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🧐 What even is Pioneer Day?
July 21, 2025 · Thanks to City Cast editor Adrian González for writing today’s Pioneer Day article.
Hey, Salt Lake! Have you ever tried omakase? It’s a Japanese dining experience that means, “I leave it up to you.” Post Office Place is hosting a series of omakase nights in August with chefs Brendan Kawakami, Brice Okubo, and Takashi Gibo (as in the acclaimed Takashi restaurant in SLC). Sign up before they sell out! 🍣
What's CITY Talking About?
New Flights Out of Provo
Breeze Airways is adding six new routes from Provo Airport starting March 2026, including direct or one-stop flights to cities like Las Vegas, Los Angeles, and Eugene. It’ll also be the first-ever connection to Arcata-Eureka, California (aka The Redwoods) from a Utah airport. [KSL]
- If this gets you excited: You’ll love our itineraries for five weekend getaways from SLC. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
85 Texas Rescue Cats Arrive in Utah
After the deadly floods in Texas, 85 rescued cats (many of them kittens) were flown to Best Friends Animal Society in Sugar House for care and adoption. This effort aims to clear space in Texas shelters so lost pets can stay local and potentially reunite with their families. [KSL]
Firing Squad Execution
Utah is preparing to execute death row inmate Ralph Menzies by firing squad on Sept. 5, marking the state’s first use of the method in over 15 years. [Utah News Dispatch]
Statewide Trail Network
Hate getting stuck in I-15 traffic? Utah is inching closer toward building a network of paved trails that connect the entire state, so someday you may be able to bike from Logan to St. George. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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A Fun Day in Nature at Tracy Aviary
Visit Tracy Aviary today to immerse yourself in the enchanting world of birds and their habitats, with over 300 birds representing more than 100 different species from around the world. Experience keeper demonstrations, animal encounters, behind-the-scenes exhibit tours, and over a dozen nature play opportunities while you explore 8 acres of themed exhibits.
What To Do
Monday, July 21
- 🌱 Thistle Weeding at the Jordan River | West Jordan
- 🍿 Movies in the Park: “Wild Robot” at Murray Amphitheater | Murray
- 🍟 Food Truck Night at the Sandy Amphitheater Park | Sandy
- 🍻 Vinyl Night at Policy Kings | Central 9th
- 🤘 Babymetal at Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre | West Valley
Tuesday, July 22
- 🚲 Bike ‘n’ Botany at Swaner Preserve and EcoCenter | Park City
- ✍️ Writing Through Animals: A Poetry Workshop at Picnic Cafe | Liberty Wells
- 💌 Pints & Postcards (For Science!) at RoHa Brewing | Ballpark
- 🤠 Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo (5 Days) at the Days of ‘47 Arena | Fairpark
- ⚽ Salty Dogs Pick-up Soccer at Fairmont Park | Sugar House
- 🪕 Swing Jam at Woodbine Food Hall | Granary
Wednesday, July 23
- 🍻 Small Lake City Presents: Pie & Beer Day at Kiitos Brewing | Granary
- 🐶 Pups, Ciders, & Trivia at Mountain West Cider | Marmalade
- 🧩 Speed Jigsaw Puzzling at Scion Cider Bar | Central 9th
- 🧘 State of Mind: Yoga at The Capitol | Capitol Hill
- 🥕 West Jordan Farmers Market at Veteran’s Memorial Park | West Jordan
After 35 years in business, Shanghai Café is closing. Show them some love this week; they’ll close on Sunday, July 27!
— Terina Ria
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