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What’s Up Provo! It’s National Custard Day so go pick up a free custard at the new Super Chix in Provo. Just show them the coupon they gave us! (We copied the coupon at the end of this email.)
If you don’t know where Super Chix is, it’s on Rivers Edge Drive.
And if you’re like us and you don’t know where Rivers Edge Drive is, it’s near Café Rio and Zupas and Olive Garden — basically where the old Shopko used to be.
Anyway, crazy amount of things happening this weekend! Here’s a quick summary:
Lots of unique markets 🛍 (Adventurer's Market, European Antiques Pop-Up, Craft Supply Swap, etc.), plus free music and movies
Back to School Concert Bash 🎧 and other parties happening tomorrow
Algae boats to the rescue, and an Onoh’s Malasadas spotlight 🍩
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Call (801) 500-4000 if you have any questions.
📍 Main office: 3000 N University Ave, Suite 300, Provo
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⛪ $20,000 to Provo Church
The Daily Herald reports that the historic Provo Community Congregational United Church of Christ on University has won a $20,000 matching grant from Provo City and the Utah State Historic Preservation Office, under the Certified Local Government program, to help restore the stucco facades of its historic buildings.
🛥 Algae boats to the rescue
An innovative algae-harvesting boat, developed through Utah Valley University research, is now cruising Utah Lake and steaming ahead in the fight against harmful algal blooms. Lake officials report a noticeable reduction in these toxic nuisances since the boat went into action.
🏐 BYU Women’s Volleyball picked 1st
The BYU women’s volleyball squad has been picked to top the 2025 Big 12 in the preseason coaches’ poll, earning 180 points and six first-place votes—just edging out Kansas with 170 points and four votes.
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Today
Markets 🛍
🎲 Adventurer's Market
For three days, Wandering Wizards at the mall will be transformed into a fantasy bazaar packed with enchanted wares, wandering bards, side quests, LARP battles, DnD one-shots, potion-making, and hidden loot. Earn XP in your “Adventurer’s Passport” and trade it for rewards—or just enjoy the spectacle of heroes, monsters, and misfits shopping side-by-side. Costumes encouraged, dragon-slaying/training optional, (but also encouraged).
Wandering Wizards at Provo Towne Centre | Aug 8-10 | 11am-9pm
🌍 Anna's European Antiques Pop-Up
A treasure trove of European flea-market flair.
Anna's European Antiques | Aug 8-9 | 11am-4pm
🛍️ Finders Keepers Market
Yet another multi-day market event! Shop unique home décor and kids' items from handpicked local vendors at this Back To School themed Finders Keepers Market. Also there will be food trucks and you can grab a free swag bag if you are there early enough.
135 S State Street, Lindon | Aug 8-9 | 10am-9pm
Free Concerts 🎸
🎸 Lindon's Sounds of Summer '25
Bring your blanket or chair for a free, family-friendly folk rock night featuring Joshua Creek, Stevens Party, and Shane Lee Band.
Lindon City Center Park | Aug 8 | 7pm
🎶 Music at the MOA: Canticum Lucis Presents Peace Around the World
Dive into an evening of unity with Canticum Lucis—the “song of light.” Free and open to all!
BYU Museum of Art | Aug 8 | 7pm-8pm
Free movies 🍿
🎬 Citizen Kane
"Rosebud..."
1160 HBLL Reynolds Auditorium at BYU | Aug 8 | 7pm-10pm
🤖 Summer Movie in the Park: The Wild Robot
“Sometimes, to survive, you must become more than you were programmed to be”
Free drinks, popcorn, prizes, games, and giveaways! (games and stuff start at 7:30)
Hunter Park in American Fork | Aug 8 | 8pm
🎬 Star Wars: A New Hope
"That's no moon.”
Arts Park in Springville | Aug 8 | 9pm-dusk
🍿 Double Indemnity (1944)
“How could I have known that murder can sometimes smell like honeysuckle?”
Double the indemnity, double the fun. Insurance salesman Walter Neff and the sultry Phyllis Dietrichson hatch a deadly plot.
Orem Library Media Auditorium | Aug 8 | 6pm-8:30pm
Other events 🎇
🐴 Intermountain Mustang and All Ford Stampede
This is a two-day event if you have a car in the show. But if you are just interested in being a spectator then your event is the Mustang and Ford Car Show which is tomorrow (Saturday) from 10am to 4pm.
Heber City Main Street Park | Aug 8-9 | 10am-4pm
🦑 Squid Game Showdown
Teens face off in classic Squid Game–inspired challenges. Only one survivor winner.
Springville Public Library | Aug 8 | 6:30pm-8:30pm
🎨 Featured Artist: Jolynn Forman
Discover Jolynn Forman’s vibrant mixed-media creations in a two-day showcase.
Frameworks Gallery | Aug 8-9 | 11am-6pm
Tomorrow
Parties 🎉
🎧 Back to School Concert Bash
Fun fact: Silent discos debuted in Glastonbury in 2005.
Where’s Glastonbury? What’s a silent disco? Well, we can answer one of those questions. A silent disco is a kind of dance party where everyone dances around listening to music on wireless headphones. You usually get to choose between different channels on your headphones as well. Kinda weird because really it’s mostly silent if you don’t have headphones, and people might be dancing to different songs, but whatever, it’s fun.
Anyway, there will be a silent disco at this event, as well as live bands: Sonic Duke, Made for Midnight Party Band.
University Place | Aug 9 | 5:30pm–10pm
🧀 Nacho Average Party
Free nacho bar with all the toppings, good vibes, and great snacks.
Summit Harley-Davidson | Aug 9 | 11am-4pm
🛹 Party in the Plaza
Grab your board and roll into Provo Rec Skatepark for a free all-ages skate contest with prizes, giveaways, vendors & food trucks.
Provo Rec Skatepark | Aug 9 | 9am
Markets 🛍
🎨 Craft Supply Swap
“Creativity is contagious, pass it on.” Bring your extra craft supplies and score hidden treasures. Registration preferred
Provo Library | Aug 9 | 12pm–1:30pm
🥕 Midway Farmers Market
Midway Town Square | Aug 9 | 10am–1pm
🍅 Provo Farmers Market
Pioneer Park in Provo | Aug 9 | 9am-2pm
Don’t forget the multi-day markets mentioned in the Today section above.
Outdoorsy/Nature-y events 🌳
🍏 11th Annual Tour and Taste
Take a walk through this self-sustaining food forest of 100+ fruits, nuts, and 37 kinds of berries (there are that many berries?!) and if you want to get $10 off your tickets you have to call 801 808 4424 today (Friday).
Utah Valley Permaculture Classroom Gardens & Greenhouse in Orem | Aug 9 | 11am-7pm
🌻 Sunflower Festival
Wander among 16-foot-tall blooms in every shade, hop on a sunset wagon ride, and pluck your favorite stem for $2. Admission to the festival is $10/person.
Rowley’s Red Barn | Aug 9 | 5:30pm-8:30pm
🥾 Trail Work Day
Roll up your sleeves for a community-powered trail dig at Wasatch Mountain State Park — don’t forget to RSVP!
Wasatch Mountain State Park | Aug 9 | 9am
Other events 🎊
⚽️ BYU Women's Soccer vs. Utah Tech
They won 4-1 on Wednesday by the way. Go cougars!
South Field, Provo | Aug 9 | 7pm
🌺 Island Style Dancers
Sway to sacred hula rhythms and tropical beats at Civic Center Park.
Civic Center Park gazebo in Springville | Aug 9 | 3pm
🐾 Vaccination and Licensing Clinic
Get your furry friends updated and licensed—with free microchipping when you grab a license.
Springville Fire Station | Aug 9 | 10am–12pm
Friday Foodie
Onoh’s Malasadas 🍩
If you are an east bencher in Provo, you probably know all about Onoh's already. And now, with their second location opening up in Pleasant Grove, more of the valley is coming to love malasadas.
How it started: First off, from what we hear, malasadas are a Sunday-morning tradition in Polynesian culture. But don’t take if from us, ask Sophia Bussio, the founder of Onoh’s. Sophia has been immersed in Polynesian culture throughout her life, and in 2021, while in Hawaii, she came across a new malasada recipe. After that experience she was determined to bring some “island magic” to Utah.
Why the name: Onoh’s name literally means “delicious” in Hawaiian. And they are delicious. If you aren’t familiar already, they are a Portuguese-style donut, usually coated in sugar. They are light, and fluffy, and slightly chewy, and they often come filled as well. (Some of the fillings Onoh’s offers include haupia (coconut cream), bavarian cream, Nutella, and more).
Onoh's sells the traditional malasadas, but they also have a lot of their own twists, including savory sandwich mash‑ups on a malasada bun!
3225 N Canyon Rd, Provo
onohsmalasadaco.com | @onohsmalasadaco
Live Music Venues 🎸
@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Friday - Daniel’s Park, GEIST, Sad Cartoon
Saturday - Saemore, Jaxen Hanks, Kaytlin Numbers
@ Java Junkie
Friday - Open Mic Night
Saturday - Performance TBA
@ The Rise
Friday - TRENY: Pink
@ The Social
Saturday - Jacob Oman, Corey Stefon
@ Seven Brothers Riverwoods
Friday - Kieran Hellum (6 PM–8 PM)
The free custard coupon 👇
Thanks!
Gracias for reading everyone. Please pass this along to a friend who’s got some canned heat in their heels. 😉
-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie
“Sometimes letting things go is an act of far greater power than defending or hanging on.”
