City Cast Salt Lake
💵 SLC’s $499M budget
May 11, 2026
Hey, Salt Lake! Wanna watch architects compete to build giant sculptures out of canned beans? This Friday, teams across Salt Lake County will turn canned goods into public art installations as part of a food drive benefiting the Utah Food Bank. You can even vote for your favorite!
What's CITY Talking About
Utah Supreme Court Justice Steps Down
Justice Diana Hagen has resigned from the Utah Supreme Court following scrutiny over her relationships with attorneys involved in Utah’s redistricting lawsuit. In a letter to Gov. Spencer Cox, Hagen said she didn’t want the ongoing public attention to further impact her family or the functioning of the court. [FOX 13]
A Michelin Moment for Utah This Summer?
Utah restaurants will find out this August whether they’re getting Michelin stars now that the MICHELIN Guide officially includes the Southwest region. The awards ceremony, featuring restaurants from Utah, Arizona, Nevada, and New Mexico, will take place Aug. 26 in Las Vegas. [Gastronomic SLC]
Sugar House Brewery Files for Bankruptcy
Kiitos Brewing has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection just months after opening its highly anticipated Sugar House location. The brewery plans to keep operating while it reorganizes financially. [Salt Lake Tribune 🔒]
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Two Vultures. One Mission. Adventure Safe Day.
Frank and Morris want you to mark your calendar. May 16th is Adventure Safe Day and Utah’s celebrating by getting outside and doing it safely. Find us at state parks, Kilby Block Party, local shops and of course, on the trails. We’ll have free safety checklists, activity books for the kids, and more. You could even win one of five Adventure Safe Vacations.
What To Do
Monday, May 11
- 🍕 Hot Hands Pizza Workshop | Studio at Soundwell
- 🤝 Speed Friending Salt Lake City | Second Summit Hard Cider Co.
- 🪧 Day Without Child Care: A Strike for Universal Childcare | Utah State Capitol
- 🚒 Annual Firewise Community Meeting | Brighton Fire Station
- 🧘 Fusion: A Yoga & Dance Experience | Gallivan Center
- 🔬 Micropipette Art Workshop | Clark Planetarium
- ✍️ Salt Lake Drawing Club | Clubhouse on South Temple
Tuesday, May 12
- 💪 Free CYCLE + Strength Class | Seek Studio
- 🎶 Ben Folds | Abravanel Hall
- 🌱 Planting Session | International Peace Gardens
- 🌸 Floral Crown Workshop | Loki Coffee
- 🔭 Astronomy on Tap | HK Brewing Co.
- 🗣️ Hannah Vaughn: Discussion on Process | Finch Lane Gallery
- 🏃 Dude Peak Derby Course Preview | Memory Grove Park
The annual Skate Deck Show is looking for artists! Drop off your painted skateboards at the Urban Arts Gallery from July 1 to Aug. 2.
— Terina Ria
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