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 | May 27-29

 Art

• 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

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. | Geology Talk | Admission: $4 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Friday, 7 p.m. | DOCUTAH@TheELECTRIC screening of “Off the Rez” | Admission: $10 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Archaeology Month | Admission: Free | Location:  Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | DOCUTAH@TheELECTRIC screening of “Off the Rez” | Admission: $10 | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Entertainment

• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Once Upon a Mattress” | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. | “RED” | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: DiFiore Center for the Arts, 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Peter Pan” Preview | Admission: $31-$51 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Summer Kick Off Party | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Duck Creek Village, Highway 14

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
• Friday, 5 p.m. | Sunset on the Square | Admission: Free; food and activities may vary | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday, 6 p.m. | Tri Valley Junior Rodeo | Admission: Free | Location: East off Highway 89 across from the airport just south of Kanab
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Utah Honor Flight Welcome Home | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
• Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | March for Kids | Admission: Free; activities and food may vary | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George
• 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, 8 p.m. | Swell Merchants | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 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, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Tribute to Journey and Tribute to Bon Jovi | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Waking Up With Wolves | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Raven Cain | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 9 p.m. | Summer Beach Party with DJ Johnny Utah | Admission: No cover for ladies | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave, Cedar City
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 p.m. PDT | Little Black Dress Party | Admission: Varies | Location: Envy Nightclub, 792 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 4 p.m. | Girls on the Run of Southern Utah Fun Run | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Sunday, all day | World Off Road Championship Series | Admission: $10-$20 | Location: Iron Mine Race Park, 9205 W. Antelope Springs Road/4000 North, Cedar City
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $4 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Saturday, 8-11 a.m. | Ladies Mountain and Road Bike Rides | Admission: Free | Location: Red Rock Bicycle, 446 w. 100 South, St. George

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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