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 | Sept. 16-18
Art
- 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, 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Arts Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, 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. | Michael Plyler Photography Exhibit | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | “Looking at Lincoln” Traveling Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Third Weekend Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various St. George art galleries and artist studios, download map
- Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fiber Artists Reimagine The National Parks | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 10-11 a.m. | Active Aging Lecture: “Food for Fabulous Brain Function” | Admission: Free | Location: SelectHealth Auditorium, 1424 E. Foremaster Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Nine Mile Canyon Stewardship Day | Admission: Free | Location: Nine Mile Canyon
Entertainment
- Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Rags to Riches: Golden Age of Xylophone” | Admission: Free | Location: Thorley Recital Hall,
- Friday, 8 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $42-$94 | 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 p.m., and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “110 in the Shade” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Oleanna” | Admission: $20 | Location: Room for Thought, Coyote Gulch Art Village, 851 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Into the Woods” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: $61-$100 | 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-Saturday, times vary | Ivins Heritage Days | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins
- Friday-Saturday, gates at 6 p.m. | Dixie Roundup Rodeo | Admission: Reserved seats, $15; adult general admission, $10; children (3-11), $5; children (2 and under on laps), free | Location: Dixie Sunbowl, 150 S. 400 East, St. George
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Dixie Roundup Parade | Admission: Free | Location: See parade map, 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
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. | R’Ocktoberfest | Admission: Free; commemorative mugs, $15-$20 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
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, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Charity Yard Sale For Sunday Feast | Admission: Free; items vary | Location: 960 N. Dixie Downs Road, St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Strut Your Mutt | Admission: Varies, fundraiser | Location: Best Friends Animal Sanctuary, Kanab
- 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. | Dave Cash | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Red Rock LIVE | Admission: Free | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St. and Denny’s Wigwam, 78 E. Center St., Kanab
- Friday, 8 p.m. | John Allred | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Tom Bennett | No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 7-9 p.m. PDT | Open Mic | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Berry Knoll Bakery, 70 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Red Yeti | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Jet Set Society | Admission: TBD | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Raven Cain | No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
Night life/social gatherings
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Bonfire Music Festival | Admission: $30-$55 | Location: Shivwits Paiute Indian Reservation Festival Grounds, Mojave Joshua Tree Road, Ivins
- Friday, 9 p.m. to midnight | Off The Cuff Comedy All Star Show | Admission: $5 | Location: Off The Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
Outdoors/active
- Saturday, 7 a.m. | Hurricane Half Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Start and finish at Sand Hollow Resort, Hurricane, see course map
- Saturday, 9 a.m. | Footsteps for Fertility 5K | Admission: $40 | Location: Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George
- Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Fall Equinox Observation | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Gap Petroglyphs, Parowan
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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