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February 28, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! Are you participating in the economic boycott today? The concept is simple: Don’t shop, but if you do, shop with cash at small businesses in our community. Need some ideas? Here are some of our favorite local businesses.
What's CITY Talking About?
Alarm Clock Talk
It’s the City Cast Salt Lake podcast Friday news roundup, and we are covering everything from avenging Julia Reagan’s death to the popularity of cold plunging and — most of all — how to keep your phone out of the bedroom. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
$50M GSL Funding Paused
A $50 million federal investment in the shrinking Great Salt Lake, announced in December for habitat restoration and water security, has been temporarily paused. Federal officials have not provided a timeline for when the funds will be available. [Utah News Dispatch]
Bridging Salt Lake’s East-West Divide
Salt Lake City is launching a transportation study, funded by a $1.9 million U.S. Department of Transportation grant, to address the long standing east-west divide. The input will help shape future infrastructure improvements. [Salt Lake Tribune]
What To Do
Friday, Feb. 28
- 🍫 Workshop: Chocolate & Cheese | 6 p.m. | $99.99 | Online
- 🏊 Ski n’ Swim Welcome Party | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Central City
- 🥕 Meet the Co-Op | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🛹 Milo Sport x Lucas Beaufort | 6-9 p.m. | Free entry | Bring an item to be painted on | Millcreek
- 🤠 Concert: Larry Fleet | 7 p.m. | $41 | Downtown SLC
- 🎭 “Les Miserables” | 7:30 p.m. | $119-$249 | Downtown SLC
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Minnesota Timberwolves | 7:30 p.m. | $22+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Afrohouse Experience | 8 p.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🎉 Celebrate Black History Month | 9 p.m. | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Saturday, March 1
- 🩹 Special Olympics Utah Health & Wellness Fair | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free | Glendale
- 🫐 Workshop: Berries and Brambles | 10 a.m.-noon | $25 | Central City
- 🗣️ Class: Public Speaking (2-Week Course) | Noon-3 p.m. | $104 | University
- 🎭 “Les Miserables” | 1 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. | $119-$249 | Downtown SLC
- 🏒 Utah Hockey Club vs. New Jersey Devils | 7 p.m. | $93+ | Downtown SLC
- 🔥 All-Star Monster Trucks | 7 p.m. | $25+ | West Valley
- 🎤 Icon Night: Chappell Roan Sing-a-Long | 7-10 p.m. | $10 | 16+ only | Millcreek
Sunday, March 2
- 🎨 Workshop: Blossoming Creativity Through Flowers | 9 a.m.-2 p.m. | $150 | South Salt Lake
- 🎚️ Live DJ Breathwork & Movement Pop-Up | 10 a.m.-1 p.m. | $39 | Ballpark
- 🔥 All-Star Monster Trucks | Noon & 5 p.m. | $25+ | West Valley
- 🎭 “Les Miserables” | 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. | $69-$199 | Downtown SLC
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. New Orleans Pelicans | 6 p.m. | $11+ | Downtown SLC
Monday, March 3
- 🏳️🌈 Class: Queer Representation in Literature (4-Week Course) | 6:30-8 p.m. | $99 | University
- 🖌️ Sip & Paint: Tote Bags | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $25 | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🏀 Utah Jazz vs. Detroit Pistons | 7 p.m. | $8+ | Downtown SLC
- 🍻 Questionable Productions Trivia | 7:30 p.m. | 21+ only | Downtown SLC & Murray
- 🎵 Concert: Joy Oladokun | 8 p.m. | $26 | Downtown SLC
If you have school-aged children (1st-6th grade), sign them up for the Kitty Book Club 🥺
— Terina Ria
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