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 | April 8-10
Art
- Friday, 6 p.m. | Art Around the Corner Gala Reception | Admission: $25 | Location: Dixie Academy Building, 86 S. Main St., 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
Education/enlightenment
- Saturday, 8:30-10 a.m. | Morning Sketch Walk | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Self Publishing Seminar | Admission: Advance, $40; at the door, $50 | Location: Kanab Library Meeting Room, 374 N. Main St., Kanab
- Saturday, 3-5 p.m. | Dia de los ninos/Dia de los libros (Day of the Children/Day of the Books) | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Entertainment
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. and Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Forever Plaid” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Community Theater “Cheaper by the Dozen” | Admission: Adults, $5; children under 12, $3 | Location: Aladdin Theater, 73 S. Main St., Parowan
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “My Fair Lady” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. and Saturday matinee, 2:30 p.m. | Pine View High School Theatre Presents “Cats” | Admission: Adults, $10; students/seniors, $7; children (7 and under), $3 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Cedar City Junior Ballet presents “Coppelia” | Admission: $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
- Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Professional Bull Riders | Admission: $23-$39 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
- Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Playmakers Musical: “Junie B. Jones” | Admission: Adults, $8; children, $5 | Location: Southern Utah University Auditorium, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Sunday, 7 p.m. | In Jubilo Spring Concert: “A Spoonful of Sugar” | Admission: Donation of one can or box of nonperishable food items | Location: True Life Center, 2111 N. Main St., Cedar City
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
- Friday, 3-8 p.m., Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Spring Home and Garden Fair | Admission: $3 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
- 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, 7 a.m. to noon | St. George City Clean-up Day | Admission: Free | Location: Various St. George Locations, see link
- Saturday, 8 a.m. | Benefit Breakfast for Derek Hoyt | Admission: $5 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
- Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | “Cantastic Carnival” | Admission: Aluminum can donations | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 South 400 East, St. George
- Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | “Spirit of Hope Gala” to Benefit Doctors’ Volunteer Clinic | Admission: $125 | Location: Dixie Center Garden Room, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, 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, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Jack Leduc Tribute to George Strait | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: Casablanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
Night life/social
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Free Friday’s with DJ Grid | Admission: Free | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 10 p.m. | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City
- Saturday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Second Saturday Swing Dance | Admission: $5 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Live Music from Psycho Blvd. | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
Outdoors/active
- Friday, 8:30-9:30 p.m. | Scorpion Search | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
- Friday-Saturday, all day | Zion Adventures 100-mile, 100K, 50K and Half Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Springdale
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | SHAC Tri | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Sand Hollow Aquatic Center, 1144 N. Lava Flow Drive, 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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