THURSDAY
GRIFFIN HOUSE
Vulnerable and authentic lyrics mean this show takes you on a shared journey, 8 p.m. Sept. 13, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $22, ticketfly.com.
ROMEO SANTOS
Latin superstar brings his Golden Tour to Utah, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 13, Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $39.50-$500, smithstix.com.
WHISPERHAWK
Local acoustic indie rock, including you playing acoustic on the open mic, 7 p.m. Sept. 13, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. FREE.
THE BEE: GONE ASTRAY
Competitive storytelling featuring the best from 10 storytellers, picked at random, surrounding the theme “Gone Astray”, 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Metro Music Hall, 615 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. $15, at the door.
THE HEAD AND THE HEART
American indie folk band that explores the conflict between the head and the heart, 8 p.m. Sept. 13, The Union Event Center, 235 N. 500 West, Salt Lake City. $39.50, ticketfly.com.
KING PRINCESS AND FLORA CASH
SLCC’s Twilight Concert Series continues with a night of dream pop, indie and folk sounds, 6 p.m. Sept. 13, Gallivan Center, 239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. $10-$50, 24tix.com.
CARMEN INSIDE OUT
An intimate portrait of Bizet’s female heroine by Kristin Chavez, who has performed the opera all over the world in the last decade and a half, 7 p.m. Sept. 13-14, Kingsbury Hall, 1395 Presidents Circle, Salt Lake City. $20, utahpresents.org.
UTAH STATE FAIR
Exhibits, entertainment, rides, food, vendors and the best of Utah at this annual celebration, daily through Sept. 16, Utah State FairPark, 155 N. 1000 West, Salt Lake City. $8-$40, concerts, rides, food, parking and other items are extra, utahstatefair.com.
JP SEARS
The creator of the Ultra Spiritual comedy series brings his empowering humorous message to Utah, 7 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, 9:30 p.m. Friday-Saturday Sept. 13-15, Wiseguys Comedy Club, 194 S. 400 West, Salt Lake City. $25, wiseguyscomedy.com.
FRIDAY
COMMODORES
Motown powerhouse still delivers grooves after three decades, 9 p.m. Sept. 14, Peppermill Concert Hall, 680 Wendover Blvd., West Wendover, Nevada. $20-$60, wendoverfun.com.
FLORENCE + THE MACHINE
English indie rock band on tour for the High As Hope album, with guests St. Vincent and Lizzo, 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Maverik Center, 3200 S. Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City. $39.50-$99.50, smithstix.com.
CAFE TACVBA
Latin Grammy-winning band recognized as Mexico’s leading alternative rock band, 8 p.m. Sept. 14, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. $30-$55, arttix.artsaltlake.org.
THE GANGRENE FILM FESTIVAL: SPACE FUNK
The biggest comedy film festival in Utah returns for the 18th installment, featuring short films, on-stage antics and “Gangrene Vision,” 7 p.m. Sept. 14, Kenley Amphitheater, 403 N. Wasatch Drive, Layton. $10-$40, davisarts.org.
KAP BROS. BAND
Ogden’s own country, rock and blues band playing live since 1968, 10 p.m. Sept. 14, Brewski’s, 244 25th St., Ogden. $5, 801-394-1713.
”ATTACK OF THE 50 FOOT WALLFLOWER”
Christian McKay Heidicker reads from and signs his new YA novel, which features all your favorite ‘50s tropes, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, The King’s English, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. FREE admission.
RED SHOT PONY
Local genre-blending cover band plays the hits you know and love, 8:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. 801-392-3901.
BERNSTEIN ON BROADWAY
The Utah Symphony’s homage to Leonard Bernstein, featuring his greatest Broadway hits, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Abravanel Hall, 123 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. $15-$68, arttix.artsaltlake.org.
HEROES OF THE NIGHT
Music, food and a silent auction benefitting Mighty Heroes, a nonprofit focused on children with mental, behavioral and developmental disorders and their families. Musical guests Code Blue Revival, Morgan Whitney, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Ogden Amphitheater, 343 25th St., Ogden. $15/age 13-older $5/ages 3-12.
HED P.E. AND ANDREW W BOSS
The Worldwide Unity Tour comes to Utah, 6 p.m. Sept. 14, Liquid Joe’s, 1249 E. 3300 South, Salt Lake City. $10, liquidjoes.net.
SEAN JONES QUARTET
Trumpeter and his fellow musicians celebrate the soulful sounds of Miles Davis and others, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 14, Browning Center, WSU, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $8-$20, weberstatetickets.com.
OGDEN YOGA FEST
This 7th annual festival features classes, food, yoga vendors, music and more. Proceeds benefit YMCA of Northern Utah and YCC Family Crisis Shelter, 5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14-15, DaVinci Academy of Science & Arts, 2033 Grant Ave., Ogden. $20-$45, tickettailor.com.
JAY WHITTAKER
Comedian, actor, host and writer from Los Angeles and Salt Lake City will have you rolling in the aisles, 8 p.m. Sept. 14-15, Wiseguys Comedy Cafe, 269 25th St., Ogden. $12, wiseguyscomedy.com.
6TH ANNUAL FAIRYTALE FESTIVAL
To celebrate the wonder of fairytales, this local theater transforms into an enchanted castle with a variety of fairytale-themed activities, 4 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 14-15, CenterPoint Legacy Theater, 525 N. 400 West, Centerville. FREE admission; some ticketed activities, centerpointtheatre.org.
SATURDAY
OGDEN HISPANIC FESTIVAL
Celebrate and promote Hispanic heritage with an art and literature show, music and more, 2 p.m. Sept. 15, Ogden Union Station, 2501 Wall Ave., Ogden. FREE.
BLUE RIVER FEST
Benefit concert with The Band Vera, Blue Sage, and Sammy Brue, 6 p.m. Sept. 15, Ogden Amphitheater, 343 25th St., Ogden. $15-$25, at the gate.
CHICK COREA TRIO
Only three musicians have been nominated for more Grammys than this jazz master. Don’t miss this living legend, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South, Salt Lake City. $39.50, arttix.artsaltlake.org.
SCIENCE FRIDAY
Ira Flatow and crew report on science news and stories happening locally using music, props, video and demonstrations, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. $27.50-$65, arttix.artsaltlake.org.
FARMERS MARKET OGDEN
Weekly summer market featuring more than 200 vendors. Shop local, get fresh produce and connect with the community, 9 a.m.-2 p.m. Sept. 15, Historic 25th Street, Ogden. FREE admission.
BRIGHAM CITY FARMERS MARKET
Shop Utah’s Famous Fruit Way farmers and local artisan creations in downtown Brigham City, 8 a.m.-1 p.m. Sept. 15, 6 N. Main St., Brigham City. FREE admission.
JUNCTION CITY ROLLER DOLLS DERBY BOUT
Catch your local flat-track roller derby ladies in action, 7 p.m. Sept. 15, Golden Spike Event Center, 1000 N. 1200 West, Ogden. $10/adv., $12/door, 801-698-4546.
THE PRANKSTERS
A tribute band celebrating The Grateful Dead that will have you dancing, 8 p.m. Sept. 15, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. 801-392-3901.
BRANSON ANDERSON
Local musician makes his debut, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15, Harp and Hound, 2550 Washington Blvd., Ogden. No cover.
VINTAGE TRAILER RALLY
Public open house to see gussied-up trailers, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 15, Cherry Hill Campground, 1325 S. Main St., Kaysville. FREE.
SOUNDS LIKE TEEN SPIRIT
Grunge favorites played by ‘90s grunge gods, 10 p.m. Sept. 15, Brewski’s, 244 25th St., Ogden. $5, 801-394-1713.
SUNDAY
”FERRIS BUELLER’S DAY OFF”
Have a free film with your brunch, 11:30 a.m. Sept. 16, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE admission.
OGDEN CITY’S 1ST LATINO FILM FESTIVAL
Watch short films and enjoy DJ music and adult beverages, 2 p.m. Sept. 16, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE admission, eventbrite.com.
RISE AGAINST
The Mourning in Amerika tour with AFI and Anti Flag, 6 p.m. Sept. 16, The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City. $41.25, smithstix.com.
BRUNCH & BLOODY MARYS WITH PADDY TEGLIA
Ogden musician delivers sweet sounds while you enjoy brunch and libations, noon Sept. 16, Lighthouse Lounge, 130 25th St., Ogden. FREE admission, 801-392-3901.
BLUES, BREWS & BBQ
Folk Hogan headlines, while Timmy the Teeth opens, 12:30 p.m. Sept. 16, Snowbasin Resort, 3925 E. Snowbasin Road, Huntsville. FREE.
TY HERNDON
Grammy-nominated country artis and LGBTQ+ activist on tour with The Wayne Hoskins Band and Tom Bennett, 7 p.m. Sept. 16, Urban Lounge, 241 S. 500 East, Salt Lake City. $18/adv., $20/day of, jrcslc.com.
MONDAY
AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD
Spectacular show honoring iconic Pink Floyd, complete with sound, lighting, lasers and inflatables, 7:30 p.m. Sept. 17, Eccles Theater, 131 S. Main St., Salt Lake City. $35-$161.50, arttix.artsaltlake.org.
FILM BUFF FREE MOVIE
Watch the ‘90s classic “Dumb & Dumber,” 10 p.m. Sept. 17, Brewvies Ogden, 2293 Grant Ave., Ogden. FREE.
MARIACHI DE MI TIERRA
Live and feel traditional Mexican music, along with Ballet Foklorico de las Americas, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Peery’s Egyptian, 2415 Washington Blvd., Ogden. FREE.
CAMRON WRIGHT
Utah author discusses his book “The Orphan Keeper,” part of the Utah Humanities Book Festival, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, Weber County Library Pleasant Valley Branch, 5568 S. Adams Ave., Washington Terrace. FREE.
SCOTT WESTERFELD
The author of the mega-bestselling Uglies series discusses his latest novel, 7 p.m. Sept. 17, The King’s English, 1511 S. 1500 East, Salt Lake City. FREE admission.
TUESDAY
HURST ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE: TYEHIMBA JESS
Pulitzer Prize-winning poet reads from and discusses his works and signs books, 6 p.m. Sept. 18, St. Joseph Catholic High School, 1790 Lake St., Ogden. FREE admission.
SLASH FEATURING MYLES KENNEDY AND THE CONSPIRATORS
Legendary rocker on tour for his new album, 7 p.m. Sept. 18, The Depot, 13 N. 400 West, Salt Lake City. $51, smithstix.com.
WEDNESDAY
HERB ALPERT & LANI HALL
Legendary trumpet player and man with a profound passion plays live with Lani Hall, 8 p.m. Sept. 19, The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City. $50, ticketfly.com.
SIN CITY OF THE AMERICAN HOLY LAND: UNDERSTANDING OGDEN’S BAD REPUTATION
Weber State University professor Pepper Glass draws from interviews with residents and data about Ogden’s past and present to discover the varying views residents hold and how those are linked to social division, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Weber County Library, 2464 Jefferson Ave., Ogden. FREE.
CLASSICAL GREEK THEATRE FESTIVAL: WOMEN OF TRACHIS
Sophocles’ rarely read or performed tragic masterpiece, presented by Westminster College, 7 p.m. Sept. 19, Wildcat Theater, Weber State University, 3848 Harrison Blvd., Ogden. $8-$10, weberstatetickets.com.
