City Cast Salt Lake
🗳️ Last-minute Utah voter guide
November 4, 2025
Hey, Salt Lake! Happy Election Day. If you still need to vote we have a guide for you below 🗳️
What's CITY Talking About
SNAP Benefits Cut in Half
After a court order, the Trump administration has decided to fund just half of all SNAP benefits. SNAP recipients could face weeks or even months of delays because states must reprogram their systems to process reduced benefits. If you’re looking to donate food to families in need, here are a few drop-off locations around Salt Lake. [NPR, Instagram]
The SunTrapp Closes Amid Union Strike
Salt Lake City’s iconic LGBTQ+ bar The SunTrapp abruptly announced its closure following weeks of unionization efforts. It’s still unclear whether the bar is closed indefinitely or will reopen after the government shutdown ends and the National Labor Relations Board resumes operations. [FOX 13]
$43M ‘Lord of the Rings’ Home
A 23,000-square-foot “Lord of the Rings”-inspired home has been listed for $43 million in Provo. It features six bedrooms, circular entryways, indoor climbing wall and basketball court, and a lake house (complete with private lake). [Realtor]
Utah’s Homelessness Plan
The state is building a 1,300 bed homeless "campus" in west Salt Lake City. What is the vision? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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A Holiday Market for Art Lovers
Find one-of-a-kind gifts at the UMFA Holiday Market and support both local artists and the the Utah Museum of Fine Arts’ work with your purchase. Shopping at the Holiday Market is free (with plenty of free parking). Enjoy live music, lunch at The Museum Café, or tour the Museum’s latest exhibitions!
What To Do
Tuesday, Nov. 4
- 🍕 Slice Night at Notes by Nona | Central City
- 🫒 Martini Olive Stained Glass Workshop at Water Witch | Central 9th
- 🐉 Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners at Corinne & Jack Sweet Library | Avenues
- 🎨 Brush & Crush Paint Night at Scion Cider | Central 9th
- 📖 Beyond the Book: Exploring the Legacy of Wakara and Tribal Sovereignty at the University of Utah | University
- 🎤 Zachariah Porter: The Big Back Behavior Tour at The Depot | Downtown SLC
- 🐛 Wild Explorers After School: Crawling Curiosities (3 Weeks) at Swaner Preserve & EcoCenter | Park City
Wednesday, Nov. 5
- 🎥 “Bring Them Home” at Utah Film Center Black Box | Marmalade
- 🖼️ Sensory Friendly Day at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts | University
- 🎤 An Evening with David Sedaris at Eccles Theater | Downtown SLC
- 🌙 QTBIPOC Farm Night at Mobile Moon Co-op | West Valley
- 🍂 Asymmetrical Fall Wreath Workshop at The Petal Coop | Marmalade
- 🤘 Thunderpussy at The State Room | Downtown SLC
- 🎸 An Evening with Nick Jaina & St. Moan at Books & Supply | Central City
- 🎨 Make Your Own Ceramic Ornaments at Atelier | Downtown SLC
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