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The Beer Issue: Utah brewing breaks new ground, local trends and tips, plus everything to know about the 15th Utah Beer Festival.

The Beer Issue: Utah brewing breaks new ground, local trends and tips, plus everything to know about the 15th Utah Beer Festival.

Have a Drink

By Mike Riedel, Brandi Christoffersen, Thomas Crone, Noel Sims and Benjamin Wood

Film Reviews: New Releases for Aug. 13 - 15

Nobody 2, Highest 2 Lowest, East of Wall, Fixed, Night Always Comes, Went Up the Hill
Buzz Blog
By Scott Renshaw
Salt Lake City Council votes to crack down on “extreme” university partying with $1,000 fines.

Washington Square Dispatch
News
By Grace X. Maya
Utah's nuclear "downwinders" are newly eligible for aid after last-minute expansion of federal RECA benefits.

Small Lake City
News
By Mary Dickson

The Beer Issue: Utah brewing breaks new ground, local trends and tips, plus everything to know about the 15th Utah Beer Festival.
Cover Story By Mike Riedel, Brandi Christoffersen, Thomas Crone, Noel Sims and Benjamin Wood
Film Reviews: New Releases for Aug. 13 - 15
By Scott Renshaw
After years of attack, Salt Lake’s downtown is in critical condition.
Opinion By Michael S. Robinson Sr.
Salt Lake City Council votes to crack down on “extreme” university partying with $1,000 fines.
News By Grace X. Maya
Owner of Trump Burger restaurants to be deported.
Opinion By Christopher Smart
Utah reps break with Trump, slightly, on gerrymandering and green energy.
Hits & Misses By Katharine Biele

Music

Album releases: Mel Soul and The Heartbeat's The Human Experience

Album releases: Mel Soul and The Heartbeat's The Human Experience

Mel Soul and The Heartbeat get personal with their folky Americana sound.

Music

By Emilee Atkinson

MUSIC PICKS AUG 14 - AUG 20

Park City Song Summit @ City Park 8/14-16, Nine Inch Nails @ Maverik Center 8/14, Cyndi Lauper @ Utah First Credit Union Amphitheatre 8/14, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff
MUSIC PICKS AUG 7 - AUG 13

Cosmic Fates, Voltmetre, Johnny Tightlips @ Pearl on Main 8/8, Less Than Jake @ The Union 8/8, Das Energi @ The Saltair 8/8 – 8/9, and more.
Music Picks
By City Weekly Staff

Culture

Film reviews: East of Wall, Fixed

Film reviews: East of Wall, Fixed

Finding radically different approaches to authenticity vs. outrageousness

By Scott Renshaw

Salt Lake City was an early leader in electrification.

Urban Living
Urban Living
By Babs De Lay
Horoscopes for AUG 14 - 20

Divinely Inspired
Free Will Astrology
By Rob Brezsny

Eat & Drink

Restaurant Review: South Indian Favorites at SV Cafe

Restaurant Review: South Indian Favorites at SV Cafe

Under the leadership of Lavanya Mahate, SV Cafe is set for success.

Restaurant Reviews

By Alex Springer

8/13: A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week

ON TAP
Beer
By City Weekly Staff
8/6: A list of what local craft breweries and cider houses have on tap this week

ON TAP
Beer
By City Weekly Staff

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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