Stuff To Do In Utah (10/29): Ballet West presents Dracula

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Dracula, Halloween night: Ballet West brings its classical take on Dracula to the stage on October 31 — about as seasonally on-the-nose as a night at the ballet gets.

Día de los Muertos: The library system's bilingual Día de los Muertos gathering on October 31 pairs live performances and crafts with a community ofrenda, a warm, kid-friendly way to mark the holiday.

Thursday, October 29

The Smashing Pumpkins open the week with an arena show at the Delta Center on their Rats In A Cage tour.

For something quieter, a 45-minute boat tour of the Great Salt Lake offers a scenic, low-key outing before the holiday crowds arrive.

Two library branches mark the season early with a community ofrenda and a neighborhood memory wall, both free, simple ways to honor loved ones ahead of Día de los Muertos.

More:

• The All Abilities Activities: Haunted Halloween Fun hour offers accessible Halloween crafts and games.
• Teens and adults can try an Intro to Dungeons and Dragons session, a low-pressure first game.

Friday, October 30

Dan + Shay bring their arena country-pop show to the Delta Center with Tyler Hubbard and Josh Ross.

Halloween science meets craft time at the library's Curiosity Lab: Hologram Projectors, a timely STEM build for tweens and teens, while the All Abilities Activities: Haunted Halloween Fun afternoon keeps things accessible with crafts and spooky treats.

Two more branches mark the holiday with a community ofrenda and a Día de los Muertos memory wall with a take-home craft.

More:

• BYU and Utah renew their rivalry in women's volleyball in Provo.

Saturday, October 31

Halloween night splits between two very different shows: Fuerza Regida headlines a large regional concert in West Valley City, while King Buffalo plays a 21+ rock show at The Urban Lounge.

Families looking for something quieter have options too: The Addams Family plays Pleasant Grove as a Halloween-anchored stage show.

At the library, the day brings sugar-skull face painting, a community ofrenda, and free origami folding for beginners and veterans alike.

Sunday, November 1

Don Omar headlines a major Latin music concert at the Delta Center.

Monday, November 2

BYU's men's basketball team opens against Ohio State in a high-profile matchup at the Delta Center.

Across town, Knocked Loose and Denzel Curry share a heavy two-act bill at The Union.

Tuesday, November 3

Two concerts compete for Tuesday night: Mon Laferte brings Latin alternative pop to the Eccles Theater, while Teddy Swims plays a large touring show at the Delta Center.

Wednesday, November 4

The museums carry Wednesday: UMOCA hosts an artist talk and publication launch with Utah contemporary artist Madeline Rupard, while the Natural History Museum of Utah offers a sensory-friendly evening for visitors who benefit from a calmer environment.

Broadway comes to the Eccles Theater as Sutton Foster brings her solo show to town.

Friday, November 6

Pleasant Grove's stage carries two literary classics this weekend: Little Women at CenterPoint Legacy Theatre and Pride and Prejudice, both running through Saturday.

Ski season gets its unofficial kickoff with Warren Miller's Days Off, the annual ski-film outing.

At The Complex, Donavon Frankenreiter and Band of Heathens play a distinctive roots-rock double bill.

Saturday, November 7

Disney On Ice: Find Your Hero brings a large family spectacle to the Delta Center.

For a different kind of nostalgia, the Pearl Jam Experience delivers a live tribute at The Depot.

All Week

• Tea & Tarot brings a Halloween-season library night of costumes, tea and tea-leaf reading.
• Teen Night at the Bingham Creek library offers a Halloween craft night for teens.
• The University Piano Outreach Program gives free piano lessons at the Kearns Library.
• The Salt Lake Ghosts and Hauntings Tour walks local history with a spooky edge.
• UMOCA's Smithson "Site/Non-site" Activation: Lighthouse A pairs a live dance response with the gallery's installation.
• BYU and Utah also meet in women's soccer in Provo.
• The Utah Jazz host the Portland Trail Blazers on Halloween night downtown.
• Weber State football takes on UC Davis in Ogden on Halloween day.