Can you believe it’s already November? Before you know it the holidays will be in full swing! Take the time before the holidays to get out and enjoy some of these great events in Salt Lake City this November.
Events in Salt Lake City this November
Clean Energy Equity Lecture
When: November 1st, 2017
Where: U of Utah
383 S. University Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Solar, wind, and other renewable sources of energy promise to mitigate climate change, enhance energy security, and foster economic growth. But many of today’s policies promote renewable energy at the expense of equity and distributional fairness. Tax incentives for renewables cost American taxpayers billions of dollars every year, yet the tax code effectively precludes all but the largest banks and most profitable corporations from reaping the benefits of these tax breaks. Other policies, such as renewable portfolio standards that set minimum quota to create demand for renewable electricity require such high levels of market expertise and financial acumen that they engender similar social inequities—all in the name of an environmentally sustainable energy future.
Orchid Show
When: November 4th, 2017
Where: Red Butte Garden
300 Wakara Way
Salt Lake City, UT
Join the Utah Orchid Society for a dazzling display of both common and exotic orchid varieties. Society members will share methods for keeping plants healthy and happy, and provide troubleshooting advice for budding orchid enthusiasts. A large selection of both plants and pottery will be on sale for those interested in starting their own collection. This is the largest Orchid Show display in Utah.
Scandinavian Folk Concert, Dance and Music Workshop
When: November 9th, 2017
Where: First United Methodist Church
203 South 200 East
Salt Lake City, UT
Get in touch with your inner Scandinavian! This fall’s Scandi Fest is inspired by music and dance from Norway and will feature the haunting music of the traditional and unique 9-stringed Hardanger fiddle as well as regular fiddle and guitar. There will be something for everyone, including: Thursday Concert, Music and Dance Workshop Sessions, and Dance Party. Everyone is welcome! Details on Website.
Illuminate Festival
When: November 10th, 2017
Where: The Gateway
18 North Rio Grande Street
Salt Lake City, UT
ILLUMINATE is a first of its kind Projection Art & Technology festival in downtown Salt Lake City. This free event invites the community to explore our city in entirely new ways and to see it in a whole new light, by illuminating our history, culture and community through art and technology. Artists working with technology and creative industries will use the city’s unique architecture as a blank canvas. They will create large projection artwork for everyone in the community to enjoy and experience a shared sense of place. Additional performances, music and light art installations will be placed around the downtown area creating a city wide light museum accessible to everyone!
Intermountain Train Expo
When: November 11th and 12th, 2017
Where: South Towne Expo Center
9575 S State Street
Sandy, UT
Entertainment for the entire family! Tons of hands-on activities including boxcar races, demolition derby, full-size Union Pacific locomotive simulator, and the opportunity to run trains on many of the layouts on display. Check our website for the complete list of activities as well as vendors, layouts, and manufacturers attending the expo.
Salt Lake Gallery Stroll
When: November 17th, 2017
Where: Various galleries in SLC
Join us on the 3rd Friday of each month from 6:00-9:00 pm, (except in December when it’s on the 1st Friday). Galleries across Salt Lake are open for the public to meet artists and browse the exciting and thriving visual arts market in Salt Lake City. The event, as always, is free. Some sponsors offer special discounts and rates for those who participate in Gallery Stroll. The Salt Lake Gallery Stroll is committed to bringing the value of visual art to the forefront of Salt Lake City’s cultural identity. By gathering galleries and other businesses to promote visual art, we strive to stimulate interest and investment in an ever-growing local visual art community through this FREE public event.
Lights On! 2017
When: November 24th, 2017
Where: The Gallivan Center
239 South Main Street
Salt Lake City, UT
Join us as we light up the plaza. We’ll have a DJ, food trucks, ice skating performances by American Ice Theater, and fun! If we you have never seen The Gallivan Center’s 60 foot Holiday Tree, you won’t want to miss this. And if you have, you know it’s a sight to see! An event for the whole family! Admission to Lights On! event is free. Ice Rink admission is not.