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 | Aug. 12-14

Art

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA Plein Air Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Invitational Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Textures of Life Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 55 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Willy the Kid: Shakespeare Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Special Collections, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pastels by Arlene Braithwaite | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Watercolor Society Art Exhibition | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 10 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “Sanctuary: The Story of Zion” | Admission: Adults, $15; children, $8; family, $38 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | NEU World Studios International Film Festival | Admission: $10-$25 | Location: Historic Cedar Theatre, 33 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday-Sunday, all day | Sounds of Thunder Mountain Pow Wow | Admission: Free; some activities and vendors may vary | Location: Kaibab Paiute Tribe, 1 N. Pipe Spring Road, Fredonia, Arizona

Entertainment

• Friday, 8:30 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $45-$95 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Into the Woods” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Iron County Fair Mud Bog | Admission: Adults, $9; kids/seniors, $5 | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, Parowan
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Zeppelin USA | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: $42-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins

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, 8:30 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “The Emperor’s New Groove” | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo | Admission: Adults, $12; children 5-11, $8 | Location: Ruby’s Inn, 26 S. Main St., Bryce Canyon City
• Saturday, 4-10 p.m. | Duck Creek Village Community Appreciation | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Duck Creek Village, Highway 14
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Dive In Movie: “Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man’s Chest” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Pool, 750 N. 200 West, Hurricane

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Bridal Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: The Falls Event Center, 170 S. Mall Drive, St. George
• 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, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Celestial’s Honeypot Headstone Fundraiser and Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 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, 6-8 p.m. | Dulce | Admission: No Cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No Cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: D.U.B.’s BBQ, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Red Rock Live | Admission: Free | Location: Denny’s Wigwan, 78 E. Center St., Kanab; and Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St., Kanab
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Kaitlin Sevy | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Kaitlin Sevy | Admission: No Cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Waking Up With Wolves | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Closure | Admission: TBD | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Raven Cain and The Devils Blessing | Admission: TBD | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: No Cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. | Laugh Without Little Ones | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main St., St. George

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Latin Rhythmic Movement | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Summit Athletic Club, 1532 E. 1450 South, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Youth Horseshoe Tournament | Admission: Free | Location: Dennis Ohms Horseshoe Park, 150 E. 675 North, Cedar City
• Saturday-Sunday | Cedar Breaks Anniversary Celebration | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument

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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