What's Happening in Provo and Orem | Feb. 17, 2025

What’s Up Provo!

Happy President’s Day! 🇺🇸 

The holiday was originally called Washington’s birthday. At the time of George Washington’s birth, February 11, 1731, people were using the Julian calendar. But when England (and the US colonies) adopted the Gregorian calendar in 1752, it moved Washington's birthday by more than a year to February 22, 1732.

Neither of Washington’s birthdays are Feb 17th, but whatever.

A few highlights of today’s newsletter:

• 🦶 Barefoot in the Park, Tuesday Tunes at the University Mall, Boy’s Skate Night and Super Smash competition, BYU vs. Kansas

• 🔥 President’s Day at Rodizio Grill

• 🧚 Fairy Tea Ticket Sales

In Partnership with Birth with Charity
Your Empowered Hospital Birth 👶 

Charity’s next birthing essentials class, on Feb 22nd, is all filled up. Sorry. However, registration for her 5-week series, “Your Empowered Hospital Birth”, is still open – so if you’re expecting then grab your spot now! 🏃

(Also, her next one-day essentials class is on May 10th. Registration for that just opened up, as well.)

Charity is a certified advanced doula and childbirth educator, and all her classes are evidence-based and very practical. Here are some specific things you can expect to learn:

🫄 The anatomy and hormones of birth
🔢 What to expect during different stages of labor
💪 How to give birth confidently by overcoming the fear-tension-pain cycle
🛏️ Comfort measures for labor (non-drug pain relief options)
🌐 Tips on finding evidence-based information about pregnancy and labor & delivery
✍️ How to write a birth plan
🗺️ How baby navigates the pelvis, (and how different positions affect that)
🤱 Breastfeeding and newborn care basics
🧠 What you should know about postpartum mental health and support that’s available
🌟 and much more!

The classes will be held at Sound Corrections Chiropractic (251 E 1200 S, Orem). Check out her website for more information and to register.

The Bulletin 📌 

2025 BYU Football Season 🏈 

The schedule was released a little while ago but if you didn’t see it, check it out. Also, they recently released information about their 2025 season tickets.

Orem’s 1600 North lane expansion project 🚗 

UDOT expects the Orem’s 1600 North lane expansion project to start this summer. Intersections will be upgraded and 1600 north will be widened to five lanes between 1200 West and State Street. Article

Sports 🏀 

🏀 BYU women’s basketball upsets #20 Oklahoma State 68-64. Recap
🏀 BYU men’s basketball beats Kansas State 80-65. Recap
🏃‍♂️ BYU sets new school records in the 800, 400, and 400×4. Recap
⚾️ BYU baseball splits double header with Fresno State. Recap
🏀 UVU men’s basketball beats SUU 70-68. Recap 
🏐 BYU men’s volleyball beats Concordia University Irvine in five sets. Recap

Today
41° | 🌨️ | 40%

Barefoot in the Park 🦶 

The first full week of performances starts today! Barefoot in the Park is about newlyweds, Corie and Paul, who are total opposites — she's a free spirit who wants to dance through life and he’s a buttoned-up lawyer who'd rather keep his shoes on. Add a quirky neighbor, a meddling mother-in-law, and a whole lot of chaos, and you get a great and entertaining play!
Covey Center in Provo | More info

Also:
👉️ Kid’s robotics class + adult class at Oliver’s Place
👉️ Color Me Mine Family Night ($3 studio fee per painter after 5pm)
👉️ Heber Valley Railroad Monday Night Train (special President’s Day themed train ride)

Tuesday
39° | 🌨️ | 30%

Tuesday Tunes at the University Mall 🎙️ 

Kenya Clark performed her first show at 8 years old! She’s also performed before the judges at American Idol (and she made it to Hollywood), and tomorrow evening she will be performing at the University Mall!
University Mall (Urban Court by Rush Funplex) | 5pm - 7pm | More info

🎮️ Boy’s Skate Night and Super Smash competition
You always need pizza and video games to make a successful boys night. The Classic Fun Center has that and more, the entire skating rink just for the boys + unlimited Laser Tag! Tickets are $11.99.
Classic Fun Center | 9pm - 11pm | More info

🏀 BYU vs Kansas 
This one’s been sold out for a while. Kansas is top 5 in the conference and top 20 in the country. Let’s go Cougars!
Marriott Center | 7pm | More info | Watch on ESPN

Also:
👉️ Ballet Folklorico de Mexico at the Noorda at 7:30pm
👉️ BYU Symphonic Band Silver Screen Serenade: Symphonic Band Showcase at 7:30pm
👉️ American Ghost Stories at BYU at 7:30pm

Wednesday
41° | ⛅️ | 20%

Bobsledding at Utah Olympic Park 🛷 

This is one we’ve wanted to highlight for a while. “Experience a thrill of a lifetime” by bobsledding at dangerous speeds on Salt Lake 2002 Olympic Winter Games Sliding Track!

As you probably guessed, this one is intense and can be dangerous. According the Utah Olympic Park website, bobsledding generates 4-5 times the force of gravity. So all riders have to be older than 13 (check), at least 100 pounds (double check), and you can’t wear high heels (never crossed my mind).

This event runs all year and times do fill up (at least one time slot for Wednesday, Feb 19th is filled up already).

Utah Olympic Park (3419 Olympic Parkway, Park City) | More info

💃 Groove and Move Dance Class
Savanna Bonilla is here to help you learn an “easy-to-follow choreography with infectious beats” at the Springville Library. For adults of all experience levels!
Springville Library | 7:30pm - 8:30pm | More info

Also:
👉️ BYU Concerto Night at 7:30pm
👉️ BYU women’s basketball vs Arizona (away) at 6pm MST
👉️ Giselle by the BYU Theatre Ballet at 7:30pm

Deals 🤑 

🔥 President’s Day at Rodizio Grill
On February 17, Kids Eat Free! Kids eat free with every paying adult enjoying a Full Rodizio meal. (You have to mention the offer to take advantage of it, only good at Rodizio Grill Provo.) More info

🛼 Classic Fun President’s Day Special
Normally $31, but on Feb. 17th the price is only $16.99 for unlimited skating, unlimited bouncing, unlimited laser tag, a $5 Arcade Card, one Rental Card, and one round of mini-golf. More info

🧒 $5 Tuesdays at Thanksgiving Point
Just $5 per person. 5 of their 7 venues included (Jurassic Jungle and The Carousel not included) More info

🍩 Onoh’s Malasadas
Get a box of Malasadas 50% off from 6pm-7pm on weekdays! More info

🎿 Out n Back Clearance Sale
Clearance sale on their skis, gloves, snowboards, boots, helmets, ski boots, etc. More info

🍦 FREE Vinci Gelato
If you haven’t already, refer a few people to What’s Up Provo and get a $5 gift card to Vinci Gelato!
Offer ends soon (see the referral info at the end of the Reminders and Notices section).

Reminders and Notices ⚠️ 

Fairy Tea Ticket Sales 🧚 

The Fairy Tea Party at the Provo Library sells out every year. The event will be March 7th and 8th, and the tickets for it go on sale THIS SATURDAY starting at 9am in the Bullock Room (#309).

Last year the tickets sold out before 11am!

Tickets are $8 a person. Here is some more info about the day of the tickets sales and the expectations for people attending the Fairy Tea event.

🏛️ Libraries Closed
All the libraries will be closed today. Most city offices are closed today as well.

🖼️ JKR Gallery Submission Deadline
Open call for "handscapes" (landscapes roughly the size of a hand, 5 x 7 inches); and for "landscapes" (any size landscape). The artwork will go on display from July 11th until August 23rd, 2025. There’s a $5 application fee. Application and fee are due by March 1, 2025. More info

🍕 Indigo355 Classes
The Macaron Class is full, but the Artisan Pizza making class still has some spots available! Feb 24

🎸 Nashville Songwriter Spotlight
Get an up-close-and-personal concert full of Country chart-toppers like "Pretty Little Poison," and "Made for You," sung by award-winning songwriters Dustin Christensen, Ryan Beaver, and Neil Medley.” More info

☘️ Callanish - Free concert
Callanish is going to perform a free concert on March 7th as part of their Excellence in the Community series. Claim your seats!

🍎 Snow White by the Utah Metropolitan Ballet
There are 4 normal performances, plus one other performance on March 1st @ 11am for families affected by autism. The performance for families affected by autism might still have spots left! Tickets | Families Affected by Autism Performance

🦢 Swan Lake by the Grand Kyiv Ballet
The performance will be Thursday, March 6, 2025 @ 7:00pm, and the tickets prices are $28 | $38 | $43 | $48 | $58. More info

🦸 Imagication Registration
On Feb 24th, at the University Mall, the Imagication theme will be superheroes. The book will be “Even Superheroes Have Bad Days”, Batman and Catwoman will be there, and the treat will be sponsored by Bobby’s Burgers! Registration is required for all kids that will attend the event. More info

🌷 Tulip Festival Tickets on sale
Thanksgiving Point’s Tulip Festival goes from April 9th until May 17th. Tickets on sale now! More info

Thanks!

Thanks for reading! Hope your day off is a great one! 😉 

-Nicole, Josh, & Carlie

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