Dominic Valente, Daily Herald

The full Utah Valley calendar of events is on L4, but here are three local events you should check out this week:

1. FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge

Utah Lake State Park, Provo, Jan. 24, 9 a.m.

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Are you ready to take on a tough challenge to start 2026? That’s what is available at Utah Lake State Park. Here is what the event website says: “Kick off your year with Utah’s premier winter event! Our Beautiful, Fast, and Fun 5K course includes the Provo Delta River Trailhead, with stunning views of Utah Lake and the surrounding mountains. Cross the finish line, then take the dare for the ultimate challenge: the Penguin Plunge! Brave the FRIGID waters of Utah State Lake for epic bragging rights! Whether you’re chasing a PR or just looking for a unique way to beat the winter blues, the FRIGID 5K and Penguin Plunge is the perfect way to start your year.”

For more information, go to runtasticevents.com.

2. Take 5: A Tribute to Sinatra

Covey Center for the Arts, Provo, Jan. 26, 7:30 p.m.

Once again be transported back to the glory days of amazing singers and jazz music. The website says, “Join us for a night of timeless tunes and modern flair as TAKE 5 pays tribute to legends like Frank Sinatra and Harry Connick Jr. This exceptional group will transport you to the golden eras of jazz with a creative twist that keeps the sound fresh and exciting. This tribute will include some of Ol’ Blue Eyes most popular hits like ‘Beyond the Sea,’ ‘My Way,’ and ‘New York, New York,’ among many others. This free concert is presented in collaboration with Excellence in the Community.”

For more information, go to covey.provo.gov.

3. This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing

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Skyridge Theatre Auditorium, Lehi, Jan. 26-29, 7 p.m.

Go support local actors and actresses as they put on a delightful show about decisions and growing up. The theater website says: “This Girl Laughs, This Girl Cries, This Girl Does Nothing is a play by Finegan Kruckemeyer about three sisters abandoned in a forest who each choose a different path: one to find purpose (laughs), one for adventure (cries), and one to stay and build a home (does nothing). The story follows their separate journeys for 20 years until they reunite as women, exploring themes of sisterhood, growing up, and finding happiness. It’s a modern fairy tale often performed for all ages, known for its whimsical and fantastical elements.”

For more information, go to skyridgetheatre.com.