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08/13/2026

Tomorrow night Westside CultureFest is back! Friday & Saturday August 14 & 15 from 4:30 - 10:00 PM. Come experience the magic and excitement first hand, happening at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center!

Check out Salt Lake County Arts & Culture for more information about the performances and activities.

08/07/2026

The annual Westside CultureFest is back and one week away! Happening next Friday & Saturday, August 14th & 15th, from 4:30 - 10:00 PM both days.

The event is FREE two-day festival at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center and is organized by Salt Lake County Arts & Culture.

This celebration of arts and community features over 40 performances, an artist market showcasing local artists and craftspeople, food trucks, a bar area for adults, interactive art activities, and incredible experiences for all ages.

Special shout out and quick look at a few of our ZAP Grantee participants!

🌟 1520 Arts will be Performing in the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center 5th Anniversary Variety Show on Friday.
🌟 Bad Dog Arts Providing interactive art activities in Centennial Room on Friday and Saturday.
🌟 ChitraKaavya Dance - company page will be performing in the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center 5th Anniversary Variety Show on Friday.
🌟 Deseret Experimental Opera Company's, Salt Lake Ballet Cooperative program will be performing in Studio 5400 on Friday.
🌟 Enjigo Foundation also known as Make Salt Lake, is participating in the Artist Market on Friday and Saturday selling handcrafted items from makerspace members.
🌟 Improv Salt Lake is leading an interactive workshop in the North Studio on Saturday.
🌟 Kings Music Studios, "Cultural Center for the Performing Arts" will have a community table booth where attendees can sample instruments.
🌟 Salt Lake Children's Theatre will be performing in Studio 5400 on Friday.
🌟Taylorsville Arts Council Taylorsville City Hall will be performing in the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center 5th Anniversary Variety Show on Friday.

08/03/2026

Holladay Arts! Artist of the Month Pop-Up is happening this Friday, August 7th! This monthly event highlights two Holladay resident artists (of varied disciplines and mediums), bringing local creative talent into the heart of Holladay for a lively, welcoming arts experience.

📰Artists are also highlighted through an in-depth article in the Holladay City Journal.

08/01/2026

Holladay Arts! (City of Holladay Arts & Culture) summer concert series continues with free concerts at Holladay City Park!

Here is a look at the August lineup:
🗓️August 1 features The Discographers Classic Rock Daredevils with a tribute to David Bowie.
🗓️August 8 features Will Baxter Band and a night of Neil Diamond.
🗓️August 15 features a Beatles tribute by The Strawberry Fields Band.
🗓️August 22 features a Linda Ronstadt tribute with the band Ronstadt Live.

07/31/2026

The 18th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival is one week away! Presented by Harmons Grocery Stores and returning to the Utah State Fair.

Spend the weekend shopping handmade goods from 500+ Utah artisans, enjoying local food, watching live performances, and exploring interactive STEM experiences. With something for all ages, it's the perfect way to celebrate Utah's creative community.

📍 Utah State Fairpark - Salt Lake City
⏳Festival Hours:
- Friday, August 7 | 5 PM–10 PM
- Saturday, August 8 | 12 PM–10 PM
- Sunday, August 9 | 12 PM—6 PM

07/29/2026

Bomba Marilé presents Dance as Medicine: The Neuroscience of Dance for Health and Well-Being, with Instructor Juan Carlos Claudio. No registration is needed!

Happening this week!
📆Thursday, July 30, 2026, 6-8 pm: Workshop - Dance as Medicine
📆Friday, July 31, 2026, 6-8 pm: Live Bomba music and dance
📍Sorenson Unity Center - 1383 S 900 W, SLC

Participants will learn how rhythm, music, movement, creativity, and social connection influence the nervous system and contribute to healthier well-being regardless of age. This interactive workshop explores the neuroscience of dance as a therapeutic practice and demonstrates how movement can serve as a practical tool to support mental health, cognitive function, physical performance, and quality of life.

Participants should come prepared to move, learn, and experience firsthand how dance can become a powerful resource for promoting health across the lifespan.

07/25/2026

⚡️🎟️ YOUR QUEST AWAITS! 🎟️⚡️

Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for The Lightning Thief: The Percy Jackson Musical at The Empress Theatre!

Join Percy, Annabeth, Grover, and a cast of unforgettable heroes on an epic adventure filled with monsters, magic, laughter, and heart. Whether you're a longtime fan of the books or discovering Camp Half-Blood for the first time, this is one quest you won't want to miss!

📅 July 24 – August 8
🎭 The Empress Theatre
🎟️ Get your tickets now at empresstheatre.com before they disappear faster than Hermes!

Grab your orange Camp Half-Blood shirt, gather your fellow demigods, and prepare for an unforgettable adventure!

07/24/2026

🚨One week away🚨

Anna and Elsa are coming to Sandy this summer! Based on the Academy Award-winning animated film, Disney’s Frozen is a magical theatrical event for the whole family, with special effects, beloved songs, a stunning musical score, and incredible sets and costumes.

The Sandy Arts Guild is a seven-time Best of State winner, known across Utah for their high-quality and affordable entertainment for the whole family. Tickets are $12-20 - grab yours before they sell out!

🗓️Dates: July 31 - August 15 (Fri, Sat & Mon)
📍Where: The Theater at Mount Jordan
🎟️Tickets: sandyarts.com

07/23/2026

🚨Two weeks away, registration is live🚨

In a writing slump? Get your tickets for Quills Writing Conference! Quills Conference is the League of Utah Writers premium writing conference.

Join your local writing community August 6-9 in Salt Lake City for four days of presentations on writing craft, editing, and publishing. Find inspiration for your current work-in-progress, make connections with other writers, and learn new professional skills!

The conference is attended by writers, editors, authors, and agents from across the country, and provides diverse educational classes and engaging networking opportunities. Attendees have the option to attend classes, workshops, pitch sessions, and special events!

To learn more and register for the conference, visit their website: LeagueofUtahWriters.org

07/21/2026

Thank you, Sara Gibbs with Alta Community Enrichment, for hosting last week's Local Arts Agency meeting and picking this beautiful spot to catch up and connect with our LAA community!

Address

2525 Taylorsville Boulevard
Taylorsville, UT
84129

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

Telephone

(385) 468-7058

Website

https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/zap/, https://linktr.ee/slcozap

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