Community Calendar

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.

Mar
22
Wed
Craft Lake City Workshop & Fundraiser: Mental Health Journaling & Collage @ NEXUS Core Facilities on the University of Utah Campus
Mar 22 @ 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm
Craft Lake City Workshop & Fundraiser: Mental Health Journaling & Collage @ NEXUS Core Facilities on the University of Utah Campus |  |  |

At STEM labs, we use scientific principles in creative new ways, and this workshop will give you science-backed skills for working through mental health challenges and documenting your journey. We’ll begin the workshop by customizing personal journals with collage materials, offering a simple way to visualize your thoughts and moods. Then, Claire Adams of the Community Writing Center will offer an overview of what mental health journaling can do for you, guiding you through several prompts that will help you get started on your path to wellbeing.

This workshop is also a fundraiser, and 10% of ticket sales will be donated to the Behavioral Health Innovation & Dissemination Center at the University of Utah, where new breakthroughs in mental health treatment are always being studied. We’ll hold this workshop at the University of Utah’s NEXUS Facility, and detailed instructions on parking and location will be sent two days prior to the event to help you get there.

Tickets: $29
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-lake-city-workshop-fundraiser-mental-health-journaling-collage-tickets-520734319367

Apr
4
Tue
Kyle Whyte | Tanner Talk at University of Utah @ UMFA Dumke Auditorium
Apr 4 all-day
Kyle Whyte | Tanner Talk at University of Utah @ UMFA Dumke Auditorium  |  |  |

Kyle Whyte is George Willis Pack Professor at the School for Environment and Sustainability at the University of Michigan. He is founding Faculty Director of the Tishman Center for Social Justice and the Environment, Principal Investigator of the Energy Equity Project, and Affiliate Professor of Native American Studies and Philosophy. His research addresses environmental justice, focusing on moral and political issues concerning climate policy and Indigenous peoples. He is an enrolled member of the Citizen Potawatomi Nation.

Apr
6
Thu
Birds & Brew @ Tracy Aviary
Apr 6 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Birds & Brew @ Tracy Aviary |  |  |

Birds and Brew: Lights Out

Spring Migration is right around the corner, and light pollution can draw migrating birds into cities which can cause them to collide with buildings.

Enjoy food and drinks while learning about our community science program that investigates bird-building collisions and how you can help our feathered friends fly safely through our area.

This event is co-hosted by Audubon Rockies.

$20 w/ 1 Drink Ticket

Additional drink tickets are available for purchase at the event. Tickets are non-refundable and non-transferable.

Members: to receive your member discount, make sure you sign–in or register if you have not yet done so! The sign-in and register buttons can be found on the upper right-hand side of this page.

***Guests must be at least 21 years old to attend this event. Please bring your ID.***

Event Speakers:

Max Malmquist – National Audubon Society
Saline Lakes Engagement Manager

Max fell in love with birds while performing various bird surveys for a consulting firm after college. He is the Engagement Manager for the National Audubon Society’s Saline Lakes Program, focused on protecting saline lakes and their associated wetlands, like the Great Salt Lake, for future generations of birds and people. Max is an avid birder and wildlife photographer who enjoys sharing his passion for birds with others. During the event, Max will cover “The Marvel and Mystery of Migration” and touch on how our understanding of migration has changed, the excitement that comes with the changes of seasons, and the return of our migratory feathered friends with a focus on Utah birds.

Rodolfo Probst – University of Utah College of Science
Postdoc at the Science Research Initiative (SRI)

During the event, Rodolfo will discuss how light pollution has affected the insect population.

Apr
19
Wed
Is Public Health Broken? League of Women Voters Salt Lake General Meeting @ Salt Lake County Building -- Room N2-800
Apr 19 @ 6:00 pm
Is Public Health Broken? League of Women Voters Salt Lake General Meeting @ Salt Lake County Building -- Room N2-800 |  |  |

League of Women Voters Salt Lake April General Meeting will host Dr. Angela Dunn, Executive Director of Salt Lake County Health Department and Prof. Phillip Singer of U of Utah Department of Public Science. They will discuss Is Public Health Broken? What did we learn from COVID? Has politics destroyed our public health system? Will we be ready for the next pandemic? or earthquake?

Apr
21
Fri
Frames of Reference: Stories of Individuation Captured in Light @ Utah Museum of Contemporary Art
Apr 21 @ 6:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Frames of Reference: Stories of Individuation Captured in Light @ Utah Museum of Contemporary Art |  |  |

Join us for a final immersive evening of story, art, poetry and live music at UMOCA as we conclude Season 14.

As we conclude our season of rebirth, for our 13th and final event, we invite you to experience a unique and immersive evening as a community. Three local photographers will dialogue pivotal moments of individuation, moments that stop time and create a before and after, moments captured on film.

Opening Poet: Chelsea Guevara
Live Music: Christine Baird

Featured Photographers & Presenters:
Christian West
Brett Colvin
Kelley Hannah

Schedule:
6:30-7:00 pm Live Music & Mingle
7:00-8:30 pm Presentation
8:30-9:00 pm Community Social

Apr
22
Sat
Earth Day River Cleanup @ Jordan Park
Apr 22 @ 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Earth Day River Cleanup @ Jordan Park |  |  |

The Salt Lake City Corp Program and amazing partner organizations are thrilled to invite you to join the Jordan River Cleanup on April 22nd, launching at 8AM from Jordan park. The city will provide breakfast for volunteers. The Mayor and other guest speakers will share remarks before the projects start at 9AM.
The volunteer sign up page is live and open to individuals, local businesses, and community organizations that are interested in volunteering. Everyone is welcome to join our projects, which include trail maintenance and trash removal, canoe in-river trash cleanup, art projects, and more. We have opportunities to volunteer for both English and Spanish speaking projects. Everyone is welcome, and we encourage you to bring friends and family too.
Rain, snow, or shine we will be there, and we hope to see you there too! Registration is required. For more information and to sign up follow the link here. https://www.slc.gov/events/2023/02/08/earthday/

May
1
Mon
One-Day Screenwriting Intensive Workshop with Award-Winning Screenwriter @ Broadway Media Building
May 1 all-day
One-Day Screenwriting Intensive Workshop with Award-Winning Screenwriter @ Broadway Media Building |  |  |

This one-day intensive screenwriting workshop is led by ISA Top 25 Screenwriter to Watch and Sundance award-winning screenwriter Skye Emerson.

Whether you’re new to screenwriting or have several completed scripts under your belt, Utah Film Center Screenwriting Workshop is the perfect place to hone the foundational skills and processes necessary to seamlessly craft your next feature or television screenplay.

This one-day intensive workshop is led by ISA Top 25 Screenwriter to Watch and Sundance award-winning screenwriter Skye Emerson. The educational screenwriting series consists of presentations, scene analysis, writing assignments, lectures, discussions, and script workshopping, all designed to advance your story and skillsets to the next level.

This workshop series takes place Monday, May 1st from 6-10 PM at the Utah Artist Foundry located in the Broadway Media Building at 50 W Broadway #1125 Downtown Salt Lake.

$120 FOR NONMEMBERS AND $80 FOR MEMBERS

Sign up HERE for the Screenwriting Workshop

About the instructor:
Skye Emerson is an award-winning screenwriter who was most recently named to the International Screenwriter’s Association’s Top 25 Screenwriters to Watch list. She received the Alfred P. Sloan Screenwriting Fellowship at the Sundance Film Festival in 2019 and is the grand prize winner of ISA’s Emerging Screenwriters Competition. Skye holds an MFA in Screenwriting from UCLA’s School of Theater, Film, and Television.

May
5
Fri
League of Women Voters of Salt Lake 30th State of the Community Luncheon – Our Bodies. Our Rights An Owner’s Manual from Experience @ Little America Hotel
May 5 @ 11:00 am
League of Women Voters of Salt Lake 30th State of the Community Luncheon - Our Bodies. Our Rights An Owner's Manual from Experience @ Little America Hotel  |  |  |

Join LWVSL May 5 at 11 am for the 30th State of the Community Luncheon to hear our keynote speaker is Karrie Galloway, retired executive director of Planned Parenthood Utah. With the Trigger Ban set to go into effect, you won’t want to miss this! You can buy tickets here.
https://www.lwvsl.org/community-luncheon

May
6
Sat
Parkinson’s, Sleep and Me @ Salt Lake City Marriott University Park
May 6 all-day
Parkinson's, Sleep and Me @ Salt Lake City Marriott University Park |  |  |

Join us at the Rocky Mountain Parkinson’s Symposium for the educational program Parkinson’s, Sleep, and Me. Getting adequate rest and sleep is an important component of overall health and quality of life. Parkinson’s disease (PD) creates many challenges to getting a good night’s sleep, both for the person with Parkinson’s and the caregiver. This program provides information on how Parkinson’s disease affects sleep, and ways you can get a better night’s sleep while living with PD.

Speakers
Kathleen McKee, MD, MPH, Intermountain Neuroscience Institute
Melissa Mauchley, LCSW, MSW, University of Utah

May
11
Thu
Craft Lake City Workshop: African Roots Bracelets @ Craft Lake City
May 11 @ 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Craft Lake City Workshop: African Roots Bracelets @ Craft Lake City |  |  |

Create beautiful, head-turning jewelry with us at our beginner-friendly workshop with New American instructor Rosette Bahadi of African Roots! Working with a variety of fun, colorful African fabrics, you will learn how to create eye-catching bangle bracelets to take your wardrobe to the next level. Rosette will demonstrate her tried & true methods for wrapping & stitching your bracelets by hand as you create a pair (one thick, one thin) of custom pieces to take home with you. As part of our New Americans Workshop Series, you will also learn about our instructor’s cultural background & her evolution as a maker through the lens of her experiences in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Beginners are welcome and all supplies are provided.

Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-lake-city-workshop-african-roots-bracelets-tickets-619165830667

May
12
Fri
Reflections of the Life, Art, and Illness of John Kaly @ Publik Coffee Roasters
May 12 – May 13 all-day
Reflections of the Life, Art, and Illness of John Kaly @ Publik Coffee Roasters |  |  |

Art Auction and Open House from 3:00p-9:00p, with a program from 7:00p-8:00p
All proceeds to benefit the Bateman Horne Center’s mission to give relief to all those with ME/CFS and other chronic illnesses.
Masks and carpooling strongly encouraged.

Jun
3
Sat
46th Annual Utah Asian Festival @ Utah State Fairpark
Jun 3 @ 11:00 am – 7:00 pm
46th Annual Utah Asian Festival @ Utah State Fairpark |  |  |

Thank you for our tremendously successful 45th year! With such strong support from our local communities and sponsors, we are proud to announce the 46th Utah Asian Festival in 2023.

Our event benefits all Utahns, offering a glimpse at how traditional practices have been preserved and upheld in our state.

This festival not only connects new Americans, immigrants, and refugees to the more historic ethnic groups in our state, but also brings our diverse ethnic communities together.

Our celebration is an opportunity for all to reunite with old friends; build new friendships; meet our various communities, leaders, and elders; and seek new opportunities to be involved and support our diverse Utah Asian communities.

This year’s festival will honor our communities through traditional and modern performances, children’s activities, and spotlights on cultural, nonprofit, and commercial organizations. As always, food trucks and food booths featuring local businesses will be on site serving delicious food and refreshments. We’ve listened to your feedback and are actively working to bring you the best event possible!

Join us for the 46th annual Utah Asian Festival on Saturday, June 3rd from 11:00 am until 7:00 pm at the Grand Building of the Utah State Fairpark (155 N 1000 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116).

Jun
16
Fri
The Bellwether International Symposium on Bridging the Religious Divide @ Little Amercia Hotel
Jun 16 @ 8:30 am – 3:30 pm
The Bellwether International Symposium on Bridging the Religious Divide @ Little Amercia Hotel |  |  |

Utah Council for Citizen Diplomacy presents The Bellwether International Symposium on Bridging the Religious Divide, which welcomes leading global experts to explore critical questions about what religious freedom means in Utah, the nation, and around the world.

This symposium aims to bring leading experts, academics, policymakers, researchers, authors, and activists together to explore the complexity and intersectionality of this topic through the following subthemes:

– Deconstruction of the term “Religious Freedom” on a global scale
– Preventing religious threats that lead to extremism in the United States
– Building bridges across faiths by understanding and respecting difference

With an anticipated attendance of more than 200 individuals, the Bridging The Religious Divide Symposium will strengthen the collective impact by bringing together people who work or are interested in this topic daily. Furthermore, benefits to symposium attendees include:

– Expanding their knowledge of the subject
– Obtaining new tools, resources, and best practices
– Meeting and networking with those working in or interested in this field
– Engaging in immediate call-to-actions that funnel their passion into action

Guest Speakers:

– Aaron Sherinian
– Rabbi David Saperstein
– Dalia Fahmy
– Elizabeth Clark
– Marian Edmons-Allen
– Rachel Miner

Jun
23
Fri
2023 Utah Arts Festival @ Library Square
Jun 23 @ 12:00 pm – Jun 25 @ 10:00 am
2023 Utah Arts Festival @ Library Square |  |  |

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.

Jul
12
Wed
Dining Around The World @ Salt Lake Culinary Education
Jul 12 @ 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Dining Around The World @ Salt Lake Culinary Education |  |  |

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

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