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 | Feb. 23-25

Art 

Friday, starting at 6 p.m. | Sunflower Cow Paint Night | Admission: $35 | Location: Fish Rock Grille at The Ledges, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
Friday, 7-9 p.m. | “Rose” Paint Night | Admission: $30 | Location: Beyond Color Art, 64 N. 800 East, Suite 5, St. George.
Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | My Favorite Things | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliff Gallery, 220 N. 200 East, St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | People, Places and Ponies | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Mary Jane Grow | Admission: Free | Location: Arrowhead Gallery, 68 E. Tabernacle 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

Friday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | New Americans in Southern Utah Symposium | Admission: $25 | Location: Utah Tech Gardner Student Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Latin Dance Class | Admission: $15 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Becoming an Outdoorswoman: Ukulele for Beginners | Admission: $30 | Location: USU Extension Washington County, 339 S. 5500 West, Hurricane.
Saturday, starting at 9 a.m. | Southern Utah Piano Pedagogy Conference | Admission: $25 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Free Landscape Workshop: Lawn Care | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Salt Ceremony | Admission: $22 | Location: Free Will Healing, 293 E. Telegraph St., Suite 204, Washington City.
Saturday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Full Moon Ceremony and Drum Circle | Admission: $22 | Location: Awakened Soul, 15 N. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment 

Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m. | LOL! Comedy Night with Bob Zany | Admission: $25-$35 (21+ only) | Location: Koral Kafe & Entertainment, 2400 N. Town Center Drive, Washington 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, 6-8 p.m. | My FUNNY Valentine! | Admission: $26.95-$44.95 | Location: Rattlin’ D Playhouse, 433 S. Diamond Ranch Parkway, Hurricane.
Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Sound of Music | Admission: $28 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Drowsy Chaperone | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | Improv: The Mulligan Family Reunion | Admission: $12 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Liz Toonkel: Magic for Animals | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Family

Friday, 10-11 a.m. | Create Playdate | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Van Gogh Kids Art Workshop | Admission: $20 | Location: Relief Society Hall, 75 W. Telegraph St., Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

Thursday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Healthy Heart Health Fair | Admission: Free | Location: Intermountain St. George Regional Hospital, 600 S. Medical Center Drive, St. George.
Friday, 5-9 p.m. and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Desert Market | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George.
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. | 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, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Bougie Bride Fest | Admission: $10 | Location: Courtyard by Marriott St. George, 185 S. 1470 East, St. George.

Music

Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Last Chair Grill & Brews, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Friday, 9-11:45 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free (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. PST | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Jerry Seare | Admission: Free | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | SNSO: A Night of Folk Music | Admission: $25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Osmond Chapman Orchestra | Admission: $25 | Location: Bumbleberry Theater, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | G&T with Kira | Admission: $10 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | Saliva with Josey Scott | Admission: $30 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Runaway Fire | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East, Suite 2, St. George.
Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Nick Adams | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Nightlife/social

Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Area Parade of Homes | Admission: $25 | Location: Across Washington County.
Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Brain Health Center Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Brain Health Center, 1333 S. Auto Mall Drive, Suite 104, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

Saturday, 8-9:30 p.m. | Full Moon Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.

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