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Salt Lake City March Events

2012

By , About.com Guide

Salt Lake City's ready for spring - did you know that March 1 marks the end of "meteorological winter"? There are lots of sports, arts and entertainment events blossoming around town this month. The list is always evolving, so check back frequently for new events.

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.

Click here for a list of Salt Lake City St. Patrick's Day events

'Zorro' at Hale Centre Theatre

Courtesy Hale Centre Theatre

Hale Centre Theatre presents the United States premiere of Zorro, Feb. 16 through April 11, 2012. HCT’s production of the musical will feature dramatic effects, flamboyant sets and costumes and a versatile cast of strong vocalists, dancers and athletes. “Zorro” features music from the Gipsy Kings, authentic Flamenco dancing, Spanish guitar, illusion, mystique and romance.

Mondays through Saturdays, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 15-April 11
Matinees Saturdays 12:30 and 4 p.m.

Ticket prices are Monday through Thursday and matinees: adult $23, child (5-11 years) $15
Friday and Saturday evening shows: adult $26, child (5-11 years) $16.

3333 South Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City
801-984-9000

'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.
801-266-2600

Tickets $9.95-$17.95

Pizza, appetizers, sandwiches, soft drinks and desserts available during the show.

'Gleek School Musical' at the Off-Broadway Theatre

Courtesy Off-Broadway Theatre

Welcome back to high school with this fun-filled OBT parody that combines elements of the popular television hit Glee and the classic (?) High School Musical movie series. This production features great singing and dancing, fantastic basketball special effects, as well as Hamlet, The Musical done in two minutes and fifty-three seconds.

Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays Feb. 10-March 10, 7:30 p.m.

272 S. Main St.
801-355-4628

Tickets $8-$16

'Red' and 'Dottie S. Dixon' at Salt Lake Acting Company

Courtesy SLAC

Red is a Tony Award-winning play about the passion and creativity of artist Mark Rothko. Feb. 8-March 4, 2012, check website for dates/times.

Dottie - The Sister Lives On! brings audiences up close and personal with Dottie S. Dixon, an activist Mormon mother of a gay son, as she deals with love, loss, sex tapes, and casserole recipes. Feb. 15-March 4, 2012, check website for dates/times.

168 W. 500 N.
801-363-7522

Tickets $15-$42

Runnin' Utes Basketball

Photo by Rob Gray

The University of Utah Runnin' Utes men's basketball team finish out a rough inaugural Pac-12 season on the road in early March, then head for their first-ever Pac-12 tournament in Los Angeles, which begins March 7.

Thursday, March 1, 2012 8 p.m. @ Oregon State
Saturday, March 3, 4 p.m. @ Oregon (CSNNW)

All games on ESPN 700 AM radio, Pac-12 Tournament Games on FSN

Pac-12 Tournament Schedule and Results

University of Utah Red Rocks Gymnastics

Courtesy University of Utah Athletics

University of Utah's gymnastics team boasts the highest fan attendance of any women's collegiate sports team, and Red Rocks home meets are exciting, inexpensive family entertainment. The Red Rocks have four meets in March, including the team's first-ever Pac-12 championships at the Huntsman Center.

  • Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. vs. Oregon State (TV: ABC4)
  • Friday, March 9, 7 p.m. vs. Nebraska
  • Friday, March 16, 5 p.m. @ Florida
  • Saturday, March 24, 2 and 7 p.m. Pac-12 Championships (TV: FOX Sports)

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

The Utah Jazz

Al Bello, Getty Images

Here's the Jazz schedule for March:

  • Friday, March 2, 7 p.m. vs. Miami Heat
  • Saturday, March 3, 6:30 p.m. @ Dallas Mavericks
  • Monday, March 5, 5 p.m. @ Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Wednesday, March 7, 5 p.m. @ Charlotte Hornets
  • Friday, March 9, 5 p.m. @ Philadelphia 76ers
  • Saturday, March 10, 6 p.m. @ Chicago Bulls
  • Monday, March 12, 7 p.m. vs. Detroit Pistons
  • Wednesday, March 14, 8:30 p.m. @ Phoenix Suns (ESPN)
  • Thurssday, March 15, 7 p.m. vs. Minnesota Timberwolves
  • Saturday, March 17, 7 p.m. vs. Golden State Warriors
  • Sunday, March 18, 7:30 p.m. @ L.A. Lakers
  • Tuesday, March 20, 7 p.m. vs. Oklahoma City Thunder
  • Thursday, March 22, 8 p.m. @ Sacramento Kings
  • Friday, March 23, 8:30 p.m. vs. Denver Nuggets (ESPN)
  • Sunday, March 25, 4 p.m. @ Atlanta Hawks
  • Monday, March 26, 5:30 p.m. @ New Jersey Nets
  • Wednesday, March 28, 5:30 p.m. @ Boston Celtics
  • Friday, March 30, 7 p.m. vs. Sacramento Kings
  • Saturday, March 31, 8:30 p.m. @ L.A. Clippers

EnergySolutions Arena
301 West South Temple
801-355-SEAT

Tickets $12-$184, see website for specials

Kingsbury Hall: 'Rock of Ages,' Circus Oz, Student Showcases and More

Kingsbury Hall brings two dynamic touring shows to their stage this month, plus performing arts student showcases from the University of Utah.

  • Rock of Ages - Friday, March 2, 8 p.m.; Saturday, March 3, 2 and 8 p.m. ($35-$62.50). In 1987 on the Sunset Strip, a small town girl meets a big city rocker, and they fall in love to the greatest songs of the 80’s.
  • Circus Oz - Tuesday and Wednesday, March 20-21, 7:30 p.m. ($19.5-$34.50). Australia’s most-loved circus, Circus Oz, is renowned for collective mayhem that never stops from the moment the band strikes up until the last curtain call.

View the University of Utah Performing Arts calendar, including Kingsbury Hall, Libby Gardner Hall, Babcock Theatre, Studio 115 and Marriott Center for Dance

1395 E. Presidents Circle
801-581-7100

Real Salt Lake

Courtesy Real Salt Lake

Real Salt Lake finishes the MLS preseason March 3, then begins regular season play March 10 in Los Angeles.

  • RSL vs.TBD, Desert Diamond Cup in Tucson, AZ (Preseason), Saturday, March 3, 2012, time TBD
  • RSL @ Los Angeles Galaxy, Saturday, March 10, 8:30 p.m. (ABC4)
  • RSL vs. New York Red Bulls, Saturday, March 17, 8 p.m. (ABC4)
  • RSL vs. Chivas USA, Saturday, March 24, 7 p.m. (CW30)
  • RSL @ Portland Timbers, Saturday, March 31, 8 p.m. (ABC4)

Rio Tinto Stadium
9256 S. State St. in Sandy
801-727-2700

Tickets $18-$100

All RSL games (home and away) will be broadcast on KALL 700 Sports (English) and Ke Buena 1600 AM (Spanish).

Free Saturday Concerts and Spring Gruv at The Canyons

Courtesy The Canyons Resort

Enjoy free live concerts every Saturday in March, at 3 p.m. at The Canyons Resort Village

NOTE: No outside alcohol allowed. Food and beverages available in the Resort Village.

  • Saturday, March 3: Ugly Valley Boys
  • Saturday, March 10: Patwa Reggae Band
  • Saturday, March 17: Warsaw Poland Brothers
  • Saturday, March 24: 5th annual Spring Gruv pond skimming contest at noon, concert by Little Feat at 3 p.m.
  • Sunday, March 25: John Brown's Body
  • Saturday, March 31: Red Bull Schlittentag (sledding) contest at noon, concert by Martin Sexton at 3 p.m.
  • Saturday, April 7: Junior & Transportation

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