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July 26, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta for editing Hey Salt Lake this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! Our 801 Day extravaganza is less than one week away. Have you gotten your ticket yet? It’s gonna be a good time.
What's CITY Talking About?
State Defends School Vouchers
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox and Attorney General Sean Reyes are seeking to dismiss a lawsuit challenging the state’s $82 million school voucher program. The Utah Education Association argues that the program, which funds private schooling, is unconstitutional and takes from public school resources. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- For more context: The ripple effect of Utah’s voucher law. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Mexican Baseball at Smith’s Ballpark
Salt Lake City is hosting two professional baseball teams from Mexico to play exhibition games on Oct. 5 and Oct. 6. The events will include live music and baseball clinics for kids. [Utah News Dispatch]
- Related: Smith’s Ballpark retires this year. What could Westsiders get from a new MLB stadium? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Another Firework Malfunction
Fireworks flew into a crowd at a park in Layton on Pioneer Day. Two people suffered minor injuries. This comes just weeks after 18 people were injured from fireworks at the Stadium of Fire event in Provo. [FOX 13]
Big Caveat, Big Whoops
Salt Lake City will host the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s a catch. Plus, the city inadvertently killed 200 trees. City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta and executive producer Emily Means discuss this week’s top stories. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, July 26
- 💎 The Silver Queen’s Estate Sale | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🎥 Movies in the Park: “Shrek” | Dusk | Free | Sandy
- 🚗 Car Show: Lowrider Pre Hop | 5 p.m. | Free | Glendale
Saturday, July 27
- 🕷️ Antelope Island Spider Festival | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | North Salt Lake
- 💎 The Silver Queen’s Estate Sale | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | Millcreek
- 🚗 Lowrider Car Show | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | $45, kids under 12 free | Sandy
- 🌍 Utah African Festival | Noon-8 p.m. | Free entry | Liberty Park
- 🌈 Burning Sissy Valley QTPOC Festival | 3-11 p.m. | Free RSVP | For Queer, Trans, people of color | Downtown SLC
- 🧙 Cocktail & Kitchen Witchery | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $65 | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🎚️ Social Disco Club: Xica Soul | 10 p.m.-4 a.m. | $17.15 | 21+ only | Granary District
Sunday, July 28
- 🛍️ Art Market: Craft Sabbath | 10 a.m.-5 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Outdoor Music Event: Juntos | 6-10 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🎻 Outdoor Concert: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper | 8 p.m. | $35-$55 | Ogden
Monday, July 29
- 🥪 Lunch Bunch Concert Series | Noon-1 p.m. | Free entry | Downtown SLC
- 🍺 $1 Records at Duffy’s Tavern | 9 p.m.-Close | Free entry | Ballpark
Today on City Cast
First Olympic Scandal? Fairpark Tree Accident, and Béisbol en Salt Lake
Salt Lake City is officially hosting the 2034 Winter Olympics, but there’s one big catch. Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to dig into the unsavory details of the Olympic deal. Plus, SLC killed 200 trees, Mexican baseball is here, and come celebrate 801 Day with the City Cast gang.
See ya.
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