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Drop-in Drawing Disco: Oil Pastel Still Lifes

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Grab your sketchbook and head on over to a Drop-in Drawing Disco at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! This free, laid-back event invites you to explore your artistic potential. Find inspiration in the galleries and create a still life painting using oil pastels! All materials are provided, but feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required; join at any time as space allows. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. RSVP Encouraged. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/drop-in-drawing-disco-tickets-1987953330927? Transportation / Parking: Free parking near the UMFA. Parking spots reserved for UMFA guests are marked with signs. Please provide your license plate number to the front desk when you enter the Museum. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, July 15, 2026, 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Open Studio: Rubber and Felt Sculpture

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Open studio workshops at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invite you to explore your artistic potential and the galleries! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on among new friends.   Chakaia Booker’s Discarded Memories occupies a central space in the UMFA’s global contemporary art collection. Booker slices, twists, weaves, and rivets discarded tires to create radical patterns that are akin to African textiles and body decoration. The forms reflect the wear and tear of life, while also critiquing the industrialization, consumer culture, urban waste, and environmental concerns that are at the forefront of the 21st century. Explore the question ‘Can repurposed material retain a memory of its previous function?’ Explore the UMFA galleries, then create a standing sculpture inspired by Discarded Memories using rubber, felt, and wood.  All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels… Event Categories: Workshops & Training. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-studio-rubber-and-felt-sculpture-tickets-1990888854156?aff=oddtdtcreator. Transportation / Parking: Parking at the UMFA is free. Please park in the stalls near the Museum building that with UMFA signage and give the guest services staff your license plate number when you check in at the front desk. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, July 16, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Third Saturday for families: Word Art

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday you’ll create your own text-based art.    The UMFA is honored to currently have Hank Willis Thomas’s Pitch Blackness / Off Whiteness on loan from Art Bridges Foundation. This incredible neon artwork is on view in the lobby and is one of the first things you see when you enter the Museum. Thomas’s neon artworks use wordplay to spark questions about the construction of language and how it shapes our perceptions of race and society. Pitch Blackness / Off Whiteness turns the adjectives “off-white” and “pitch-black” into the nouns “whiteness” and “blackness.”  Get inspiration from this work of neon letters as well as other text-based art in the Museum, then head to the classroom to create your own word art on canvas!  Header Image: Hank Willis Thomas,… Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Kids/Family. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, July 18, 2026, 1:00 PM – Sunday, July 19, 2026, 4:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Open Studio: Bird Paintings

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Open studio workshops at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invite you to explore your artistic potential and the galleries! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on among new friends.  As a part of the recent re-installation of the UMFA’s Mexican art collection, the collaborative muralist group Roots Art Kollective (RAK) created a beautiful mural for the space. This artwork spans the back wall of the new Mexican art gallery and features a quetzal bird.   Find inspiration in this stunning mural, and the art depicting birds throughout the Museum, then create a painting on canvas featuring your favorite bird! All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Attendees with RSVPs will be prioritized, but drop-ins will be welcomed as space allows. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. RSVP Encouraged. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-studio-bird-paintings-tickets-1990987133111?aff=oddtdtcreator. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, August 1, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!  Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Open Studio: Tape Paintings

Looking for a place to meet fellow artists and learn new skills in Salt Lake City? Open studio workshops at the Utah Museum of Fine Arts invite you to explore your artistic potential and the galleries! Feel free to bring your own sketchbook or current project to work on among new friends.  The UMFA is home to a broad collection contemporary art including Hard-edge paintings by artists Gene Davis and Ilya Bolotowsky. These artists are known for their abstract works that emphasize color and pattern. In this workshop, you’ll explore the examples of Hard-edge painting in the UMFA galleries, then use tape and acrylic paint on canvas to try this technique yourself!   All materials are provided. This workshop is for adults 18+. All levels of experience are welcome. RSVP is encouraged but not required. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Public Event. Workshops & Training. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. RSVP Encouraged. Ticket URL: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/open-studio-tape-paintings-tickets-1991125403682?aff=oddtdtcreator. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, August 5, 2026, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Third Saturday for families: Kumihimo Japanese Braiding

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Look no further than the Utah Museum of Fine Arts! Admission to the Museum is free every third Saturday of the month, and there is always an art-making activity for the whole family. This Third Saturday you’ll create artful braids inspired by Japanese art.    The UMFA has two beautiful swords on view in the Japanese art gallery. The masterful artistry of the sword makers is evident in the metalwork, but the swords also have intricate silk braids on the handle and scabbard. The art of braiding these ties is called Kumihimo.   Find inspiration in the work of these masters of Kumihimo and practice in the classroom using a small loom and thread. Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Kids/Family. Public Event. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, August 15, 2026, 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

Arts Bash

One of the largest arts celebrations on campus, Arts Bash boasts live performances, information booths, giveaways, interactive art, and free food! You can grab a bite, watch live performances, and check out the booths. Make sure you pick up a passport and collect enough stamps by visiting various booths, so you can redeem it for your free Arts Bash prize. In essence, we're throwing a massive party to let you know what arts experiences are at your fingertips as a student of the University of Utah, including art exhibits, dance performances, film screenings, concerts - even events at UtahPresents, Pioneer Theatre Company, and the Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). And, all it takes is your Ucard thanks to the Arts Pass program. . Event Categories: U Arts Pass. Cost: Free. Contact Email: info@finearts.utah.edu. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM. For more info visit www.finearts.utah.edu.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!  Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 2, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, September 11, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 12, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, September 14, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, September 15, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 16, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, September 17, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, September 18, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 19, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Monday, September 21, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Tuesday, September 22, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Thursday, September 24, 2026, 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Friday, September 25, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 2:00 PM – 3:45 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

John Proctor Is the Villain (Pioneer Theatre Company) [U Arts Pass Event]

Pioneer Theatre Company John Proctor Is the Villain — Utah Professional Premiere by Kimberly Belflower Directed by Karen Azenberg September 11-26, 2026 Simmons Pioneer Memorial Theatre Play A fierce, funny play about teenage girls rewriting the rules—and reclaiming their own stories. Fueled by earbuds full of pop anthems, sheer determination, and a simmering sense of justice, five teenage girls are ready to confront the buried truths hiding in their small, single-stoplight town. A recent Broadway hit from playwright Kimberly Belflower, this bold, sharp-witted, and fiercely relevant play reexamines the stories we inherit and asks who gets to define what’s true — delivering a work that’s as entertaining as it is essential. “A poignant story of girlhood and empowering friendships.” — Entertainment Weekly “A bold contemporary reexamination of who gets to tell the story.” — amNY JOHN PROCTOR IS THE VILLAIN is presented by arrangement with Concord Theatricals on behalf of Dramatists Play Service. www.concordtheatricals.com. Event Categories: Theatre. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Pioneer Memorial Theatre - Simmons (PMT). Cost: $50-62 ($5 for U Students, 50% off for Staff/Faculty). Ticket URL: https://purchase.pioneertheatre.org/Events?attribute_EventHost=PioneerTheatre. Contact Name: Pioneer Theatre Company. Contact Phone: 8015816961. Contact Email: BoxOffice@PioneerTheatre.org. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Saturday, September 26, 2026, 7:30 PM – 9:15 PM. For more info visit purchase.pioneertheatre.org.

Once Upon an Art Museum

Looking for a free family activity in Salt Lake City? Admission to the Utah Museum of Fine Arts is always free every first Wednesday of the month, and now the day is extra special. Bring your youngest art appreciators to the UMFA for storytime, fine art, and hands-on activities in the galleries!  Gather in the Museum lobby and follow arts educators into the galleries to explore unique works of art, read a story, and create a simple, kid-friendly art project inspired by the art on view and the story! There will be new stories and activities every month, so we hope you’ll join us for a new “once upon a time” every first Wednesday. Event Categories: Kids/Family. Public Event. U Arts Pass. Campus Locations: Utah Museum of Fine Arts (UMFA). Cost: Free. Campus Wide Event: Yes. Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 11:00 AM – 11:30 AM. For more info visit umfa.utah.edu.