23 Things to Do in Salt Lake City This Week · June 4–7, 2026

Arts & Culture

The Brine Fly: Great Salt Lake Story Slam

A story slam celebrating the Great Salt Lake at the Sorenson Unity Center Black Box Theatre.

Thursday, June 4, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM · Sorenson Unity Center, Black Box Theatre - 1383 S 900 W, Salt Lake City

Finch Lane Gallery: Laura Hope Mason & Claire Tollstrup & Elizabeth Sanchez | Michelle Wentling

Opening of a new dual exhibition at Finch Lane Gallery featuring mixed works by four local artists.

Monday, June 8, 2026 · Finch Lane Gallery, 54 Finch Lane, Salt Lake City

Brandon Sanderson & Peter Orullian

Bestselling fantasy author Brandon Sanderson joins Peter Orullian for a literary event at First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City.

Tuesday, June 16, 2026 7:00 PM · The First Baptist Church of Salt Lake City

Drop-in Drawing Disco: Watercolor Tunnel Books

A free drop-in creative workshop at UMFA exploring watercolor tunnel book making on a Wednesday evening.

Wednesday, June 17, 2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City

Ashley Gavin at Wiseguys

Comedian Ashley Gavin performs a multi-night run at Wiseguys Comedy Club Showroom at The Gateway.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 · Wiseguys Showroom at The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Music & Nightlife

Bad Air Radio x Lapdog Album Release Show

Bad Air Radio celebrates their sophomore album 'Receding' with a release show blending American Blues, Country, Gospel, and Rock N' Roll at The State Room.

Friday, June 5, 2026 8:00 PM · The State Room, 638 S State St, Salt Lake City

Chris D'Elia at Wiseguys

Stand-up comedian Chris D'Elia performs a multi-night run at Wiseguys Comedy Club at The Gateway.

Thursday, June 11, 2026 · Wiseguys Showroom at The Gateway, Salt Lake City

Afrobeats vs Hip Hop Night

A high-energy night of Afrobeats vs Hip Hop music at Studio at Soundwell.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Studio at Soundwell, Salt Lake City

Food & Drink

Pintxos and Sparkling Wine Tasting

An evening of pintxos paired with sparkling wines at Casot SLC.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Casot SLC

Tenuta Sant'Antonio Wine Dinner at BTG

An intimate wine dinner spotlighting Tenuta Sant'Antonio from Italy's Veneto region at BTG Wine Bar, $50 food and $50 wine.

Monday, June 8, 2026 6:30 PM · BTG Wine Bar, Salt Lake City

Date Night

Summer Nights at Caputo's: Live Jazz

Live jazz fills the air at Caputo's Market on 15th & 15th for a summer evening of music and fine foods.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Caputo's Market, 15th & 15th, Salt Lake City

We're Dancing on the Roof!

A sunset rooftop dance party at HAVN SLX with DJs throwing down house party vibes all night, plus pool access.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 6:00 PM · HAVN SLX, 470 W 200 N, Salt Lake City

Free Events

Roll With Pride

A Pride-themed roller skating event at the Gallivan Center to kick off the season.

Friday, June 5, 2026 · Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City

Steppin' on Main

Live music hits Main Street every Friday all summer with local bands and solo artists performing across three stages downtown from 7–9 PM.

Friday, June 5, 2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM · Main Street, Downtown Salt Lake City

2026 Youth Climate Summit at NHMU

A free youth-focused summit at the Natural History Museum of Utah for students and young people interested in sustainability and climate solutions.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Natural History Museum of Utah, 301 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City

Action Badges + Get Out and Vote Postcards

A free hands-on activity at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts combining badge-making and civic postcard writing.

Monday, June 8, 2026 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM · Utah Museum of Fine Arts, 410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City

Outdoor Movie: Moulin Rouge! at Pioneer Park

Free outdoor movie screening of Moulin Rouge! in Pioneer Park as part of Salt Lake County's summer outdoor cinema series.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 · Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City

Family-Friendly

Downtown Farmers Market Opening Day

The beloved Downtown Farmers Market returns to Pioneer Park for its 35th season with 300 local farmers, ranchers, food vendors, and artisans.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Pioneer Park, Downtown Salt Lake City

Unearth a Story: Clay Pots

A hands-on clay pot making workshop for families at Anderson Foothill Library, presented by the Utah Museum of Fine Arts.

Saturday, June 13, 2026 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM · Anderson Foothill Library, Salt Lake City

Outdoors & Active

Blooming with Pride at Red Butte Garden

Red Butte Garden's annual Pride celebration among the blooms, a beloved LGBTQ+ community tradition in a stunning outdoor setting.

Friday, June 12, 2026 · Red Butte Garden, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City

Festivals & Special Events

Bountiful Chalk Art Festival

Artists compete in Bountiful's annual chalk art festival creating lifelike portraits, cartoon characters, and optical illusions on sidewalks.

Saturday, June 6, 2026 · Bountiful

Queer-O-Ween Underground Market

A spooky Pride pop-up market at The Hearth featuring vendors, shopping, and a free goodie bag for the first 50 guests.

Sunday, June 14, 2026 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM · The Hearth, Salt Lake City

Utah Arts Festival

The Utah Arts Festival celebrates its 50th anniversary with 170+ artists, 200+ live performances, 80+ films, food vendors, and kids programming over four days at Library Square.

Thursday, June 18, 2026 5:00 PM (Thu); 12:00 PM Fri–Sun · Downtown Salt Lake City at Civic Center (Library Square), 200 East 400 South