The shortest month of the year isn't short on fun Salt Lake City events. Here are a few of the guide's top picks. The list keeps evolving, so check back for more events as the month progresses.
Note: While we do our best to make sure all details are accurate, please contact the venue or visit their website before attending an event to make sure times, dates and prices are correct.
1. 2002 Olympics Tenth Anniversary Celebrations
Courtesy Utah Office of Tourism
Event Highlights
- Park City Community Celebration: Wednesday, Feb. 1, 5-9 p.m., Park City Main St. (Free)
- Relighting the flame at the Olympic Cauldron Park: Wednesday, Feb. 8. Flame will stay lit until Feb. 11.
- Utah Olympic Park Community Celebration: Thursday, Feb. 9, 5-6 p.m., Utah Olympic Park in Park City (Free)
- Kearns Olympic Park Community Celebration: Friday, Feb. 17, 6-9 p.m., Utah Olympic Oval in Kearns (Free)
- 10-Year Anniversary Olympic Sports Festival: Saturday, Feb. 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Gateway (Free)
- A Tribute to 2002 With Stars on Ice: Saturday, Feb. 18, 7 p.m., EnergySolutions Arena (Tickets $20-$125)
2. Oddysey Dance Theatre: "Shut Up and Dance"
Courtesy Odyssey Dance Theatre
Odyssey's "Shut Up and Dance" festival includes three rotating shows, "Dancescapes," "Sledgehammer," and "Romeo + Juliet." Featuring dancers and choreographers from the popular FOX TV seris: "So You Think You Can Dance."
Feb. 1-11, 2012, times vary
Kingsbury Hall
1395 E. President's Circle at the University of Utah
801-581-7100
Tickets $20-$40, click here for discounts.
3. Jazz Basketball
Al Bello, Getty Images
The Jazz are playing surprisingly well for a team that has been through so many changes. Here's their February schedule:
- Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8:30 p.m. vs. L.A Clippers (ESPN)
- Thursday, Feb. 2, 8:30 p.m. @ Golden State Warriors
- Saturday, Feb. 4, 7 p.m. vs. L.A. Lakers
- Monday, Feb. 6, 5:30 p.m. @ New York Knicks (NBATV)
- Tuesday, Feb. 7, 5 p.m.@ Indiana Pacers
- Friday, Feb. 10, 8:30 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City Thunder (ESPN)
- Sunday, Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m. @ Memphis Grizzlies (ESPN)
- Monday, Feb. 13, 6 p.m. @ Oklahoma City Thunder
- Tuesday, Feb. 14, 6 p.m. @ Memphis Grizzlies
- Friday, Feb. 17, 7 p.m. vs. Washington Wizards
- Monday, Feb. 20, 5 p.m. vs. San Antonio Spurs
- Wednesday, Feb. 22, 6 p.m. @ Minnesota Timberwolves
- Tuesday, Feb. 28, 5 p.m. @ Indiana Pacers
- Saturday, Feb. 26, 8 p.m. @ Sacramento Kings
- Wednesday, Feb. 29, 7 p.m. vs Houston Rockets
Energy Solutions Arena
301 West South Temple
801-355-SEAT
Tickets $12-$184, see website for specials
4. FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships
Courtesy Deer Valley Resort
The world's best freestyle ski athletes will compete in Park City at the FIS Freestyle World Ski Championships Feb. 1-4, 2012. Events include include aerial, moguls, and dual moguls. This year's competition also features a 2002 Olympic anniversary celebration on Park City's Main Street Wednesday, Feb. 1 beginning at 5 p.m.
All events free to the public. The events will be televised on NBC Feb. 11 and on VERSUS Feb. 11 and 18.
5. Winter Wednesdays and Free Scout Day at Tracy Aviary
Courtesy Tracy Aviary
Tracy Aviary offers free admission every Wednesday throughout January and February. "Free" admission requires a $1 conservation fee per person.
In addition, the aviary will offer free admission to scouts in uniform Saturday, Feb. 25. Scout day includes special demonstrations and keeper talks, plus free Girl Scout cookies while supplies last.
Tracy Aviary is located at 589 East 1300 South in the southwest corner of Liberty Park in Salt Lake City. It is accessible from the northern entrance of the park located at 900 South. Phone: 801-596-8500
Adults $5, seniors and students $4, children 4-12 $3, children under 3 free, Avian Encounter $3
6. 'CSI: Provo' at Desert Star Playhouse
Courtesy Desert Star Playhouse
A hilarious take on the world of crime scene investigation, CSI: Provo has been brought back by popular demand.
Jan. 12-March 24, 2011
See website for show dates and times
4861 S. State St. in Murray
801-266-2600
Tickets $9.95-$17.95
Pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soft drinks and desserts available during the show.
7. Wiseguys Comedy Club: Kevin Pollack, Dave Foley and More
Courtesy Wiseguys
Wiseguys comedy clubs at Trolley Square, West Valley City and Ogden bring live comedy to Utah audiences Tuesday through Saturday. This month's special events include Kevin Pollack, Tom Clark and Dave Foley.
Wiseguys Trolley Square
505 S. 600 E.
801-532-5233
Wiseguys West Valley
2194 W. 3500 S.
801-463-2909
Wiseguys Ogden
269 Historic 25th Street in Ogden
801-622-5588
8. Runnin' Utes Basketball
Photo by Rob Gray
The Runnin' Utes have seven Pac-12 games in February:
- Thursday, Feb. 2 vs. Oregon
- Saturday, Feb. 4 vs. Oregon State
- Thursday, Feb. 9 @ Arizona State, Time TBA (Fox Sports Arizona)
- Saturday, Feb. 11 @ Arizona, 12 p.m. (Fox Sports)
- Saturday, Feb. 18 vs. Colorado, 3 p.m. (Fox Sports)
- Thursday, Feb. 23 vs. California, 7 p.m.
- Saturday, Feb. 25 vs. Stanford, 6:30 p.m. (Comcast Bay Area)
All times MT
All games on ESPN 700 radio
Jon M. Huntsman Center
1825 East South Campus Drive at the University of Utah
801-581-UTIX
Tickets $5-$25, see website or call for specials
9. Grizzlies Hockey
Courtesy Utah Grizzlies
Here's the Grizzlies' home schedule for February:
- Vs. Ontario Reign - Feb. 3 and 4
- Vs. Bakersfield Condors - Feb. 8
- Vs. Las Vegas Wranglers - Feb. 15
All games 7:05 p.m.
Maverik Center
3200 South Decker Lake Drive (2200 W.)
801-988-8888
Tickets $10-$32, see website for promotions
10. University of Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics
Image courtesy University of Utah Athletics
The legendary University of Utah Red Rocks are ranked #1 in the nation as of the end of January. Here's the Red Rocks February schdule:
Friday, Feb. 3, 7 p.m. vs. Georgia (TV: ABC4)
Sunday, Feb. 12, 2 p.m. @ Arizona State
Friday, Feb. 17, 5 p.m. @ Michigan
Friday, Feb. 24, 7 p.m. vs. Stanford (TV: ABC4)
All times MT
Jon M. Huntsman Center
1825 East South Campus Drive at the University of Utah
801-581-UTIX
Tickets $3-$20, see website or call for specials
