Scalia/Ginsburg & Trial By Jury

Logan, UT - Utah Theatre

Utah Festival Opera & Musical Theatre presents Scalia/Ginsburg & Trial By Jury June 25th – July 6th, 2026 Utah Theatre in Logan, Utah Scalia/Ginsburg is a comic opera that explores the friendship between U.S. Supreme Court Justices Antonin Scalia and Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The story begins with Scalia facing trials in a sealed courtroom, and Ginsburg breaks in to defend him, showcasing their contrasting legal philosophies and shared love for opera as they navigate the challenges together. Trial by Jury is a comic opera that revolves around a breach of promise lawsuit where the plaintiff, Angelina, sues the defendant, Edwin, for abandoning her on their wedding day. The courtroom is filled with humor and chaos as the judge and jury, swayed by their affections for Angelina, navigate the absurdities of the case, ultimately leading to a comical resolution.

Earth Detectives

Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City Public Library Glendale Branch

A hands-on program where curiosity and the Clark Planetarium lead the way! Learn to identify minerals, match fossils to images of past environments, and how to look for signs animals leave behind. Earth Detectives is an immersive, hands-on program for all ages where curiosity and the Clark Planetarium lead the way! Participants will have the opportunity to rotate through three interactive stations designed to spark curiosity and discover the stories of the natural world. Join us and learn how to identify minerals, match fossils to pictures of past environments, and learn how to look for the signs animals leave behind. FULL SCHEDULE: Thursday, June 4, 3pm · Chapman Branch Monday, June 8, 4pm · Day-Riverside Branch Monday, June 15, 11am · Sprague Branch Monday, July 6, 2pm · Glendale Branch Monday, July 20, 11am · Ballpark Library Lab Thursday, July 23, 2pm · Sweet Branch

Utah Symphony in Fillmore City Park

Fillmore, UT - Territorial Statehouse State Park Museum

Celebrate Fillmore’s rich pioneer history and scenic panoramas! Catch this live performance at the Territorial Statehouse State Park, part of our annual State Tour to celebrate Utah’s heritage, community, and landscape. The program has a patriotic flair, featuring favorite classical works, Broadway selections, American folk music, and more, including: Works from celebrated American composers like Aaron Copland and Leroy Anderson, including John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare. Western-inspired pieces (perfect for iconic Western vistas)—Elie Siegmeister’s Western Suite and Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo. Western Suite was first recorded with the Utah Symphony under Maurice Abravanel in 1971. Iconic classical works like the beautiful Adagietto from Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a Maurice Abravanel favorite and first recorded by the Utah Symphony in 1975. Performances by violinist Aubree Oliverson, a Utah native and recent Masterworks soloist for the Utah Symphony. Soprano Amy Owens (former Utah Opera Resident Artist) performs “Glitter and Be Gay” from Bernstein’s Candide, as well as “Quando m’en vo” from Puccini’s La bohème and Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Simple Child” from The Grapes of Wrath. These pieces honor Utah’s world-class arts legacy: La bohème was Utah Opera’s first production in 1978 and The Grapes of Wrath was co-commissioned and premiered in 2007.

Lonesome Folk - Lunch Concert

Murray, UT - Murray City Park

The Lunch Concert Series are free concerts held every Tuesday (except week of July 4th) in Murray Park Pavilion #5, June through July as part of Murray City Cultural Arts In the Park. Performance runs 12:00 PM - 12:45 PM. Each week is a different band performing. Despite the name, actual lunch is not provided at the concerts, though we do encourage you to bring your own lunch to eat while enjoying live entertainment.

Intro to Embroidery

Alta, UT - Our Lady of the Snows Center

In this embroidery class, students will learn foundational hand embroidery techniques and practice a variety of basic stitches using original patterns designed by the instructor. Participants will become familiar with tools and materials, including embroidery hoops, floss, needles, and fabric. Open to all skill levels, the class offers a relaxing, creative environment that fosters mindfulness and self-expression through fiber art.

This event is for 12 and up.

Utah Symphony in Cedar City

Cedar City, UT - Main Street Park - Cedar City

America is turning 250, and we’re going on tour! Celebrate Southern Utah’s incredible arts community and stunning landscapes with this live performance in the heart of Cedar City. The program has a patriotic flair, featuring favorite classical works, Broadway selections, American folk music, and more, including: Works from celebrated American composers like Aaron Copland and Leroy Anderson, including John Williams’ Liberty Fanfare. Western-inspired pieces (perfect for iconic Western vistas)—Elie Siegmeister’s Western Suite and Aaron Copland’s “Hoe-Down” from Rodeo. Western Suite was first recorded with the Utah Symphony under Maurice Abravanel in 1971. Iconic classical works like the beautiful Adagietto from Mahler’s Symphony No. 5, a Maurice Abravanel favorite and first recorded by the Utah Symphony in 1975. Performances by violinist Aubree Oliverson, a Utah native and recent Masterworks soloist for the Utah Symphony. Soprano Amy Owens (former Utah Opera Resident Artist) performs “Glitter and Be Gay” from Bernstein’s Candide, as well as “Quando m’en vo” from Puccini’s La bohème and Ricky Ian Gordon’s “Simple Child” from The Grapes of Wrath. These pieces honor Utah’s world-class arts legacy: La bohème was Utah Opera’s first production in 1978 and The Grapes of Wrath was co-commissioned and premiered in 2007. Road tripping to one of our performances? Stop by The Creamery in Beaver for a sweet treat on the way!

2026 Red Butte Outdoor Concert Series: Wynton Marsalis Septet

Salt Lake City, UT - Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre

Spend a night under the stars at Red Butte Garden & Arboretum's Outdoor Concert Series. Wynton Marsalis Septet July 8, 2026 Gates at 6:30 p.m. / Show at 7:30 p.m. Garden members: $77 / Public: $82

Free Film Screening: Cookie Queens

Salt Lake City, UT - Utah Film Center

Captivating, candid, and full of heart, the film follows four girls ages 5-12 as they navigate the annual whirlwind of selling, striving, and succeeding. For these Girl Scouts, selling cookies isn’t just about Thin Mints and sisterhood – it’s a crash course in commercialism. Behind the smiles lie real pressure: long hours, ambitious goals, and weighty expectations. With humor, warmth, and a keen eye for small moments revealing big truths, Cookie Queens shows how growing up is shaped by tensions between community and capitalism.

Outdoor Movie: NATIONAL TREASURE

Orem, UT - SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre

A historian races to find the legendary Templar Treasure before a team of mercenaries.

LOS TEXMANIACS WITH MAKING MOVIES

Ogden, UT - Ogden City Amphitheater

Los Texmaniacs bring the accordion-driven soul of the Texas-Mexico borderlands to Ogden Amphitheater this summer, joined by Kansas City’s Making Movies for a Wednesday night of música that stretches from San Antonio dance halls to Havana streets. Picture a July evening downtown. The sun dips behind the mountains, street food fills the air, and the unmistakable squeeze of a button accordion opens up a song your abuela hummed in the kitchen. That’s the world Los Texmaniacs create—a sound rooted in the conjunto tradition, where polkas meet blues and cumbias slide into rock and roll. Founded by bajo sexto master Max Baca, the band has spent three decades keeping this music alive while pushing it somewhere new. Their 2010 Grammy win for Best Tejano Album announced them to the world, and Baca’s work across 11 Grammy-winning projects speaks to a musician who lives where tradition and innovation meet.

Opera on the Patio: Debussy & The Schumanns

Park City, UT - Park City Library

On July 8, Opera on the Patio pairs the intimate, emotionally direct songs of Robert Schumann and Clara Schumann with the luminous, color-rich world of Claude Debussy. These composers changed how music feels and moves — and we invite you to explore their works with us!

Back for its third season, Opera on the Patio is a free outdoor performance at the Park City Library. Bring a picnic, your family, and even your dog for an evening of beloved opera set against the backdrop of a summer sunset. Enjoy great music in a relaxed, welcoming setting (no tickets required).

Check back soon for more details, including the concert program, performer biographies, and more!

Intro to Engineering with the University of Utah

Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch

Tweens and teens can learn about engineering through hands-on projects with the University of Utah’s Price College of Engineering. You'll build, create, and explore the engineering design process.

The Woman in the Third Floor Front: Stories

Salt Lake City, UT - Salt Lake City Public Library Main Branch

Dr. Richard Scharine, former chair of the U of U Dept. of Theatre, will discuss and read from his latest collection of short stories: the award-winning "The Woman in the Third Floor Front." Actor and author Richard Scharine will present his third collection of short stories. He will read from The Woman in the Third Floor Front: Stories and discuss his writing process. Dr. Scharine's stories reveal the extraordinary in the everyday. In them, readers will discover a writer’s accidental journey to self-discovery, a journalist’s spiritual awakening in the wild, and a family’s complex secrets spanning continents. From intimate moments to societal reflections, these stories illuminate resilience, the enduring power of memory, and the intricate connections that shape our lives. The Woman in the Third Floor Front: Stories has received the Literary Titan Silver Book Award. The event will be held in the Special Collections Reading Room on the Main Library's 4th Floor.