Community Happenings

Read up on recent local events.

Pipe band members playing an Irish song

Hibernian Society brings Irish traditions back to Salt Lake City

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The Hibernian Society of Utah celebrated everything Irish during their annual St. Patrick’s Day parade at the Gateway Mall in Salt Lake City.
Grouse standing on grass with a snowy background

The greater sage grouse mating display

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As spring arrives in Utah, one of the West’s most bizarre and fleeting spectacles begins: the greater sage grouse mating display.
African American woman standing behind a table displaying her handmade goods

Pop-up market showcases local Black entrepreneurs

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Events like the Black Business Pop-Up showcase entrepreneurship while fostering community and cultural exchange.
People playing card games

Gaming: Rewiring social connections

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Weber State students and alumni explain how gaming, either with cards or video games, offers a space to find community and connect with others.
Six photos of various subjects hanging in a gallery

Photo exhibit depicts what a ‘beloved community’ means to kids

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The “Beloved Community” photo exhibit features photography by students from multiple elementary and middle schools.
Punk band playing music in front of an outdoor audience

Mind the Gap Festival returns to celebrate women’s pay equality

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The Mind the Gap Festival celebrated International Women's Day by highlighting women's leadership, economic equity, and the power of representation.
Volleyball players celebrating on court

Feel the ‘LOVB’: Salt Lake’s new pro volleyball team inspires, empowers

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Salt Lake's League One Volleyball (LOVB) team won its debut match in Bruin Arena on Jan. 22, beginning an exciting new chapter of professional sports in Utah.
Line forming outside Patagonia store in Salt Lake City

Patagonia SLC hosts 20th Backcountry Film Festival

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The 20th Annual Backcountry Film Festival visited the Patagonia Outlet in Salt Lake City on Feb. 6.
Poster reads "Valentine Vendor Day" next to open doorway where vendors sell items

Students come together to support local artisans at Valentine’s-themed market

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Indigenous artists, community members, and SLCC students participated in the Valentine Vendor Day event hosted by the Native Indigenous Student Union on Feb. 6.
A large sculpture depicting a pelican being paraded at the capital

Photos: Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake

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Globe photographer Joseph Holder covered the Rally to Save Our Great Salt Lake on Jan. 25. View his photos from the event.
Sign with letters "14 FEBRUARY" on tricolor background

Globe staff picks to celebrate Valentine’s Day

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Deciding on a Valentine’s Day activity can be a conundrum. Globe staff writer Lucas Davison put together a list of things to do, no matter your relationship status.
Illuminated square rods artistically displayed in rotation on multiple bases to create a portal effect

Art installation illuminates Gallivan Center, downtown SLC

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The “GLOW” art exhibit returned to the Gallivan Center in November, and will be featured until Feb. 28.