired some union organizers. [KUER]

• Fun fact: The Cottonwood Heights Starbucks was the first location in Utah to unionize. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Open Streets Forever?

ICYMI, in the summers between 2020 and 2022, Salt Lake City closed down a portion of Main Street to cars. Now, they’re looking to make Main Street (between South Temple and 400 S.) a permanent pedestrian mall. Fill out the survey to give your feedback on the proposed plan. [Open Main Street]

Pioneer Park Makeover

Pioneer Park, one of Salt Lake City’s oldest parks, will soon get a makeover. Construction should start mid-2024 and the plan includes a new playground, plaza, and park ranger station. But who are these park rangers? We had Ranger Nahuel Tulian on City Cast Salt Lake to talk about the scope of his responsibilities. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Art Stroll  🖼 Friday | 6-9 p.m.

Happy Magpie Book & Quill is hosting an art stroll with books, beer, and bites. [Free entry, Ogden]

Harvest Days  🎆 Saturday | 7 a.m.- 10 p.m.

Midvale is having a full day of festivities for Harvest Days including a parade, carnival games, concert, and fireworks. [Free entry, Midvale]

Indian Food Fair  🇮🇳 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

It’s the 4th Annual Indian Food Fair at Liberty Park! There will also be artists and performers. [Free entry, Liberty Wells]

Cruise Against I-15 Expansion  🚲 Saturday | 4-7 p.m.

The Rose Park Brown Berets are hosting a family-friendly bike cruise in protest of the I-15 expansion. It kicks off at Rose Park Elementary. [Free, Rose Park]

Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month  🌊 Saturday | 5-10 p.m.

Don’t miss the 11th Annual Utah Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick-Off at Lodestone Park. There will be food, music, and dance. All are welcome. [Free entry, Kearns]

Tacofest  🌮 Saturday & Sunday | 11 a.m.- 8 p.m.

Tacofest will feature over 30 taco vendors at Utah State Fairpark. A portion of the ticket proceeds will go to the Fathers & Families Coalition of Utah and Kennedy Jr. High’s After School Program. [$7, Kids 12 and under free, Fairpark]

Small Business Sunday  🛍 Sunday | 2-6 p.m.

Shop from six local vendors at Space Tea. Plus, buy one get one free boba. [Free entry, Liberty Wells]

Summer Block Party  ☀️ Sunday | 4 p.m.

Cultivated Collective is hosting a summer block party to celebrate their one year anniversary. There will be food, music, and good vibes. [Free RSVP, Poplar Grove]

Dyked  ✨ Sunday | 4:30 p.m.- Sundown

A dance party for queer women, trans, and non-binary folks at Mobile Moon Co-op. 21+ only. [$15 donation, West Valley]

Carriage House Sessions Open Mic  🎤 Mondays | 6 p.m.

Carriage House is a new music venue at the Ellerbeck Bed & Breakfast that holds a maximum of 30 people. This week, they’ll also have burgers by @thankyoufortheshortnotice and Lady Flour cakes. [Free entry, The Avenues]

Wine in Grocery Stores, Best Bathrooms, and Manifesting Your Wants

A Utah man has filed a ballot initiative to allow grocery stores to sell wine and spirits, as well as lower the 88% markup on alcohol sales. Does it have any chance of passing? Plus, what makes a bathroom extraordinary? Lead producer Emily Means and host Ali Vallarta roundup the top stories and share their picks of the week.