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 1-3

Art 

Friday, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Soup N’ Bowl Fundraiser | Admission: $20 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, 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, 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.
Saturday, 5-9 p.m. | Gearhead Art Exhibit Opening Night | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Let’s Paint: St. Patrick’s Gnome | Admission: $35 (21+ only ) | Location: Cedar City Elks Lodge, 111 E. 200 North, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

Friday, starting at 8:30 a.m. | Boots to Business Reboot | Admission: Free | Location: Zions Bank, 40 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.
Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. | Budget Mastermind | Admission: Free | Location: USU Extension Washington County, 339 S. 5500 West, Hurricane.
Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | Tech Ridge Tech Lunch with Hunter Manz | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Technical College, 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive, St. George.
Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Utah Concealed Carry Permit Class | Admission: $45 | Location: Courtyard by Marriott Cedar City, 1294 S. Interstate Drive, Cedar City.
Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Women’s Forum in Kanab | Admission: $30 | Location: Kanab Center, 20 N. 100 East, Kanab.
Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | The Creative Age: Creativity Meets Technology | Admission: $45 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 255 S. 700 East, St. George.

Entertainment 

Thursday through Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Little Women | Admission: $5-$8 | Location: Cedar High School Auditorium, 703 W. 600 South, Cedar City.
Thursday through Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | A Midsummer Night’s Dream | Admission: Free | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 255 S. 700 East, St. George.
Thursday through Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | DOCUTAH | Admission: $10-$75 | Location: Megaplex Theaters at Sunset, 1091 N. Bluff St., St. George.
Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | DOCUTAH presents “Art for Everybody” | Admission: $2-$10 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy | Admission: $10.50 | Location: Off the Cuff, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.

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.

Music

Friday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | Kimmee B. | Admission: Free | Location: Last Chair Grill & Brews, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: Free | Location: BigShots Golf, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St. George.
Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony presents “American Voices: Gershwin and the Rhapsody in Red, White and Blue” | Admission: $15.50-$38 | Location: Desert Hills High School, 828 E. Desert Hills Drive, 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 | The Ride | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Sky Allen | Admission: Free | Location: MYsocialdistrict, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, Suite 26A, St. George.
Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Soirée Musicale: The Art of Fugue | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.
Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. PST | Petty & the Heartshakers | Admission: $40 (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | The Mixx | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. | Find a Book Buddy Meet & Greet | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Books Cedar City, 25 N. Main St., Cedar City.
Friday, 5:30-9:30 p.m. | First Fridays at Kayenta | Admission: Free | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

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. | Red Mountain 50K, 30K & Half Marathon | Admission: $90-$110 | Location: Unity Park, 200 W. 400 South, Ivins.
Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Lake to Lake Team Relay & Ultramarathon | Admission: $90-$370 | Location: Gunlock State Park, Gunlock Road, Gunlock.
Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. | Colors of the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.

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