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 20-22

Art

• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Art on Main Gallery Stroll | Admission: Free | Location: Start at St. George Art Museum, 175 E. 200 North, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | St. George Art and Studio Tour | Admission: Free | Location: Various Washington County locations, see details
• 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, 10 a.m. | Archaeology Workshops | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Silver Reef Museum and Cosmopolitan building, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Archaeology Month | Admission: Free | Location:  Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City

Entertainment

• Friday, 3 p.m.-Saturday, 11 p.m. | Retro Rockfest | Admission: $65 | Location: Downtown Hurricane, Main entrance off 100 South 100 West, Hurricane
• 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, 8 p.m. Sunday, 6 p.m. | “RED” | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: DiFiore Center for the Arts, 307 N. Main St., St. George
• Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | “Funny Side Up” release party | Admission: Free | Location:  Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation, 913 S. 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
• Friday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Grandpa’s Pond Open House/ Movie in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Grandpa’s Pond, 400 North 3700 West, Hurricane
• Friday, 4-11 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m. to midnight | Iron County Search and Rescue Carnival | Admission: Varies; $1-$18 | Location: Main Street Park, 111 E. 200 North, Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Wings and Wheels | Admission: Free | Location:  Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Pkwy, St. George
• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library, Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Dive In Movie: “Minions” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Pool, 750 N. 200 West, Hurricane

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Switchpoint Thrift Store Grand Opening | Admission: Free; food donations, purchases vary | Location: Switchpoint Thrift Store, 935 N. 1300 West, Suite 7, St. George
• 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, 6-8 p.m. | Benefit Luau for Kevin Tea | Admission: Adult, $15; kids (5-12), $8 | Location: 1762 S. River Road, St. George
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Equality Utah Celebration | Admission: $100 | Location: Dixie Center St. George, 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

• Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: D.U.B.S Barbecue, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Waking Up with Wolves, Austin Graves | Admission: $1 | Location: The Busta Crack Shack, 31 S. 100 West, Cedar City
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Karyn Ann | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, Rock N Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Boy Band Review | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd, Mesquite, Nevada
• Saturday, TBD | Karyn Ann | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brewing Company, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Wirelefant | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, Rock N Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Gunlock County | Admission: $5 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | 1940s Hangar Dance | Admission: Single, $20; couple, $35; World War II veterans, free | Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Pkwy, 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

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 7-9 a.m. | Bike To Work Day Pit Stop | Admission: Free | Location: Corner of Main Street and St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 5-7 p.m. | Kids Bike Safety Clinic | Admission: Free | Location: Top Level of the Cedar City Office Parking Lot, 100 North 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, all day | NJCAA Fast Pitch Softball Tournament | Admission: $10-$40 | Location: Canyons Softball Complex, 1890 W. 2000 North, St. George
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | Sand Hollow Triathlon | Admission: Spectators free; state park fees may apply | Location: Sand Hollow Reservoir at Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane
• Saturday, 8 a.m. | Run for the Kids | Admission: $25 | Location: Iron County Children’s Justice Center, 545 S. 225 E., Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Race | Admission: Racers $10; spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Washington County Road Respect Community Designation | Admission: Free | Location: Enterprise Elementary, 216 S. 100 East, Enterprise
• Saturday, 4 p.m. | Gooseberry Mesa Mountain Bike Poker Ride | Admission: Adults, $25; youth, $5; family, $60 | Location: Gooseberry Mesa National Recreation Trail, see link for details
• Saturday, 5 p.m. | Rule the Rocks Skate and BMX Competition | Admission: TBD | Location: Skateboard Park, 660 W. 1045 N., Cedar City

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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