GCA WEEKEND PREVIEW

We decided that every friday we'll be posting a list of shows/events/fun stuff going on around the city. Not everything will appeal to every single person, but hopefully there will be something going on that you might feel is worth checking out. And if you ever have a suggestion or something you think we should add, drop us a line at grudgecityhc@gmail.com.

FRIDAY - You've worked hard all week, so get out and have fun.

She Rides, Look What I Did, Dismantled and To A Close - Baxter's Cafe (1615 S. State St.), 8 PM, $6 - Dismantled and To A Close are two of Salt Lake's finest local bands at the moment. Expect a great show from both.

The Germs - Burt's Tiki Lounge (21+) - Sure, original vocalist Darby Crash committed suicide in 1980, but everyone else is the same and they're still better than most of the bands that pass as "punk" nowadays.

Smokey Robinson - Red Butte Gardens - I don't care what you say. Smokey Robinson is good.

Gallery Stroll - You've all been to this and you all know exactly what it is. Still a good time.

Year One - Jack Black and Michael Cera are hilarious and Harold Ramis has an excellent track record when it comes to movies.

SATURDAY - Hopefully the rain lets up this weekend, because Saturday is going to be an excellent day to spend outside.

Farmers Market - Pioneer Park - 8 am to 1 pm - There's always good stuff to be found here, and the bums are gone for at least six hours.

Summer of Death - Sears Parking Lot - 4 pm - Stocks are slamming to the ground harder than Jake Brown on the mega-ramp. Chances are you’re getting laid off this summer. There is no better way to kick start the economy than with a skateboard contest. SLUG’s 10th annual Summer of Death Skateboard kicks off on June 20 with a contest for the unemployed. No work just means there’s more time for you to skate, so come join us in the Sear’s parking lot behind Big Deluxe Tattoo on State Street between 700 and 800 south for a chance to win some cash for your fledgling 401k.

Chalk Art Challenge - Gateway - All Day - Some really good, some okay and some downright awful chalk drawings will be displayed on Rio Grande Avenue all day, but it will be the perfect setting for people watching. You know you want to.

Conor Oberst - Main Library - Not quite the second coming of Bob Dylan, but people still like to pretend. He and the Mystic River Band kick off the Arts Festival (that doesn't technically start until next weekend) at the Library.

Reviver and Crooked Ways - The Taylorsville House (5351 S. 3325 W.) 1 pm to 5 pm - Local boys Reviver just returned home from a west coast tour, so go show them how much you missed them.


SUNDAY - It's FATHER'S DAY - Buy your dad something nice.

Brunch - It's delicious and it's the last day of the weekend. Enjoy it. Maybe take your dad.

David Byrne - Red Butte Gardens - The Talking Heads were awesome and David Byrne is still great.