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.
Journey with us as Utah Film Center explores “Our Magical World” at its 12th annual Tumbleweeds Film Festival for Kids — April 22nd & 23rd at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.
In this two-day, family-friendly event, kids are encouraged to be curious and take charge of their creative learning. Tumbleweeds welcome kids ages 4 and up to experience storytelling through cutting-edge animation, short and feature-length films, enriching workshops taught by industry professionals, and interactive activities that provide hands-on experience for all creators.
Whether you have a budding filmmaker or an energetic content creator, come and discover all that is magical and charming in the imagination of adventurous minds!
— Watch kid-friendly films from all around the world
— Join one of the many workshops that teach camera use, drone filming, green screen,
editing, animation, video game design and much more!
— Step into the festival clubhouse where kids of all ages can stay busy
Check out the scheduled films and workshops at: https://tumbleweedskids.org/
Join Craft Lake City and Red Butte Garden to plant for pollinators… and you at this all-ages creative learning workshop! Make a hypertufa (peat + cement) pot and learn the science of pollination. At the end, you’ll go home with soil and seeds to plant edible flowers that you and your backyard bug friends can share.
Check out Craft Lake City’s latest Celebration of the Hand Exhibit in partnership with Red Butte Garden here!
Registration required: https://redbuttegarden.org/plan-your-garden-visit/online-classes-virtual-resources/adult-education/hypertufa-pot-workshop/
Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a registered adult.
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.
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
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
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.
Caring Connections: A Hope and Comfort in Grief Program of the University of Utah College of Nursing will hold its annual Seeds of Remembrance event on May 23, 2023 from 7:00-9:00 p.m., at the Eccles Health Science Education Building, 26 South 2000 East Salt Lake City, Utah 84112. The event will also stream on Zoom for those who are unable to join in person.
This year’s theme is “Just Keep Swimming: Lighthearted Lessons in Grief.” The program’s featured speakers are Anita Coyle and Mel Shore, creators of the podcast Widow We Do Now? They will be sharing their “bright-hearted” take on grief with our audience. Music will be provided by Cori Connors. Seeds of Remembrance is free and open to the public. Free Parking will be available at or near the building. For more information, call 801-585-9522 or email caringconnections@utah.edu.
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).
Saturdays, June 17 to October 14, 2023
10:30 am to 1:30 pm
Farm stands selling locally grown fruits and vegetables
Free sack lunches for children
Food pantry offering a rotating supply of non-perishable food and household supplies
Kids crafts and activities
Non-profit and community resource booths, and much more!
Wednesdays, June 21 to October 18, 2023
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
New Roots Redwood Farm, 3005 Lester St, West Valley City, UT 84119
New in 2022, New Roots farmers will be hosting a market at the New Roots farm!
Farm stands selling locally grown fruits and vegetables.
New Roots CSA pick up.
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.
Plant lovers unite! Join us on July 11 for an introductory embroidery workshop with local artisan Melody Bodily of Rove & Bloom! This guided embroidery class is perfect for beginner embroidery enthusiasts while allowing ample creative freedom to customize your design. Melody will walk you through the fundamental stitch patterns & essential techniques for this versatile hand-sewing medium as you create an eye-catching textured monstera motif. You’ll leave with a hip piece of wall art & the skills to continue your embroidery journey from home! No experience necessary and all supplies provided.
Register at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/craft-lake-city-workshop-monstera-embroidery-tickets-623940582077
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
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!
Wednesdays, June 21 to October 18, 2023
4:30 pm to 7:00 pm
New Roots Redwood Farm, 3005 Lester St, West Valley City, UT 84119
New in 2022, New Roots farmers will be hosting a market at the New Roots farm!
Farm stands selling locally grown fruits and vegetables.
New Roots CSA pick up.
