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📺 Where to watch the Olympics
August 2, 2024 · Thanks to Ali Vallarta and Natalia Aldana for editing Hey Salt Lake this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! The Olympics bring up a lot of complicated feelings. But also when I see Simone Biles stick the landing I’m fully bawling. Today, we’re sharing some choice spots to watch the games (and subsequently cry in public).
What's CITY Talking About?
Abortion Remains Legal in Utah
Utah’s Supreme Court upheld an injunction preventing the state’s total abortion ban from going into effect, which means abortion remains legal in Utah up to 18 weeks of pregnancy. Though the court did not rule on the ban itself, the majority opinion questioned some of the state’s arguments. What will be the Utah legislature’s next maneuver? [City Cast Salt Lake]
Goodbye South Town Mall?
Bad news for suburban mall kids: The Smith Entertainment Group just acquired The Shops at South Town in its entirety. The 111-acre site will be the new home of the Utah Hockey Club’s practice and training facility. [National Hockey League]
Buca di Beppo Closes
Buca di Beppo, an Italian restaurant chain known for its hearty family-style portions, has closed multiple locations across the U.S., including its two long-standing Utah locations in Salt Lake City and Midvale. [FOX 13]
West Side ADU Incentives
Salt Lake City is advancing a program to help residents in west side neighborhoods build accessory dwelling units on their properties. They’re looking for lenders to implement a program that would incentivize the construction of ADUs, which would help lower the costs to finance the project. [Building Salt Lake]
- Related: The affordable housing solution hidden in plain sight. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, Aug. 2
- 🖼️ Art Exhibition: Face of Utah Sculpture | 6-9 p.m. | Free entry | West Valley
- 🛼 Pacific Islander Skate Night | 6-10 p.m. | Free | Millcreek
- 📷 Tintype Portrait Pop-up | 6-11 p.m. | $50-$90 | Granary District
- 🎥 Outdoor Movie: Local Short Film Collection | 8 p.m. | Free | Liberty Wells
Saturday, Aug. 3
- ✏️ Stationery Store Day | Noon-6 p.m. | Free entry | Central 9th
- 🤘 Rock Camp SLC’s Camper Showcase | 1-3:30 p.m. | $5 suggested donation | Ballpark
- 🏊 Stonewall “Go for the Gold” Pool Party | 1-6 p.m. | $30 | 21+ only | Location sent with registration
- 🫖 Tea Time Garden Party | 5-8 p.m. | $5 | SLC, address sent with confirmation email
- 🌺 Pacific Island Heritage Month Kick-off | 5-10 p.m. | Free entry | Kearns
- 🤘 Demolition Derby | 5-10 p.m. | $20 | Tooele
- 🥘 Tapes & Tapas | 7-9 p.m. | Free entry | Central City
Sunday, Aug. 4
- 🥞 Utah Black Birth Workers Collective Brunch & Mingle | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. | For BIPOC birth workers | West Valley, dm @sunlightvida for address
- 🎂 Nomad East x Scotty Boy Birthday Bash | 5-10 p.m. | $50 | 21+ only | South Salt Lake
Monday, Aug. 5
- 🍔 Smash & Cash (Smashburgers & Bingo) | 6-9 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Central 9th
- 🎵 Mondays in the Park | 7 p.m. & 8 p.m. | Free | Liberty Wells
Today on City Cast
What’s Next for Abortion in Utah? Code Red, and Buca di Bepp-Out
The Utah Supreme Court just ruled that abortion remains legal in Utah. What will be the legislature’s next move? Executive producer Emily Means joins host Ali Vallarta to lay out possibilities and explain why this decision is hitting national news. Plus, the state explores new rules for heat emergencies, SLC adds direct flights, and the Pope’s table throws in the towel.
Thanks to all of you who attended our 801 Day event! It was such a joy to see your faces.
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