16 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · April 30–May 3, 2026

Music & Nightlife

ISMO: Perseverance Tour

Iranian-Finnish comedian ISMO brings his Perseverance Tour to Wiseguys Comedy Club at The Gateway for two nights.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy Club, The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Mac DeMarco at Rockwell

Indie rock icon Mac DeMarco plays a sold-out show at Rockwell at The Complex.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 8:00 PM · Rockwell at The Complex, Salt Lake City

Festivals & Special Events

Nihon Matsuri – Japanese Festival

Free immersive Japanese festival in downtown SLC featuring taiko drumming, martial arts, cosplay contests, food, and tours of the Buddhist Temple and Japantown museum.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Downtown Salt Lake City

3rd Annual Salt Lake Derby Party

Dress your best for this Kentucky Derby watch party and celebration at the elegant La Caille venue in Sandy.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 1:30 PM · La Caille, 9565 Wasatch Blvd., Sandy, Utah

Food & Drink

Perspectives Over Pints: How To Make Beer

Learn the art of brewing at an interactive educational event held at Fisher Brewing Co.

Monday, May 4, 2026 · Fisher Brewing Co., Salt Lake City

Mother's Day Dining in Utah 2026

A roundup of buffets and special dining experiences at restaurants across Utah for Mother's Day on May 10th.

Sunday, May 10, 2026 · Various restaurants, Salt Lake City area

Date Night

Bite Club Social Dinner

Salt Lake's social dinner concept where you're randomly seated with strangers for a fun night of food and conversation, followed by a post-dinner hangout at a nearby bar.

Saturday, May 2, 2026 · Salt Lake City

Hot Glass | Cold Beer | Mother's Day Flower Vase

Make a hand-blown glass flower vase as a Mother's Day gift while enjoying cold beer at Red Flower Studios.

Saturday, May 9, 2026 3:00 PM · Red Flower Studios, Salt Lake City

Arts & Culture

Public Symposium: The Sacred West

A public symposium at the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art exploring themes of land, spirituality, and the American West.

Friday, May 1, 2026 · Utah Museum of Contemporary Art (UMOCA), Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Masonic Temple Tour

A guided tour of the historic Salt Lake Masonic Temple, organized by The Utah Freemasonry Meet Up group.

Monday, May 4, 2026 5:30 PM · Salt Lake Masonic Temple, Salt Lake City

The Aerodynamics of a Cow at Books & Supply

Opening reception for a collection of inventive ceramic sculptures by Andrew Bos at Books & Supply, on view May 8–9.

Friday, May 8, 2026 6:00 PM · Books & Supply, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Salt Lake Gallery Stroll - Downtown West

Monthly gallery stroll through downtown Salt Lake City's west side art venues, organized by Real Art Lovers SLC.

Friday, May 15, 2026 5:30 PM · Downtown West, Salt Lake City

Sports

Utah Mammoth Playoff Party at Delta Center

Celebrate the Utah Mammoth before their first home playoff game against the Vegas Golden Knights with live music, photo ops, interactive games, and a free beer garden on the plaza.

Friday, May 1, 2026 3:00 PM · Delta Center Plaza, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Qigong in the Park

A free community qigong session held outdoors in Salt Lake City.

Sunday, May 3, 2026 11:00 AM · Salt Lake City

SLRC Intro to Trail Running Clinic

Salt Lake Running Company launches a four-week trail running clinic covering techniques, skills, and local trail systems starting May 5.

Tuesday, May 5, 2026 · Salt Lake Running Company / Local trails, Salt Lake City

SLC Track Club Fun Run with Sweetaly Gelato

Monthly fun run with Salt Lake City Track Club and Small Lake Pod, meeting at Sweetaly Gelato in Sugar House for a ~4-mile run followed by gelato and socializing.

Wednesday, May 6, 2026 6:00 PM · Sweetaly Gelato, Sugar House, Salt Lake City