Your Guide to February in Salt Lake
February is one of the shortest months of the year, but we’re making the most of it! Host Ali Vallarta and producer Ivana Martinez make the ultimate local’s guide to celebrate your Valentines and Galentines, plus what to do on Leap Day, and more to try in February.
Here are some of the events and places discussed:
Take a Heels Class with Caroline Kane
Rent a free pasta making kit from the SLCo Library
Local Galentine’s Cake-making party
Sips Under the Sea at the Loveland Living Planet Aquarium
“Swan Lake” at Ballet West
“Don Juan” at Utah Symphony
“Love & Basketball” at the Salt Lake Film Society
Valentine’s Day Portraits at The Leonardo
Book a walking tour with Rachel’s SLC History
Rent an e-bike from Salt Lake E-bikes
Visit Lovebound Library, “bring a bestie and get 10% off your purchase”
Utah Jazz v. Los Angeles Lakers
KUAA 99.9 Valentine’s Day Party at Sayonara, 21+
Cumbia Night at Drift Lounge
Disney on Ice: Encanto and Frozen
Pre-order a Mardi Gras King Cake by Feb. 9 at Gourmandise or Vosen’s
Visit Crystal Hot Springs in Honeyville, UT
Stay in this house on Bear Lake for President’s Day Weekend
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