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November 7, 2025 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week.
Hey, Salt Lake! A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to fully fund SNAP benefits, a huge relief for the families who rely on them. In the meantime, our local businesses are stepping up to help support our neighbors.
VENETO in Salt Lake is offering free meals. Call 801-359-0708 and ask for SNAP VENETO TO-GO for caprese pasta for you and your family. Pick up is available at 3 p.m. Tuesday through Sunday 🍝
What's CITY Talking About
County Votes to Close Senior Center
The Salt Lake County Council voted to close the 10th East Senior Center, halting a $10 million rebuild project already underway. If you’d like to share your feedback on the closure, contact the council members who supported it or attend a County Council meeting. [Axios Salt Lake City 🔒, Salt Lake County]
- They already voted to cut four child care centers, what’s next? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
When Will Tower Theatre Reopen?
The Salt Lake Film Society has submitted preliminary plans for a major renovation of the historic Tower Theatre in the 9th and 9th neighborhood. They hope to reopen the theatre by 2028 for its centennial, pending fundraising success. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
Flight Reductions Hit SLC Airport
The Federal Aviation Administration announced that 40 major airports, including Salt Lake City International, will face up to a 10% reduction in flight capacity starting today due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This could cause widespread delays and cancellations. [KUER]
Local Election Results & Analysis
Zohran Mamdani fever has locals asking, who is Utah’s version of the charismatic Democrat? [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
Friday, Nov. 7
- 🍷 Watch & Wine: “Fleabag” Season 2 at Drift Lounge | Granary
- 🎤 Gearn Storytelling at Mountain West Hard Cider | Marmalade
- 🖼️ Glass Art Show at Red Butte Garden | University
- 🏮 Lantern Festival at Living Planet Aquarium | Draper
- 🤠 Buck Off Bull Riding Tournament at Flanker | Downtown SLC
- 🎶 Big Richard House Concert at Neighborhood Hive | Sugar House
- 🩰 Ballet West: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at Capitol Theatre | Downtown SLC
- 🎻 Markus Poschner Conducts Tchaikovsky’s "Pathétique" Symphony at Abravanel Hall | Downtown SLC
- 🏷️ Navajo Rug Show & Sale at Snow Park Lodge | Park City
- 🎵 First Friday Concerts at the Viridian Event Center | West Jordan
- 💍 Design Your Own Sterling Silver Ring or Spoon Ring at The Local Artisan Collective | Ogden
Saturday, Nov. 8
- 🧘 Pi”lattes” with Juna at Studio Elevn | Downtown SLC
- 🛍️ Utah Vintage Fest at the University of Utah | University
- 🍺 Crafts & Drafts Twilight Market at Kiitos Brewing | Granary
- ✍️ Figure Drawing Workshop with Spencer Brady | South Salt Lake
- 🎨 Printmaking Wrapping Paper at Workshop SLC | South Salt Lake
- 🪩 Italian Disco Soiree at Drift Lounge | Granary
- 🎮 Video Game Masterpieces ft. Dreamspire Symphony at The Depot | Downtown SLC
- 🍕 Priscilla’s Pizza at Picnic Cafe | Liberty Wells
- 🎄 Dragon Boat Ornament Class at Salt Lake Weaving Studio | South Salt Lake
- 🎶 Pentatonix: Christmas in the City at Maverik Center | West Valley
- ♥️ Hops & Harm Reduction at Fisher Brewing Company | Granary
Sunday, Nov. 9
- 🏷️ Urban Flea Market at The Gateway | Downtown SLC
- 🍸 Painting and Cocktails at Melancholy | Post District
- 🌱 Nature Hour with the Salt Lake City Park Rangers | Downtown SLC
- 🧘 Yoga and Sound Bath at Red Butte Garden | University
- 🎞️ Remembering Redford: “All the President’s Men” at Broadway Centre Cinemas | Downtown SLC
- 🌼 Plant Dye Workshop with Traviesa Studios | Taylorsville
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