June 2023
Our 2023 June Pride issue features Bea Colón drawing on the iconic imagery of King Arthur wielding Excalibur. They reserve the character’s integral pose while queering the image, reinterpreting the removal of the sword as an act of reclaiming identity. Follow Colón on Instagram @tlc.artist.
Breaking Bread as a Strategy for Resilience: Iowa House
With Iowa House, Jade Swayne and Amanda Madden sought to create a space that felt like home for queer and trans folk. … read more
Club Verse: A Safe Haven for SLC’s Queer Community
Club Verse features an incredible atmosphere with a stage large enough to host a plethora of performances and open floor to dance your heart away. … read more
Nuanua Collective Creates an Ocean of Opportunities for LGBTQ+ Pacific...
The Nuanua collective is an organization dedicated to providing resources and safe spaces for queer and trans Pacific Islanders in Utah. … read more
Pride Outside of Pride
Want to know what other pride events are happening around the valley this June? Here are a handful of LGBTQ+ events to attend this summer! … read more
Rock Camp SLC: A New Generation of Bowie and Boy...
Rock Camp SLC provides young, aspiring musicians the opportunity to work with established practitioners. … read more
SLUG Mag’s Pride Guide to Drag Shows Outside of SLC
SLUG has put together a list of a few drag shows happening this summer outside of Salt Lake County to highlight how the art form is flourishing in other parts of the state. … read more
Encircle Gallery: Art For The Community, By The Community
Encircle currently has three “homes” that also serve as gallery spaces, with one each in Salt Lake City, Provo and St. George. … read more
Localized: SLUG’s All-Ages LGBTQ+ Variety Show
This month’s Localized will feature a variety of performers, from drag queens to queer musicians. Here is a quick profile on each of the acts you can catch this June. … read more
Noemi’s Cafe and Catering Brings Classic Chilean Cuisine to SLC
Noemi’s Cafe has a clean and casual energy with decor that pays homage to the food’s country of origin. … read more
Glitter and Hops: A Guide to Utah’s Pride-Themed Brews
SLUG is giving you all the hoppy details on a few of the hottest beers and ciders around SLC that are showing support for the LGBTQ+ community. … read more
Local Music Singles Roundup: June 2023
Kick back and relax poolside with this month’s singles from incredibly talented local artists—you’ve earned it. … read more
Skate Photo Feature: Cal Ross
Cal Ross lands a trick perfectly on the second attempt. … read more
