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Campus Events, Arts and Culture Free events and holidays Sports, Outdoors and Dining
Campus Events
Department of Art & Art History Annual Student Art Exhibition: May 1 – 3, 8AM – 5PM, Alvin Gittins Gallery Art & Art History Building
Ballet Senior Show: May 1, 6:00PM, Marriott Center for Dance - Alice Sheets (MCD)
Understanding Your Core Values to Manage Priorities: May 6, 12-1PM, HSEB 3420
A professional development workshop with Tony Tsai -- part of the Creating a Meaningful Career in Academic Medicine Series.
Therapy Animals of Utah: May 7, 11AM-1PM, Spencer S. Eccles Health Sciences Library
Please join us and the Therapy Animals of Utah for some stress relief from final exams!
Free Yoga: Wednesdays and Fridays 12:05PM – 1:05PM, Eccles Health Sciences Library
Stretch and relax before class or an exam! Bring your own mat because there are only three available for check-out!
Fabulous Friday: Every Friday 3 – 5PM, Union- A. Ray Olpin (UNION) Rm. 409
https://www.utah.edu/events/#/?i=2
End your school week with the LGBT Center! During the Spring and Fall semesters, the LGBT Center holds Fabulous Fridays from 3:00-5:00 PM. Come eat free food, play board games, meet new people, and celebrate another week past.
Star Party: Every Wednesday 8 – 10PM, Physics Building (PHYS)
Come view the night sky through the Dept. Physics and Astronomy's Observatory. We'll show you the planets, stars, galaxies, clusters and nebulae from an on campus location. The South Physics Observatory is open to all ages. The opening times change throughout the year depending on sunset so check our webpage for current opening times. Star parties usually last for two hours or more and are outside, so dress appropriately.
*There are lots of other events happening on campus, check out the New to the U mobile app for more! https://guidebook.com/app/NewToTheU/guide/rybdqnq2nzkdugc/
Arts, Culture, Concerts
Cinemark Movie Theaters: Discount Tuesday
Ticket prices range from $1 - $5.75 (3D films may have an upcharge) but may not apply
on holidays or on the opening day for new movies.
Link: https://www.cinemark.com/discount-day
Disney’s Aladdin
When: April 25 - May 12, 2019
Where: Eccles Theater / Delta Hall
Link: https://artsaltlake.org/production/disneys-aladdin/
Sweetheart Come
When: May 3 - 18, 2019
Where: Rose Wagner Center / Black Box
Link: https://artsaltlake.org/production/sweetheart-come/
Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert
When: May 9 - 13, 2019
Where: Abravanel Hall
Link: https://artsaltlake.org/production/star-wars-a-new-hope-in-concert/
School of Rock
When: May 28 - June 2, 2019
Where: Eccles Theater / Delta Hall
Events Nearby
What: Simple Treasures Mother's Day Boutique in Farmington
When: May 8-11
Where: Legacy Events Center in Farmington (151 South 1100 West, Farmington, UT 84025)
Link: https://www.nowplayingutah.com/event/simple-treasures-mothers-day-boutique-in-farmington-4/
Check out our events happening in downtown SLC and all over the valley for the holidays:
https://www.visitsaltlake.com/events/holiday/
Important Dates
- May 2nd – 3rd: University Commencement & Convocation Exercises
- May 13th: Grades Due
Sports/Outdoors
What: Utah Baseball
Where: Smith’s Ballpark
When: Through May
Link: https://utahtickets.com/baseball/
What: University of Utah Outdoor Adventures
Link: https://campusrec.utah.edu/programs/outdoor-adventures/
Dining
Try some of City Weekly’s (Local Mag) Best Of Brunch
Link: https://www.cityweekly.net/utah/best-of-utah-2018/BestOf?oid=11652100&storyPage=5
Breakfast: Finn’s Cafe
Where: 1624 1100 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84105
Coffee: Salt Lake Roasting Co
Where: 820 E 400 S, Salt Lake City, UT 84102
Lunch: Asia Palace 2
Where: 1446 State St, Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Dinner: Laziz Kitchen
Where: 912 Jefferson St W, Salt Lake City, UT 84101