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August 18, 2023
Fear not, Salt Lakers! The neon green at Fun Time Kidz Kare is here to stay. Turns out, the white was just a primer 😅 OK, but does anyone out there actually know what’s going on there? Send us an anonymous email if you have to.
What's CITY Talking About?
Did You Receive Your Primary Ballot?
Ballots for primary elections and the special election for Utah’s 2nd Congressional District were mailed out on Tuesday. If you don’t see one, you might not have any races in your city to vote for. And the special election ballots are only sent to registered Republicans in the state’s 2nd Congressional District. [KSL]
- Related: Hear about the drama over Celeste Maloy’s nomination. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Are You the Next American Idol?
The popular singing competition show “American Idol” is conducting an open casting call for Utahns via Zoom on Monday, Aug. 21. Participants must be 15-29 (rude). I don’t know about you, but David Archuleta will always be MY American Idol. [Salt Lake Tribune]
The Great Even Stevens Mystery
Ever wonder what happened to Even Stevens? The once beloved sandwich restaurant that rose to fame for its buy-one-give-one donation model mysteriously shut its doors around the valley. City Cast Salt Lake producer Ivana Martinez did a deep dive to find out what happened. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
What To Do
Magna Main Street Arts Festival 🖼 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 7 p.m.
Head to Magna’s historic Main Street for their arts festival. There will be over 50 art vendors, food, and kid activities. [Free entry, Magna]
Natsu Matsuri 🇯🇵 Saturday | 11 a.m.- 5 p.m.
Natsu Matsuri is a Japanese summer festival. There will be food, entertainment, and cultural displays. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]
Grown-Up Field Day 🏐 Saturday | 12:30-4:30 p.m.
The Jordan River Nature Center is hosting a grown-up field day with volleyball, capture the flag, water balloons, and snacks. [Free, South Salt Lake]
- Related: Have you ever seen a Jordan River beaver? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Kensington Street Festival 🎉 Saturday | 2-8 p.m.
It’s the second annual Kensington Street Festival! There will be live muraling, a beer garden, local artists, and lawn games. All ages welcome. [Free entry, Ballpark]
Family Fun Fair ✨ Saturday | 5-8 p.m.
The Visual Art Institute is celebrating the grand opening of their new location with a family fun fair. There will be live music, food trucks, and art activities. [Free entry, South Salt Lake]
Moon Market 🌙 Saturday | 6-10 p.m.
Every Saturday this summer, Lost Acorn Gallery hosts a Moon Market with art, music, and food. [Free entry, Avenues]
Utah Beer Festival 🍺 Saturday-Sunday | 2-8 p.m.
Sample over 200 beers, ciders, hard seltzers, and kombuchas at the Utah Beer Festival. 21+ only. [$15-$75, Granary District]
Two Year Anniversary Parrillada 🌳 Sunday | 3-5 p.m.
Unidxs, a community council that addresses the intersections of LGBTQ+ and Latinx individuals, is celebrating their two year anniversary! Join them at Liberty Park for a potluck-style BBQ. Bring your own water bottles. [Free, Liberty Wells]
Mondays in the Park 🌍 Monday | 7 p.m.
It’s the penultimate Mondays in the Park! Bring your blanket and chairs to enjoy Afro_Flexaz and the Utah Chinese Folk Orchestra at Liberty Park in front of the Chase Home Museum. [Free, Liberty Wells]
The Swell Season 🎶 Monday | 7:30 p.m.
The Swell Season, best known for their hit “Falling Slowly,” is performing at the Red Butte Garden Outdoor Concert Series. [$61, University]
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Today on City Cast
The FDA is in the confessional booth being like, 'You know what? I'm taking away all the sunscreen. They don't deserve the sunscreen. They don't appreciate me. They don't see me.'
SLC’s School Safety Measures, Sunscreen Drama, and Basketball Bars
Back to school season is raising difficult questions about back to school safety for legislators, educators, school board members, and students themselves. Plus, the sunscreen drama of TikTok has finally hit Utah. Salt Lake Tribune reporter Andy Larsen joins host Ali Vallarta to round up city news, and share picks of the week.
Toodles.
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