June Events and Festivals

Long, lazy summer days stretch ahead of us but you don't need to worry about filling those days with activities. Here is a listing of boredom-busters for June.

Summer is a great time to look to the mountains for recreation including camping, hiking, fishing and mountain climbing. Check out your local community college for how-to classes to get started or find a group of enthusiasts on-line.

Salt Lake City Event Calendar for June

As always, if you or your organization has an event that you would like to see listed here, please e-mail me at saltlakecity@about.com. All events are subject to change without notice and the prices may change. Please check the organization's website for up-to-date information on all activities.

Art Exhibits and Events

• Salt Lake Art Center
  June 7 - 6:30 p.m.
  A Dada-inspired evening with a contemporary twist and silent auction will benefit community education programs in Salt Lake City.
• Utah Cultural Celebration Center
  Until June 18 - Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
  From the Masses to the Masses: Art of the Yan'an Cave Artists Group. Free.

  June 26 - 6-9 p.m.
  Face of Utah Sculpture Exhibit Grand Opening. Free.

• Utah Museum of Fine Arts
  June 23- September 21
  Monet to Picasso from the Cleveland Museum of Art Exhibit

Comedy Shows

• The Off-Broadway Theatre
  June 6,7,13,14,20,21 at 10 p.m.
  Laughing Stock - An improv, interactive comedy troupe performs a show similar to 'Whose Line is it Anyways.' No two shows are the same.
• Desert Star Playhouse
  Through June 7 - Shows start at 7 p.m. except Tuesday and Sunday, Matinees on Saturday
  The Wizard of Odd

  June 12-August 23 - Shows start at 7 p.m. except Tuesday and Sunday, Matinees on Saturday
  Indiana Bones

• Broadway Across America
  June 25,26,27,28 and 29 at various times at the Capitol Theatre
  The Drowsy Chaperone
• Art Tix
  June 27 - 7 p.m.
  Jerry Seinfeld at Abravenal Hall

Festivals

• Riverton Arts Festival
  June 5,6 and 7th at Riverton City Park (12600 S. 1400 W.)
  The Riverton Metropolitan Orchestra will play and local artists will be featured. Free.
• Utah Pride Festival and Parade
  June 6-8; Parade is on June 8 at 10 p.m. and is free. Other events vary in cost.
• Dark Arts Festival
  June 6-8; Times vary. $25 for a full weekend pass.
  The Dark Arts Festival is held at Area 51 (451 South 400 West)
• Wild Outdoors Festival
  June 6-7 from 10 a.m.–8 p.m. at Thanksgiving Point
  All things outdoors, including speed-climbing and a lumberjack competition.
• Deseret Peak Days and Stampede
  June 6-8, Times vary
  Rodeo and craft show at the Toole Deseret Peak Complex.
• Utah Chalk Art Festival
  June 13-14 at the Gateway. Free.
  Proceeds benefit the Utah Foster Care Foundation.
• Utah Scottish Festival and Highland Games
  June 13-14, Times, prices and places vary. Please see website for details.
  Enjoy Scottish bands and music or attend the whiskey tasting party.
• Utah's Frontier Fest
  June 13-14 at Gardner Village
  Enjoy an old-fashioned hoedown, a story fest and other pioneer events.
• Asian Festival
  June 13-14 at the Southtowne Expo Center
  See the drummers, watch master calligraphers and dine on Asian cuisine.
• Venture Outdoors Festival
  June 14th from 3-6 p.m. at the Canyon Rim Park
• Strawberry Days & Rodeo
  June 15-22, Times and cost vary by activity.
  Held in Pleasant Grove, UT.
• Utah Shakespearean Festival
  June 19-August 30. Times and prices vary.
  This festival draws nearly 150,000 people to Cedar City, Utah to view the Bard's work.
• South Jordan City Country Fest
  June 20 at 6 p.m. at City Park (11000 S. Redwood Road)
  Enjoy a parade, food and drink at this annual event.
• Swaner Nature Festival
  June 21, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Basin Recreation Field House in Park City (1388 Center Drive)
  Music, geocaching and nature walks are highlights of this festival.
• Utah Arts Festival
  June 26-29, Times and events vary.
  Held at the Library Square in downtown Salt Lake City.
• West Fest
  June 26-29 at Centennial Park in West Valley City (5415 West 3100 South)
  A carnival, parade and 5k fun run are a part of this event.
• Heber Valley Pow Wow and Mountain Man Rendezvous
  June 27-29 at Soldier Hollow
  Admission is $6.00, children 6 and under are free.

Films

• Friday Night Flicks
  Held at a different Salt Lake City park every Friday night starting on June 6th. See the website for listings. Free popcorn. Pizza and drinks for sale. Free.
• Salt Lake City Film Center
  June 2 - 7 p.m. at the downtown Salt Lake City Library auditorium.
  Muxes: Authentic, Intrepid Seekers of Danger
  In Spanish with English subtitles. Free.

  June 16 - 7 p.m. at the downtown Salt Lake City Library auditorium.
  A Series of Short Films from the Burundi Film Center

  June 17 - 7 p.m. at the downtown Salt Lake City Library auditorium.
  Outside: A documentary of four gay homeless youth who live in Salt Lake City. Free.

Music

• Kingsbury Hall
  June 4 at 7:30 p.m.
  Return to Forever - Corea, Clarke, Di Meola, White
  A fusion of rock 'n roll and jazz.
• The Depot
  June 3 - 8 p.m.
  Erykah Badu

  June 20 - 7 p.m.
  The Reverend Horton Heath

  June 24 - 7 p.m
  Bob Weir and RatDog with Government Mule

• Broadway Across America
  June 3-9, Times vary.
  Stomp - An unconventional eight-member percussion troupe.
• The Gallivan Center
  Free summer concerts beginning on June 7th.
  Viva SLC! is an all day rock and roll concert featuring local, live bands.
• Gina Bachauer Piano Competition
  Song Choi (18) and Weiyi Le (13) of Utah will compete at this year's competition.
  June 16-23 at the Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 West 300 South)
  $10 for a day pass or $100 for a two-week pass.

Theatre

• Mormon Miracle Pageant
  June 12-14 and 17-21 at 9 p.m. Free.
  The pageant is held outdoors at the Manti Temple (500 North 200 East in Manti).

Other Events

• Downtown Farmers Market
  June 14 - Held Saturdays until October from 8 a.m. - 1 p.m.