City Cast Salt Lake
💃 The best places to dance in Salt Lake
June 21, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing this week and Ivana Martinez for writing today's dance article.
Hey, Salt Lake. Let’s dance! We’ve got a guide on the best places to shake it like a polaroid picture. Speaking of dance:
What's CITY Talking About?
Train to L.A.?
The Federal Railroad Administration revealed potential new routes from L.A. to Denver and Seattle to Denver, which would serve SLC, Ogden, and Provo. The routes would reduce existing Amtrak travel times between these cities and restore service to rural areas in Utah. [Building Salt Lake]
- Related: The trainwreck of a train proposal to Boise. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Built-to-Rent Homes
Built-to-rent homes are booming in Salt Lake City. Over 1,100 units are under construction which is more than double last year’s total. [Axios SLC]
- Related: Why not condos we can buy, instead? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
New Dino Alert
Paleontologists have discovered Lokiceratops rangiformis, the largest and most ornate horned dinosaur of its kind. It will be displayed at the Natural History Museum of Utah for the next six months. [ABC 4]
The Legislature Strikes Again
The Utah Legislature is back in our inbox. They called a special session to push back against new Title IX protections. Plus, why don’t Salt Lake restaurants have those letter grades in the window? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, June 21
- 😇 Zine Release + Art Show: Honky Tonk Angels | 7-11 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🍾 Copper Palate Press Anniversary Party | 7 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
Saturday, June 22
- 🐝 Pollinator Pride Party | 11 a.m.-2 p.m. | Free RSVP | South Salt Lake
- 🤠 Utah Gay Rodeo | 11 a.m. | $15, Ages 15 and under free | Ogden
- 🥞 Day Brunch Party | Noon-6 p.m. | 21+ only | Free RSVP | Granary District
- 🛍️ Good Days Flea Market | 1-7 p.m. | Free entry | Ogden
- 🤘 Rock Camp SLC Showcase | Doors open 1 p.m., show at 2 p.m. | $5 suggested donation | South Salt Lake
- 🖼️ Art Show: Miguel Hernandez | 7-10 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
Sunday, June 23
- 👟 Pride Run 5K | 8 a.m. | $25-$35 | Capitol Hill
- 🤠 Utah Gay Rodeo | 11 a.m. | $15, Ages 15 and under free | Ogden
- 🏳️🌈 Pride at the Granary Campus | 2-6 p.m., After party 6-11 p.m. | Granary District
- 🎥 Virtual Watch Party: “Princess Mononoke” | 4-8 p.m. | Free | Online
Monday, June 24
- 🎞️ Majestic Movie Mondays: “The Goonies” | Dusk | Free | Brighton
- 🛹 Skateboarding Workshop | 3-4:30 p.m. | For teens and tweens | Free | Glendale
Today on City Cast
Why Fight Title IX? Our Restaurant Grades, and Free Tampons
Utah lawmakers met in a special session this week to push back against new federal protections for transgender students. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to break down why lawmakers are gearing up for a fight with the feds and how Salt Lake City’s mayor responded. Plus, SLC restaurants don’t have letter grades, a rock n’ roll camp for kids, and free period products in county libraries.
You can dance, you can jive 🎵
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