SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for adventure — maybe something fun, inspiring, educational or entertaining — take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family, friends and maybe even make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!

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Weekend events | Jan. 8-10

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Matthew Jacobson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main, St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Southern Utah University Faculty Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location:  Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Braithwaite Building, lower level, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 10 a.m. | “Lawn Alternatives” workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District, 553 E. Waterworks Drive, St. George
• Sunday, 5 p.m. | Improv in St. George | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS

Entertainment

• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | In Flight: SUU High School Honor Band 2016 Concert | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City

Family

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Model Electric Train Show | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab City Library, 374 N. Main Street, Kanab
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/causes

• Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Friday, 7 p.m. | Raven Cain Solo | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort Grand Lodge,  329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | T3 Band | Admission: No cover, must be an Elk’s member | Location: St. George Elk’s Lodge, 630 W. 1250 N., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. |  Raven Cain Solo | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort Grand Lodge,  329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | West Coast Jazz Players | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-9469
• Saturday, Apres Ski | The Volunteers | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary  | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort Last Chair Saloon, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Michael Grimm | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5, $6 with lesson | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | DJJohnnyUtah at Mike’s Tavern | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 8-9:30 p.m. | Winter Circle: Star Walk | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Saturday, all day | Munchkin Rail Jam | Admission: Varies | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head | Telephone: 866-930-1010
• Saturday, all day | Radio Weekend on the Snow | Admission: Varies | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head | Telephone: 866-930-1010
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. | Moto86forever Winter Series | Admission: Spectators $10 gate fee per day, Kids (6-12) $5 | Location: SGMX Motoproving Ground, From Interstate 15 take Southern Parkway east to Exit 6 Desert Canyons Parkway, turn left under the overpass and follow the dirt road approximately one mile until you see the wooden entrance of SGMX
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Guided Snowshoe Hikes | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument | Telephone: 435-586-9451 ext. 4425

NOTE: Changes in scheduled events may arise without notice to St. George News; links and contact information are provided for your convenience in confirming details.

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