City Cast Salt Lake
💗 What to do in February
February 2, 2026
Hey, Salt Lake! Thousands of Utahns gathered at Salt Lake City Hall on Friday in solidarity with a national shutdown protesting President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown and recent deaths in Minneapolis and beyond at the hand of federal agents.
The demonstration was part of a broader statewide effort that included student walkouts, business closures, and rallies in cities across Utah, from Logan to St. George.
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Gas Tax Fuels High Prices
Despite having the region’s largest refining capacity, Utah has the highest gas tax (39 cents per gallon) in the Mountain West. This plays a major role in Utah’s pump prices, accounting for roughly 10-15% of the cost. [FOX13]
- Will the Utah Legislature make life (and gas) more affordable? Hear what a GOP lawmaker had to say. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
U of U Health Ends Trans Care
University of Utah Health will preemptively end all remaining hormonal care for transgender youth by April, anticipating state and federal bans, and has instructed providers not to help patients find care elsewhere in Utah. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
High School Musical Star Visits SLC
East High School students got a surprise visit from Lucas Grabeel, who played Ryan Evans in “High School Musical,” as they rehearsed their own stage production in honor of the film's 20th anniversary. [Deseret News]
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What To Do
Monday, Feb. 2
- 🪶 Walk the Waves for Great Salt Lake | Utah State Capitol
- 🌙 Snowshoe Hike by Moonlight | Location TBA
- 💃 Samba Dance Class | The HERC
- 🤺 Olympic Fencing: An Introduction | Salt City Swords Fencing Club
- ♠️ Euchre League | Second Summit Hard Cider Co.
- 🏒 Vancouver Canucks at Utah Mammoth | Delta Center
- ✍️ Pastel Drawing: An Introduction | University of Utah
- 🔋 Utah Tech Week Opening Party | The Grid
Tuesday, Feb. 3
- 💰 Free Investor Pitch Lab | Kenect
- 🎲 Dungeons & Dragons for Beginners | SLC Library Sweet Branch
- 🧈 Baking with Nonna | Harmon’s City Creek
- 🖼️ Black History Month Exhibit Curated by Sema Hadithi | Millcreek Common
- 🎰 Tuesday Night Poker | Funk ‘n Dive Bar
- 🇰🇷 K-Connect: Utah Korean Networking Mixer | Spaces Triumph Boulevard
- 🪕 Briscoe | The State Room
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Exhibition by Celebrated Artist Opens this Month
Storywork: The Prints of Marie Watt from the Collections of Jordan D. Schnitzer and His Family Foundation opens Feb. 21 at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts. See the first traveling exhibition of work by the acclaimed interdisciplinary artist. Watt’s art bridges history, culture, and community. Free admission and artist-led printing circle on opening day.
Heads up, Riso Geist is offering free printing services for Utah activists and organizations.
— Terina Ria
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