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, friends and maybe even make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!

Watch TGIF Show co-hosts Sheldon and Hollie talk about their weekend picks:

Weekend events | Jan. 22-24

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
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Matthew Jacobson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main, St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Southern Utah University Faculty Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Braithwaite Building, lower level, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, noon | Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series |  Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200

Entertainment

• Friday, 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. | Russian Folk Festival | Admission: Adults, $40, SUU students with ID, $15 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. matinee | Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. matinee | “Alex Boyé’s 2016 Small Town Tour” | Admission: $12-$20 | Location: Kanab High School, 59 Cowboy Drive, Kanab
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Wedding Singer” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main Street, St. George

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, 7:30 a.m. PST | Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Oasis parking lot, 897 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

  

• Saturday, 9:30 a.m and 11 a.m. PST | Popovich World Famous Comedy Pet Theater | Admission: Free, all ages | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 6 p.m. PST | Balloon Night Glow | Admission: Free, all ages | Location: CasaBlanca  front parking lot, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Sunday, 7:30 a.m. PST | Mesquite Hot Air Balloon Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Oasis parking lot, 897 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Wedding Showcase | Admission: $5 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George

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
• 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. | Champion Guitarist Dean Phelps/Music Benefit | Admission: Free, donations encouraged | Location: Best Friends Visitor Center, Kanab
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Waking Up With Wolves | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-9469
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Jeff Orr and The Volunteers | Admission: No cover, food prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Many Miles | Admission: TBA, food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brewing Company, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Gunlock County Live at the FireHouse | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Sunday, 8 p.m. | Quiet Oaks | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-9469

Night life/social

• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PST | “Man in the Mirror” Michael Jackson Tribute | Admission: $15-$35, 21-and-over only | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 9 p.m. | Free Fridays at the FireHouse with DJ Ballin | Admission: Free | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 9 p.m. | Cedar City’s Hottest Friday Night Party with DJ Janelle | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City
• Friday, 9:30 p.m. | OTC Comedy’s 12th Birthday | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main Street, Cedar City
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PST | “Neil Diamond Tribute Show” | Admission: $15-$35, 21-and-over only | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | DJ Vexify | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 7 p.m. | Moonlit Hike | Admission: Free, park fees may apply, registration required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255

  

• Friday-Saturday, all day | Winter 4×4 Jamboree | Admission: Vehicles, $40 per day, Saturday dinner, $20, Vendor show and food trucks, Free, food prices vary | Location: Headquartered at Washington County Regional Park (fairgrounds), 5500 W. 700 South in Hurricane
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Radio Weekend on the Snow | Admission: Varies | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, Brian Head
• 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
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Moonlit Hike | Admission: Free, park fees may apply, registration required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255

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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