SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here again! If you’re looking for something fun to do, take advantage of our snapshot of Southern Utah events and activities to enjoy with family and friends, and keep the fun going all weekend long.
See TGIF Show Co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their picks for the weekend:
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Weekend events | Aug. 21-23
Art
- Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | One X One Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum Gallery, Dixie State University, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Photo Exhibit: “The Stories We Could Tell” | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah University Hunter Conference Center, 2nd floor, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Many Facets of the West Art Exhibit | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Southern Utah Watercolor Society | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-9290
- Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Adams Theatre Farewell Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre lobby, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sky Hibbard Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: The DiFiore Center: 307 N. Main St., St. George | Telephone: 435-673-4206
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | Cedar City Art Walk | Admission: Free | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see map
- Friday-Sunday, 5 p.m. | Maynard Dixon Country | Admission: $150 | Location: Maynard Dixon Property, Mount Carmel
Education
- Friday-Saturday, starts 10 a.m. | St. George Live Historic Tours | Admission: $3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 200 N. Main St., St. George
- Friday, 4 p.m. | Science Club For Kids | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Santa Clara Branch, Santa Clara | Telephone: 435-986-0432
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Fall Veggie Gardening | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-673-3617
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | History of Frisco’s Silver Mining Days | Admission: $0-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Fiddler on the Roof” | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Disney’s “When You Wish” |Admission: $22.50-$69.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | New American Playwrights Project | Location: SUU Auditorium Theatre, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
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Friday-Saturday, times vary | Mayhem in Mesquite VII Fight Weekend | Admission: Activities vary | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Ruby’s Inn Rodeo | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Ruby’s Inn Rodeo Grounds, Bryce Canyon City
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | SGMT presents: “West Side Story” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Saturday, 4 p.m. | Miss Utah Send Off Party | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University Gardner Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Bridge to Terabithia” | Admission: $14.45-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | Disney’s “Beauty and the Beast” | Admission: $28.50-$79.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
- Friday-Sunday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Cedar City, see event schedule
- Friday-Sunday, 7:30 p.m. | Old Western Movie | Admission: Free | Location: Parry’s Lodge Old Barn Theater 89 E. Center St., Kanab
Family
- Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time with Mrs. Burton | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch | Telephone: 435-634-5737
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | Movies in the Park: “The Jungle Book” | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Hurricane Recreation Center’s Back to School Party | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Recreation Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | Iron County Fair Mud Bog | Admission: $3-$6 | Location: Iron County Fair Grandstands, Parowan | Telephone: 435-477-8380
- Friday-Sunday, noon to 4:30 p.m. | STG CON | Admission: All weekend: $40, one day pass: $25 | Location: Red Lion Hotel, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George
Food/crafts/vendors
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, St. George | Telephone: 435-632-3721
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market | Admission: Free, vendors vary | Location: Bit and Spur, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/causes
- Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: | 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. | Ben Lieske and Wayne Eckmar | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George
- Friday, 7 p.m. | Red Rock Rondo | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Friday, 8 p.m. | The Fabulous Honky Tonk Heroes | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Blackkiss | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Raven Cain Solo | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Canyon Farmer’s Market, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 1 p.m. | Southern Utah Metal Fest | Admission: $10 | Location: Parking lot at Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-572-4709
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Speak Uneasy | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, St. George | Telephone: 435-703-9938
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Many Myles with Lyonhead | Admission: $6-$15 | Location: OC Tanner Ampitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Country Strung | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Free Fridays with DJ Ballin | Admission: Free | Location: FireHouse, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Friday Night with DJ Janelle | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 West Hooper Ave., Cedar City
- Friday, 10 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Cedar City OTC Comedy | Telephone: 210-446-7768
Outdoors/active
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Saturday, 6 a.m. | Little Hollywood Half Marathon | Admission: Registration: $55, spectators: free | Location: Kanab
- Saturday, 7 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Road Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling Shop, 946 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite J, St. George
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Rapid Cycling Shop Mountain Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Meet at Rapid Cycling Shop, 946 W. Sunset Blvd. Suite J, St. George
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Brian Head Enduro | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Brian Head
- Saturday, 9:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks National Monument Star Party | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Saturday-Sunday, all day | Cedar Breaks National Monument Anniversary Celebration | Admission: Park fee of $5 per person ages 16 and over | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument | Telephone: 435-586-0787
- Saturday-Sunday, 1 p.m. | White Pines Horse Races | Admission: $5 | Location: White Pine County Fairgrounds, Ely, Nevada | Telephone: 775-293-0106
Worship/spiritual
- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. | Bob and Friends: Native American Flutes | Admission: Free | Location: World Peace Gardens, 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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