May 20, 2026
A CURATED CALENDAR FOR THE CURIOUS SLC EXPLORER
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The Farmers Market Kickoff Party is one of the best events in the community all year. Squatters brews the beer, vendors whip-up delicious nibbles, artists donate their crafts (for the best silent auction), and everyone leaves with a dozen eggs from Old Home Place and maybe just as many new friends. 5:30-8:30, Squatters
Upfront, we admit our bias, but know you’ll agree with us!
ALSO THURSDAY
Our classical arts organizations are wrapping up their seasons and Utah Symphony’s finale Anton Bruckner’s Symphony No. 4, a sweeping, luscious work famous for bold brass chorales. Interested in playing hookey? Attend the final rehearsal at 10am Friday for $19 at Abravanel Hall and you’ll have the house practically to yourself.
Felipe Esparza discusses his youth, growing up in gangs, getting high on crack, getting into fights, and being saved by Father Greg. If he didn’t tell the stories through hysterical comedy, you’d cry your eyes out. (Wiseguys, 5 shows, $32)
The global phenomenon, Riverdance turns 30, and still sells out theaters. Did you know it started as an act at the campy and theatrical Eurovision? Through Sunday at Eccles.
Another act that could easily be selected for Eurovision: Kitty Kat Ball, starring the queens from RuPaul’s Drag Race! "I won't squabble this opportunity!" – Briar Blush (our fav season 18 alum) The Complex, $55
ALSO FRIDAY
Aaron Graham and Tucker Elkins make up the Brooklyn-based pop-duo Ray Bull. The classmates built a massive following on TikTok through genre fluid collision of sounds that is a milkshake for the ears of sweetness spiraling together.
ALSO SATURDAY
Don’t judge a book by its cover. From rural Nebraska, Amy Renee Heidemann’s stage name is Qveen Herby and she’s serving up rap and R&B at The Depot, 7pm.
ALSO SUNDAY
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