Your Weekend: A wizarding soiree? For adults? In this economy?

Kylie Haws inspects a wand made out of hot glue with Tyrell Carter at a Harry Potter-themed party in Payson on Wednesday, July 13, 2011. | Mike Terry, Deseret News

Wizards of all kinds will flock to West Valley this weekend for a special “adult wizarding soiree”

SALT LAKE CITY — Among “Harry Potter” fans, are there more adults than children? It’s hard to say.

If you’re an adult who’s into wizards, the Salt Lake County Library has you covered. They’re hosting a special “adult wizarding soiree” this weekend at the Viridian Event Center in West Jordan.

If you’re not into wizards, don’t worry, we’ve got other events for you too. Read on for details.

Utah Arts & Museums statewide exhibition

Utah Arts & Museums kicks off its annual statewide exhibition. Attendees can show up during the day on Friday during the Rio Gallery’s normal business hours (8 a.m.-5 p.m.), or come for the exhibition’s opening reception that evening. Nearly 50 Utah artists will be on display for this year’s exhibition, which focuses on mixed media and works on paper. Nov. 15, 6-9 p.m., Rio Gallery, 300 S. Rio Grande St., free (801-245-7272, artsandmuseums.utah.gov)

Randy’s Records $2 record sale

Randy’s Records has more vinyl than it could ever possibly need. That’s where you come in. The Salt Lake institution, which had its 40th anniversary last year, hosts its annual $2 vinyl sale on Friday and Saturday. Scour the store’s seemingly endless bins of discounted records, which go for $1 and $2. If vinyl isn’t your thing, Randy’s also has CDs and DVDs for $1, and cassettes for 25 cents. Sales take place across the street from the store, on the west side of the flower shop. Nov. 15-16, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., 157 E. 900 South, free (randysrecords.com)

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Customers pore through boxes of vinyl records during a sale at Randy’s Records.

Adult Wizarding Soiree

Why should kids get all the fun wizard events? Due to the success of such events for kids, the Salt Lake County Library decided to host one for adults. This adult wizarding soiree includes scavenger hunts, live entertainment and numerous prizes. Costumes or fancy dress encouraged. Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m., Library’s Viridian Event Center, 8030 S. 1825 West, West Jordan, free event for adults, ticket required (thecountylibrary.org)

Behind the scenes at the Natural History Museum

For all the cool things you normally see at Utah’s Natural History Museum, there’s a bunch more stuff in its archives. For two days, the museum opens these archives to give patrons an insider’s view. Nov. 16-17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., 301 Wakara Way, included with regular museum admission, $10-$15, free for U students and staff with ID, purchase online and save $2 (801-581-4303, nhmu.utah.edu)

Deck-Ade of Derby

The Wasatch Roller Derby has been around for a decade now. The derby hosts a special audience participation bout — an annual tradition — on Saturday night. For this event, the crowd gets to decide the rules. Proceeds will go toward Extra Life, a gaming-focused fundraising arm of Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. Nov. 16, 7-10 p.m., doors open at 6 p.m., 1415 S. 700 West, Unit 17; $10 at the door, free for ages 10 and under (facebook.com/wasatchrollerderby)

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Laryne “L On Wheels” Lawson waits to get back into a roller derby bout at the Karl Malone Training Center in Lehi on Saturday, July 6, 2019.

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