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News

The writing was on the wall for former Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown

The writing was on the wall for former Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown

Top Cop

By Christopher Smart

Film Reviews: New Releases for June 20

Elio, 28 Years Later, Pavements, Prime Minister
Buzz Blog
By Scott Renshaw
Astra Tower opens new chapter of urban living for Salt Lake City.

Small Lake City
News
By Aimee L. Cook
Mi Abuelo taught me to love baseball; baseball taught me to love.

Opinion
Opinion
By Alexander Ramos

The writing was on the wall for former Salt Lake City Police Chief Mike Brown
Cover Story By Christopher Smart
Astra Tower opens new chapter of urban living for Salt Lake City.
News By Aimee L. Cook
Utah’s Mike Lee has changed from a choir boy to a MAGA buffoon.
Opinion By Michael S. Robinson Sr.
Utah lawmakers expected to continue GOP attacks on voting during interim hearings.
Hits & Misses By Katharine Biele
UDOT self-evaluation gives highway department top marks for following its own safety rules.
News By Benjamin Wood
Utah Arts Festival 2025 Music Preview
Music By Mark Dago

Music

Utah Arts Festival 2025 Music Preview

Utah Arts Festival 2025 Music Preview

Leftover Salmon, Robert Randolph, Souls of Mischief, MV Caldera and more.

Music

By Mark Dago

MUSIC PICKS JUN 19 - JUN 25

Mini Trees, Love, Audrey, Josaleigh Pollett @ Kilby Court 6/19 Herb Alpert @ Capitol Theatre 6/19, Get Funky @ Great Saltair 6/20-21, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff
MUSIC PICKS JUN 12 - JUN 18

Subtronics @ The Great Saltair 6/13-14, Ras Kass & Tash @ Urban Lounge 6/13, Courtyard Takeover @ Kilby Court 6/16, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff

Culture

Back to Brokeback

Back to Brokeback

Revisiting Brokeback Mountain on its 20th anniversary, to find if it's still the best movie of 2005.

By Scott Renshaw

THE ESSENTIAL A&E PICKS FOR JUN 19 - JUN 25

Juneteenth Events, James Austin Johnson, Truth in Comedy @ Urban Arts Gallery and more.
Entertainment Picks
By City Weekly Staff
A new Museum of Utah on Capitol Hill is scheduled to welcome visitors next spring.

Urban Living
Urban Living
By Babs De Lay

Eat & Drink

Restaurant Review: Personal Pies at Crust Club

Restaurant Review: Personal Pies at Crust Club

A Utah County restaurant expands across the Wasatch Front.

Restaurant Reviews

By Alex Springer

6/18: A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week.

ON TAP
Beer
By City Weekly Staff
Beer reviews: Fisher Triticale Blues and SaltFire Punch a Nazi

Two beers that have something to say, in different ways.
Drink
By Mike Riedel

Guides

City Guide 2025

City Guide 2025

City Weekly's 21st annual celebration of all things Salt Lake city

By City Weekly Staff

Prepare for a season of adventure around Utah with City Weekly's annual guide to summer concerts, festivals, markets and more.

Summer Guide 2025
Guides
By City Weekly Staff
Lunching Guide 2025

City Weekly's annual celebration of food and drink spotlights the art of the mid-day meal.
Dining & Bar Guide
By City Weekly Staff

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