SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again, and that means it’s time to look for adventure — maybe 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 Hollie talk about their weekend picks:
Weekend events | Feb. 26-28
Art
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Snapshots: Highlights from the Springville Museum of Art’s Family Vacation” | Admission: $1.50-$3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | National Parks: Uniting America: 100 Years on Common Ground | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Carlyle Potter “Art as Jazz as Art” | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center for the Arts, 307 N. Main St., St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS (2787)
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 2-6 p.m. | Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale | Admission: Free | Location: Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center, DSU campus, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Soup For Your Bowl, Art For Your Soul | Admission: $25 | Location: Artisans Art Gallery, 94 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
Education/enlightenment
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Rock Art Lecture | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
- Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. | Nature Sketching | Admission: Free, registration is required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m. | “Undefeated” screening | Admission: $5 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony “Centennial Celebrations” | Admission: Students, $5, Seniors, $12, Adults, $15 | Location: Dixie State University Cox Performing Arts Center, 385 S. 700 East, St. George
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “More Cowbell!” Choir Show | Admission: $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “Honk” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Country Wife” | Admission: $10 | Location: Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center, DSU campus, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | Elevated Movements Dance Concert | Admission: $10 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Winter National Monster Truck Showdown | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: Diamond Z Indoor Arena, Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
- Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PST | Tony Sacca | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
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, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday-Sunday | Crossroads of the West Gun Show | Admission: $8, Children (12 and under), free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
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
- Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Habitat for Humanity Grand Masquerade Ball | Admission: $50 | Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
- 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, 8 p.m. | A Good Ole Time Showcase | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Gunlock County | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Rock and Roll Rumble Finals | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Harry O | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: OTC Club, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Damage Case | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Muddy Boots Band’s Iron County Care and Share Benefit | Admission: $5, canned food or raffle donation | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Paiute “Dark Sky” Storytelling | Admission: Free | Location: Mather Point Amphitheater is located on the rim near Grand Canyon Visitor Center. Transportation from the rim lodges is available via the free Village Shuttle Bus Blue route; parking is also available at Grand Canyon Visitor Center.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Road Rage Duathlon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Lava Ridge Intermediate School, 2425 Rachel Drive, Santa Clara
- 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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