August 18, 2026
A CURATED CALENDAR FOR THE CURIOUS SLC EXPLORER
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Did you not get to the beach this summer? Sail into Soundwell for Algorhythm, led by Grammy-winning Trevor Young. Their reggae/rock rhythms will drift you into a daydream of beaches with Bahama Mamas in hand. $28.
He’s an undefeated MMA fighter, professional skateboarder, auto racer, recovering addict, and… comedian. Jason Ellis also recently outed himself, so this daddy bear has nine lives of material to pull from. Wiseguys, $22.
Dip your toes into the weekend with DJ Bangarang at Art Garten for a free show with his trademark big energy. Grab a beer, a bite to eat from the food truck, and relax!
Five-time Grammy nominee Joe Bonamassa started his career at 12-years-old opening for B.B. King. He has more #1 Billboard Blues Albums than anyone in history. See this legendary performer at Eccles, but purchase quickly, tickets are almost sold out.
Named after the Utah County canyon drive, Alpine Loop sounds like it should be soft indie folk. But these brothers have some youthful angst energy and they are releasing it through energetic pop punk. Support local music at The Depot, $14.
Known by Name is a Christian vocal band with dynamic harmonies. It’s rousing, big-sound-a cappella akin to the Pentatonix. Free, one hour show at Brigham Young Historic Park, 7:30
Clark Planetarium has something for everyone (even for non-sciency people like us). In the immersive Dome Theater, Encounters in the Milky Way takes viewers on a time traveling journey with data provided by the European Space Agency's Gaia mission, dubbed the "billion-star survey" which mapped the precise positions, distances, and motions of nearly 2 billion stars in our galaxy. And, it doesn’t hurt that it is narrated by Pedro Pascal. 1, 3, and 5pm shows.
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