Salt Lake this weekend: Lunar eclipse, Legos, fashion and festivals
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It's a big weekend here in the 801!
🌘 Lunar eclipse: The weather is iffy — but not totally hopeless! — for Thursday night's near-total Sturgeon Moon eclipse.
- The U. observatory will have telescopes ready at 8:15pm, with the first shadow appearing at 8:30pm and peaking at 10:12pm. Free
- For those seeking deeper meaning, Cat & Cauldron hosts a Full Moon Rite 7:30pm Friday. $5
🧱 LEGO a-go-go: Vibrant architecture will fill the Mountain America Expo Center at the BrickSlopes 2026 Lego convention Thursday-Sunday. Tickets
- Or hit Scion Cider's "BRIX & BRICKS" LEGO build at noon Sunday. Free
👠 Utah World Fashion Week: See the styles Thursday-Saturday at the Mid-Valley Performing Arts Center. Tickets
🪩 Silent disco: Grab your headphones for a dance party 6pm Friday at the Murray Armory. Free
🎷 The swing of it: Sip on a cocktail as Danny Savage's big band plays sets at 6pm and 8:30pm Friday at the Clubhouse on South Temple. Tickets
🌺 Backyard Festival: The Conservation Garden Park hosts live music, nature classes and demonstrations 9am-2pm Saturday. Register online
📻 KRCL Day in the Park: Music, food, and vendors descend on the International Peace Garden from noon-5pm Saturday. Free
🎤 New West Coast Festival: The lineup starts noon Saturday at the 801 Convention Center. Tickets
🍻 Utah Beer Hop: Sample from local brewers at mini beer festivals at 2 Row Brewing and WolfDog Brewing, with shuttles between them 1-6pm Saturday. Tickets online
🐦⬛ Nevermore: So quoth the raven behind the world premier of this Poe-inspired celebration of dance, poetry and music, 7pm Saturday at the Rose Wagner. Tickets
🎸 Punk Rock Brewing: Seven bands take to two stages 4-10pm Sunday at Fisher Brewing. Tickets