City Cast Salt Lake
🎥 Test your Utah movie knowledge
June 5, 2025
Good morning! Le Labo on wheels may be gone, but Salt Lake is soon getting a new niche fragrance store called Solvi on Pierpont Ave.
What's CITY Talking About?
Closed Schools May Become Affordable Housing
The Granite School District is exploring the possibility of converting closed school campuses into affordable housing for teachers and staff. Before moving forward with the plan, the district will conduct a feasibility study and gauge employee interest. [KUTV]
- Which begs the question: Why aren’t other vacant buildings housing? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Guide To Pride 2025
Happy Pride Month, Salt Lake City! We asked a local drag queen to help us make our social calendar, from big parties to all-ages events. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Brunch’n Hard, For Real
The “Brunch’n hard soon” sign on 500 South has been teasing us for what feels like forever, but now, Sunday’s Best finally has an official opening date. The ribbon-cutting will be Thursday, June 12, and the restaurant will feature a rooftop champagne and cocktail lounge. [Salt Lake Tribune]
Bracing for the Measles
Although Utah has not yet reported any measles cases amid the current national outbreak, state health officials are preparing for potential cases by coordinating with healthcare providers and emphasizing the importance of vaccinations. [KPCW]
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Test Your Salt Lake Knowledge
The creator of “Succession” shot his new film “Mountainhead” in Utah. It’s one of many movies that has used our state as a backdrop. Do you know what other films were filmed here?
1. “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” was filmed in Utah.
Neighborhood Shoutouts
It’s time for another round of Neighborhood Shoutouts, where we spotlight the best of Salt Lake, picked by our community of City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors!
📣 Katie O. is a big fan of Performance Audio. From podcast equipment to DJ mix boards, this is your one stop shop!
📣 Fraser N. wants to shout out the Ballpark Action Team, a grassroots organization of Ballpark residents working to uplift and energize their neighborhood.
Got a local gem you want to celebrate? Become a City Cast Salt Lake Neighbor and help us spread the love.
What To Do
Thursday, June 5
- 🏠 Utah Valley Parade of Homes | Noon-9 p.m. | $25 | Locations TBA
- 🧗 SLCA Fundraising Party | 6-10 p.m. | $40 pre-sale, $45 day of | Holladay
- 📚 Adult Book Fair | 7-9 p.m. | $18.12 | 21+ only | Granary
- 🐾 Barks & Brews Fundraiser | 7-9 p.m. | Free entry | Proof of rabies vaccine required | 21+ only | Ballpark
- 🍻 Comedy on Tap | 8 p.m. | $12.51 | 21+ only | Downtown SLC
Friday, June 6
- 🎉 Open Streets | 2 p.m.-2 a.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🏷️ Garage on Beck Garage Sale (2 Days) | 3-7 p.m. | Free entry | Capitol Hill
- 🌭 Juneteenth Community BBQ | 4:30-6:30 p.m. | Free | South Salt Lake
- 🎵 Back Patio Concert | 6-8 p.m. | Free entry, tips appreciated | Sugar House
- 🎤 Steppin’ on Main: Salt Lake Speaks SLAM Poetry Exhibition | 7-9:30 p.m. | Free | Downtown SLC
- 🪩 Youth Pride Dance | 8-11 p.m. | $8 pre-sale, $10 at the door | Ages 14-20 | Downtown SLC
- 🎛️ Freak-quency Pride | Doors at 9 p.m. | $20 in advance, $25 day of | Central City
- 🎚️ Fervor Pride Weekend (3 Days) | 9 p.m.-4 a.m. | $44.45 | 21+ only | Central City
Bye.
— Terina Ria
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