Thurs., Feb. 21, through Sat., Feb. 23Pygmalion Theatre Co. Presents: “Living Out”Rose Wagner Performing Arts Center (138 W. 300 South)Times vary$20
“Living Out” chronicles the lives of two sets of parents chasing the American Dream. One set, an entertainment lawyer and a public defender immersed in a world of morning coffee, daily grind and NPR narration, and the other, an undocumented immigrant, hired as a nanny by the first, and her husband working to bring their eldest son to America.
Thurs., Feb. 21Salt Lake City Film Center Presents: “A Glory from the God”Utah Museum of Fine Arts (410 Campus Center Drive) 7 p.m.Free
The Rev. Gloria White-Hammond’s résumé reads from a starry-eyed youth with dreams of saving the world, through Harvard Medical School and on to positions as co-founder and co-pastor of Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church in Boston, founding co-chair of the Massachusetts Coalition to Save Darfur and chairwoman of Save Darfur Coalition’s “Million Voices for Darfur” campaign. “A Glory From the God” follows White-Hammond into the heart of the Sudanese genocide where she confronts the demons of Darfur along with her own.
Fri., Feb. 22, and Sat., Feb. 23″Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas”Tower Theatre (876 E. 900 South) Midnight$7
Three years after Hunter S. Thompson’s passing, the Tower Theatre will screen the film adaptation of one of his most lauded works, “Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas,” this weekend at midnight. Join Raoul Duke and Dr. Gonzo on their search for the American Dream while mourning the loss of one of American’s most unique minds.
Mon., Feb. 25Salt Lake City Film Center Presents: “Welcome to Nollywood”Salt Lake City Public Library Auditorium (210 E. 400 South)7 p.m.Free
In the last decade, the Nigerian film industry has rocketed, on the wings of digital film technology, to the position of third largest market in the world. Garnering nearly $300 million a year, “Nollywood” is fast becoming the premier source of entertainment in Western Africa, topping sales from both industry leaders, Hollywood and Bollywood. “Welcome to Nollywood” follows three Nigerian directors through the trials, tribulations and pay-offs of yelling “Cut!” in the world’s fastest growing film industry.
Tues., Feb. 26HOW-TO Tuesday: How to Make a QuiltSalt Lake City Public Library Auditorium (210 E. 400 South) 7 p.m.Free
Ever wonder what your grandmother saw in those rusty needles and pastel threads? Why people slap stickers on their vintage station wagons reading “Sewing keeps me sane?” Or if those Bedazzler infomercials really sell anything or simply act as mind-numbers to deter us from the fact that our government uses the other 23 hours of airtime to lie straight to our faces? Join the City Stitchers down at the Salt Lake City Public Library to find out. If you dare!