ASKME Calendar of Events

Arts, Science, Kids, Movies, Music, and the Extraordinary

ARTS

African Wildlife Exhibit

Kimball Art Center – Through April 24th – Free Admission

Beverly Joubert’s work is a call to action. Big cats, rhinoceros, and elephants are in crIsis, facing extinction after years of poaching and habitat loss. As artists, conservationists, and explorers, Beverly and her husband Derek have spent decades fighting for these beloved creatures. Through their internationally renowned wildlife films and other conservation efforts, the Jouberts celebrate the stunning beauty and power of these animals.

Stand-Up “Like an Egyptian” Comedy

Egyptian Theater – April 1st & 2nd at 8:00pm – Tickets Required

Aspen Santa Fe Ballet

George & Dolores Eccles Center – April 9th at 7:30pm – Tickets Required

Salt Lake Gallery Stroll

April 15th from 6:00pm-9:00pm

The Gallery Stroll takes place on the 3rd Friday of each month.

 

SCIENCE

Science Movie Night

Salt Lake City Library Auditorium – April 5th at 7:00pm – Free Admission

This month’s movie: Happy People: A year in Taiga.

Hawk Watching Field Trip

April 9th from 9:00am to 2:00pm – $50 per participant

For more information visit www.hawkwatch.org.

Research at the University of Utah

Natural History Museum of Utah – April 13th from 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Get a taste of the current scientific research happening at the University of Utah. Meet four scientists as they discuss their research in 10 minutes and then lead a lively discussion.

Wildflower Walk

Natural History Museum of Utah – April 20th & 27th from 1:00pm to 2:00pm – Museum Admission Required

NHMU’s botanist Elizabeth Johnson and entomologist Christy Bills offer a 45-minute tour of the wild flowers in the foothills. The walk will be on the unpaved Bonneville Shoreline Trail.

Short-Eared Owl Talk/Field Trip

Antelope Island State Park Visitor’s Center – April 23rd from 5:30pm to 8:00pm – Antelope Island Admission Required

Talk at 5:30pm followed by an evening field trip. For more information visit the Hawk Watch International website at www.hawkwatch.org.

Birds in the Lab

Natural History Museum of Utah – April 30th from 12:00pm to 2:00pm – Museum Admission Required

Meet the Hawk Watch crew and learn about birds of prey. Observe live raptors up-close and examine a variety of specimens, feathers, eggs, and claws! Discover how to identify common birds, and learn about local bird conservation efforts in Utah.

 

KIDS

Hoot

Jim Santy Auditorium – April 2nd at 3:00pm – Free Admission

A Park City Film Series event. For information visit www.parkcityfilmseries.com.

Summer Camp Fair

Park City Library – April 9th from 11:00pm to 4:00pm

Climb Fest

Natural History Museum of Utah – April 9th from 11:00am to 3:00pm – Museum Admission Required

Geckos inspired Climb Fest. Pull on a Velcro suit and experience our jump wall. Meet experienced climbers and learn how to get started in the climbing world. Get creative with our gecko art activities. Most importantly, visit the Geckos Live! Exhibit. For information visit www.nhmu.utah.edu.

Earth Day

Ogden Nature Center – April 16th from 12:00pm to 4:00pm

For information visit the Ogden Nature Center website.

Imagination Movers

George & Dolores Eccles Center – April 16th at 2:00pm & 6:00pm – Tickets Required

For information visit the Imagination Movers website.

Go Figure! Exhibit

Park City Museum – May 2016 from 10:00am to 6:00pm

This exhibit transforms children’s books into a kid-sized world where children and adults explore math and books. The exhibit offers hands-on experiences with simple math concepts and areas for children and adults to read together. Each environment offers a unique setting for parents to foster a child’s natural curiosity and intuitive sense of math. Developed by the Minnesota Children’s Museum in partnership with the American Library Association and supported by the National Science Foundation. For information visit www.parkcityhistory.org.

 

MOVIES

Park City Film Series

Jim Santy Auditorium

For more information visit the Park City Film Series website.

Where to Invade Next
April 1st & 2nd, film starts at 8:00pm. April 3rd, film starts at 6:00pm.

Embrace of the Serpent
April 8th & 9th, film starts at 8:00pm. April 10th, film starts at 6:00pm.

The Messenger
April 14th, film starts at 6:30pm.

Hitchcock/Truffaut
April 15th & 16th, film starts at 8:00pm. April 17th, film starts at 6:00pm.

Just Eat It
April 21st, film starts at 7:00pm.

City of Gold
April 22nd & 23rd, film starts at 8:00pm. April 24th, film starts at 6:00pm.

Inhabit
April 28th, film starts at 7:00pm.

The First Monday in May
April 29th & 30th, film starts at 8:00pm. May 1st, film starts at 6:00pm.

 

MUSIC

7th Anniversary Concert Badfeather and Stonefed

State Room – April 1st. Doors open at 8:00pm, show at 9:00pm – Tickets Required

Ruthie Foster

George & Dolores Eccles Center – April 2nd at 7:30pm – Tickets Required

Samba Fogo presents: Conexao

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center – April 7th-9th from 7:30pm-9:00pm – Tickets Required

Admission is $20 for the general public and $18 for students.

Loudon Wainwright III

Egyptian Theater – April 8th & 9th at 8:00pm – Tickets Required

Elvis Costello Detour

Kingsbury Hall – April 12th at 7:30pm – Tickets Required

Booker T. Jones

Egyptian Theater – April 15th & 16th at 8:00pm. April 17th at 6:00pm. – Tickets Required

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles

Kingsbury Hall – April 16th at 3:00pm & 8:00pm – Tickets Required

Die Fledermaus

Kingsbury Hall – April 22nd & 23rd at 7:30pm – Tickets Required

Doktor Kaboom – Live Wire! The Electricity Tour

Kingsbury Hall – April 28th at 7:00pm – Tickets Required

A family-friendly science performance that will entertain kids and adults. Tickets available through the University of Utah website.

Red Butte Concert Tickets go on sale!

April 25th, For more information visit the Red Butte website.

Star Trek: Ultimate Voyage

Kingsbury Hall – April 29th at 8:00pm – Tickets Required

The Fred Hersch Trio

Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center – April 29th – Tickets Required

Easy Star All-Stars

State Room – April 30th, doors open at 8:00pm & show starts at 9:00pm – Tickets Required

St. Regis BIG STARS BRIGHT NIGHTS

Summer Ticket Sales
For more information visit the website or Call 435-655-3114.

Deer Valley MUSIC FESTIVAL

For more information visit the Deer Valley Music Festival website.

 

EXTRAORDINARY

Thin Air Festival – Innovation in Peak Human Performance

Park City – April 6th-8th

When inspired people gather in an environment known for majestic mountains peaks, clear alpine atmosphere, world-class resorts, and a growing tech-savvy community, innovation is bound to happen. For three days we will create the conditions to allow your team to work through and solve your biggest business challenges, launch the next big idea, or bring the next innovation to the marketplace. Thin Air offers a diverse group of panelists and speakers, opportunities to network, as well as a concert on Main Street. Find additional information here.

Earth Day Celebration

Wasatch Brew Pub – April 22nd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm – Tickets Required

Admission is $35 for adults and $15 for kids. Includes dinner and two drinks.

Dumpster Days

Recycle Utah – April 29th & 30th from 9:00am to 4:00pm

Two large bins will be available to dump your residential garbage and yard waste.