SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — whether it’s something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining. Take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the adventure going all weekend long!

Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Amy talk about their weekend picks:

See video at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | March 15-17

Art 

Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Willow Tree Paint Night | Admission: $30 | Location: Settlers Point Luxury RV Resort, 1355 E. Bluff View Drive, Washington City.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | My Favorite Things Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Crossroads: Change in Rural America Traveling Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
Friday and Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Gearhead Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, 3-5 p.m. | Sears Invitational Art Show | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. 700 East, St. George.

Education/enlightenment

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | High Tunnel Workshop | Admission: $25 | Location: Southern Utah University, 370 W. 200 South, Cedar City.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Creative Quilts Presentation | Admission: Free | Location: McQuarrie Memorial Museum, 145 N. 100 East, St. George.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Gardening 101 | Admission: Free | Location: Sandia Greenhouse, 4340 S. Windalier Drive, Washington City.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Sheep to Shawl | Admission: $4-$20 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Self Mastery Class | Admission: $33 | Location: Awakened Soul, 15 N. Main St., St. George.
Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | Psychedelic Light Meditation and Breath Work | Admission: $15 | Location: Body Revive, 917 S. Main St., Cedar City.

Entertainment 

Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Open Mic Comedy Night | Admission: $5 | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Cedar City Star Search | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy | Admission: $10.50 | Location: Off the Cuff, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
Friday and Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Rastelli Circus | Admission: $9.99-$34.99 | Location: Triple C Arena, 595 N. Main St., Panguitch.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Legally Blonde the Musical | Admission: $28 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | 2024 New Year Edition of the Guerilla Shorts Showcase | Admission: $5-$25 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Family

Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Kids’ DIY-U Workshop: Flower Bird Feeder | Admission: Free | Location: Lowe’s Home Improvement, 415 S. River Road, St. George.

Foods/vendors/charity 

Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | St. George Sunrise Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 S. 3000 East, St. George.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Low-Cost Microchip Clinic and Pet Photoshoot | Admission: $40 | Location: Cedar City IFA Country Store, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | The Crystal Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Legacy Park, 5500 W. 700 South, Hurricane.

Music

Friday, 7-8 p.m. | James Welch | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Rumours: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute | Admission: Starting at $20 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Friday, 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Mr. OK and The Last Light | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The One and Only, 64 N. 800 East, St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PST | Mickey Utley Band | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Karen Larsen | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | John Nilsen | Admission: Free | Location: Shepherd of the Hills United Methodist Church, 920 W. Tonaquint Drive, St. George.
Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $15 | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. PST | The Best of U2 & The Police | Admission: $40 (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Invincible: A Glorious Tribute to Michael Jackson | Admission: Starting at $20 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.

Nightlife/social

Friday, starting at 7 p.m. MST | St. Patrick’s Day Celebration with Stone Company | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Edge of the World Brewery, 70 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
Saturday, 2-6:30 p.m. | Zion Canyon St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Inn, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | St. Patrick’s Eve with Identity Crisis | Admission: $10 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | St. Patrick’s Party with Desert Reign | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Sunday, 3-10 p.m. | St. Patrick’s Day at Wing Nutz | Admission: Free | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

Thursday through Saturday, all day | Matt’s Off-Road Games | Admission: $69.99-$124.99 | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, 3351 Sand Hollow Road, Hurricane.
Friday, 9-11 a.m. | Johnson Canyon Guided Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
Friday, 1-2 p.m. | Lecture Series: Animals of Snow Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
Saturday, starting at 6:30 a.m. | I’m Bound for Boston Marathon/Half Marathon | Admission: $75-$115 | Location: Crimson Cliffs High School, 4430 S. Crimson Cliffs Way, Washington City.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Ride for Heroes Poker Run | Admission: $30 | Location: Zion Harley-Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington City. 

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