Jan. 5
Watch live competitive painting
Ever heard of live competitive painting? Experience it for yourself at Art Battle SLC, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. at Soundwell (149 W. 200 S., Salt Lake City). Watch as local artists create paintings in 20 minutes, then vote for your favorites to help determine the winner. Additionally, all artwork will be available for sale via silent auction at the end of the night. Artists interested in participating can register at bit.ly/3ez0bix. Tickets are $20 at the door or $15 online at bit.ly/346U2bs. Note that this is a 21+ event.
Jan. 6
Drink to the new year
Start off the new year with wines from around the world at the Gallivan Center’s Wine Night (239 S. Main St., Salt Lake City) from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. The event will feature Italian Prosecco, Spanish Cava, California and French sparkling wines. Guests must be 21+. Tickets are $45 and available online at bit.ly/3qvsvrL.
Jan. 7
See the best of Utah gymnastics
The Rio Tinto Best of Utah NCAA Gymnasts Meet will feature gymnasts from the University of Utah, Brigham Young University, Utah State University and Southern Utah University competing in a one-day event at the Maverick Center (3200 S., Decker Lake Drive, West Valley City). Doors open at 5:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets start at $25 and can be bought online at bit.ly/319P10H.
Jan. 6-8
Have a laugh with Shakespeare
Grassroots Shakespeare Company presents “The Merry Wives of Windsor” for three nights at the SCERA Center for the Arts (745 S. State Street, Orem), with each show starting at 7:30 p.m. The collaborative touring ensemble creates productions inspired by the Bard’s original staging techniques, and interacts with audience members for an immersive theater experience. Tickets are $10 for seniors and children, and $12 for adults. Buy them online at bit.ly/3pB95lS.