I've always loved the vibe of downtown Provo, which is an unpopular thing to say, since hating on…read moreUtah County is a beloved hobby of many Salt Lake County folks. However, I appreciate the uniqueness of the small businesses and the slower pace. Sure, I miss the occasional cocktail, but I also don't mind dry entertainment. Last night's adventure brought me to a live music event here at Velour. I did a little research ahead of time and learned that seating is extremely limited, as is the parking. So come early, in comfy shoes, and set your expectations accordingly. The ambience inside is sort of dark, moody and intimate. There's a dramatic feel to the place, without any (obvious) drama. Doors didn't open until 6:30, and there was a line along the sidewalk of folks waiting to get in. That added to the "big city" feel of the place, even for a not-so-big city. The acoustics were good, if not a tad loud. (Yup, I'm showing my age.) The lighting was colorful and energetic, not just a boring stagnant few slights. I would likely return to see a lively act that I'm really interested in-someone that I wouldn't mind standing in a crowd of people to watch.

My family and I saw "Lantern By Sea" a few weeks ago and the venue was just right! The lighting and…read moretech for the band was amazing and really kept us going throughout the concert. Everyone was kind and considerate. 14 year-old friendly! Thanks for a great night!

Listen, is this a dive bar? Yes. But it's it also a super welcoming place? Also yes. They are great…read moreabout following UT law and care about taking care of you as a person.

The cutest bar renders and the last drink menu 10/10 this bar is amazing it's clean but feels homey…read moreand I absolutely loved the princess peach drink the vibe is chill and I felt extremely welcomed

I can't believe I'd never been here before after living in SLC for 10 years! Love love love this…read morevenue. It's small and intimate but not cramped at all. I love the historic feel of this place. There's seating!! If you get there early enough there's theater style seating in addition to the standing room space. I loved having the option to sit or stand. There are two bars - one upstairs and one downstairs. I never had to wait long for drinks and the service was great. They have some snacks as well. Parking is available in the paid lot next to the venue or along the street, but it can definitely be limited so be prepared for that.

Came here for a watch party. It was a pretty nice setup with a big screen, and a lot of seating…read more The drinks are reasonably priced. They have a few snack options, but nothing spectacular. On the flier it said there was going to be a food truck, but there wasn't. This was a smaller event, but I'd be interested to see how their larger events are.

We like this music venue a lot too. Close to our home in downtown, (located at The Gatewat, near…read moreAsher Adams apartments) we can technically take a walk there if we want (15-20 minutes) to skip the traffic and metered parking. It's large enough for a more popular band, but intimiaye enough so you can still feel somewhat close to the stage. It has an upper mezzanine as well. The bar definitely has some snacks, which is nice. It gets pretty stuffy in there though. Some faves we have seen there include Hanabie, Armor for Sleep, and most recently Bloodywood!

I rarely go out but I must admit I had an outstanding time for the R&B concert mainly due to both…read morethe music but most of all the service by Memo, Jon, Zinneson, and Matt. Great service all night and our group of nearly 15 will vouch for it. Shoutout to The Depot for keeping such a great staff and shoutout to all of you for making our night. We appreciate it.

I just went to Urban Lounge for the first time with my husband and some friends for Emo Karaoke…read morenight. It was sooooo much fun! I love the intimate nature of the venue, allowing one to be pretty close to the band during the concert. I appreciate the water system they provide for attendees as well. They do have a bar, but no food (although I kind of wish concessions were an option because I was hungry )! Loved getting to attend though!

I've seen a handful of really cool bands play here, and it's always a great time! It's a little…read moremore on the divey side, and is pretty dark inside, but it adds to the vibe of the place. There's also a great little patio in the back for smoking and chatting. The bar always moves quick and drinks are reasonably priced for a music venue.

I paid $56x2 for a middle school production of Elf. What?…read more I saw elf with my entire family over the holidays and it was horrible. For $10, maybe passable. But to charge trusting patrons for quality theater at an iconic theatre and then force them to watch a juvenile production of Elf was not fun to experience. The singing was bad. Only 2 actresses were standout. It was a tough watch. Many people in front of us left after intermission. A tough watch. A tough price. It has shaken my trust of local theatre and I'd be extremely weary of another Egyptian Theatre production before visiting again.

I was in Park City for a work / personal trip. I walked by the theatre and noticed an artist was…read moreperforming there that I liked so I thought, "why not?" I purchased my ticket directly at the box office which I loved, but personally was bummed when it was still an electronic ticket that I had to deal with. Personally, I love paper tickets. The theatre is small, much smaller than I anticipated so really any seat was great. The acoustics were great and overall everyone there was just there to have a good time. Being tall, I made sure to sit on the end of the row. But I will say, I thought the seating to be more comfortable than I anticipated. I didn't drink, but got a soda which was $3. I didn't think that was awful given I was in a theatre AND I was in Park City. The only downside was the pre-show which began with them asking for money. I assume this is because most folks are locals and they are a non-profit. All wonderful things, but it felt super salesly and honestly, I didn't come for a sales pitch I just wanted to hear some great live music, which fortunately I did.

We went to The Grand at The Complex to see Tadhg Nolan and Kingfishr. We decided to spring for the…read morePremier Parking, and that worked out awesome! You get to park in a garage type area, they had a dedicated bathroom, and some basketball hoops with balls. Then, we were able to queue ahead of anyone else, just prior to doors opening. Worth the extra $$! The merch area was set up nicely, and the drinks and snacks area had plenty of space. The bar area is good, but could maybe do with a little more seating. Overall, we enjoyed the show, the staff was helpful, and the fans within the concert area were a godsend on a day with temps in the upper 90s. Would definitely see another show there, given the chance.

GWAR never disappoints! The complex is a good time,…read moreespecially on Halloween. Their ADA section was full, though!

Loved the small intimate venue! Parking was a little rough but everything else was lovely. I was so…read morehappy to support a small artist I've been following for a while and it was so nice to be so close up and personal.

It's been a few years since I've been to kilby, but I'm glad I went back! It felt like seeing an…read moreold friend. The venue is great for seeing bands that haven't blown up yet, and you can actually talk to them afterword. It's a pretty intimate experience. I saw Local Natives there back in the day and it remains one of the coolest music experiences I've had! A few FYI(s): the crowd trends young. Music is for everyone and I personally don't care if I'm the oldest person at a show, but it does feel like showing up to a party you haven't been invited to. The bathroom is terrifying and feels like someone will jump out of the locked closet with a chainsaw, but adds to the garage-esque aesthetic. I'd still take this bathroom over the urban lounge lol. In general I love that SLC has venues like this holding strong, and a safe place for kids to hang out and see live music.

While visiting Salt Lake City for a long weekend, my husband and I came to Red Butte Garden and…read moreArboretum to enjoy a lovely afternoon. We were looking to spend some time before we had an event that evening. It was a cool crisp afternoon, and the sun was shining. I think the thing I appreciated the most about this garden and arboretum was the sprawling space. There are many different loops and trails that you can take, some paved and some more natural. I enjoyed how they had different types of plants grouped or gathered together and the map they provided was extremely informative. This is definitely not an easy, walkable garden for individuals with limited mobility, with some of the hills being quite steep, but they are very clear about that on the visitor's map. Probably one of the nicer arboretums I have visited in the country and I would highly recommend for anyone visiting the area.

Garden after Dark this year is Wizard of Oz themed. Snag a…read more6pm ticket for enough light to see the best of the garden in all her orange-hued autumn glory. Truly spectacular. The kids in their costumes are also pretty cute.

Saw The Killers here at a private show as part of the excellent Omniture Summit 2010 in and…read moreobviously enjoyed the special access of the show. Without that influencing my rating too much (a free, private Killers show is obviously a 5 Star rating), the venue stands out on its own pretty well and exceeded my expectations. Pros -Size: this place is huge and has a wide open standing-room area in front of an elevated stage as well as a cat-walk like elevated area that rings the floor. Provides lots of good viewing angles with few obstructions from the stage. The House of Blues comparison is accurate as far as feel, but the venue is far deeper. A little bit bigger than the Fillmore in SF. -Sound: good sound and light production. I heard the Killers loud and clear (and for several hours after) and my mind was blown a few times by swell light effects. Cons -Drinking Situation: this is Utah so I didn't expect a first-rate drinking experience and got about what I expected. I think this place is 18+ most times, so the bars are all on the second floor which created bottle necks and inconvenience if you wanted to be front and center at the stage. To compound that is the Utah alcohol laws that meter out your liquor at 1 oz. pours, wine at 5 oz pours and dumb-down the % in the beer. This also makes for slow service, and at $9 a pop for cocktails you're paying big city prices for kid-table drinks. (Also think about this when ordering anything which rightly should have more than 1 oz of booze in it. A martini in Utah is not a good idea.) All in though, this is more a critique of Utah's drinking regulations and so I can't rightly hold it against The Rail for doing their best in that administrative climate. -Location: it's literally on the wrong side of the tracks. Not sure where the cool going-out areas in SLC are, but Rail did not seem to be near one of them. Most of the city was well East of this location and it took a bit of a special effort to get here.

I like my music venues a little smaller, older, grittier than this. Kind of reminded me of House of…read moreBlues in LA (sorta gimmicky, contrived). But that's not to say this is a terrible location. The sound was decent. The main floor is your basic general admission free-for all, and there were couches, tables in the upstairs, balcony-ish area (wraps all around the venue) that had a lounge-ish feel. Overall, this spot doesn't really take away from the music, but doesn't really add to it either.