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 | May 6-8

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Kolob Plein Air Exhibition | Admission: $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

• Friday, 9:25 a.m. and 1:25 p.m. | Dixie State University Graduation Ceremonies | Admission: Free | Location: M. Anthony Burns Arena, Dixie State University Campus, 225 S. 700 East, St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | “Silver Reef: Historical Archaeology of a 19th century mining community in the American West” followed by walking tour | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Archaeology Day | Admission: $2-$5 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Dino Walkway Exhibit Grand Opening | Admission: $0-$6 | Location: St. George Dinosaur Discovery Site at Johnson Farm, 2180 E. Riverside Drive, St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 8 p.m. | Jennifer Nettles | Admission: $49-$69 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday, 7 p.m. Saturday, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. | “Steel Magnolias” |  Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “TRI” movie screening | Admission: $10 | Location: Megaplex Main Street Theater, 905 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “My Fair Lady” | Admission: $16-$20 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Michael W. Smith | Admission: $19-$34 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday, 3 p.m. to Sunday, 8 p.m. | Beaver Dam Jam | Admission: Three-day pass, $45 | Location: Beaver Dam Bar and Station, 401 Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam, Arizona

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
• Friday, 11:30 a.m. | Town and Country Bank Customer Appreciation Day with Free Diamond Rio Concert | Admission: Free | Town and Country Bank, 405 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8-10 a.m. | Ironman Pancake Breakfast | Admission: Free | Location: Corner of Main Street and Buena Vista Street, Washington City, see map for directions
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cinco de Mayo Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Catholic Church, 259 W. 200 North St. George
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Public Safety Responder Appreciation Day | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street Park, 200 North Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free Comic Book Day | Admission: Free | Location: Comics Plus, 348 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Hurricane Pool Open House | Admission: Free | Location: 750 N. 200 West, Hurricane
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Mesquite Days | Admission: Free; food and vendors vary | Location: Various Mesquite, Nevada locations, see link

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 a.m. | Duck Creek Village Clean Up | Admission: Community Service | Location: Duck Creek Village
• 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, 3 p.m. to Sunday, 8 p.m. | Beaver Dam Jam | Admission: Three-day pass, $45 | Location: Beaver Dam Bar and Station, 401 Old Highway 91, Beaver Dam, Arizona
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Eagles Tribute Band | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada

Night life/social

• Friday, 6-11 p.m., Desert Pulse Jazz Garden open until midnight | “Iron George” Streetfest | Admission: Free; food, beverage and vendor prices vary | Location:  Downtown Historic District, 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, 9 p.m. | Mr. Hyde | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Ironkids Fun Run | Admission: $15 | Location: St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Aquarids Meteor Shower Events | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington and Iron county locations, see link
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Ironman 70.3 St. George | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Various Washington County locations, see link for detailed information
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Kanab Mother’s Day 10K | Admission: $35 | Location: Kanab City Park, 100 East 500 North, Kanab
• Sunday, all day | Amazing Earthfest 10th Anniversary | Admission: Varies | Location: Kanab

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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