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Upcoming Festivals

KPGR’s Pig Stock is this weekend! Another Quiet Morning, Bleacher Babe, Allo Monroe, Afternoon All Night, Her House, Queenadilla, The Midnite Judges, The What Nots, Cinders, and Basement_Blvd will all take the stage at Pleasant Grove High School’s annual music festival. Things kick off at 12 PM on Saturday, May 23.

Schellraiser’s Micro Music Festival Humboldt Hideaway returns May 29-30 in Wells, Nevada. Click here to see the lineup and get tickets.

Fork Fest is June 12-13. Tickets are on sale here.

Rooftop Concert Series continues on June 26, 2026. Lineup TBA.

Velour Live Music Gallery

Les Femmes De Velour continues this week! This month-long festival features female and female-fronted musical acts from the Utah music scene every night.

On Tuesday, May 19, Ysabelle, Bri Ray, Mina Brett, and Dixie Linn Choque will perform. 7:30 PM. Get tickets.

Velour will hold their weekly open mic night on Wednesday, May 13, at 8 PM. Free admission.

On Thursday, May 21, catch Saemore, Lunar Spirit, Mia Grace, and Kelli Moyle. 7:30 PM. Get tickets.

Cherish DeGraaf will release a new album on Friday, May 22. Emjay Hink, Bly Wallentine, and Sarah June will support. 7:30 PM. Get tickets.

On Saturday, May 23, catch Little Moon with Ida Grey and Goldmyth for the closing Les Femmes show. 7:30 PM. Get tickets.

Java Junkie

Tonight, Monday May 18, catch Ivy Court, Evan Seal, and Helper. 7 PM. Free admission.

Java Junkie normally has an open mic night every Friday at 7 PM. Free admission.

On Saturday, May 23, catch Roman Ark & Ferrin. 7 PM. Free admission.

The Speakeasy

See Dark Entries, DJ Domino, and DJ Dazzle on Friday, May 22, at 8 PM. $10.

The Rise

The Rise hosts their weekly Open Mic Nights on Wednesdays at 7 PM.

3hive

Catch Ram Kalo’s synth workshop on Wednesday, May 20, at 5:30 PM. Free admission.

On Saturday, May 23, see Reno, Order & Nonsense, and Laid To Waste at 3hive. 7 PM. $10.

ABG’s

ABG’s Bar on Center has music every Friday from 10 PM until last call. On Friday, May 22, catch Mary, Mother of Bear; Red Pete; Savage Daughters; and Unseen Corners. Follow ABG’s on Instagram here.

B-Side HiFi

On Tuesday, May 19, catch a night of live jazz. $5. 7 PM.

Step into the enigmatic realm of B-Side HiFi, a sonic sanctuary on Center Street above 3hive Record Lounge. Come hear music on a vintage Thorens TD160 MKII turntable, a McIntosh MC275 vacuum tube amplifier, and their exquisite dual speaker setup: The Pioneer Exclusive (TAD) speakers from the 1970s paired with the modern Zu Soul 6 speakers.

Click here to see their upcoming listening sessions.

Covey Center

On Saturday, May 23, catch Phat Cat Swinger at 7:30 PM! Get tickets here.

Hungry Hawaiian

Hungry Hawaiian has Island Music every Friday and Saturday from 6-8 PM.

Fancy Burger

Every Friday and Saturday night from 6-9 PM, Fancy Burger in Orem has live jazz. Check their Instagram for updated info.

The Toaster Oven

Every Sunday, The Toaster Oven at 56 N 500 E, Provo UT hosts queer songwriting workshops with Ida Grey from 6 to 8 PM. The workshops follow a four-week rotation, and all are welcome! More information available here.

While you’re waiting for these shows to start, listen to “VOID” by Cherish DeGraaf.