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April 4, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! A fundraiser to benefit the Transgender Health Program is happening this Saturday, April 5 at 9 p.m. at Blue Gene’s. Come for the warm fuzzies, stay for the drag karaoke 🌈
What's CITY Talking About?
RFK Jr. To Visit SLC
According to a press release, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. will visit Salt Lake City on Monday “to discuss the MAHA (Make America Healthy Again) bills recently passed by the Utah Legislature.” The bills include banning fluoride from public drinking water, removing food dyes from public schools, and restricting SNAP recipients from purchasing soda. [Hey Salt Lake]
Public Bathrooms in SLC?
The Salt Lake City Council is considering a budget amendment to fund public bathrooms. Here are the details. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Utah Education Board Rejects DEI Ban
The Utah State Board of Education rejected a measure that aimed to eliminate remaining diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives in schools. Proponents likened DEI programs to Soviet-style communism. Despite heated debate, the resolution failed in a 10-4 vote. [KSL]
What To Do
Friday, April 4
- 🛍️ Salt Lake Vintage Crawl | Various hours | Free entry | Various locations
- 🌈 Preservation Utah Fundraiser: Drag Queen Bingo | 6-8 p.m. | $5 per bingo card | Capitol Hill
- 🗣️ Author Discussion: The Enchanted Self with Brooke Williams | 6:30-9 p.m. | $25 | Capitol Hill
- 🖼️ Duo Art Show: Public Display of Affection | 7-11 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🎥 David Lynch Tribute: “Elephant Man” | 7 p.m. | $12.25+ | Downtown SLC
- 🏐 LOVB Salt Lake vs. LOVB Madison | 8 p.m. | $15+ | Taylorsville
- 🎚️ Project Pierpont | 8 p.m.-1:30 a.m. | $10 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🍿 David Lynch Tribute: Short Films | 9:30 p.m. | $12.25+ | Downtown SLC
Saturday, April 5
- 🌸 Spring Orchid Show | 9 a.m.-7:30 p.m. | $8+ | University
- 🪧 National Day of Protest | Noon-2 p.m. | Free | Capitol Hill
- 🕺 The Coffee Party | Noon-2 p.m. | Free entry | South Salt Lake
- 🍻 Han's Spring Flavor Release Party | 4-8 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Ballpark
- 🤝 Community Gear Library Launch Party | 5-9 p.m. | Suggested donation $5-$10 | West Valley
- 🍿 David Lynch Tribute: Short Films | 7 p.m. | $12.25+ | Downtown SLC
- 🎤 Concert: Stan Walker | 7:30 p.m. | $53.33+ | University
- 🎥 David Lynch Tribute: “Elephant Man” | 9 p.m. | $12.25+ | Downtown SLC
Sunday, April 6
- 🛍️ Swapmeet 801 | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. | Free entry | Poplar Grove
- 🍴 Taste of Soul Food Sunday | Noon-6 p.m. | Free entry | Murray
- 🎨 Workshop: Paint a Travel Cup | 12:30-2:30 p.m. | $60 | Downtown SLC
- 🏀 March Madness: Women's Final Watch Party | 1 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Granary
- ✂️ Sunday Collage Club | 3-4:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🎸 Benefit Show for Ruidos de Colores Fest II | 4 p.m. | Donation | South Salt Lake
- 🍸 Bitter Lovers | 6 p.m.-1 a.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Monday, April 7
- 🧗 Sendsations Bouldering Competition - Preliminary Round | 6 a.m. | $20 | 18+ only | University
- 🌱 Workshop: Plant Propagation & Grafting 101 | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $32+ | University
- ❌ Make Your Own Tic-Tac-Toe Board Game | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $40 | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🍷 Juice: A Music & Wine Party | 7 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
- 🍻 Arrested Development Trivia Night | 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | Millcreek
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