Name: Sophie Lefens | Her Kind
Start: 2026-10-13
End: 2026-10-13

Rodizio Grill is American’s First Brazilian Steakhouse established in 1995. Rodizio Grill has been known for its playful Brazilian spirit, authentic menu offerings and family-friendly atmosphere. The unique concept features rotisserie grilled meat, expertly seasoned and carved tableside by traditionally dressed Gauchos. While the meats are the main attraction, they are complemented with an award-winning gourmet salad bar, marked by original salads, fresh fruits and vegetables, and authentic side dishes. Rodizio Grill also features a selection of Brazilian wine, beer, signature cocktails, fresh juices and homemade desserts.

Rodizio Grill is located in historic [Trolley Square](http://www.trolleysquare.com/), just two miles from the Salt Palace Convention Center as well as a short drive from the Salt Lake City International Airport. Parking is free and easily accessible.

Rodizio Grill is available for full restaurant buy-out, seating over 600 guests. The restaurant's Meeting and Celebration Center is a private group dining venue which can seat 275, and be divided into three sections, providing ample private and semi-private dining. Brazilians know how to host an event! Guests who take advantage of the new Meeting and Celebration Center will enjoy a welcoming, authentic Brazilian experience in an atmosphere filled with warmth and alegría. Rodizio Grill provides you with everything you need to host the perfect event. Whether you’re planning an office party, wedding reception, rehearsal dinner or anything in between, Rodizio Grill’s management team makes it easy to plan your next event. We will assist you with the menu, room layouts, audio/visual needs, entertainment and any other special requests.

Rodizio Grill

The Pie Pizzeria, a valley landmark and local hangout since 1980, continues to reign atop the “Best Pizza” lists because of the business philosophy that consistency, quality, equitable pricing and great service are the keys to success. The Pie takes no short cuts! We believe that quality takes time. It would be a MIRACLE if you get your pizza in less than five minutes! We like to consider ourselves old school, no frozen dough or pre-shred bagged pizza cheese here. Everything at The Pie is made to order. Pizza dough is hand rolled and hand tossed the traditional way. We slice our meats, cheeses and vegetables fresh every morning. Our sauces and dressings are made in house too. We do this not because it's the new culinary trend, we do this because we have done it that way for over 40 years. To us it's more about the interaction than the transaction. Relax and let's break bread together...

The Pie Pizzeria, voted Utah's best pizza!

Sicily, brought to your table. Our pasta, bread, and pastries are made by hand, every day. Giro was born and raised in Taormina, the town we're named for, and chooses every wine himself. Chef Leonardo brings the cooking of Catania and sources our ingredients with the same care. It's not a theme. It's where we're from. How 'Mina began It started in Taormina 'mina takes its name from Taormina, the hillside town on Sicily's coast where Giro Messeri grew up, where doors stay open, meals run long, and a stranger is just a friend you haven't met. Giro carried that with him to Utah, and years later it found a partner in Adam Rosh, an emergency physician who'd spent a career caring for people and wanted to keep doing it one table at a time. Over a shared love of food, they asked a simple question: how do you build a place where everyone who walks in feels genuine human connection? 'mina is their answer.

'mina Ristorante Sicilian

**Alliance Theater and Events** is a virtual and in-person hybrid venue located in Trolley Square. We specialize in live events, private bookings, and broadcast performances. Our venue has a fully equipped stage with lights, sound, and full streaming capabilities. Our staff has over 25 years of experience in the events and entertainment industry and can help make your vision a reality. **Utah Arts Alliance** has created an accessible space where Utah’s arts community can create and share with the world.

We have a main hall, an intimate bar and a blackbox theater space to choose from!

Also available for weddings, parties, corporate events, and banquets.

Alliance Theater

Husband and wife team, Marco and Amy Stevanoni, have brought an authentic northern Italian dining experience to Salt Lake City. Born and raised in Verona, Italy, Marco is well known for both, love of his home country and his passionate commitment to classic Italian cuisine. Amy, raised in Salt Lake City, brings her career in marketing, love of art and design, and deep appreciation for Northern Italy. Together, they invite you to experience their style of Italian living and dining, with the cheapest round-trip ticket to Italy.

VENETO Ristorante Italiano is a small, intimate restaurant in a repurposed home originally built in 1892, located blocks from the center of downtown Salt Lake City. Once inside, you will feel as though you’ve been transported to a special spot you’d be lucky to stumble upon during an Italian holiday. If you prefer “cenare all’aperto” (outdoor dining), there are two outdoor dining areas. The back patio offers a beautiful and peaceful escape, while dining on the front porch will get you closer to the action of the historic Liberty Wells neighborhood.

You won’t find stereotypical Italian dishes on the menu, but you will be introduced to classic, authentic dishes; an à la carte menu that honors year-round favorites, and a seven-course tasting menu highlighting seasonal specialties from the Veneto region, with optional wine pairings. For beer and wine lovers, there are artisan Italian beers and an extensive wine list which Wine Spectator continuously recognizes as one of the best in the world for its breadth, depth, and superior presentation.

But it's the experience around those elements that really sets the scene. Every member of the team at VENETO is committed to bringing to life the region’s history, culture, and traditions. From a warm welcome at the door, to elegant and leisurely pacing, skilled service provided by a team of professional servers, and a full-time sommelier with The Court of Master Sommelier credentials. You’re in for a unique and memorable dining experience!

Join the VENETO community by subscribing to the VIP email list and receive a monthly email called Parlando VENETO. In it you will learn about Italian customs, get Marco’s monthly wine picks, receive useful Italian secrets (like the key to perfectly cooked pasta), have the first look at new tasting menus, and be the first to know about exclusive special events. Click [here](https://venetoslc.com/subscribe) to subscribe.

Currently offering curbside service nightly from 4:00-8:00pm. View VENETO TO-GO [menu](https://venetoslc.com/%C3%A0-la-carte).

VENETO Ristorante Italiano

The award-winning Pioneer Theatre Company is Utah’s premiere professional theatre company and a leading arts organization of the West. Led by Artistic Director Karen Azenberg and Managing Director Adrian Budhu, PTC presents world-class productions that celebrate diversity in culture and society, and serve as the connecting bridge between art and scholarship as an affiliate of the University of Utah. Notable productions include the regional premieres of *Les Misérables*, Sting’s *The Last Ship*, and Frank Wildhorn’s *The Count of Monte Cristo*, as well as the world premieres of *Shucked* (the first-ever Broadway tryout in Utah), *A Distinct Society* by Kareem Fahmy, *Alabama Story* by Kenneth Jones, *The Messenger* by Jeff Talbott, and *Ass* by Ellen Simon. For more information, visit PioneerTheatre.org.

[Check out our season lineup here.](https://pioneertheatre.org/season/)

Pioneer Theatre Company

Located in [Historic Trolley Square](http://www.trolleysquare.com/) since 1972, we've been satisfying the local Salt Lake community with hand crafted food and beer for decades. In our roots, we began with a simple offering of food and poured Coors to college students. Over time however, we have evolved and expanded into a full service brewpub, with made from scratch food and finely crafted beers alike while still maintaining our local relaxed vibe.

Our brewery operation began in 1995 and within a year we went on to win Utah's first gold medal and the GABF for our Happy Valley Hefeweizen. We have continued winning medals ever since, most recently with 2 Gold Medals and the 2015 Mountain Brewers Festival for our Road Rage Rye and Dunkelweizen. Currently we have four beers that are always on tap (Hefeweizen, Pilsner, Pale Ale, and Stout) in addition to four rotating seasonal taps and one cask conditioned handle.

The menu has kept some of the 35 year favorites while adding and changing over time to more modern offerings. We have a specials menu that changes bi-weekly to explore current trends and maintain variety for our dedicated local following. Everything is made from scratch but at price points we feel set us apart. Come see why we've become a "regulars" establishment and a Salt Lake Institution.

Included in the Salt Lake Brewery Pass

Desert Edge Brewery at the Pub

S&S Presents has hosted concerts in the Salt Lake valley since 2007. Beginning with backyard shows at our first venue, Kilby Court, S&S has grown immensely over the last twenty years and currently produces over 1000+ concerts a year throughout multiple venues in Salt Lake City. Our company focus is to create meaningful experiences for artists and fans. We aim to provide SLC with access to life-changing live music opportunities, as well as giving artists hospitable and professional experiences. In addition to showcasing local talent, S&S Presents hosts groundbreaking independent touring artists in primarily 200 to 7,000 capacity venues, as well as select large-scale music festivals and concert series. We take pride in enriching our community by bringing more artists to Utah than any other local production company in the state.

S&S Presents

Come visit today! Our Magnum Bikes Salt Lake City Store is conveniently located in Trolley Square (next to Whole Foods under the Water Tower) Our friendly and expert staff are on-hand to help with sales & service for Magnum's full e-bike lineup as well as e-bike rentals and a full line of gear & accessories.

Magnum Bikes

Utah's Hogle Zoo creates champions for wildlife. Visitors of all ages and backgrounds can enjoy hundreds of resident animals in the [African Savanna](https://www.hoglezoo.org/african-savanna/), [Great Apes](https://www.hoglezoo.org/great-apes/), [Primate Forest](https://www.hoglezoo.org/primate-forest/), [Small Animal Building](https://www.hoglezoo.org/small-animal-building/), [Rocky Shores](https://www.hoglezoo.org/rocky-shores/), [Asian Highlands,](https://www.hoglezoo.org/asian-highlands/) and the new [Aline W. Skaggs Wild Utah exhibit](https://www.hoglezoo.org/wildutah/). Your visit helps support conservation efforts worldwide.

Since 1974, Hogle Zoo has been a proud member of the [Association of Zoos and Aquariums](https://www.aza.org/), meeting and exceeding the highest animal care, [wellbeing](https://www.hoglezoo.org/wellbeing/), and facilities standards.

- [Plan your visit to Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/plan-your-visit/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/plan-your-visit/)
- [See upcoming events](https://www.hoglezoo.org/events/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/events/)
- [Become a member](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)
- [See education classes and programs](https://www.hoglezoo.org/education-programs/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/education-programs/)
- [Work at Utah's Hogle Zoo](https://www.hoglezoo.org/jobs/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)
- [Read Hogle Zoo stories and announcements](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-stories/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/become-a-member/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoo-stories/)

**MORE TO DO. MORE TO ZOO.  
Swing by Hogle Zoo to see the newest residents**

- Meet Weila: Weila, a female Bornean orangutan born on June 21, 2025, is thriving under the care of her foster mom, Acara. Guests may now spot them in the Great Apes lobby or outdoor habitat; look closely, as Weila’s hair blends in with Acara. Their favorite resting spots include high shelves and hammocks. [Learn more about Weila's journey →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/orangutan-weila/)
- Meet Basil: Basil, born on March 30, 2025, is growing up quickly and changing right before our eyes. Basil is now one of the most active members of the troop, often seen leaping across branches and swinging from ropes. [See Basil →](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DOD3XZllMZD/)
- Meet Addo: Born May 30, 2024, Addo is a western lowland gorilla who’s quickly becoming a guest favorite. His growing confidence is a joy to watch, and his development offers a unique opportunity to witness the early stages of gorilla life. [Watch Addo play →](https://www.instagram.com/reel/DPAFZFYCvbh/)

Check out the zoo's [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/hoglezoo/) (@HogleZoo) for [daily programs](https://www.hoglezoo.org/things-to-do/), including keeper chats and animal demonstrations.

**ZOOBREW - EVERY POUR PROTECTS**  
Your favorite night out just got wilder! ZooBrew brings adults-only (21+) evenings to life with local craft beverages, bites, and wildlife at Hogle Zoo. Sip, stroll, and snack as you explore the zoo after hours, where every experience supports wildlife and wild places. It’s a night out for the big kids, with purpose behind every pour.

[2026 ZooBrews](https://www.hoglezoo.org/zoobrew/) run from 6:30–9:30 p.m. on select evenings:

- [Thursday, May 21](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/may-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, June 17](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/june-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, July 15](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/july-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, August 12](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/august-zoobrew/)
- [Wednesday, October 14](https://hoglezoo.org/upcoming-events/october-zoobrew/)

ZooBrew is where great taste meets a greater purpose. Every visit to Hogle Zoo supports wildlife conservation efforts in Utah and around the world. From constructing ranger stations in Nigeria to outfitting orangutan research teams in Borneo and monitoring western toad populations in Utah, Hogle Zoo and its partners are inspiring action by connecting people and animals. By attending ZooBrew, you’re taking meaningful action for wildlife worldwide.  
  
**EXCLUSIVE TOURS AT HOGLE ZOO**  
Book an exclusive zoo tour with your family and friends and get the most out of your zoo visit. You can even book multiple tours daily, and our Education team will create a whole itinerary for you! [Learn more about exclusive tours at Hogle Zoo →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/)

- Pull out your stethoscope and discover what it's like to be a veterinarian during our [L.S. Skaggs Animal Health Center Tour](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/). You'll tour an off-exhibit space not regularly open to visitors. Look at x-rays and blood samples, and meet an ambassador animal as you learn how veterinarians help to maintain the health of the zoo's animals.
- Book a [VIP Cart Tour](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/) and see Hogle Zoo before opening! This 2-hour VIP cart tour of the zoo is catered to your group's interests and is led by one of our expert tour guides in a 7-passenger, open-air golf cart.

**HOGLE ZOO ACHIEVED ASSOCIATION OF ZOOS AND AQUARIUMS ACCREDITATION WITH A PERFECT INSPECTION**  
Hogle Zoo is celebrating a milestone achievement—a perfect score during our accreditation inspection from the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA). In September 2025, AZA granted accreditation to Hogle Zoo with a rare perfect score, indicating there were no lesser or major concerns throughout the zoo. In AZA’s 51 years of granting accreditations, Hogle Zoo is only the 10th organization to achieve a perfect score and a clean evaluation. [Learn more about Hogle Zoo's accreditation →](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)  
  
*“At Hogle Zoo, we're more than just a fun place to experience. Our team and the community can take pride in knowing their support helps us create champions for wildlife. Through our team's dedication to professional excellence, we're making a lasting impact on the animals under our care, the guests we inspire, and wildlife conservation efforts around the world. A perfect score reflects the dedication of our entire zoo team, including animal care, veterinary services, administrative leadership, facilities, finance, operations, education, conservation, guest services, volunteers, advancement, and human resources. Everyone played a role in reaching this milestone."* -Liz Larsen, Chief Mission Officer of Hogle Zoo.  
  
**SALT LAKE COUNTY'S ZOO, ARTS & PARKS (ZAP) PROGRAM**  
Hogle Zoo is supported by the Salt Lake County Zoo, Arts & Parks (ZAP) Program. Hogle Zoo thanks the residents and visitors of Salt Lake County for their continued support of arts, culture, and recreation within our community. [Learn more](https://www.saltlakecounty.gov/zap/)[→](https://www.hoglezoo.org/tours/)[](https://www.hoglezoo.org/aza-accreditation/)

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Salt Lake is the place where the Wasatch mountain peaks frame city streets. Sure, Salt Lake's famed for our winter powder ([four legendary ski resorts](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/skiing-snowboarding/) just 30 minutes from downtown), but that's just one season's story. Summer brings families [hiking through wildflower meadows](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/) before cooling off at a Jazz game or the Gateway fountains. Autumn paints our mountain canyons in gold, perfect for morning strolls that end at local coffee shops. Spring? That's when you might spot baby bison on Antelope Island before heading to the Eccles Theater for a Broadway show. Our soaring Wasatch Mountains rise dramatically from downtown Salt Lake, creating a place where every day offers both natural wonders and urban energy. And while we sit perfectly between the [national parks](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/things-to-do/outdoor-recreation/state-national-parks/) with Yellowstone's geysers and Utah's red rock country, the real magic happens right here, where everyone can [discover the history](https://www.visitsaltlake.com/plan-your-visit/about-salt-lake/) of the city as they find their own rhythm between mountain adventure and city life.

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Sophie Lefens | Her KindTuesday Oct 13th, 20266:30 PM - 8:30 PMWe are thrilled to host local author, Sophie Lefens, to celebrate the release of her debut novel, Her Kind. About the book:“Sophie Lefens's voice is blazingly original. Her Kind is a poignant and revelatory meditation on motherhood, womanhood, and the friendships that sustain both. This novel will nourish, inspire, and console you—you'll want to stay in it as long as you can.” —T Kira Madden, author of Long Live the Tribe of Fatherless Girls and WhidbeyAn exquisite, mist-laced debut novel about friendship and motherhood, fear and love, in which a woman plagued by visions of being pulled away from Earth invites her three closest friends for a weekend, to see who might care for her son if she dies.When Ada is left to raise her young son alone, she retreats to her otherworldly aunt Leigh’s crumbling lakeside home, seeking solace for herself and stability for Lenny. Yet, among the wildflowers and the hum of the water, Ada can’t escape the nagging feeling she might not have much time left. Sensing death grow nearer, she invites her three closest friends—a brash, unemployed seamstress; a gentle, disillusioned violinist; and a serious painter—to the house over a long weekend to determine which of them might take on the impossible: raising Lenny if she no longer can.Amidst strange animal activity and Leigh’s mysterious late-night visits to her dead husband’s grave, the women find comfort and purpose in one another’s company as their stay extends into winter. Meanwhile, Leigh’s memory is fading fast, and Ada must confront past and present truths she’s spent a lifetime avoiding.When death does finally come to the group, it sets off a chain of events that exposes long-hidden secrets and the true mystical nature of Leigh and her ancestral home. Written in attentive, insightful prose, Her Kind is an ode to the power of love to return us to ourselves.

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