Salt Lake City and Beyond...Weekly Happenings

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B.J. Thomas August 27-29, 2015 Egyptian Theatre, Park City more info >> A true American institution whose iconic pop, country and gospel hits defined their respective generations and now transcend them, B.J. Thomas has found a unique way to celebrate an incredible half a century in music and some 47 years since his first gold selling hit on Scepter Records.

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Western Legends Round Up August 27-29, 2015 Main Street, Kanab more info >> Once again the friendly little city of Kanab will slip back in time to celebrate the “real” and the “reel” cowboys of Southern Utah. For three days, the Western Legends Roundup will celebrate the lively music, quintessential cowboy poetry, classic films and historic activities of its Western Heritage.

Oklahoma! Through October 3, 2015 Hale Centre Theatre, West Valley City more info >> When first produced on Broadway in 1943, "Oklahoma!" changed the face of American musical theatre...a story and music entwined with the truth of a budding frontier...ranchers and farmers struggling for land - scoundrels wielding their crafts - and love blossoming.

Festival Faire Saturdays through September 26, 2015 Utah Children's Theatre, Salt Lake City more info >> Enjoy a free showing of our Breakfast with Shakespeare, face painting, live music, puppet show, medieval games, dance workshops, food trucks and our Festival Feaste Show! Come eat, play and laugh with us....Shakespeare Style!

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Chubby Checker and the Wildcats August 12-16, 2015 Egyptian Theatre, Park City more info >> American Pop Culture Icon Chubby Checker is known instantly by all generations throughout the world today. Over 40 years ago, he exploded on to the music scene with his #1 mega hit, "The Twist," that led to the dance craze of the same name.

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Twilight Concert Series: The Word August 13, 2015 Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City more info >> The Word is North Mississippi Allstars, Robert Randolph, and John Medeski! Southern soul pioneer Lee Fields & The Expressions open the concert.

Crazy For You Through August 15, 2015 SCERA Shell Outdoor Theatre, Orem more info >> "Crazy For You" is a Tony Award-winning song and dance spectacular featuring the unforgettable music of George and Ira Gershwin.

Oktoberfest August 15 - October 11, 2015 Snowbird Ski & Summer Resort, Snowbird more info >> Voted one of America's 10 Best Oktoberfests by Men's Journal Magazine, Snowbird's annual Oktoberfest attracts over 60,000 visitors and has grown to become one of the largest festivals in Utah. Open every Saturday and Sunday, as well as Labor Day.

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7th Annual Craft Lake City DIY Festival August 7-8, 2015 The Gallivan Center, Salt Lake City more info >> The outdoor handmade arts festival will feature over 200 vendors specializing in DIY made goods, along with local musicians and performers, craft food vendors, and a Google Fiber’s STEM building to showcase the work and ideas of DIY Engineers.

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An Evening with Leo Kottke August 7-9, 2015 Egyptian Theatre, Park City more info >> Widely recognized as a master of acoustic guitar, Kottke is known for his innovative fingerpicking style on six- and 12-string guitars, drawing influences from blues, jazz, and folk music.

Twilight Concert Series: The Kills with Special Guest Metz August 6, 2015 Pioneer Park, Salt Lake City more info >> Following a year of worldwide festivals and select shows supporting Queens of The Stone Age, Jack White, The Black Keys and Arctic Monkeys, The Kills will return to North America for a run of summer festivals and low key headline shows.

Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival August 7-8, 2015 Storm Mountain Park, Sandy more info >> See a sky full of hot air balloons at the annual Sandy Hot Air Balloon Festival. Bring the whole family to see the balloons fly, and at dusk on Saturday enjoy food and entertainment and the glow of the balloons.