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January 9, 2026 · Thank you to City Cast Salt Lake podcast host Ali Vallarta for editing this week.
Good morning, Salt Lake. In the wake of Wednesday night’s shooting, we have resources on ways to support organizations working toward safer communities and take care of your mental health.
What's CITY Talking About
Victims Identified in SLC Shooting
Police identified the two victims killed Wednesday night outside a Latter-day Saint church as 38-year-old Sione Vatuvei and 46-year-old Vaea Tulikihihifo. As of Thursday afternoon, authorities are still looking for at least one suspect. [ABC4]
Outdoor NHL Game in Utah
Utah will host its first-ever NHL outdoor game when the Utah Mammoth face the Colorado Avalanche in the 2027 Winter Classic at Rice-Eccles Stadium. More than 50,000 fans are expected to attend, and good news, there will be beer. [KUER, FOX13]
Should Salt Lakers Vote on Taxation?
A group of voters are trying to gather 45,000 signatures in 45 days to force a public vote on Salt Lake County’s nearly 15% property tax increase. Is direct democracy the future of taxes? [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
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What To Do
Friday, Jan. 9
- 🎥 Cage Week Night 5: Surprise | Brewvies
- 🚲 Salt Lake Coffee Ride | Tracy Aviary
- 💃 “Radio Silence” by SALT Contemporary Dance (2 Nights) | Marriott Center for Dance
- ❄️ Chalet on Six: An Après Yurt Dining Experience (Multiple Dates) | Mar Muntanya
- ⚡ Harry Potter Trivia | Alpha Coffee
- 🍕 Square One Pizza Pop-up | Lemon and Sage Kitchen
- 🕯️ Candlelight Concert: A Tribute to Queen | Clubhouse on South Temple
- 🎶 Hi-fi Listening Room: The Smiths “The Queen Is Dead” | B-Side HiFi
- 🎭 Presentations: A Powerpoint Comedy Show | Wiseguys Comedy Club
- 🎻 Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 1 & Mozart with Awadagin Pratt | Abravanel Hall
Saturday, Jan. 10
- ☕ Salty Star Run Club x Homesik Coffee | The Stockist
- 🪴 Houseplants 101 | Cactus & Tropicals Midvale
- 🪡 Native American Beading with Judy Mansfield | Springville Museum of Art
- 💼 Job Fair | Wasatch Food Co-op
- ⚡ David Bowie 10 Years with The Discographers | The State Room
- 🧵 Open Sewing Studios | Indie Square Nonprofit Coworking
- 🛍️ Hygge Market | Church & State
- ⛸️ Ice Skating Lessons (Multiple Dates) | Downtown Daybreak
- 🌈 Sapphic Playground | Metro Music Hall
- 🎨 Girls Just Wanna Make Crafts | Urban Arts Gallery
Sunday, Jan. 11
- 🎵 Winter Solstice to Spring Equinox: Hi-fi Listening Sessions (Multiple Dates) | Books & Supply
- 🥕 Winter Farmers Market | Wheeler Farm
- 📓 A Guided BeMo Journaling Event | 1974 Bookstore
- ☁️ Cloud Watching Club | Liberty Park
- 🛍️ Indoor Urban Flea Market | The Gateway
- ✍️ Drawing Connections: A Creative Aging Art Workshop | IJ & Jeanné Wagner Jewish Community Center
- 🍰 Neighborhood Bakery Pop-up | JJ Coffee Orem
Don't miss the final night of Cage Week tonight at Brewvies!
— Terina Ria
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