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Campus Events, Arts and Culture Free events and holidays Sports, Outdoors and Dining
Important Dates
Last Day of classes: April 26th
Reading Day: April 27th
Final Exams: April 28th - May 4th
Campus Events
Vizualizing Relgion Through the Sand Mandala
What: Rare experience to learn about the unique Tibetan Buddist tradition of sand mandalas
When: April 4-8th, 9:30AM - 4PM
Where: George S. & Delores Dore Eccles Art Gallery, Salt Lake Community College, South City Campus - 1575 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
More information: https://asia-center.utah.edu/events/visualizing-religion-through-the-sand-mandala.php
Green River Kayaking
What: Kayaking day trip down a beautiful stretch of the Colorado River at high runoff
When: April 23rd to 24th
Cost: $140
More information: https://campusrec.utah.edu/outdoor-adventures/trips/index.php
Moab Climbing
What: Climb beautiful red sandstone in warm Southern Utah
When: April 8th-10th, April 15th-17th
Cost: $140
More information: https://campusrec.utah.edu/outdoor-adventures/trips/index.php
San Raphael Swell Desert Backpacking
What: Hiking and backpacking through Southern Utah, includes meals, transportation, equipment
When: April 1st – 3rd
Cost: $140
More information: https://campusrec.utah.edu/outdoor-adventures/trips/index.php
Arts, Culture, Concerts
Bulbs and Blooms 2022
What: Visit the Botanical Gardens to see all the beautiful spring flowers in bloom
When: Now until May 15th
Where: Red Butte Gardens, 300 Wakara Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84108
More information: https://www.visitsaltlake.com/event/bulbs-and-blooms-2022/36386/
Aly & AJ: A Touch of the Beat Tour
What: American pop duo on tour!
When: April 11th, 7 PM
Cost: $30
Where: The Depot, 13 N 400 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
More information:https://www.visitsaltlake.com/event/aly-%26amp%3b-aj%3a-a-touch-of-the-beat-tour/29486/
Baby Animal Days 2022
What: Spring is here and that means Baby Animal Days 2022, “Once Upon a Farm”, at the American West Heritage Center!
When: March 31st-April 2nd and April 6th – 9th
Where: America West Heritage Center, 4025 S. Hwy 89-91, Wellsville, UT 84339
More information: https://www.awhc.org/babyanimaldays/
Lagoon Amusement Park
What: Utah’s premier amusement park is back open
When: Open weekends, Saturday 10 AM – 7 PM, Sunday 10 AM – 6 PM
Where: 375 North Lagoon Dr, Farmington, UT 84025
More Information: http://www.lagoonpark.com/
Sports/Outdoors
What: University of Utah Men’s Tennis
Where: George S. Eccles Tennis Center, 550 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout April
More information: https://uteathletics.com/mens-tennis/index.html
What: University of Utah Women’s Tennis
Where: George S. Eccles Tennis Center, 550 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City, UT 84112
When: Games throughout April
More information: https://uteathletics.com/womens-tennis/index.html
What: Utah Jazz Basketball
Where: Vivint Arena, 301 S Temple, Salt Lake City, UT 84101
When: Games throughout April
More information: https://www.nba.com/jazz/schedule
What: Salt Lake Bees Baseball
Where: Smith’s Ballpark, 77 West 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
When: Games throughout April
More information: https://www.milb.com/salt-lake/schedule/2022-04
What: Real Salt Lake Men’s Soccer
Where: Rio Tinto Stadium, 9256 S, State St, Sandy, UT 84070
When: Games throughout March
More information: https://www.rsl.com/
Dining
Afghan Kitchen
What: A slice of Afghani culture and cuisine in Utah with recipes passed down for generations
Where: 1465 S State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
How much: $$
When: Monday – Saturday, 4 – 9 PM
More information: https://www.afghan-kitchen.com/
The Park Café
What: Buzzy Café with breakfast, burgers, and salads with views of Liberty Park
Where: 604 E 1300 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How much: $$
When: Monday – Sunday, 7 AM – 3 PM
More information: https://theparkcafeslc.com/
Bricks Corner
What: Casual pub serving Detroit-style square pan pizza
Where: 1465 700 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
How much: $$
When: Sunday – Tuesday, 11 AM – 9 PM; Wednesday – Saturday, 11 AM – 10 PM
More information: https://brickscornerslc.com/
Even Stevens Sandwiches
What: Hip local chain sandwich restaurant with unique sandwiches, soups and salads
Where: 414 E 200 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
How much: $
When: Monday – Saturday, 9 AM – 7 PM; Sunday, 9 AM – 6 PM
More information: https://www.evenstevens.com/location/even-stevens-sandwiches-salt-lake-city/