February 25, 2026 - Zions Film Festival, Yo Yo Ma (again)

What’s Up Provo! To all our Filipino friends, happy EDSA People Power Day! ✊

Let’s get into it!

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Teen Mental Health Summit
In Partnership with Huntsman Mental Health Institute

On Friday, February 27, Ivy Hall Academy is hosting a free Teen Mental Health Summit in official partnership with the Huntsman Mental Health Institute at the University of Utah.

This event was organized by teens for teens (and their parents) to address what families are navigating right now: 📱 technology overload, 😰 anxiety, burnout, 💢 emotional regulation, 🛑 boundaries, ADHD support, and more.

The evening includes:

• Two expert-led sessions with live Q&A
• Direct access to local mental health and youth support organizations
• Hands-on wellness experiences you can try onsite featuring the "Quantum Wellness Experience"
• A Sound Bath room + calm reflection spaces
• Giveaways 🎁 and prizes for attendees (Free tickets to the RUTH theater company, a new pair of skis, and so much more!)

This isn’t just information. It’s tools, resources, and real conversations in one place.

All FREE to the public.

📍 Ivy Hall Academy — 4692 N 300 W, Provo
📆 February 27 | 6–8 p.m. (doors open 5:45)
RSVP HERE

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💻 Provo Planning Commission Green-lights New Data Center
The Provo City Planning Commission has given a thumbs-up to plans for a new data center in the East Bay area (it’s going to replace some vacant buildings there currently), green-lighting rezoning and project plans with conditions such as a closed-loop cooling system and no on-site power generation at startup. City power officials are saying this shouldn’t cause local rates to spike. (someone bookmark this comment please)

The real vote by the city council is happening on March 10th.

🚧 Provo Canyon Nighttime Traffic Alert
This week, U.S.-189 in Provo Canyon will be reduced to one-way alternating traffic between the Island Beach Day Use Area and Charleston’s 3600 South from 10 p.m. – 6 a.m. This is part of the larger US-189 Improved Project, which will eventually add a second lane in both directions.

🏃‍♀ Big 12 Track & Field Championships
The races begin this Friday in Lubbock. Texas Tech are the favorites to win it for both the men and the women but BYU is looking to surprise everyone. For a little preview, (and some bold statements to get you pumped), check out the interview with BYU sprinters Paje Rasmussen and Zoey Bonds.

🏀 Congrats to Provo Boys Basketball!
Provo High took home the 4A State Championship, defeating Hurricane 62-42!

🎓 Next Step Night (USU event)
If you have a newly admitted Utah State University student, you might already know about this one. But just in case, USU will be coming to Provo to help future students confirm enrollment, help them complete orientation modules, sign up for housing, etc. Also grab some Aggie swag and Aggie Ice Cream. It’s free (with registration).
Provo Marriott Hotel & Conference Center | Feb. 26 | 4pm-7pm

⚡ Kid Zone: Pokémon Party
Perfect for budding Poke Trainers.
Springville Library | Feb. 26 | 4pm-5pm

🎿 Wednesday Night Lights #3
If you’ve been inspired by the Olympics, and/or you would like some BBQ.
Soldier Hollow Nordic Center | Feb. 25 | 5:15pm

🎨 Still Life Paint Night with Tyler Pack
Havenlight Gallery, University Place | Feb. 25 | 6pm-8pm

🎻 Fiddler on the Roof
Opening night tonight for Fiddler on the Roof at The Ruth was yesterday! Don’t miss Tevye live, and grab your seats soon, because a lot of the good seats are already being taken.
The Ruth and Nathan Hale Theater | Feb. 24 thru Mar. 21 | Wed–Fri 7:30pm; Sat 4pm & 7:30pm

🐠 Disney's Finding Nemo Jr.
Opening night for this show at The Ruth is today!
Lindsay Legacy Theater at The Ruth | Feb. 25 | 4:30pm

🧦 Tie Up Class (Socks)
Learn how to make toe-up (tie-up) socks with hands-on instruction. Also, check out their other events this week like Learn to Crochet (Feb 26), Learn to Knit on Friday, and Book Club on Saturday.
Heindselman’s Yarn & Needlework | Feb. 25 | 4pm-6pm

🎻 Yo-Yo Ma
If you missed world-renowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma live at BYU (he played in front of a sold out crowd at BYU this week)—well he’s looking to do it again at UVU tonight! (You’ll have to join the waitlist though…)
Noorda Center for the Performing Arts (UVU) | Feb. 25 | 7:30pm

🎬 Faculty Film Showcase
A curated screening of films by BYU faculty, hosted by BYU OnStage
WCCB Auditorium (Room 1040), BYU | Feb. 26 | 7:30pm

Later this week

🎬 Zions Indie Film Fest (ZIFF) – 25th Anniversary Fest
The celebrated, week-long, indie film celebration is at the SCERA! Get tickets and go see a bunch of amazing films, including "Gabriella," "Thrifters," "The Genesis Project," and "Curse of Crom 2 (Crom’s Fury).” The awards celebration is on Feb. 28.
SCERA Center for the Arts | Feb. 23–28 | various times

🎬 Film: Say Anything (1989, PG-13)
Part of February’s Sweethearts Showcase—everyone welcome.
Media Auditorium, Orem Public Library | Feb. 27 | 6pm-8pm

🍿 Family Movie Night Cars
Provo Library - Story Room | Feb. 27 | 6pm-7:30pm

🧠 Teen Mental Health Summit
Healthcare pros will be offering practical tools and talks about anxiety and burnout, tech, emotional regulation, ADHD, and today’s teen challenges—plus light refreshments and a free gift if you RSVP!
Ivy Hall Academy | Feb. 27 | 6pm-8pm

💼 Job Fair
Love Thanksgiving Point? Explore part-time and seasonal roles, meet management for on-the-spot interviews, and bring your resume for immediate consideration.
Thanksgiving Point | Feb. 28 | 11am-3pm

🏍️ Harleys After Dark
Join fellow riders for a free evening with complimentary dinner (meatball sliders + chips) and drinks, games, prizes, and giveaways.
Summit Harley-Davidson | Feb. 28 | 5pm-8pm

🎻 BYU Philharmonic: Evening of Concertos
An evening of concertos with the BYU Philharmonic spotlighting soloists plus the full orchestra.
Concert Hall, BYU Music Building | Feb. 28 | 7:30pm

🦴 2026 Winter Sketching Dead Things
Sketch dead things and eat refreshments. (not many spots left, also, it’s free)
Bean Life Science Museum, Brigham Young University | Feb. 28 | 7pm-9pm

🏀 BYU Cougars Women’s Basketball vs Colorado (Home)
Marriott Center | Feb. 28 | 2pm

🏐 BYU Cougars Women’s Volleyball vs Utah Valley (Home)
Smith Fieldhouse | Feb. 27 | 2pm

Next week sneak peek

🇺🇸 Hope of America School Spirit Contest
This one isn’t an event, just a reminder that if you want to enter this year’s contest you need to enter by March 1st. Send questions to [email protected]

🎨 FHE Tour
Free, family-friendly Monday-night tour—join the 7:15pm FHE tour or explore on your own; small groups can drop in, but parties of 10+ should request a guided or self-guided visit.
BYU Museum of Art | Mar. 2 | 7:15pm-7:45pm

🛍️ Holy Cow Spring Boutique
Holy cow, it’s spring?
Lindon Community Center | Mar. 3–7 | Tue–Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-7pm

🙏 Devotional: Elder Quentin L. Cook
Marriott Center | Mar. 3 | 11:05am-12pm

🎷 Jazz Ensemble: Rhythm After Dark
Concert Hall, BYU Music Building | Mar. 3 | 7:30pm

🌕 Blood Moon
Catch the total “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse, next one won’t be until 2028! Hopefully we have clear skies.
Utah | Mar. 3 | 6:30pm-8:30pm

🎨 Van Gogh to Playdough March: Patterns
Perfect for little ones (ages 3–5). It’s free but registration is required and spots fill fast! If you aren’t in time to get a spot for the 3rd you can get a spot for later in the month (hopefully).
Brigham Young University Museum of Art | Mar. 3 | 10am

🚂 Model Train Show
Explore intricate model trains, cities, and landscapes by the Ophier Tintic & Western Train Club.
University Place (Space 91) | Mar. 4 | 4pm-9pm

👯‍♀️ BYU Cougarettes in Concert
Covey Center for the Arts | Mar. 4 | 7pm

Wednesday - 54° | 🌧️ | 74%

Thursday - 55° | ⛅️ | 19%

Friday - 59° | ⛅️ | 2%

Saturday - 59° | ☁️ | 5%

Sunday - 58° | ☁️ | 18%

(next) Monday - 59° | ⛅️ | 18%

(next) Tuesday - 56° | ⛅️ | 24%

@ Velour Live Music Gallery
Wednesday – Open Mic Night
Friday – Here Comes the Sun: An all-star tribute to George Harrison
Saturday – Return to Sender, The New Nervous, Another Statistic, Boots to the Moon

@ 3hive
Wednesday – Free Synthesizer Workshop
Thursday – Early Listening: THE ROMANTIC
Saturday – Oscar Snub Appreciation Party

@ Java Junkie
Friday – Open Mic Night
Saturday – Abby Sudweeks, Some Other Planet

@ BYU
Tuesday – Yo-Yo Ma
Wednesday – BYU Winter Violin Showcase
Thursday – Lew Tabackin, Q’d Up!
Friday – Student Composers Showcase
Saturday – BYU Philharmonic

@ UVU Noorda Center
Saturday – UVU Honor Band & Wind Symphony

@ The Speakeasy
Friday – Angel Slaughter, Seven, Blowfish, Her House
Saturday – Subterranean, Baghead, Plumeria, Mutilated Perception

@ The Rise
Wednesday – Open Mic Night

Thanks for reading and please forward this to someone who’s probably seen the first Curse of Crom. 😉

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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