Looking for a way to liven up your week ahead? Luckily, Utah has no shortage of exciting events to fill out your calendar. To help you make a selection, we’ve gathered a list of our favorite November events in Utah. Get your week started, and finish off the spooky season, with the Day of the Dead Exhibit, then end your week entering the holiday season with holiday musicals and festivals. For even more events happening in Salt Lake City this week and throughout the month, visit our community events calendar!
Monday 11/4
What: 2024 Day of the Dead Exhibits
Where: Utah Cultural Celebration Center (1355 W. 3100 S., West Valley City)
When: now until 11/7
Enjoy multiple annual and traditional exhibitions that include Ofrendas, Alabrejes and traditional arts and crafts that coincide with The Utah Cultural Celebration Centers’ Día de Los Muertos/Day of the Dead celebration.
What: The Off Broadway Theatre, inc. Presents Christmas Carol Part 2
Where: The Off Broadway Theatre, Inc. (Draper Historic Theatre 900 East, Draper )
When: Select nights in November at 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
Start the holidays off with a classic musical, Christmas Carol Part 2. The story continues with Scrooge, a few years later. But, he still isn’t getting things right and instead of being kind and giving for the right reasons, he is doing it out of desperation and fear. The ghosts return to teach him how to live the true Spirit of Christmas.
Tuesday 11/5
What: 2024 Juried Art Show
Where: Murray City Library (166 E. 5300 S., Murray)
When: Now until 11/13
The Murray Juried Art Show is an annual event showcasing the artistic talents of Murray residents and is open to both amateur and professional artists aged 18 and older. The show includes the following categories: Watercolor, Oil and Acrylic, Graphics (pen, pencil, pastil, ink), Original Photography, Mixed Medium, Ceramics, Woodwork, and 3D.
Wednesday 11/6
What: Sip & Paint Night at Scion
Where: Scion Cider Bar (916 S Jefferson Street, Salt Lake City)
When: 11/6 at 6 p.m.
Get your hands dirty during this month’s Sip & Paint at Scion Cider Bar. Kick back and unwind from the week, enjoy a beverage, meet new friends (or bring your bestie), and paint a mug. A one-of-a-kind piece painted by you to take home as a reminder of your experience. Glazed pieces will be taken to Salt Lake Pottery Studio to be fired. All finished pieces can be picked up two weeks after the event during open studio hours.
What: Drop-in Drawing Disco
Where: Marcia and John Price Museum Building (410 Campus Center Drive, Salt Lake City)
When: 11/6 at 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.
This UMFA is thrilled to partner with the Arts Education Program in the College of Fine Arts on the crowd-favorite program, Drop-in Drawing Disco. This free, fun and informal event is artist-led and offers a space for you to explore or flex your drawing abilities. The session will feature individual and group drawing exercises, tasty snacks, and a community playlist for amping up your creativity. All levels of drawing experience are welcome. Bring your own sketchbook or current project, and let’s make some incredible art together!
Thursday 11/7
What: HARRY POTTER AND THE SORCERER’S STONE™ IN CONCERT
Where: Abravanel Hall (123 W South Temple, Salt Lake City)
When: 11/7 to 11/9 at 7 p.m.
Learning on his 11th birthday that he is a wizard destined for greatness, Harry leaves for wizarding school for the first time in Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone™. This concert presents the first movie of the unforgettable series while a live orchestra performs John Williams’ enchanting score. Join us for an evening of music and magic.
Friday 11/8
What: 35th Annual Navajo Rug Show & Sale
Where: Online Event
When: 11/8 at 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.
Join this online event where you can view and purchase Navajo rugs. Navajo rugs tell enchanting stories through intricate designs, connecting you to ancestral ties and spiritual meanings. Every rug embodies authentic and meaningful traditions, bridging cultural gaps and fostering respect.
What: Plan-B Theatre’s Full Color
Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W. 300 S., Salt Lake City)
When: Now until 11/10 at 8 p.m.
Full Color comprises eight monologues, through which eight BIPOC actors speak the truths of their eight BIPOC playwright counterparts, in a bold declaration that their experiences are not monolithic, dispelling stereotypes, and presenting the depth and breadth of BIPOC experiences here and now in Utah.
Saturday 11/9
What: Santa’s Village Experience
Where: Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City (170 S. West Temple Street, Salt Lake City)
When: Every Saturday from 11/9 to 12/21 at 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
This holiday season, Hyatt Regency Salt Lake City will transform into Santa’s Village, decking the halls with merry holiday décor and festive cheer. Open to both hotel guests and Salt Lake City residents, the hotel will feature a massive 18-foot tree on the scenic 6th-floor rooftop Sundance Terrace, a custom-built Santa House, holiday vignettes, and photo-ops with Santa Claus every Saturday, from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm, leading up to Christmas. Tickets to experience the holiday décor and carolers and get a picture with Santa are available on Eventbrite here.
What: ILLUMINATE: Light Art + Creative Tech Festival
Where: Library Square (200 E. 400 S, Salt Lake City)
When: 11/9 at 5 p.m. to 11 p.m.
ILLUMINATE is a festival celebrating the intersection between art and technology. Utah Arts Alliance works with a wide variety of artists, makers, performers, and community partners to showcase innovative creativity through large scale art pieces, an interactive STEAM Lab, drone shows, and multimedia artwork. Through ILLUMINATE, Downtown SLC is turned into a canvas for light, art, technology, and innovation.
Sunday 11/10
What: Grand Kyiv Ballet Nutcracker
Where: Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W. Broadway, Salt Lake City)
When: 11/10 at 7 p.m.
The Nutcracker is a beautiful, intelligent and relevant fairy tale where dreams can change lives, good triumphs over evil and where kindness turns the world for the better. The Grand Kyiv Ballet Company also wants to do good, part of the money received during the tours will be spent on restoring the Main Ballet Academy of Ukraine and repairing the children’s dormitory.
What: Living Planet Aquarium Lantern Festival
Where: Loveland Living Planet Aquarium (12033 Lone Peak Pkwy, Draper)
When: November 8 to January 6 at 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m.
The Lantern Festival spectacular is an all-new holiday experience at the Aquarium Lantern Festival, open daily from 5:30 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Immerse yourself in a night of enchantment as larger-than-life, nature-inspired lanterns illuminate the sky and ignite your imagination. Stroll through the captivating plaza with loved ones, enjoying festive activities and creating unforgettable memories. Then step inside the Aquarium to warm up and see your favorite animals. This holiday season, let the Aquarium Lantern Festival be your escape to a breathtaking winter wonderland.
