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 | Aug. 9-11
Art
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Erin Hanson: Landscapes of the West Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Paint Night: Chillin’ in Paradise | Admission: $25 | Location: Tiki Island Broiler, 144 W. Brigham Road, St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Herstory Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides Gallery & Studio, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Three Feather Studios Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Education/enlightenment
Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Free Landscape Workshop: Lawn Alternatives | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
Entertainment
Friday, 2-4 p.m. | The Mountaintop | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., 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, 8-10 p.m. | The Winter’s Tale | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Friday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Anastasia | Admission: Starting at $35 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7-9:30 p.m. | Disney’s Beauty and the Beast | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-3:30 p.m.), 7:30-9 p.m. | Oklahoma! | Admission: $28 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Ring of Fire | Admission: Starting at $35 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Gypsy: A Musical Fable | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Saturday, 4-6 p.m. | Kayenta New Play Lab: “Secondhand Stevie” | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Friday, 2-4 p.m. and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | The 39 Steps | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Friday, 8-10 p.m. and Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Much Ado About Nothing | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 11-11:30 a.m. and noon-12:30 p.m. | Old Wild West Shootout Shows | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Silent Sky | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | Miss Iron County | Admission: $5-$10 | Location: Canyon View High School, 166 W. 1925 North, Cedar City.
Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | The Taming of the Shrew | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Disney’s Frozen | Admission: Starting at $35 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. and Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Kayenta New Play Lab: “The Abundance” | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Family
Friday, 10-10:45 a.m. | Create Playdate | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Friday, starting at 8:29 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “Moana” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
Friday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “The Secret Life of Pets” | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins.
Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. | Kids Mini Tarts Class | Admission: $15 | Location: Kneaders Bakery & Cafe, 199 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Foods/vendors/charity
Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | St. George Sunrise Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hela Seegmiller Historic Farm, 2592 S. 3000 East, St. George.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Recreation Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. MST | Downtown Uzona Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free | Location: Sweet Sage Coffee Co., 15 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Fill the Bus Fundraiser | Admission: Donation-based | Location: Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream, 291 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Sunday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Southern Utah Funday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Maharaja Cuisine, 815 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Music
Friday, 6-9 p.m. | River House | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. State Road 9, Virgin.
Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Mason Cottam | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Friday, 7-10:30 p.m. PDT | Casapoolooza with Fan Halen | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight | Jezus Rides a Riksha/Aura Surreal/Foolish at Best | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Terry Wayne Project | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | The Mighty Steelheads featuring Vern Monnett | Admission: $15 | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | River House | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
Saturday, 7-10:30 p.m. PDT | Casapoolooza with Yellow Brick Road | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 8:30 p.m. to midnight | Desert Reign | Admission: Free | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 301 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Insanity Stew | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Nightlife/social
Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. | Burgers, Bands and Bikes | Admission: Free | Location: Red Acre Farm, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.
Outdoor/active/sporting
Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | St. George Running Center and Hoka 4×1 Mile Relay/Open Mile | Admission: Free | Location: Pine View High School, 2850 E. 750 North, St. George.
Saturday, 7-8 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $25 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5562 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
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