Our Community Calendar is a volunteer-run resource offered to all qualified nonprofits. Community Calendar events are highlighted live, on-air throughout the day on KCPW. Featured events are chosen at random. You will also find all current Community Calendar events listed here at kcpw.org.
The Community Calendar also has a physical home. Following the criteria listed below, mail or bring professional materials (no handwritten signs please) promoting your event to the KCPW studios at 210 East 400 South, Suite 10, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. We’ll happily hang them in our window for all Library Square traffic to see.
To submit an event to the Community Calendar, the event must meet the following criteria:
- The event must take place in Utah.
- The organization promoting the event must be a qualified 501(c)(3) charity or political subdivision.
- The event cannot promote a religious organization or individual.
If your event meets these criteria, click “Post Your Event” below. Include your contact information in case we have any questions. Otherwise, your event may not get published.
We encourage you to make the most of your post by adding a featured image and links to your organization. Utilize the provided field boxes (i.e. location, ticket information) to display information as accurately and quickly as possible.
Please do not submit duplicate postings for the same event. If you are posting a class or workshop that requires registration, list just the first instance in the date and time, and include the details for subsequent classes in the description.
NOTE: approved events are typically posted to the Community Calendar within seven days of your submission.
Please submit requests at least 14 days before your event – listings read on-air are chosen at random, the week of the event.
Technical issues? Please email comments@kcpw.org.
The Humane Society of Utah invites you and your family, friends, and pups for a night of fun at the Gateway on May 20, 2023, 5-9 pm!
Our annual Bark at the Moon event is presented by Subaru.
Discover yummy food trucks and local craft beer as you explore our vendor alley and let your dogs cool off and play in Gateway’s splash pad.
Bark at the Moon will wrap up with a glow-in-the-dark, pup-friendly walk at 9 PM.
Ready to Hatch!
Salt Lake’s premier garden party for a cause! Ready to Hatch supports Tracy Aviary’s Conservation Program, which uses research, outreach, and conservation action to protect birds and their habitats. Join us for a kid-free evening with cocktail in hand, artisanal local food treats, live music, a silent auction, and up-close bird encounters! Relax in our lush gardens, explore over 8 acres of aviary grounds and experience a taste of Salt Lake City while supporting birds in the wild.
By attending Ready to Hatch, you are helping us introduce more people to the wonders of the natural world, and helping to support the conservation of local avian habitats.
Your ticket includes entrance to the Aviary grounds for this private event, food, beverages, and dessert.
Pricing:
March 1 – 31: $120 (Early Bird)
April 1 – 30: $140
May 1 – June 1: $170
There is not a member discount for this event. If tickets are sold out and you would like to be added to the wait list, please email Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org. We may have additional tickets become available closer to the event date.
Become a Sponsor!
Your sponsorship helps Tracy Aviary connect people to nature and directly supports our conservation programs, protecting Utah’s rich biodiversity for future generations. As a Ready to Hatch sponsor, your business will be featured at the event, and in a variety of promotional materials and communications sent to 20,000+ Tracy Aviary supporters. Our sponsorship levels range from the exclusive Broad-tailed sponsorship to the Bald Eagle sponsorship. For more information about sponsorship benefits, or to become a sponsor, please contact Sandra at development@tracyaviary.org or 801-596-8500 x112.
Bring your best neon, LED, and glow gear to this family-friendly dance party!
Join us on the Rio Tinto Kennecott Plaza for a party on the lawn with food trucks, education stations, hula-hoop competitions, and more! End the evening enjoying EECO light up the night with a light show set to your favorite family-friendly songs.
Join us for a lively morning at Tracy Aviary: breakfast buffet, hands-on nature activities and games for the kids, up-close bird encounters, and live music.
This fundraiser supports our education programs, which reach thousands of children each year through interactive exhibits, camps and classes, and hands-on experiences in classrooms and neighborhoods across the Wasatch Front.
Your ticket includes entrance to the Aviary grounds for this event, food, and beverages.
Join us for the 47th annual Utah Arts Festival, June 23-25. We invite our community to browse and buy art, catch a short film, get inspired by local poets, enjoy some tasty treats, and listen to great live music, all in one place. This year experiencing the vibes couldn’t be any easier with online ticketing, a new downloadable Festival app, and free UTA fare with every Festival ticket.
For those music lovers, this year the Festival offers a unique mix of headliners and featured artists, including, Adeem the Artist, Joslyn and the Sweet Compression, Los Mocochetes, Tony Holiday and the Soul Service, (plus more to be announced shortly). We also welcome back fan-favorite Lyrics Born, Ririe Woodbury Dance Company, and Repertory Dance Theatre.
As summer brings us those long sunshine-filled days, Utah Film Center is excited to announce the return of its Free Outdoor Summer Film Series at Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. Pull out your favorite blanket, grab those delicious treats, and enjoy the long-awaited soft warm breezes of a perfect Utah summer night.
Each week will take you on an epic journey — riding whitewater in the world’s deepest canyon, help a fearless shell look for its home, swoon with comic book nerds looking for love, and take risks with a big-hearted Australian environmentalist who has even bigger fishy friends. We’ll also be exploring the magic of cinema with legendary rock and soul icons, two volcanologists, and a breakdance crew that is hotter than a St. George day in August.
Friday, June 23 @ 8:00 pm
Marcel The Shell With Shoes On
Marcel is an adorable one-inch-tall shell who ekes out a colorful existence with his grandmother Connie and their pet lint, Alan. Once part of a sprawling community of shells, they now live alone as the sole survivors of a mysterious tragedy. But when a documentary filmmaker discovers them amongst the clutter of his Airbnb, the short film he posts online brings Marcel millions of passionate fans, as well as unprecedented dangers and a new hope at finding his long-lost family. A beloved character gets his big-screen debut in this hilarious and heartwarming story about finding connection in the smallest corners.
You can find more information about the FREE film screening and movie trailer at: https://utahfilmcenter.org/event/marcel-the-shell-with-shoes-on/
– Doors open at 8 pm
– Movies begin at dusk
Outdoor Film Series takes place on the east side of Liberty Park, just north of the Chase Home Museum near the middle of the park.
Are you an adult fan of LEGO? Are you a fan of adult cider?
BRIX (the measure of sugar content in cider) & BRICKS (the common name for the builder toys) are coming together in a night of fun & games for a cause while sipping on cider!
We’ll be hosting a 21+ adult brick build competition with several rounds to win killer prizes from our partners:
BrickSlopes – the Adult Fan of Lego convention August 25-27 at the Sandy Expo Center
Bricks & Minifigs SLC – a local retail store & online retailer providing the bricks for the competition!
Photobrick Utah – a locally owned business that can turn any image into a cool work of art using bricks on demand!
There are ONLY 24 seats for competitors, so reserve your spot now with the $10 entry fee*
A portion of the evening’s proceeds will go to supporting the Central 9th community youth center for arts, music & media, SPY HOP.
Spectators are welcome since Photobrick Utah will be onsite with a pop-up shop producing brick art kits on demand, with 20% of sales of photobrick kits that evening will be donated to SPY HOP.
Bring a favorite digital photo of your pet, kids, family or friends, landscape or other photograph to turn into a custom build kit you can put together yourself as a brick builder, or give as a gift to your favorite fan of blocks!
Representatives from Spy Hop will also be in attendance so you can learn more about the community programs they offer for kids!
Competition Format:
Each round will have a specific theme & time frame announced at the start of the evening.
Each competitor will be given roughly the same amount of bricks to work with.
Judges from our partners & Scion Cider will judge based on build creativity, quality, theme execution.
6PM to 6:30 PM – Competitor Check-in; 21+ only, valid ID required.
Competition begins at 6:30 PM
Round 1 – Individual Build. (1) Winner from each table (3 in total) move on to Round 2.
Round 2 – Semi-Finalist Individual Builds. (1) Grand Prize Winner declared.
Round 3 – Consolation Team Build – Teams of (4) assigned at random from remaining competitors. Winning team members each receive a prize!
Competition Prizes include:
Scion Cider swag
$50 Gift Card from Bricks N’ Minifigs
General Admission Tickets to Brick Slopes
VIP Pass/swagbag to Brickslopes ($135 value)
Brix & Bricks Champ “Plaque” build kit from PhotoBricks ($70 value)
6-9PM Photobrick Utah Pop-Up Shop open.
8-9PM: FREE PLAY time for all guests with brix & bricks!
Flamenco del Lago presents: Flamenco de Verano: Suben y Bajan. Our professional trio, Katie Sheen-Abbott (bailora), Jake Abbott (guitarist and cantaor), and Sandy Meek (guitarist) present traditional Flamenco dance and music in the intimate setting of the Regent Street Black Box. From the mournful and cursed palos, the Seguiriyas and the Peteneras, to the lively beach songs of Cádiz, the Cantiñas, we’ll explore the dynamic range of Flamenco. Enjoy fiery footwork, beautiful costumes, heartfelt music and passionate performances this summer at Flamenco del Lago’s production, Flamenco de Verano: Suben y Bajan.
The League of Women Voters Salt Lake presents the annual Stand Up For Democracy event: A Celebration of Liberties. Join us for a fun-filled event for the whole family as we celebrate our liberties! The event will feature live music, entertainment, speakers, and more.
July 1, 2023
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Located in the center of Liberty Park. 600 Harvey Milk Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Speakers include:
Sue Robbins-Equality Utah Transgender Advisory Council
Annabelle Sheinberg-Planned Parenthood
Peter Bromberg-Salt Lake City Library
Kathy Biele-President LWVUT
Jeanetta Williams- NAACP
Cuy the Guinea Pig as successfully escaped Tio Antonio the Wolf twice. Can he do it again? Join Puppets in the City Puppet Company for this all ages puppet show set in Argentina. Find out how being greedy can sometimes get you into trouble! Hearts and Stomachs puppet show is all about leading with your heart and making smart choices.
Join Utah Global Diplomacy for a trip around the world in this culinary diplomacy adventure!
In collaboration with ethnic restaurants in the Salt Lake Valley, you will taste sample dishes created by chefs that showcase their culture and cuisine. By attending this event, you will experience how food is an integral part of global and cultural awareness and be adventurous by possibly challenging your palate and expanding your culinary knowledge.
What is culinary diplomacy?
Culinary diplomacy is a form of cultural diplomacy that uses food and cuisine as a means to promote cross-cultural understanding and international relations. It involves the use of food and cuisine to create a bridge between different cultures and nations, fostering mutual respect and understanding through the sharing of food traditions, recipes, and culinary techniques. Culinary diplomacy can take many forms, from cultural exchange programs and food festivals to formal state dinners and international food summits. Through culinary diplomacy, nations can showcase their unique culinary heritage, build relationships, and promote cultural and economic exchange.
Stops around the culinary world include:
Belgium: Park City Creamery
Bhutan: Bhutan House Restaurant
Democratic Republic of Congo: Mama Africa
Germany with a Turkish Twist: Deziria
Italy: Salt Lake Culinary Education
Mexico: Details Coming Soon
Peru: INTI Specialty Coffee
Puerto Rico: Papito Moe’s
Serbia: Dali Crepes
South Sudan: Mother Of All
Ukraine: Details Coming Soon
Join us for our popular quarterly Water Trivia at Squatters Brewing! This event combines water-themed education with fun, friendly competition for a watershed cause. Teams test their Wasatch water knowledge in ten trivia questions and a final wager on topics ranging from global water systems to local hydrology.
If you plan to play, please register prior to the event and arrive early to get settled. Trivia will begin at 7P. Registration is not required if you do not plan to play. Everyone is welcome! A signature cocktail and brews will be available for purchase courtesy of Squatters. All participants will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win awesome prizes!
Bike, boat, and run from the Wasatch Range to the Jordan River! The Range 2 River Relay is light on competition and heavy on fun!
For those looking to build friendships and have family-friendly fun, join the Team Heat! The first Teammate will bike 3.6 miles along City Creek, the second teammate will boat 3.3 miles of the Jordan River, and the final teammate will run 3.4 miles of the Jordan River Trail. For those looking to test their active transportation and outdoor recreation abilities, try the Individual Heat! Individuals are invited to participate in the outlined course as a triathlon. Preview the course.
Enjoy bites, drinks, and tunes, and learn about local causes at the Finish Line Celebration. Spectators can watch as competitors end the bike leg, start the boat leg, and finish the final run leg. Make sure to stay for the crowning of this years’ Range 2 River Relay champions! Everyone is welcome!
Join us for our popular quarterly Water Trivia at Squatters Brewing! This event combines water-themed education with fun, friendly competition for a watershed cause. Teams test their Wasatch water knowledge in ten trivia questions and a final wager on topics ranging from global water systems to local hydrology.
If you plan to play, please register prior to the event and arrive early to get settled. Trivia will begin at 7P. Registration is not required if you do not plan to play. Everyone is welcome! A signature cocktail and brews will be available for purchase courtesy of Squatters. All participants will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win awesome prizes!
Join us for our popular quarterly Water Trivia at Squatters Brewing! This event combines water-themed education with fun, friendly competition for a watershed cause. Teams test their Wasatch water knowledge in ten trivia questions and a final wager on topics ranging from global water systems to local hydrology.
If you plan to play, please register prior to the event and arrive early to get settled. Trivia will begin at 7P. Registration is not required if you do not plan to play. Everyone is welcome! A signature cocktail and brews will be available for purchase courtesy of Squatters. All participants will be entered into an opportunity drawing to win awesome prizes!
