Name: An Evening with Great Books - 2026
Start: 2026-11-05
End: 2026-11-05

15 valley-wide shops. Discount lift tickets. Ski & snowboard rentals; all skill levels, big & small groups. Full retail: Utah's Largest Selection of Rentals AND Demos, winter clothing, accessories, tunes, repairs, waxing, free overnight storage. Check our site and Visit Salt Lake Passport Deal! Serving Cottonwood Canyon, Park City, Deer Valley, and Ogden resorts.Save 25% off Rentals! Use VSLPP25 www.skiNsee.com/Travel

Ski ‘N See

Best of Utah Moving Company is Utah’s most trusted, locally owned moving company, delivering a 5-star moving experience with integrity and enthusiasm. Whether you're moving across town or across the state, our highly trained, background-checked movers ensure a smooth, stress-free transition. We offer full-service residential and commercial moves, packing, and secure, temperature-controlled storage. With a commitment to excellence, top-tier equipment, and industry-leading service, we’ve earned thousands of glowing reviews. Choose Best of Utah Moving Company for a seamless, hassle-free move.

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**Welcome to Melancholy** – a wine bar like no other in Salt Lake City. We curate a selection of special-order wines that can’t be found anywhere else in Utah, chosen for their natural production methods and commitment to sustainability. Our cocktail program is equally thoughtful—seasonally inspired and crafted through a creative, collaborative process by our talented team. Inside, you’ll discover a space filled with vintage charm, up-cycled decor, and found treasures that make every visit feel like stepping into a story. Whether you’re here for a quiet glass of wine or a night of connection, Melancholy is a place to slow down, savor, and stay awhile.

Melancholy

Downtown location. Ski, snowboard, and bicycle rentals. Overnight tune-ups and repairs. 25% off tune-up with the purchase of a discount lift ticket. Reserve online. Voted #1 rental shop in Utah.

Canyon Sports

***You had us at Brunch!*** We brought our high-energy, good vibes, chef-crafted, Tropical Brunch Oasis to Downtown Salt Lake! We couldn’t think of a better venue than partnering with the Post District community who’s reimagining shopping, dining, nightlife, and new elevated experiences to our beloved Salt Lake City. Get ready to take pleasure in the best brunch resaurant enjoying breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner of the best by escaping to a sun shining, birds chirping, DJ spinnin, champagne poppin’ destination. Our new location stands 2 Floors high, filled with lush interiors and rich textures, lively dance floor, awe-inspiring outdoor atrium overlooking our cityscape, and an upscale, never done before Brunch Club and Rooftop Palate Parlor!

Latest events happening at Sunday's Best:

- Brunch with Santa
- Early Bird Menu
- Rooftop Tasting Tour
- Hookah Nights
- Live DJs

Sunday's Best Downtown

Provides food, sleeping bags, coats, gloves and other necessities for homeless individuals and families. Also provides day shelter, skill building classes, assistance in obtaining employment and/or education , and referrals for medical, mental health, and substance abuse needs.

Volunteers of America, Utah Homeless Youth Resource Center

Our second taproom and restaurant located downtown in the newly constructed “Post District” of Salt Lake City. Featuring the same great beer selection, a larger wood-fired pizza oven, a store for purchasing beer to go, and an outdoor patio experience directly on the plaza.

Level Crossing Brewing Company at Post District

The local owners of Park City’s award-winning Hearth and Hill restaurant and Hill’s Kitchen café & catering expand their “gathering spot” vision to the beautiful new Urban Hill restaurant in Salt Lake City. Restaurateur Brooks Kirchheimer has created a foodies’ heaven, with his hallmark local sourcing of American and international regional cuisine and a commitment to “make every dining experience a special occasion.” Designed by Denver’s renowned architectural firm Semple Brown in the City’s smartly rejuvenated Post District, Urban Hill features a wood-fired grill, oyster bar, curated wine selection, expansive lounge, and generous private dining and patio areas.

Urban Hill

If you are looking for reliable group transportation in Salt Lake City, GOGO Charters is your charter bus solution. We charter a large fleet of buses that vary in size and onboard features, so you will always be accommodated with the best bus at the best price.

GOGO Charters Salt Lake City

Located across from Temple Square and other tourist attractions, City Creek Center offers a mix of luxury retailers, unique-to-market stores and trusted brands, from Louis Vuitton, Coach, Kendra Scott and Tiffany & Co. to Salomon and Lululemon, as well as Nordstrom and Macy's. City Creek Center also offers a variety of dining options, including Brio Tuscan Grille and a food court with 12 distinct eateries, including local favorites such as A Taste of Red Iguana and Bocata.

City Creek Center is a must-see attraction, with a fully tractable glass roof that opens and closes, unique to any shopping center in the United States. A pedestrian sky bridge over Main Street unifies the center on two city blocks. Water features include a creek that runs through the center, a fish pond with local trout and waterfalls. The America First Credit Union Fountain offers hourly shows and feature shows with three choreographed songs at 7 pm and 9 pm. Fire elements are added to the fountain shows after dusk.

Visitors to Salt Lake City can receive a complimentary Passport to Shopping which includes offers from over 60 stores and restaurants. An exclusive gift with purchase is available for those who spend $150 or more in the same day. Receive your [Passport to Shopping](https://shopcitycreekcenter.com/pages/passport-to-shopping) at the Customer Service Desk on Level 1 near Macy's.

City Creek Center

Visit Salt Lake

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.

Sports Salt Lake

Now in its third year, An Evening with Great Books is an invitation into curiosity and enthusiasm for masterpieces of world literature. University of Utah scholars offer short, accessible lectures on enduring works in a convivial atmosphere of dinner and conversation. Whether you are returning to a longtime favorite or encountering a classic for the first time, this popular event celebrates the pleasures of reading.Ivan Goncharov, Oblomov— Fiona BellHomer’s Odyssey —Scott BlackOscar Wilde, The Picture of Dorian Gray— Robert CarsonPierre Choderlos de Laclos, Les Liaisons Dangereuses— Thérèse de RaedtBeowulf— Chris JonesChinua Achebe, Arrow of God— KasimmaTickets are $50. Proceeds from An Evening with Great Books supports the Tanner Humanities Center’s extensive free public programming.Views expressed in Tanner Humanities Center events do not reflect the official views of the Center or the University of Utah.This calendar listing is brought to you by NowPlayingUtah.com, Utah's one-stop, online website for arts and entertainment events, powered by the Utah Cultural Alliance.

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