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FRIDAY, July 28
SALT LAKE CITY JAZZ FESTIVAL — Featuring Katrina Cannon with a centennial tribute to Ella Fitzgerald. 7-11 p.m., Main Center, The Gallivan Center, 239 Main St., Salt Lake City. Event runs through July 29. Go to slcjazzfestival.com for more information. $10-50.
DON’T MISS THE LAUGHS — Featuring Steve Soelberg. 8 p.m., Wiseguys Comedy Club, 269 25th St., Ogden. Repeat performance on Saturday, July 29. 801-622-5588. $12.
A BONDING EXPERIENCE — Celebrating baby animals born on the farm in June. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting), Carver’s Cove Petting Farm, 2329 N. 5025 East, Eden. Those ages 12 and younger get a horse ride with their admission. The farm is open Wednesday to Saturday through September. carverscove.com. 801-745-3018. FREE-$8.
SATURDAY, July 29
ENJOY THE TALENTS OF MARY WILSON — A founding member of the Supremes and a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. egyptiantheatrecompany.org. 435-649-9371. $43-70.
SUMMER ACTIVITY — Learn more about the characteristics of Utah’s tarantulas at this event. 10 a.m. and 2 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. All ages welcome. Meet at the visitor center. 801-621-7595. FREE.
TEEN GAMING TOURNAMENT — Those ages 12-18 are welcome to put their battle skills to the test with a Pokemon tournament on Nintendo Wii U. 2 p.m., Weber County Library’s southwest branch, 2039 W. 4000 South, Roy. Prizes will be awarded. FREE.
SUNDAY, July 30
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ CONCERT SERIES — Featuring The Motet, Dead Winter Carpenters, Pixie and the Party Grass Boys, and Jamie McClean Band. Noon to 5:30 p.m., outside Earl’s Lodge, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 E. Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. Bring a shade chair or blanket. Event includes activities and games for children. snowbasin.com. 888-437-5488. FREE.
SWIMMING POOL FUN — Bring the family to cool off and have some fun. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Roy Aquatic Center, 2977 W. 5200 South, Roy. 801-774-8590. FREE-$5.50.
VISIT THE MOUTH OF EMIGRATION CANYON — Spend quality time with the family and enjoy learning about animals from diverse ecosystems. 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., Utah’s Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave., Salt Lake City. 801-584-1700. FREE-$16.95.
MONDAY, July 31
FAMILY FUNDAY — Attendees can play on a wide variety of gaming consoles, including some virtual reality games. 5 p.m., GameTyrant Gaming Center, 640 N. Main, Suite 216, North Salt Lake. 385-202-4645. $4-60.
STAGE PERFORMANCE — “An Inspector Calls” is a rendition of English playwright J.B. Priestley’s story depicting a wealthy English family’s responsibility for the death of a young, working-class factory girl. 7 p.m., Lishman Performance Hall, CenterPoint Legacy Theatre, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville. Those younger than age 3 and babies in arms are not permitted. Performances run intermittently through Aug. 19. www.centerpointtheatre.org. 801-298-1302. $15.
DRINKING ABOUT ART — Hosted by the Utah Museum of Contemporary Art, enjoy casual drinks with local luminaries and learn how contemporary arts and culture have impacted their lives. 6:30-8 p.m., Water Witch, 163 W. 900 South, Salt Lake City. www.utahmoca.org/event. FREE, though a donation to UMOCA is suggested.
TUESDAY, Aug. 1
HISTORIC ADVENTURES — Learn what Cache Valley was like between 1820 and 1920, and enjoy unlimited pony and train rides. 11 a.m., American West Heritage Center, 4025 South U.S. 89, Wellsville. www.awhc.org. 435-245-6050. FREE-$7.
CHESS CLUB EVENT — Players ages 4 to 18 are invited to learn and play the ultimate intellectual board game. 4 p.m., Weber County Library’s Ogden Valley branch, 131 S. 7400 East, Huntsville. All supplies are provided. FREE.
INTERNATIONAL QUILT INVITATION EXHIBITION — Featuring quilters from France, Israel, Japan and more. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., Brigham City Museum, 24 N. 300 West, Brigham City. www.brighamcitymuseum.org. 435-226-1439. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, Aug. 2
JOHN WILLIAMS’ FILM MUSIC — Featuring the Utah Symphony playing themes from “Jurassic Park,” “Jaws,” “Star Wars” and more. 8 p.m., Red Butte Garden Amphitheatre, 2280 E. Red Butte Canyon Road, Salt Lake City. Gates open at 7 p.m. Go to www.redbuttegarden.ticketfly.com for more information. 801-585-0556. $16-41.
NATURE TALES STORYTIME AND CRAFT — Those ages 2 to 6 are invited to attend activities featuring “All the Places to Love,” by Patricia Maclachlan. They’ll also go on a nature scavenger hunt to create art from their findings. 11 a.m., 2696 East U.S. 89, Logan. www.logannature.org. 435-755-3239. FREE.
WILD WEDNESDAY: SEED ADVENTURES — Learn about what seeds go through to find new areas to grow. 3:45-4:30 p.m., Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. All ages welcome. Meet at the visitor center. 801-621-7595. $3-5.
THURSDAY, Aug. 3
ROCK THE PARK SUMMER CONCERT SERIES — Tribute band featuring Motown Sounds. 7:30 p.m., Fountain Square, Station Park, 140 N. Union Ave., Farmington. 801-923-9111. FREE.
CIRCLE J RODEO — Cowboys and cowgirls will compete in multiple competitions featuring bucking horses and bulls. 7 p.m., Salt Lake County Fair, 2100 W. 11400 South, South Jordan. www.saltlakecountyfair.com. $5-12.
MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT — Featuring Reckless Kelly, an Americana/Texas country band based in Austin, Texas. 8 p.m., The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. Doors open at 7 p.m. Must be at least age 21. 1-800-501-2885. $38.
FRIDAY, Aug. 4
STAND-UP COMEDY — Featuring Mick DiFlo, contributing writer to “The Idiot’s Guide to Jokes,” and Greg Hahn, who’s appeared on Comedy Central’s Premium Blend. 8 p.m., Egyptian Theatre, 328 Main St., Park City. Must be ages 18 and older. Repeat performance Saturday, Aug. 5. egyptiantheatrecompany.org. 435-649-9371. $15-29.
SUMMER CONCERT — Featuring Americana singer/songwriter Andy May. 7:30 p.m., Brigham City Fine Arts Center, 58 S. 100 West, Brigham City. www.bcfineartscenter.org. 435-723-0740. $8-12.
TUBE THE OGDEN — Hosted by Weber State University’s outdoor program and Gear 30. Noon to 6 p.m., Lorin Farr Park, 769 Canyon Road, Ogden. 801-626-7232. $5-10.
SATURDAY, Aug. 5
LIVE PERFORMANCE — Featuring “Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat,” a story based on the biblical story of Joseph in the Book of Genesis. 7:30 p.m., Hopebox Theatre, 1700 S. Frontage Road, Kaysville. Performances run intermittently through Aug. 26. www.hopeboxtheatre.com. 801-451-5259. $10-15.
SPIDERFEST! — Event includes walks with spider experts, talks, science projects and information booths. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Antelope Island State Park, 4528 W. 1700 South, Syracuse. 801-721-9569. $10 per vehicle.
OUTDOOR CONCERT — Featuring Josaleigh Pollett and The Strangers. Born and raised in Ogden, Josaleigh is a writer of heartwarming folk music. 7-8:30 p.m., glen behind the Visitor Center, Ogden Nature Center, 966 W. 12th St., Ogden. www.ogdennaturecenter.org. 801-621-7595. $10-15.
SUNDAY, Aug. 6
VISIT DINOSAUR PARK — Bring the family and enjoy checking out more than 100 dinosaur replicas and a museum with hands-on activities. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 1544 E. Park Blvd., Ogden. www.dinosaurpark.org. 801-393-3466. FREE-$7.
OUTDOOR CONCERT — Featuring San Francisco Gay Men’s Chorus. 7 p.m., on the lawn, Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, 2250 Deer Valley Drive South, Park City. 435-655-3114. $44.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ CONCERT SERIES — Featuring Old 97’s, Jeff Crosby and the Refugees, and Slings and Arrows. Noon to 5:30 p.m., outside Earl’s Lodge, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 E. Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. Bring a shade chair or blanket. Event includes activities and games for children. snowbasin.com. 888-437-5488. FREE.