Hello Weekend Enthusiasts!

Prepare for an action-packed weekend in Salt Lake City with an abundance of events to explore and enjoy. Whether you're seeking arts and culture, outdoor activities, live music, or culinary delights, we've got you covered this weekend!

Share this newsletter with your friends, so they don't miss out on the weekend's excitement, and let's continue to grow our community of Weekend Explorers! 🤗 

Warmly,

Salt Lake City Weekender Team

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Thursday, September 21st:

• Pizza & Pints at Bower Lodge: An a-la-carte menu, table service, and live music at Pizza and Pints every Thursday night. 5pm - 9pm.

• PC Trail Fall Series: at Utah Olympic Park. Races are open to runners and hikers of all abilities. Full-distance races range from 4 miles to 6 miles, with a youth event for ages 12 and younger, covering approximately 1 mile. Start Time: 5:30pm for Thursday races; 1:00pm for Ski Jump Challenge.

• Paints & Pints: at The Westerner: Unleash your creativity at Paints and Pints! No art experience necessary; materials and step-by-step instructions provided. Cost: $25. Starting at 6pm.

• Queers Revolt! Autumn Edition: at Aces High Saloon: Enjoy a monthly series featuring Queer & Allied musicians, including performances by Shecock with a Vengeance, Die Shiny, Burning Avenues, and Sleepy Moon Ray. Tickets: $10. Starting at 8 pm.

• Trivia Night with Game Night Live: at Second Summit Hard Cider Co.: Test your knowledge with two games of Trivia from 7pm- 10pm. Multiple chances to win! Pizza NONO Food Truck will be serving pizza.

• Moonlight Market SLC: at Church & State. Support over 20 local artists and curators while celebrating a fun new theme each month. Featuring live music performances, local art installations, and more! Time: 7pm - 10pm.

• Oktoberfest at Bewilder Brewing: Enjoy Eight German-style beers and artisan-made German food. Runs from September 16th through the 24th.

Friday, September 22nd:

• Fall bulb & Native Plant Sale: More plants and bulbs than ever before! You will find spring blooming bulbs, organic garlic bulbs, a large selection of native and water-wise plants, ornamental grasses, roses, flowering perennials, and more. 9am-4pm. Free admission through the Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre gates.

• Nightmare on 13th Haunted House: 🎃Get ready to scream and shiver at Nightmare on 13th, back and better than ever for the 2023 season! 😱👻Tickets start at $27.

• The Pranksters; at The State Room. Enjoy an evening of live music. Starts at 8pm. Tickets are $20.

• All Queer Comedy Show: Featuring an all-queer cast of comedians and entertainers. See the world through the eyes of some of the funniest folks around. Time: 7:30pm. At WHY KIKI. Tickets starting at $35.

• Jordan Saucier: Live music at Second Summit Cider Co. Free.

• Terrarium Class: at Schmidt's Farm and Greenhouse. instructor will guide you through the step-by-step process of creating a stunning terrarium. You'll learn about the essential elements of terrarium design, including plant selection, layering techniques, and maintenance tips. 5pm. $15 per person.

• Local Natives: play at The Depot. Show starts at $7pm and tickets are $60.

• Counting Crows and Dashboard Confessional: relive those emo days. USANA Amphitheater. Show starts at 7:30. Tickets start at $45.

Saturday, September 23rd:

• Corner Canyon Half Marathon, 10K, and 5K: Choose your distance for a run through beautiful Corner Canyon. Registration is closed but watch the runners and cheer them on!

• Pumpkin Days: at Wheeler Historic Farm. Enjoy pumpkin-themed activities from 9am to 9pm.

• Petpalooza: Join Salt Lake County Animal Services for Petapalooza, a pet adoption event from 9am – 4pm. at Wheeler Historic Farm.

• Outdoor Yoga: Join outdoor yoga sessions every Saturday at 9am. at Solitude. Free.

• Plant Swap Extravaganza: Connect with fellow plant enthusiasts, expand your collection, and discover new treasures for your garden. 10am - 3pm. At Schmidt’s Farm and Greenhouse.

• New Gym Grand Opening at Brickyard Performance: Join the grand opening celebration from 12pm - 4pm.

• Utah Utes vs. UCLA Bruins: Game starts at 1:30pm at Rice Eccles Stadium. Tickets are $76.

• Sweets Expo: Get ready for the SWEETEST farmer's market of all time! The Sugar High Sweets Expo is Utah's once-a-year chance to shop from 65+ local Utah sweets shops all in one place. 2pm - 6pm at the Mountain America Expo. Tickets are $10.

• Sweet Streets + Open Streets: Main Street Bike Ride. An all-ages bike ride from Murray to Downtown Salt Lake City, with festivities from 3pm to 6pm.

• Magical Market: Get ready for spooky season at the Magical Market. There will be food, crafts, shopping and fun for witches and wizards of all ages. Entrance is free. Come support local artists and a good cause. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Primary Children's Hospital. 4pm - 9pm at the Derby Depot.

• Whip Wilson: at SaltFire Brewing Company. Enjoy a free show featuring American singer/songwriter Whip Wilson at 8pm.

• Gears & Beers: End of Season Party at Powder Mountain. Send off summer in style at the Hidden Lake Hub with a full day at the Bike Park, food, yard games, a beer garden, and live music. 10am - 8pm.

Sunday, September 24th:

• Salt Lake Bees vs Sacramento River Cats: Multiple games all weekend. Tickets start at $15.

• Yoga & Sound Bath:: Experience a yoga and sound bath session from 10am to 11am. At Red Butte Garden. Cost is $15.

• Pop-Up Shop: Explore a variety of fall decor, keychains, earrings, sweet treats, and more for holiday shopping. At 7157 South Tico Drive, West Jordan UT. From 10am - 12:30pm.

• SnowWiesn Oktoberfest ft. AppAlaska Bluegrass: ft. AppAlaska Bluegrass. Enjoy Oktoberfest festivities, including live music, at Snowbasin Resort from 12pm to 6pm. Single-Day Concert Ticket is $10.

• Sunday Live Music Series: ALLYJUANDRO. 4pm - 6pm at the Village Green at Solitude. Free.

• The Steeldrivers: Grammy Award Winning Bluegrass band from Nashville, TN returns to the Egyptian stage by popular demand. Show starts at 6pm. Tickets start at $33.

• Coheed and Cambria: at The Union Event Center. Show starts at 7:30 and tickets are $51.