14 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · July 30–August 2, 2026

Music & Nightlife

Rayna Greenberg: Honestly, It's You at Wiseguys

Stand-up comedian Rayna Greenberg performs her show 'Honestly, It's You' at Wiseguys Comedy Club's Showroom at The Gateway.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Wiseguys Comedy – The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Salt Lake Local Bands: 'Krystal You Can Call Me Billy'

Local SLC band performs live at Velour Live Music Gallery, one of the city's beloved indie music venues.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Velour Live Music Gallery

Thundercat at Rockwell, The Complex

Grammy-winning bassist and genre-bending artist Thundercat plays an intimate show at Rockwell inside The Complex.

Friday, July 31, 2026 · Rockwell, The Complex, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Free Summer Concert: Aspen Winds Salutes American Composers

A free outdoor summer concert celebrating American composers, performed by Aspen Winds at the scenic La Caille estate.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · La Caille

Food & Drink

West Valley Farmers Market

Weekly outdoor farmers market in West Valley featuring local produce, goods, and vendors at Centennial Park.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Centennial Park, West Valley

Arts & Culture

Lizzie Windsor & Brenna Cooper & Jeremiah Parkin | Bianca Velasquez at Finch Lane Gallery

The Salt Lake City Arts Council presents a multi-artist exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery running through September 4.

Thursday, July 30, 2026 · Finch Lane Gallery, Salt Lake City

Park City Artists Association Exhibit Opening at Red Butte Garden

The Park City Artists Association exhibit opens at Red Butte Garden with an artist reception, showcasing works across multiple mediums.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, Salt Lake City

Open Studio: Bird Paintings at UMFA

Drop-in open studio session at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts focused on bird paintings — all skill levels welcome.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 1:00 PM–4:30 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

Indie Mountain West Showcase at Craft Lake City DIY Festival

Craft Lake City and the University of Utah Division of Games present the Indie Mountain West Showcase featuring original video games at the 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival.

Sunday, August 9, 2026 · Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Once Upon an Art Museum at UMFA

A charming 30-minute family storytelling program at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts connecting kids to art through story.

Wednesday, August 5, 2026 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, Salt Lake City

BugFest 2026 at Natural History Museum of Utah

NHMU's beloved annual BugFest returns with two days of bug-themed workshops, behind-the-scenes tours, and the famous Bug Bar.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Natural History Museum of Utah, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Supported Long Run with Altra, Brooks & Nike

Salt Lake Running Company hosts a free supported long run up to 14 miles at three SLC locations with hydration stations, breakfast refreshments, and demo shoes.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 8:00 AM · Multiple locations, Salt Lake City

Sports

Park City Trail Series ½ Marathon by Saucony

A half marathon trail race through the scenic mountains around Park City, part of the annual Park City Trail Series presented by Saucony.

Saturday, August 1, 2026 · Park City, Utah

Festivals & Special Events

Craft Lake City DIY Festival

Utah's beloved annual DIY festival returns to the Utah State Fairpark celebrating local makers, artists, musicians, and innovators across multiple days.

Saturday, August 8, 2026 · Utah State Fairpark, Salt Lake City