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What’s Up Provo! It’s National Potato Day and National Soft Ice Cream Day, which may be a good combo — if you try it let us know. 🥔🍦
Also happy Homeless Week to all you BYU students!
Fire news 🔥 plus a grand opening this week
High profile visitors coming to Provo including Brian Kershisnik, Elder Garret W. Gong, and UCLA
Boomerfest, Chalk the Block, and the Utah Renaissance Faire
In Partnership with Crio Bru
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🔥 Buckley Draw Fire
The fire that erupted on Sunday was in the Buckley Draw Canyon, (we thought it was Slate Canyon but apparently Buckley Draw is the canyon just south of Slate Canyon). It quickly burned over 400 acres of dry grass and brush and helicopters, air tankers, as well as ground fire crews were all involved.
Also, in other fire news, the Beulah Fire in the high Uinta’s is about 40% contained last we checked.
🥗 Vessel Kitchen Grand Opening this week
Utah-born Vessel Kitchen is opening its newest spot on Friday at 115 W Center St., Orem. This will be the ninth opening in nine years for them, and this one is extra special because co-founder Roe’e Levy studied culinary arts at UVU!
We’ll try to include more details about the grand opening events later this week. If you don’t know Vessel Kitchen, they are known for their salads and bowls and naan tacos, and some of the favorite dishes according to the reviews are the Mr. Miso salad, the Mediterranean Bowl, and the Baby Jean salad.
🎙 Outlaws & Outtakes: New Sundance Podcast
Sundance Mountain Resort just dropped Outlaws & Outtakes, a new podcast hosted by resort president Chad Linebaugh that digs into five decades of untold stories — from over‑capacity concerts to behind‑the‑scenes ski trail creations. The first episode, released August 8, features Brent and Fae Beck, who managed the resort during its transformative 1970s era. New episodes each Friday.
⚽ BYU Sports
If you haven’t heard about the soccer team’s improbable 3-1 victory over a ranked Minnesota team, you should read about it. It was an away game, they were losing, and they were forced to play down a player for the last hour of the game, and yet they still won by two goals!
Also, future BYU golfer, Kihei Akina became the youngest player ever to win the Utah Open over the weekend. 🏌
In Partnership with
Ford’s Locker
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❤️ Family-owned in Provo since 1941
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Check out their shop at 776 N 500 W in Provo, call (801) 373-0172, or shop online
If you know a great local company we need to talk about please let us know! Learn more about WUP partnerships
Today & Tomorrow
🖼️ Guest Lecture: Brian Kershisnik
Brian Kershisnik did some presentations earlier this year at the MOA, and a lot of people were excited about attending those but couldn’t — so here’s another chance! Also, this event is probably happening because of education week, but that doesn’t mean you have to be attending education week to meet Brian. It’s free and open to all, just get there early!
BYU Museum of Art | Aug 20 | 3pm
🎓 Devotional: Elder Gerrit W. Gong
A special campus devotional for Education Week! Join in person or watch live on BYUtv.
Marriott Center | Aug 19 | 11:05am
🎨 Enduring Beauty: John Hafen and the Power of Art Exhibition Opening
John Hafen (1856 - 1910) was a Swiss-born American artist who settled in Utah and his art is primarily landscapes and portraits. And now the Springville library is doing the “first major retrospective of Hafen.” So go see why many consider him one of the greatest Utah artists of all time.
Springville Museum of Art | Aug 20 | 10am-5pm
💃 Zumba
An all-ages Zumba party in the park—no experience needed, just energy and probably your water bottle.
The Orchard at University Place | Aug 20 | 8pm-9pm
The Harp Twins (see them at the Utah Renaissance Faire)
🎨 Chalk the Block 2025
Artists start chalking Thursday; the big festival vibes are Friday and Saturday.
Shops at Riverwoods | Aug 21-23 | Thu 9am–Sat 9pm
🎶 Summer on the Deer Valley Café Deck
Your sandwich deserves a soundtrack, this time it’s Steven Bosco!
Deer Valley Café | Aug 21 | Noon–3pm
🏰 The 13th Annual Utah Renaissance Faire
Jousting knights, wandering minstrels, storytelling, music, food, and artisan stalls.
Mt. Nebo Botanical Farm | August 22-23 | 9:30am-10pm
🎶 Boomerfest Music Festival
Three day family friendly festival of fabulous classic rock!
Wallsburg | Aug 22-24 | Fri-Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-3pm
🚴 Free Outdoor Peloton Event
Pedal alongside fellow Peloton enthusiasts in Utah City Park with a free Peloton mat (for the first 250 RSVPs) and tasty treats from local vendors. (Wait, what’s Utah City?)
Utah City Park | Aug 23 | 3:30pm-4:30pm
⚽ Women’s Soccer vs. UCLA
Let’s go cougars!
BYU’s South Field | Aug 23 | 7pm
📣 Provo High Jr. Cheer Clinic 2025
Provo High’s cheer squad is putting on a junior cheer clinic for Pre-K-8th grade. Last day to register is August 19th. (That’s TODAY!)
Provo High School | Aug 26-28 (plus they will get to cheer at the varsity football game during halftime on the 29th!)
We find out about tons of discounts and giveaways as we research events. Here are just two:
🍣 Classic fun center and Five Sushi Brothers are doing an Ultimate Date Night giveaway where you can get 3 sushi rolls, 2 drinks, 1 side, and Classic Fun Center passes.
🍽 Save on Taste of Orem tickets if you buy early. (Taste of Orem is a food and cultural arts festival happening Sep 19-20. The event is free, but the tickets are for “food exhibit sampling”)
We find a ton more, but whenever we include too many our emails get sent to spam…
If you want to see more where this came from go here (premium WUP supporters get access to everything we find).
The Weather 🌞
Tuesday (today) | 99° | ☀ | 0%
Wednesday | 99° | ☀ | 0%
Thursday | 97° | ⛅ | 15%
Friday | 96° | ⛅ | 15%
Saturday | 93° | ⛅ | 15%
Sunday | 86° | ☁ | 25%
Monday | 84° | ⛅ | 25%
Live Music Venues 🎸
@ The Velour
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Thursday – Mortal American Body, Nightdays, No Need To Whisper, Allo Monroe
Friday – Kambree, Infinite Coachella, AB Cherubim
Saturday – Mom Dad & Me, Wilbere, The Last Wild Buffalo
@ Java Junkie
Thursday – LampShade Wild Card Night (lineup TBA)
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Mariah Crescent, Ali Rowley, Hiraeth Biblichor
@ Seven Brothers (Riverwoods)
Friday – Kieran Hellum
@ Hungry Hawaiian
Friday – Island Music
Saturday – Island Music
@ Fancy Burger (Orem)
Friday – Live jazz
Saturday – Live jazz
Thanks!
Thanks for reading and please forward this to someone who enjoys spaghetti sauce + nacho cheese on their baked potato. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
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