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Hey, Salt Lake! With the big protest and General Conference, there was a lot of action happening downtown over the weekend.
An estimated 10,000 participants showed up at the Utah State Capitol on Saturday, April 5 for a nationwide protest against President Trump and his administration.
What's CITY Talking About?
Miller Family Explores RSL, Royals Purchase
Larry H. Miller Co. is in talks to acquire Real Salt Lake and the Utah Royals as majority owner. This reflects LHM’s ongoing interest in professional sports, as they try to bring Major League Baseball to the state. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Millions To Visit Temple Open House
The Salt Lake Temple open house for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is projected to bring an additional 22,000 people per day over six months. Although the event won’t take place until April 2027, the Downtown Alliance is encouraging businesses to prepare now for big crowds. [FOX 13]
Redesigning 500 & 600 South
Salt Lake City is considering an overhaul of 500 South and 600 South to make them more pedestrian and business friendly. The proposed Grand Boulevards project faces mixed reactions from city council members and businesses, with debates over how to balance traffic flow with other modal options. [Building Salt Lake 🔒]
The Runway to Alpha Con 2.0
Remember when Deseret News columnist Meg Walter got kicked out of Alpha Con? This morning, sentencing begins in the case of Alpha Influence, LLC. The company’s founder Jeremiah “The Bull” Evans pled guilty to $20 million in fraud and money laundering. Meanwhile, some are dubbing The Man in the Arena Alpha Con 2.0. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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The Salt Lake Bees Have a New Hive!
Baseball is back! And so are the Bees! Join us at our new hive as we open our new season on Tuesday, April 8th at The Ballpark at America First Square in Downtown Daybreak. Tickets are now on sale. Visit slbees.com to get your tickets and come see the Bees!
What To Do
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
Tuesday, April 8
- 🍻 Wasatch Co-Op Monthly Meet-Up | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry | 21+ only | South Salt Lake
- 🌱 Workshop: DIY Terrarium | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $45 | 21+ only | Central 9th
- ⚾ Salt Lake Bees Opening Night | 6:35 p.m. | $75+ | South Jordan
- 🤠 Honky Tonk Tuesday | 7-10 p.m. | Free, donations accepted | 21+ only | Granary
Wednesday, April 9
- 🏳️⚧️ TRANSformative Talks: Tracing and Reimagining Masculinity | 5:30-7:30 p.m. | Free RSVP | Location TBA
- 🌙 Backcountry Skiing: Moon Shine Adventure | 6-8 p.m. | Free registration | Park City
- 🐾 Sip & Paint Pet Bowls | 6:30-8:30 p.m. | $30 | 21+ only | Sugar House
- 🚶 Hot Girl Walks | 6:45 p.m. | Free RSVP | Sugar House
- 🎥 Through the Lens: “Join or Die” | 7 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🎵 Dance Class: Fundamentals of Hip Hop | 8-8:50 p.m. | $20 | South Salt Lake
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