March 14-15
ABCs, and other letters
The fourth annual Craft Lake City LetterWest, a two-day conference celebrating the art of hand lettering, happens Friday and Saturday at the Midvale Main Arts and Culture District in Midvale. The event gathers calligraphers, lettering artists, tattoo artists, illustrators, muralists, designers and their enthusiasts from around the world. General admission is $350, and includes access to workshops, panel discussions and a mixer; for $80, you can attend a workshop and keynote address by legendary L.A. graffiti artist Chaz Bojórquez. For tickets and information, go to craftlakecity.com.
March 14
Sheng Wang does stand-up
“The best thing about an office job is the fact that you can print — you can print whatever you’ve got to print, man,” stand-up comic Sheng Wang observed during his 2023 Netflix special, “Sweet & Juicy.” Wang, a Taiwanese American comedian who worked as a writer and story editor for the sitcom “Fresh Off the Boat,” is scheduled to perform Friday at Kingsbury Hall, 1395 E. Presidents Circle (200 South), Salt Lake City. Show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are available at artstickets.utah.edu.
March 14
‘Exes & O’s,’ live
Podcaster and LGBTQIA+ advocate Shannon Beveridge is bringing her video podcast, “Exes & O’s” — in which she talks frankly about queer relationships and sex — to The State Room, 638 S. State St., Salt Lake City, for a one-night live performance on Friday. Her onstage guest will be YouTuber Sarah Schauer. Show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available at thestateroompresents.com.
March 15
Utah Royals kick off
It’s a new season for Utah Royals F.C., as Utah’s team in the National Women’s Soccer League takes on Bay F.C. at home, at America First Field, 9400 S. State St., Sandy. The match starts at 5:30 p.m. Tickets are available at rsl.com/utahroyals.