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Rooftop Concert Series Returns May 15 — Why Provo Needs This Back
The free downtown concert series that ran from 2010 to 2019 is back at Nu Skin Plaza. Here's why this matters for Provo more than the average summer event.
Cheesecake Factory Coming to University Place This Fall
The Cheesecake Factory announced its first Utah County location at University Place in Orem, opening fall 2026 next to Dillard's. Here's what it means for the local dining scene.
Provo Rec Center Drops Student Membership to $25/Month for BYU and UVU
Provo's Countdown to Summer promo offers BYU and UVU students $25/month gym memberships from May 13–22, plus 10–20% off longer-term plans for residents.
EPIC Sports Park Opens for Free Drop-In Play Through Mid-October
Provo's EPIC Sports Park and select city fields are open for free community drop-in play from April through mid-October. Here's how to use them.
Sunset Farmers Market Returns to Orem City Center Park for 2026 Season
The Orem Sunset Farmers Market is back every Wednesday evening from May through October at City Center Park, featuring around 200 local vendors.
Orem Asian Festival Returns May 9 — A Sign of Where Utah Valley Is Heading
The second annual Orem Asian Festival at The Orchard at University Place is part of a quietly important shift in Utah Valley's cultural identity.