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 | March 4-6

Art

• Friday, 11 a.m. | Soup ‘N a Bowl | Admission: $25 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Snapshots: Highlights from the Springville Museum of Art’s Family Vacation” | Admission: $1.50-$3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• 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
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday, 2-6 p.m. | Sears Dixie Invitational Art Show and Sale | Admission: Free | Location: Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center, DSU campus, 155 S. University Ave., St. George

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Poetry in the Park | Admission: $60 includes national park fee | Location: Zion National Park Lodge, Zion National Park
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Chaparral Poetry Awards Program Poetry Readings | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Social Hall, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Water-Wise Landscape Design Workshop | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Water Conservancy District, 533 E. Waterworks Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-673-3617
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Orion’s Nebula | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, 6000 W. Midvalley Road, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-633-1759

Entertainment

• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. matinee | “Honk” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Nuptials” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Country Wife” | Admission: $10 | Location: Dolores Dore Eccles Fine Arts Center, DSU campus, 155 S. University Ave., St. George
• Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “Heart of a Hero” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Performing Arts Center, 100 W. State St., Hurricane
• Saturday, 6 p.m. PST | Ed Sullivan Tribute Show | Admission: $15 | Location:  CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

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, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

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
• Saturday, registration 8:30 a.m. | Special Olympics Polar Plunge | Admission: $30-$40, spectators free | Location: St. George City Pool, 250 E. 700 South, St. George
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Saturday, 4-7 p.m. | Dick Earl and His Electric Witness | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brewing Company, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, Apres Ski | Soul What!? | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Last Chair Saloon, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | An Evening With Waking Up With Wolves | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Full Tilt Boogie | Admission: TBA | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City

Night life/social

• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | George Streetfest, St. Patty’s Spring Fling | Admission: Free; food and beverage vendors vary | Location: Historic Downtown St. George: Tabernacle, Main Street, Ancestor Square
• Friday, 7:30 p.m. PST | The Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, 10 p.m. | Off The Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: OTC Club, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 7 p.m. | The North Star: Star Walk | Admission: Free, registration required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Desert City Crit Series Time Trials Road Race Crit Finals | Admission: $40, spectators free | Location: Various locations, see link
• Saturday, 6:30 a.m. | Red Mountain 50K, 30K, Dirty Hurty Half Marathon | Admission: $65-$100 | Location: Santa Clara River Reserve, see link
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Lake to Lake Relay | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Gunlock Reservoir to Sand Hollow Reservoir
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX | Admission: $10, spectators free | Location: Virgin, Utah BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
• Saturday-Sunday, all day | USSA Youth Ski League Finals | Admission: $34 | Location: Giant Steps, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head

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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