Community Happenings

Read up on recent local events.

Snow falling in Park City outside Egyptian Theatre

Upcoming 2025 Sundance Film Festival offers two ticket packages for young adults

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Ticket packages and passes can now be purchased for the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, which will run Jan. 23 through Feb. 2.
Street view of Matheson Courthouse in Salt Lake

Gender Marker Change Day returns to help transgender Utahns

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Events like Gender Marker Change Day give transgender people some peace of mind and security. However, obstacles can present themselves while changing one’s name and gender marker.
Tractor pulling trailer filled with people on a parade route

Families celebrate new experiences and classic traditions on Pioneer Day

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The Pioneer Day holiday and the Days of '47 Parade is a celebration of family and Utah history for residents and visitors alike.
A collage of movie stills

A Sundance-curated summertime film series samples what January festival brings to Utah

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The Sundance Film Festival recently hosted ten free screenings in the Salt Lake City area for its Local Lens summer program.
Silhouette of man pulling a classic wheelie on a mountain bike

Several athletes with Utah ties to compete at the Paris Olympics

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The Paris 2024 Olympics will feature several athletes who are from Utah or who have called Utah home for some time.
A wood pallet painted red with event schedule painted in black lettering, with an open air market in background

Alternative Pride festival in Salt Lake City promotes community over corporations

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For the third straight year, Pride Without Police provided an alternative to Utah Pride celebrations that occurred earlier in the month.
Stone building surrounded by trees and shrubbery

Remembering Utah’s WWII veterans at Meditation Chapel

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The parents of Lt. Ross Beason Jr. constructed the Meditation Chapel in Memory Grove to commemorate the sacrifice of their late son and other fallen World War II service members.
Soccer fans waving flags and cheering their team

Real Salt Lake’s fandom is a tale of passion, unity and identity fusion

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For fans of Real Salt Lake, RSL represents more than just a soccer club -- it embodies a community of passionate supporters whose dedication transcends the boundaries off the pitch.
Crowd of people navigating a farmers market under blue skies

Here are some options for recreation in and around Salt Lake City this summer

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The Salt Lake Valley is brimming with summertime activities. The Globe put together a list of happenings for Bruins to enjoy.
Salt Lake City fire truck on the parade route

Utah’s 2024 Pride Parade weaves through downtown Salt Lake City, fostering alliances

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Utah Pride Parade participants marched through downtown Salt Lake City on Sunday to advocate for the LGBTQ+ community and allies.
Band and choir playing music on outdoor plaza

Armed Forces Day concert pays homage to local service men and women

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The Choral Arts Society of Utah honored veterans and service members by hosting a concert May 18 at the Gallivan Center plaza.
Dog panting while seated in the backseat of a vehicle with window rolled down

Drive-through provides needed supplies to pets

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David Stensland covers the pet pantry drive-through event hosted by Salt Lake County Animal Services.