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COMMUNITY
Utah Lupus Foundation Annual Walk-5K Run • 8:30 a.m. Saturday, Liberty Park, 900 S. 500 East. Run begins at 8:30 a.m., the walk begins at 1 a.m. Registration $40 walkers, $20 runners, $35 returning walkers, students or lupus patients. Day-of registration is $5 more. More information and registration, http://www.utahlupus.org.
Empty Bowls Utah • Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, St. Vincent de Paul Resource Center, 437 W. 200 South. Local artists from Clay Arts Utah will sell bowls to help feed the hungry. Proceeds will go to the Catholic Community Services. There will be music and activities for children. More information, EmptyBowlsUtah.org.
3rd Annual Kiwanis 5K Run • 9 a.m. Saturday, Gardner Village, 1100 W. 7800 South, West Jordan. Registration $20 to $30. More information and to register, http://www.gardnervillage.com/.
OUT AND ABOUT
Sunset Hike • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Antelope Island State Park Join the park naturalist for a short, easy to moderate half-mile hike up Buffalo Point to watch the sunset and learn about nocturnal critters. Bring water and wear sturdy shoes. Meet at the Buffalo Point parking lot. Admission $9 per vehicle. More information, http://www.utah.com/stateparks/antelope_island.htm.
Parenting Conference And Expo • Friday and Saturday, Salt Palace Convention Center, 100 S. West Temple. Keynote speakers, workshops, family mechanics expo and more. Admission $10. More information, http://www.upliftutahfamilies.org/.
Centro Civico Cinco de Mayo car show • 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Centro Civico Mexicano, 155 S. 600 West.
9th Annual Live Green SLC! Festival • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Showcases sustainable green products, services and ideas with interactive and educational exhibits, local and organic foods and goods, live auctions, a children's area, eco-carnival games, music, entertainment and more. More information, livegreenslc.com/.
3rd Annual Tour De Brewtah • Saturday, Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. The Tour de Brewtah brings together bicycles and beer to raise money for Utah charities. The ride will begin in Library Square in conjunction with the Live Green Festival. From there cyclists will be ride various designated routes to participating local breweries, including: Squatters, Red Rock, Desert Edge, Uinta and Bohemian. The final party location for everyone involved will be at Piper Down. More information, http://www.tourdebrewtah.org.
41st Annual Utah Heritage Foundation's Homes Tour - South Temple • 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Cathedral of the Madeleine, 331 E. South Temple. This year's tour includes five residences and three other historic properties on South Temple. Tickets $15. More information, http://www.utahheritagefoundation.com/tours-and-events/homestour/541-2011homestour or call 801-533-0858 extension 107.
Archaeology Week Open House • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, Utah State History, Rio Grande Depot, 300 S. Rio Grande St. Throw a spear with an atlatl, grind corn using stone tools, make crafts and more. Admission free. For more Archaeology Week events, http://www.history.utah.gov.
Holy Cross Ministries Cinco De Mayo Event • 5-9 p.m. Saturday, The Yard, 1251 Kearns Blvd., Park City. Food, cash bar, live music and a silent auction. Admission is 15 cans of food or $15 for adults and 5 cans of food or $5 for children under 12. All proceeds support Park City families through local nonprofits.
Carlitos And The Chance Of A Lifetime • 11 a.m. Saturday, Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. "Carlitos and the Chance of a Lifetime" is a kid-friendly comedy from Spain about a soccer-mad orphan who wants to try out for the national junior team — despite the objections of the orphanage's director. A reader will read the subtitles for younger viewers, and a limited number of headsets will be available. More information, 801-524-8200.
Swedish Heritage Society Of Utah's Valborg • 5:30-9 p.m. Saturday, Sugar House Park, 1300 E. 2100 South. Hotdogs, Swedish meatballs, mashed potatoes and Swedish desserts for sale. The "Swedish Store" will be open from 5:30-6 p.m. and again from 7-9 p.m. Call 801-268-2898 to order any baked item. For questions, contact Swedishheritage2@aol.com.
Animal Blessing • 10-11 a.m. Saturday, Christ United Methodist Church, 2375 E. 3300 South. This annual event takes place in the park across the street from Christ Church. Pastor Jean will bless your pet, and you will have the opportunity to see information on the Heifer Project. More information, christumcutah.net/node/203.
Spring Pet Super Adoption • 2-7 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, PetSmart, 389 W. 1830 South. Join Petsmart and the Best Friends Animal Society for the annual Spring Pet Super Adoption. Hundreds of dogs, cats, puppies and kittens will be available from various shelters and rescue groups around the state. All will be spayed/neutered and vaccinated. More information, http://www.utahpets.org/nmhcms/.
Bellies For The Birdies • 6-10 p.m. Saturday, Post Theatre, 245 S. Fort Douglas Blvd. The Salt Lake belly dancing community is raising funds to benefit the Wasatch Avian Education Society parrot rescue and education programs. There will be a silent auction of artwork and eclectic items. Admission $10. More information, http://www.wasatchavian.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=25&Itemid=54.
Brine Shrimp & Sand • 11 a.m.-noon Saturday, Antelope Island State Park. Microscopes will be on hand for viewing and discovering lake wonders. Admission, $9 per vehicle. For more information call 801-721-9569.
Urban Bird Festival • 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, Tracy Aviary, 589 E. 1300 South. Introduce your child to the life of birds with activities such as avian encounters, keeper talks, bird show programs, bird crafts and games, local bird identification and educational tours. More information, http://www.tracyaviary.org.
Water Week • 10 a.m. Saturday, Main Library, 210 E. 400 South; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Hogle Zoo, 2600 Sunnyside Ave. Salt Lake City's annual Water Week is May 6-12. Saturday's event is an adult book discussion of "Refuge"by Terry Tempest Williams. Sunday through Saturday, do a self-guided scavenger hunt at Hogle Zoo. More information, slcclassic.com/utilities/waterweek.htm.
Turkish Food And Crafts Festival • 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, Pacifica Institute Utah, 363 W. 2720 South, Suite A. Artwork, craft work, Turkish food, Turkish music and raffles. Admission free. More information, http://www.pacificautah.org or 801-415-9872.
Jane's Walk • 4 p.m. Saturday, Intermodal Hub, 250 S. 600 West. In partnership with the Wasatch Regional Coordination Council for Community Transportation, the Disability Law Center will host a Jane's Walk around Salt Lake City's Central Station, focusing on how to successfully find your way through the station and transfer from buses to light rail or trains, especially for those with visual impairments. More information, http://www.janejacobswalk.org/category/cities/saltlakecity.
Gluten-free Lifestyle • 4:30 p.m. Saturday, Harmons, 200 N. Station Parkway, Farmington. Harmons' cooking school chefs will demonstrate and provide tastings of gluten-free recipes, and answer questions about cooking techniques and ingredients. One of Harmons' dietitians will also be available to answer nutrition questions. Register at http://www.harmonsgrocery.com/cooking-school/gluten-free-baking.html?cc=BGFR20120505.
Mountain Man Rendezvous • Friday and Saturday, Fremont Indian State Park, 3820 W. Clear Creek Canyon Road, Sevier. Food and crafts vendors, archery and black powder shoots, hawk and knife throwing, atlatl competition, candy cannon shoots, bowling ball cannon, and children's activities. Admission: $3 per person or $6 per vehicle. More information, stateparks.utah.gov/parks/fremont/fees or 435-527-4631 for more information.
Scout-O-Rama • 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, South Towne Expo Center, 9575 S. State St., Sandy. Family activities including demonstrations, expositions, trading posts, zip lines, flycasting and more.
Connect the Dots • 2 p.m. Saturday, Main Library, 210 E. 400 South. Teenagers from iMatterUT, inspired by Bill McKibben and 350.org, will conduct a teach-in at Occupy SLC about current climate disruption impacts in Utah and the connections to fossil fuel industry.
Nebo Indian Education Scholarship Pow Wow • Saturday, Camp Jeremiah Johnson in Hobble Creek Canyon (east on I-15 Exit 260). Drummers, singers, arts and crafts vendors, food. Grand entries at noon and 5 p.m. Admission: adults $3, students $2, free for 5 and under and 65 and older. All proceeds go to the Nebo Title VII Scholarship Fund.
MOVIES
"The Avengers" is the real deal, a rousing superhero action movie that's brimming with good humor and sharp wit. Director/screenwriter Joss Whedon makes the story accessible to newcomers while keeping the fanboys happy. The performances - especially Robert Downey Jr. as the sarcastic Tony Stark/Iron Man, Chris Evans as the stalwart Capt. Steve Rogers/Captain America and Mark Ruffalo as the brooding Dr. Bruce Banner (who becomes The Hulk) - are outstanding. The bar for the summer has been set, and set high.
The only other studio movie this week is "LOL," a teen romance starring Miley Cyrus. It was not screened for critics.
The art-house list is strong, with good movies all around.
"Damsels in Distress" is writer-director Whit Stillman's return to form, a cleverly chatty comedy about privileged people - specifically, a group of young women seeking to civilize their until-recently all-male college. The leader of the group, Violet (played by Greta Gerwig), is quite outspoken in her belief in the healing power of tap-dancing and Gershwin music, until her personal life goes into a "tailspin" when her dimbulb boyfriend leaves her. Gerwig ("Greenberg," "Arthur") is charmingly goofy and appealing, as is the movie.
Two documentaries explore the work of artists in quite different fields. "Marley" is an exhaustive biography of the reggae legend Bob Marley, focusing on his life, religion and music. "Jiro Dreams of Sushi" is a gorgeously minimalist look at one of the world's greatest sushi chefs, whose philosophy of life and work comes through in every bite.
The Turkish drama "Once Upon a Time in Anatolia" starts out like a police procedural, as law officers search the Turkish steppes looking for the body of a murder victim. But director Nuri Bilge Ceylan's slow, deliberate pace reveals something else, as each person on the search - the police commisar, the prosecutor, the suspect and the coroner - each see the search for a body as a quest for a deeper truth. The movie's overlong, but interesting.
SPORTS
Real Salt Lake vs. New England • 7 p.m. Saturday, Rio Tinto Stadium, 9256 S. State St., http://www.realsaltlake.com/tickets.
Utah Blaze vs. Spokane • 7 p.m. Friday, EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets, http://www.utblaze.com.
Utah Jazz vs. San Antonio • 8 p.m. Saturday, EnergySolutions Arena, 301 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City. Tickets, http://www.nba.com/jazz.
Utah Jynx Women's Football Team vs. Portland • 4 p.m. Saturday, Granite High School, 3305 S. 500 East. Season tickets are $20 and include a free hotdog and soda at each game. Children 2 and under free.
STAGE, ETC
Man Of La Mancha • Daily except Sundays through May 19, Pioneer Theatre Company, 300 S. 1400 East. A story of swashbuckling imagination, romance and adventure, as Don Quixote de la Mancha ardently pursues the quest of his "Impossible Dream." Tickets $36-$62, http://www.pioneertheatre.org or 801-581-6961.
Of Mice And Men • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Monday, Wednesday and May 11, 2 p.m. May 13; Capitol Theatre, 50 W. 200 South. Utah Opera presents Carlisle Floyd's 1969 adaptation of the John Steinbeck novel Of Mice and Men. Tickets $16-$85, http://www.arttix.org or 801-355-ARTS.
Pegando Fogo • 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center, 138 W. 300 South. Samba Fogo presents "Pegando Fogo" (Catching Fire) in the Jeanne Wagner Theatre. Pegando Fogo is traditional and contemporary Afro-Brazilian dance, music and martial arts, blended with modern dance and fire dance. Tickets $20, http://www.arttix.org or 801-355-ARTS. More information, sambafogo.com/.
An Evening Of Brahms And Mahler • 7:30 p.m. Friday, Assembly Hall on Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple. Lawrence Gee, piano; Christopher Holmes, baritone; Karl Christensen, tenor; and Paul Otterstrom, baritone. Admission is limited to those 8 and older. More information, lds.org/events or 801-240-3323.
International Children's Choir • 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Assembly Hall on Temple Square, 50 W. North Temple. Children from around the world singing songs in many languages. Admission is limited to those 8 and older. More information, lds.org/events or 801-240-3323.
CLUBS ETC
The Wombats • This pop-rock trio hail from Liverpool, the hometown of some other British band. The three musicians who became The Wombats met while students at the prestigious Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts, co-founded by some bloke named Paul McCartney in the 1990s. Despite its rigorous curriculum, "no one can teach you how to tour for two years," said drummer Dan Haggis in a Tribune interview. Although the band has played arenas in its home country, Haggis admitted that the band "works better in smaller venues" such as Kilby Court. "That's where we came from, playing to 200 people in a club." Because this will be the band's first trip to Utah, a local friend has promised to take them fly-fishing on the day of the show. That's also a first, Haggis said. "You can't live your life worrying about breaking something," he said. Static Jacks and Flagship open.
When • 7 p.m. Saturday
Where • Kilby Court, 741 S. Kilby Court, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $13 in advance, $15 day of, at 24Tix
Justin Rinker • In what is called the Cinco de Mayo Full Body Workout, this dance party featuring internationally famous house and techno is also a celebration of the 10th anniversary of "I Love Ibiza." "I Love Ibiza" is a company that has been exposing Salt Lake City to the underground dance floor grooves that make Ibiza, Spain, the epicenter of the D.J. culture. Local D.J. Justin Rinker, a veteran of the local underground music scene, will also spin. "Doing an opening set for hector is a big honor," said Rinker in a Tribune interview. A University of Utah grad, Rinker in his early days performed some gigs with fellow University of Utah grad Kaskade, who has jetted to the top of the dance world. It was a trip to Ibiza that changed Rinker's life. "I went one year," Rinker said. "I was a D.J. before I went, but [the visit] cemented it for me." "I Love Ibiza" is a great asset to the city, Rinker said, bringing dance music usually only heard in Miami and Ibiza available in Utah.
When • 9 p.m. Saturday
Where • W Lounge, 358 S. West Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 in advance, $15 day of, at ticketcake.com
The L.A. Comic Exchange Show • Comedy at the Complex presents Los Angeles-based comics Ed Greer, Tess Barker and Steve Schneider, with Ryan O'Flanagan as emcee.
When • 6 p.m. Friday
Where • The Complex, 536 W. 100 South, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at door
Charm City Devils • Baltimore's Charm City Devils bring their aggressive approach to blues-rock to an In The Venue concert, where they'll be performing music from "Sins," their new album.
When • 6 p.m. Friday
Where • In The Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $8.50 in advance, $10.50 day of, at SmithsTix
The Hilltop Gospel Choir • The Hilltop Gospel Choir presents its annual "By Faith" concert, with guest performers, the Salt Lake City Mass Choir and Speechless Praise Mime Ministry.
When • 7 p.m. Friday
Where • New Pilgrim Baptist Church, 5133 S. Heath Ave., Kearns
Tickets • $5 at door or by calling 801-571-5777
Provo Rooftop Concert • Folk-rock artist Peter Breinholt will perform with Ryan Innes, in the season's first Provo Rooftop Concert.
When • 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where • Provo Town Square, 55 N. University Avenue, Provo
Tickets • Free
Guy Benson • The Intermountain Acoustic Music Association Local Concert Series showcases local Americana-influenced acoustic musician Guy Benson, with Jake and Rebekah Workman, The Drifter and Miss Judy also on the bill.
When • 7:30 p.m. Friday
Where • South Valley Unitarian Universalist Society, 6876 S. Highland Drive, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $10 at door for non-members, $5 for IAMA members
Samuel Smith Band • Bar Deluxe will host blues-driven rock 'n roll band Samuel Smith Band, celebrating their CD release "Showcase Showdown," featuring guests Camden Chamberlain, Erin Barra and Ransom Wydner.
When • 8 p.m. Friday
Where • Bar Deluxe, 668 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $7 at the door
Mason Jennings • The Minneapolis-based singer-songwriter will perform two shows of his trademark indie folk-rock at the State Room.
When • 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday
Where • State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City
Tickets • $25 per show at thestateroom.com
Led Zeppelin Experience with No Quarter • No Quarter, a Zeppelin tribute band, performs a homage to the British rock band, which soared to popularity in the 1970s, on the strength of its concept albums.
When • 9 p.m. Friday
Where • The Depot, 400 W. South Temple, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $15 ay SmithsTix
Bridger Folk Cinco de Mayo Bluegrass Show • The Bridger Folk Cinco de Mayo Bluegrass show will feature two bands making their Logan debuts, The Puddle Mountain Ramblers and Waiting On Trial.
When • 7:30 p.m. Saturday
Where • Logan Arthouse, 795 N. Main, Logan
Tickets • $13 in advance, $15 day of, at bridgerfolk.org
Augustana • Sand Diego rock band Augustana returns to Salt Lake City for the second time in 2012.
When • 8 p.m. Saturday
Where • In The Venue, 219 S. 600 West, Salt Lake City
Tickets • $17 in advance, $20 day of, at SmithsTix
David Burger
ONE CHEAP CHICK
Free admission to Bingham Canyon Mine • The Kennecott Bingham Canyon Mine and Visitors Center is offering free admission through May 31. You can see the mine in operation, gigantic trucks (a big tire from one is pictured above) and an interactive visitors center. Regular admission is $5 per vehicle. Go to http://www.kennecott.com/visitors-center/ for the coupon you'll need to get this offer. Thanks Justin over at Kennecott!
Free Comic Book Day • Saturday is Free Comic Book Day, one of my family's favorite free events. Stores nationwide, including a number in Utah, are offering free comic books as part of the annual promotion. Comic books are available at most stores for all ages, including small children! Last year, we even found comics with Disney characters. For more information about this event and to find a store near you, go to http://www.freecomicbookday.com.
Starbucks half off frappuccinos • Starbucks is offering half-price Frappuccino beverages from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. each day May 4-13. Go to http://www.starbucks.com/ for more information.
Lesley Mitchell
TV
To sum up Season 20 of The Amazing Race — loved the places the contestants raced to; hated the contestants.
Well, not all the contestants. But the four teams who are still in the race heading into Sundays (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2) season finale have all been beyond annoying. They fight, they argue, they belittle each other, they're arrogant. And those are some of their better qualities.
So it's hard to figure who to root for — Dave and Rachel (Army officer and his wife); Rachel and Brendon (former "Big Brother" contestants); Ralph and Vanessa (dating divorcees); or Art and J.J. (Border Patrol agents). They've all acted badly more than once one the race.
However … there is a reason to watch the two-hour finale. We were teased last week with a clip in which host Phil Keoghan tells the team that arrives at the finish line first they have to go back because they failed to complete a task.
Can't wait to see who that turns out to be.
Elsewhere on Friday ...
Undercover Boss (7 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): The CEO of Fastsigns International goes under cover.
Who Do You Think You Are? (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Rashida Jones learns about her family history.
The Finder (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): A mob boss comes to Walter for help.
Whale Wars: Viking Shores (7 and 9 p.m., Animal Planet): The Steve Irwin remains detained at a Scottish port.
CSI: NY (8 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A wealthy businessman is murdered in a housing project.
Grimm (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): A wealthy matriarch mysteriously dies and her stepdaughter loses everything in a Ponzi scheme.
Fringe (8 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): In the first half of a two-part season finale, the team faces off against David Robert Jones.
Supernatural (8 p.m., CW/Ch. 30): Castiel is conscious and talking; a teenager becomes a reluctant prophet.
Blue Bloods (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Jackie and Danny investigate a suspicious death.
Fairly Legal (10 p.m., USA): Kate gets Ben to help her with a prison mediation case.
Magic City (11 p.m., Starz): Pictures of Stevie and Lily surface.
In Plain Sight (11 p.m., USA): An unexpected family reunion complicates Mary's latest case.
Elsewhere on Saturday …
Kentucky Derby (2 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): The scheduled post-time is 4:24 p.m. MDT. The race will last, oh, about 2 minutes. The rest of the three-hour telecast is filler.
Treasure Island (5 and 7 p.m., Syfy): Eddie Izzard and Elijah Wood star in this new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson's classic adventure tale.
Escape Routes (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Winners are declared in the finale.
MLS (7 p.m., Ch. 30): New England Revolution at Real Salt Lake
The Firm (8 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Abby testifies against Kevin Stack.
NBA playoffs (8 p.m., ROOT): Game 3 — San Antonio Spurs at Utah Jazz
2012 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony (10 p.m. HBO): Inductees include the Beastie Boys, Donovan, Guns N' Roses, Laura Nyro, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Small Faces/the Faces, the Blue Caps, the Comets, the Crickets and the Famous Flames.
Saturday Night Live (10:30 p.m., Ch. 30): Eli Manning hosts; Rihanna performs.
Elsewhere on Sunday …
60 Minutes (6 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): Military whistleblowers express fears about the safety of the F-22.
Once Upon a Time (7 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Regina plots to rid herself of Emma for good.
Harry's Law (7 p.m., NBC/Ch. 5): Harry is forced to revisit an old case.
The Simpsons (7 p.m., Fox/Ch. 13): Homer tries to learn to be a better husband.
The Killing (7, 9:04 and 11:08 p.m., AMC): Stan meets Richmond face to face.
Army Wives (7 and 11:01 p.m., Lifetime): Jackie sinks deeper into addiction.
Desperate Housewives (8 p.m., ABC/Ch. 4): Bree goes on trial for murder.
Masterpiece Mystery! (8 p.m., PBS/Ch. 7): As Season 2 begins, "Sherlock" (Benedict Cumberbatch) matches wits with Irene Adler in "A Scandal in Belgravia."
Mad Men (8 and 10:04 p.m., AMC): Peggy is keeping a secret and she isn't happy about it; Don gets some unexpected news.
The Client List (8 p.m., Lifetime): Riley considers getting back into dating.
NYC 22 (9 p.m., CBS/Ch. 2): A man threatens to detonate a bomb at a public rally.
GCB (9 p.m. ABC/Ch. 4): The women run into trouble in Juarez. (Season finale)
Game of Thrones (10 p.m., HBO): Robb and Catelyn receive crucial news; Jon gets a chance to prove himself.
Nurse Jackie (10 p.m. Showtime): Jackie invites Kevin to meet her at a cafe.
The Big C (10:30 p.m., Showtime): Cathy tries to impress the parents of the baby she wants to adopt.
Veep (11 p.m., HBO): Selina's daughter is home from college.
The Borgias (11 p.m., Showtime): The Pope demands allegiance from Catherina Sforza.
Girls (11:30 p.m., HBO): A text sends Hannah into a tailspin.
Scott D. Pierce