The Blocks

@theblocksslc

Promoting the vibrancy of Salt Lake’s diverse creative community and elevating downtown as the premier district for arts and entertainment.
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🎺✨🎶 Joy In Rhythm — Presented by Hot House West. 5 Exhilarating Nights of Music, Dancing, and Fun! All Ages and Free to Attend! First night is Thursday, June 11th! 📍Gallivan Center (@slcgallivancenter ) 6:00pm • Social Hour (food trucks, local art vendors, buskers) 7:00pm • Opening Performance (June 11th features @minathomasbrett ) 7:45pm • Dance Lesson (no experience needed) 8:15pm • Hot House West Swing Orchestra (the one-and-only award-winning band) Join our newsletter to stay in the loop! (Link in bio) Brought to you by our sponsors: @slcartscouncil @saltlakecountyut @slcozap @slcgallivancenter @utahartsandmuseums @salt.city.swing @customstickers_us @aarputah @theblocksslc @krclradio @otwsafety @marketsourcerealestate Artwork by @habbenink #saltlakecity #utahmusic #slcmusic #thingstodoinutah #summerevents
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Your summer plans just got better. 😎☀️ Utah Film Center’s Summer Outdoor Film Series returns for 2026—and we’re turning up the volume at our new location, Pioneer Park! Join us for films that will have your fingers snappin’ and your toes tappin’ long after the sun goes down and the stars come out. Presented in partnership with @theblocksslc . Movie lineup: • MOULIN ROUGE! — June 13 • DIRTY DANCING — July 11 • LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS — August 8 🔗 Tickets are FREE—reserve yours now in our bio: utahfilmcenter.org/outdoor #SOFS2026 #SummerOutdoorFilmSeries #UtahFilmCenter #Moviesinthepark #PioneerPark
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One of our favorite festivals, Living Traditions returns! This Fri-Sun! It is an incredible line-up of dance from Mexico to Greece, and Switzerland to Nepal. And the food line-up is just as diverse. PLUS: Saturday night’s headliner is Preservation Hall Jazz Band, the 65 year institution from New Orleans! Takes the north stage at 8:30pm! Too many exclamation points? We don't think so. More info: @slclivingtrad
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Tonight! Professor of Physics and Astronomy, Dr. Rachel McClure--Utah’s resident Neil deGrasse Tyson--gives a free, one-hour lecture at Clark Planetarium on the most cutting edge findings of our home, the Milky Way Galaxy. 7pm. Limited seating, you must RSVP: @clarkplanetarium
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Busker Fest SLC is the moment our city flips the script and the sidewalk becomes a sky. 🤸‍♂️🏙️ The full #BuskerFestSLC lineup has officially landed, and we are ready to turn Salt Lake City on its head. This year, we are bridging the gap between the grit of the pavement and the grandeur of the stage, proving that world-class art belongs to everyone. Busker Fest is... Upside Down. It is the breathtaking sight of @thesilverstarlets twisting through the air on a 20 foot trapeze and the heart-stopping 12 foot balance of @the_unicycling_unicorn . It is the sharp, gravity-defying wit of @secretcircusshow and the surreal, mind-bending comedy of @funny_man_who_does_tricks ! While these international traveling troubadours bring the world to our doorstep, our homegrown local artists are the ones who give this festival its soul. From acoustic sets echoing off the brick walls of McCarthey Plaza to roving performers making magic in the Eccles Theater Lobby, our local talent provides the pulse that keeps the energy electric. We’re excited for you to witness the spectacle as you are watching a high-flying finale under the neon lights of Regent Street or discovering an intimate performance inside the architectural beauty of the Eccles, the spectacle is all around you. This is a free, all-ages tradition built by a community of believers. Grab a craft cocktail at the Busker Bar by @ogdensowndistillery , bring your people, and prepare to see your city from a whole new perspective. 📍 Main, Regent, and Eccles Theater Lobby 🗓️ May 29, 30 | 5 to 10 PM 🎟️ Free and Open to All Presented by: @slcartscouncil In Partnership with: @visitsaltlake , @theblocksslc and @downtownslc Read and hear all about it: @krclradio and @slugmag #BuskerFest2026 #StreetTheatre SLCArts Will you be experiencing Busker Fest this year?
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One of our favorite programs of the West season is their Choreographic Festival, where new works are premiered. Sometimes funny, perhaps quirky, and maybe genius, this program is one you don’t want to miss at Rose Wagner Wednesday through Saturday. TIX: @balletwest1 @slcoartsculture
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🎟️ TICKET TUESDAY GIVEAWAY!🎟️ We’re giving away two tickets to Riverdance presented by Live at the Eccles on May 23rd at 8pm! How to win: 1. Be the first person to find this voucher hidden somewhere in Downtown Salt Lake #slc #slcutah 2. Tag us and @liveeccles in a selfie once you find the voucher in either a post or story! 3. Receive information on how to redeem your tickets from us! 4. Invite a friend and have fun at the performance! ‼️UPDATE‼️ Congrats to @prewittknewit for finding the voucher! Have the best time watching the performance! #downtownslc #artsdistrict #utahfun
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Bringing wild piano skills and signature wit, Ben Folds performs with the Utah Symphony Tuesday at Abravanel Hall! TIX: @utahsymphony @slcoartsculture
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“The best thing you've ever done for me is to help me take my life less seriously, it's only life after all.” With lines like that and intricate vocal harmonies, Amy Ray and Emily Sailers are pioneering folk rock heroes. Be enveloped by Indigo Girls at May 18th, Eccles, 7:30. TIX: @liveeccles @slcoartsculture @indigogirlsmusic
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SAVE THE DATE ❤️
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Today we unveiled Kindred Pulse during @ahautah ’s #CycleNation event! Kindred pulse is an interactive installation built by @utahartsalliance commemorating American Stroke Month. It will be on display in the Vasilios Priskos Walkway through the end of May, so grab a lover or a bff to go experience it for yourself! ❤️
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It is one of the most often performed operas in the world: Verdi’s La traviata, why? Well, it has everything opera lovers crave: fiery emotions, gorgeous arias, and a plot that pulls on the heartstrings. Plus, you know we love any classical artform that comes with a content warning of mature themes and romantic elements. Fiery indeed! Multiple performances at Capitol Theatre. More Info: @utahopera @slcoartsculture
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