City Cast Salt Lake
🍪 Crumbl founders step down
May 14, 2026 · — Ivana Martinez
Good morning! Are you feeling helpless about the incoming massive data center? A rally will be held today at the state Capitol steps for those who want to be in community and voice their concerns.
What's CITY Talking About
How the Cookie Crumbls
The co-founders of Crumbl are stepping down from their executive roles, as the Utah-based cookie company slows down their expansion plan. Over the past few years, the business has seen major layoffs and revenue loss. [Salt Lake Tribune]
- Are you over the hype? Find other cookie alternatives. [City Cast Salt Lake]
A Eurovision Star is Born
A 17-year-old Salt Laker, Monroe, is heading to Vienna to compete for France in Eurovision. And boy, can she sing opera. [ABC 4, YouTube]
Salt Lake’s Ulta Glow Up
Ulta Beauty is planning to open a 395,000-square-foot distribution center in Salt Lake City. The 2027 expansion is set to create over 400 jobs and support the company’s 180 stores throughout the Mountain West. [KUTV]
Surviving Kilby Block Party
There are over 170 concerts to look forward to this summer, and the Kilby Block Party starts tomorrow. We talked to a veteran concert goer on how to make the most of our music season, no matter your age or earplug collection. [City Cast Salt Lake 🎧]
Free Festivals and Concerts in May
Summer is the perfect time to be out and about, but it can get expensive. Here are some budget-friendly festivals or events you might want to add to your calendar.
- Queer Spectra Arts Festival (May 14,15,16) | Sorenson Unity Center
- Rooftop Concert Series (May 15) | Nu Skin Plaza
- Starry Nights at the Plaza (May 15, 22, 29) | Centennial Plaza
- NSL Let Freedom Fly Kite Festival (May 16) | North Salt Lake
- Syttende Mair 2026 (May 16) | International Peace Gardens
- Golden Spoke Ride (May 16) | Jordan River Trail
- Farm Fest (May 16) | Wheeler Farm
- Jazz at the Grand (May 16) | The Grand America
- Jazz in The Park (May 18) | Sandy Amphitheater
- Focus on Fests (May 19) | Utah Film Center
- Busker Fest (May 29 - 30) | Downtown Salt Lake
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Neighborhood Shoutouts
City Cast Salt Lake Neighbors are sharing their Salt Lake faves.
📣 Kevin P. wants to shout out, “The Rose Park Community Street Festival which will be held this year on May 16th on Picture Drive in Rose Park.”
📣 Danielle E. says, “Eats Bakery has delicious donuts and cinnamon rolls in a variety of creative flavors — perfect for a weekend morning treat. My family recommends the orange spiced rum roll.”
📣 Ty J. is shouting out, “Carol’s Pastry Shop! If you live in Sugar House and haven’t stopped by Carol’s for an éclair, you’re seriously missing out. It’s a hidden gem tucked down a small alley on Lincoln just north of 2100 South.”
Do you have a local business that’s your current obsession? The people of Salt Lake wanna know!
What To Do
Thursday, May 14
- ⛸️ Stifel Stars on Ice | Maverik Center
- 🎨 Salt Lake Art Show (4 Days) | Mountain America Expo Center
- 🏳️🌈 DYKED x Jochis Queer Dance Party — Official KBP Kick-Off Party | Metro Music Hall
- 💚 Community Suicide Prevention Clinic with STAY | Patagonia SLC
- 🌈 Queer Spectra Arts Festival (3 Days) | Sorenson Unity Center
- 🌷 Modern Ikebana Workshop | Loki Coffee
- 📖 Joshua Bassett: “Rookie: My Public, Private, and Secret Life” | The King's English Bookshop
Friday, May 15
- 🌏 Living Traditions Festival (3 Days) | Civic Center
- 🎶 Kilby Block Party (3 Days) | Utah State Fairpark
- 🖼️ Art Stroll | The Gateway
- 🩰 Ballet West: Choreographic Fest VII (Multiple Dates) | Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center
- 🎨 Sumi e Japanese Ink Painting | Workshop SLC
- 🎵 Rooftop Concert Series | Nu Skin Plaza
- 🛍️ Salt Lake Vintage Crawl (3 Days) | Multiple Locations
- 🎛️ Love Lunatics | International Bar
- 🎉 Official KBP After Party: Dehd / Automatic | Metro Music Hall
- 🎭 “Les Misérables” (Multiple Dates) | Tuacahn Amphitheatre in Ivins
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