July Events in Salt Lake City

This summer is proving to be the year of the "Stay-cation" as gas prices continue to climb. If you are planning a "Stay-cation" in Salt Lake City, there's plenty of reasons to stay home and vacation in your own backyard.

July is a busy month crowded with events. The Fourth of July fireworks and the Days of '47, celebrating Utah's pioneer heritage are two of the biggest celebrations in July.

Salt Lake City Event Calendar for July

As always, if you or your organization has an event that you would like to see listed here, please e-mail me at saltlakecity@about.com. All events are subject to change without notice and the prices may change. Please check the organization's website for up-to-date information on all activities.

The Fourth of July in Salt Lake City

As you plan your festivities for the Fourth of July, please remember Salt Lake City firework restrictions. Play safe and be prepared. Consider watering your lawns before fireworks are lit, have a bucket of water or sand nearby to put out stray sparks and light only those fireworks that are approved. Otherwise, strict fines may result and you will be responsible for any damages.

• Sandy City - Fourth of July Celebration

  Starting at 7 a.m on the Southtowne Promenade, Sandy City will host a variety of events to celebrate Independence Day including a 5K Fun Run and 10K Classic. Rides, vendors and live music will be provided from 10 a.m-10 p.m. Round out the day with a parade at 6 p.m and fireworks at 10 p.m.

• 9th Annual 4th of July Sugar House Arts Festival

  Sugar House hosts one of the largest 4th of July celebrations in the state. Early in the day, on the corner of Highland Drive and 2100 South, the Sugar House arts festival features food, crafts, live-music and vendor booths. At 10 p.m, Sugarhouse Park is the site of a popular, well-attended fireworks display.

  This year, because of the Innovate 80 bridge construction, plan on coming early to reserve your spot and carpool to reduce traffic. It's likely you'll be redirected through 1700 East, up 2700 South to the 2300 East on-ramp or down 2700 South to the 700 East on-ramp.

• Murray Fun Days

  At 8:30 a.m, join your neighbors at the Fashion Place Mall on 6191 South State Street to view the parade that goes to Murray Park at 5201 South Murray Park Lane. There, participate in community baseball games, hot air balloon rides and face painting. Fireworks start at 10 p.m.

• Park City Independence Day Celebration

  Have breakfast in City Park at 7-10 a.m then enjoy music, children's games, food and drinks. For athletes, sign-up to run in the Cole Sport's three-mile run.

Art Exhibits and Events

• Salt Lake Public Library
  • A Personal Look: Artwork by the Visual Art Institute
    Through August 8th
    Mixed-media portraits and self-portraits from students of the Visual Art Institute.
  • MNM Renaissance: Works by Michael Paul Morrison
    June 26- August 8
    See Morrison's handmade models depicting famous European sculptures and architecture.
• Utah Cultural Celebration Center

  Face of Utah Sculpture Exhibit
  July 10-August 20

  Well-known and emerging Utah sculptors exhibit both traditional and contemporary sculpture. See sculptor Tim Little's, Childhood Fantasy - an interactive, large scale piece depicting a winged fairy riding a stick-bug with honking noise makers and levers that produce streams of water. Also see the Wild Life of Dollores Shelledy - an outdoor sculpture exhibit of life-size zoo animals displayed outdoors on the Cultural Center Plaza.
  Free.

• Utah Museum of Fine Arts
  • Monet to Picasso from the Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit
    June 23- September 21
    
    • UMFA Members Free
    • Adults $15
    • Seniors $10
    • Youth (ages 6-18) $10
    • Children under 6 Free
    • University of Utah students, staff and faculty $10
    • *Tickets are timed for two hour blocks. You must arrive and be in the line queue during the two hour time block indicated on your ticket.
  • Take the 30 minute "Highlights of the Collection" Tour
    First Wednesday of every month at 6:30 p.m
    Saturdays and Sundays at 1:30 p.m.
    Free.
  • Brigham Young University Museum of Art

    Masterworks of Victorian Art from the collection of John H. Schaeffer
    Now until August 16th
    Free.

Comedy Shows

• The Off-Broadway Theatre
  Twelve Dancing Princesses - Starring a cast of at least a dozen.
  July 18 - August 18 on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays at 7 p.m
  Saturday afternoon matinees August 9 and 16 at 2 p.m.
• Desert Star Playhouse

  Indiana Bones
  June 12-August 23 - Shows start at 7 p.m. except Tuesday and Sunday, Matinees on Saturday

Festivals

• Utah Shakespearean Festival
  June 19-August 30. Times and prices vary.
  This festival draws nearly 150,000 people to Cedar City, Utah to view the Bard's work.
• Liberty Days

  July 4-5, all day.
  Mini-rodeo, relay races, old-time baseball game and a patriotic program.
  This is The Place Park at 2601 Sunnyside Avenue.
  Adults - $8.00, Children and Seniors - $6.00

• Native American Celebration in the Park

  A Community Cultural Festival and Powow
  June 24 from 7 a.m until the fireworks start. Powow begins at noon.
  Cost: $4 for the powow. All other activities free. Kids six and under and adults over 65 free.
  Liberty Park at 900 South 500 East.

• Days of 47 Festival, Events and Parade

  Look here for events throughout July that celebrate Utah's pioneer heritage.

Films

• Friday Night Flicks
  Held at a different Salt Lake City park every Friday night through the summer starting on June 6th. See the website for listings. Free popcorn. Pizza and drinks for sale. Free.
• Salt Lake City Film Center
  • Los Zafiros (The Sapphires)
    July 7 - 7 p.m. at the downtown Salt Lake City Library auditorium.
    Free.
  • Movement (R)evolution Africa
    July 21 - 7 p.m. at the downtown Salt Lake City Library auditorium.
    Free.

  Music

  • The Gallivan Center
    Free summer concerts through the summer beginning on June 7th.
  • Utah Cultural Celebration Center
    1355 West 3100 South
    • The Utah Symphony
      A Patriotic Performance
      July 1 at 8 p.m.
      Free.
      
    • Strings in Time featuring Idlewild
      Public Domain String Band & Red Desert Ramblers
      July 14 at 8 p.m.
      Free.
    • Stonecircle with Crawford School of Irish Dance
      July 21 and 8 p.m.
      Free.
    • Aloha Nights
      Featuring Jone Kalawa, Keola Santos and Tevaka Nui
      July 28 at 8 p.m.
      Free.

  Other Events

  • Downtown Farmers Market
    June 14 - Held Saturdays until October from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.