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 18-20

Art

• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Art on Main Gallery Stroll | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street, 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 3 p.m. | St. George Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington County art studios, see link
• 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, Dixie State University campus, 155 S. University Ave., St. George

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, noon to 1 p.m. | Caves Across the Grand Canyon-Parashant National Monument | Admission: Free | Location: BLM Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | SUU Pow-Wow | Admission: $5 | Location: SUU Centrum Arena, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Spring Equinox Observation | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan Gap, Parowan | Telephone: 435-463-3735

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | One Night of Queen | Admission: $19.50-$29.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Nuptials” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “Forever Plaid” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Vocal Point and Noteworthy | Admission: $10.50-$15.50 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins

Family

• Friday, 10 a.m. | SkyWest Mini Indy | Admission: Free | Location: Ridge Top Complex, 620 S. Airport Road, St. George
• 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, all day | Shamrocks and Red Rocks | Admission: Free; some activities and vendors may vary | Location: Various Kanab locations, see schedule
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. | LaVerkin Founders Day | Admission: Free | Location: Various LaVerkin locations, see link
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Family to Family Adaptive Easter Egg Hunt | Admission: Free | Location: Cox Park, 900 East 1000 South Circle, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Sheep to Shawl | Admission: $1.50, $5 for families | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | Siksha Color Festival | Admission: TBA | Location: Thunderbird Park, SUU Baseball Fields, 351 W. University Ave., Cedar City
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 1-5 p.m. | Ostara Egg Hunt | Admission: Free | Location: Gypsy’s Corner, 62 1/2 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 2 p.m. | Springdale St. Patrick’s Day, Spring Celebration | Admission: Free; activities may vary | Location: Various Springdale Locations

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Spring Home and Garden Expo| Admission: $5 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. | Red Rock Barbecue Festival | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sonny Boy’s BBQ, 980 W. State St., Hurricane
• 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 4 p.m. | Cedar City Chamber of Commerce Spring Business Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City

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, 2-4 p.m. | Pink Tea to Benefit Camp Kesem | Admission: $40 | Location: Heritage Center/Festival Hall, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Vietnam Veterans Monument Fundraiser Dinner and Raven Cain Concert | Admission: $20 | Location: Elk’s Lodge, 630 W. 1250 N. 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

• Friday, 6 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: Free | Location: Berry Knoll Bakery, 80 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Valley Tan | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Jeff Orr and the Volunteers | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location:  George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Restless Heart | Admission: Tickets start at $10 | Location: Ebenezer’s Barn and Grill, across from Ruby’s Inn, 110 Center Street, Bryce Canyon
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Whiskey Tooth Revival | Admission: $10 | Location: Casa De Amigos, 805 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Sunday, noon to 2 p.m. | Carlie Wall | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 8 p.m. | Dixie Fest featuring Kid Ink | Admission: $20-$25 | Location: Ridge Top Complex, 620 S. Airport Road, St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. PDT | Swagger | Admission: Free | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Bee Gees Gold | Admission: $15-$30 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Renegade Down Under | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to midnight | DK Dances March Madness | Admission: TBA | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Mister Hyde | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
• Sunday, 5 p.m. | Wine Pairing Dinner | Admission: $55 | Location: Chef Alfredo’s Restaurant, 2333 W. Highway 56, Cedar City | Telephone: 435-586-2693

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Sunday | Hurricane Mountain Bike Festival | Admission: $35-$55 | Location: Over The Edge Sports, 76 E. 100 South, Hurricane
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Sand Hollow Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane, see course map
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Las Vegas Spartan Race Super | Admission:$25 for spectators on race day | Location: 970 E. Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield, Arizona
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Shamrock Your Socks Off 10K | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Ivins City Park, 55 N. Main St., Ivins
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Race | Admission: $10, spectators free | Location: Virgin, Utah BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Georg Hartlmaier Classic | Admission: $5 registration fee | Location: Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Lodge, Brian Head Ski Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head | Telephone: 435-586-9451 ext. 4425

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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