The best local souvenirs

Utah Food Trucks

For the second time, a group of food trucks gathered on World Kindness Day to give hot meals to members of our unsheltered community in Salt Lake City. They reached four different shelters and served about 2,000 meals. [FOX 13]

• Related: Salt Lake City’s food truck park. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Gwyneth vs. the Optometrist: The Musical

A musical inspired by the highly publicized ski crash trial involving actress (and Goop gal) Gwyneth Paltrow is set to debut in London next month. The trial took place in Park City earlier this year from a collision on the slopes that occurred in 2016 between Paltrow and retired optometrist Terry Sanderson at Deer Valley Resort. The musical, titled, “Gwyneth Goes Skiing,” is produced by Awkward Productions with music by “Ru Paul’s Drag Race” singer Leland. Audience members will participate as the jury. [Axios]

• Related: The trial of the century. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

We Did It, Joe

Some familiar faces have new jobs running our state! Plus, University of Utah health care workers unionize, and Joe Hill finally gets his monument. But is everyone on board? City Cast Salt Lake executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to help break it all down. [ City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

Randy’s Record Sale 🎶 Friday & Saturday | noon-6 p.m.

Randy’s Record Shop is celebrating its 45th anniversary with a $2 record sale. [Free entry, Central City]

Caviar Club 🍸 Friday | 7 p.m.

Partake in a night of food, drinks, and ‘90s Hip-Hop music with Water Witch, Bar Nohm, and Central Ninth Market. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Green Urban Lunch Box. 21+ only. [Free entry, Central Ninth]

Friendsgiving Party 🎉 Friday | 10 p.m.- midnight

Copper Common is hosting a night of friends, burgers, drinks, and dancing. 21+ only. They’ll also be accepting donations for The Road Home. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Health Fair 🩹 Saturday | 10 a.m.- noon

Glendale Library is offering free health screenings, flu/Covid shots, and healthcare resources. [Free, Glendale]

Nature Drawing Zine Workshop ✏️ Saturday | 10 a.m.- 1 p.m.

Grid Zine Fest is hosting a nature drawing workshop at the Jordan River Nature Center. It will be held outside, but hot drinks will be provided. [Free, South Salt Lake]

S.I.S. November Market 🛍 Saturday | 10 a.m.- 2 p.m.

Another great place to buy your loved ones local gifts/souvenirs is at markets! The Strength in Shades market will have over 35 BIPOC and women-owned vendors. [Free entry, Ballpark]

Seek Small Business Market ✨ Saturday | noon-4 p.m.

Seek Studio is hosting a holiday marketplace with artists selling handcrafted wares. [Free entry, Sugar House]

Artful Afternoon 🎨 Saturday | noon-4 p.m.

Enjoy free third Saturdays at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. There will be community members sharing their connections to the Tatau: Marks of Polynesia exhibit. Plus, there will be printmaking and Polynesian dance performances. [Free, University]

November Queer Fall Market 🍁 Saturday | noon-5 p.m.

Under the Umbrella Bookstore hosts a monthly queer maker market. ASL interpreters will be available from 1-3 p.m. Masks required. They’ll also be accepting donations that day for YWCA’s Winter Clothing Drive. [Free entry, Downtown SLC]

Indigenous Fashion Show 🦋 Saturday | 1-2 p.m.

Utah Foster Care and the American Indian Resource Center are hosting an Indigenous fashion show by local designer Jessica Wiarda. All are welcome. [Free, University]

• Related: Fashion trends from Indigenous creators. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]

New Speaker, New Union, and Doing Right by Joe Hill

Utah House Republicans elected new leadership this week, and host Ali Vallarta thinks you should put Speaker Mike Schultz’s number in your phone right now. Ali and executive producer Emily Means discuss expectations for Schultz heading into the next legislative session. Plus, unionizing is afoot among University of Utah Health workers, which is perfect timing as a memorial for labor activist Joe Hill is about to be unveiled in Sugar House Park.