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 | June 3-5

 Art

• 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
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. | Rockville Bridge Art Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | “Parallel Journeys: WWII and the Holocaust through the Eyes of Teens” | Admission: Free | Location:  Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Preparedness Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | The Stage Door Open House | Admission: Free | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. PDT | Comedy Machine | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday, midnight | Midnight Movie “McFarland, USA” | Admission: TBD | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “Once Upon a Mattress” | Admission: $8-$12 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins

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, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Summer Reading Kick Off Party | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Slide the City | Admission: $18-$99 | Location: 100 E. from St. George Blvd. up to 250 N. in St. George
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Parowan Chamber of Commerce Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: City Square/Library Park, Center Street and Main Street, Parowan

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, 9:30-10:30 a.m. | Fallen Firefighter Memorial and Dedication | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Airport Tanker Base, 1635 N. Airport Road, Cedar City
• 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, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | SunRiver Pet Festival, fundraiser | Admission: Free | Location: SunRiver Golf Course, 4275 Country Club Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-773-4100
• Saturday, noon | Vets helping Vets Benefit Ride | Admission: $35 per rider, $15 per passenger | Location: Start at Main Street Park, 200 North Main St., Cedar City
• 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 | Tony Sacca and the Saccettes | Admission: $15-$30 | Location:  CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Night life/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. to midnight | George Streetfest “June Moon Jubilee” | Admission: Free; some vendors vary | Location: Historic Downtown St. George
• Friday, 9 p.m. | Free Ballin’ Fridays | 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, dusk to dawn | LIT Summer Night | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: Shivwits Indian Reservation Festival Grounds

Outdoors/active

• Friday, all day | Utah Summer Games Horseshoes | Admission: $35 for participants | Location: Dennis Ohms Horseshoe Park, 150 E. 675 North, Cedar City
• Friday, 6:30 p.m. | Virgin BMX Single Point Race | Admission: $10; spectators free | Location: Virgin BMX, 900 North Kolob Road, Virgin
• Friday, 11 p.m. | Moonlight 5K | Admission: $38 | Location: Ancestor Square, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 6:30 a.m. | Ride the Gap 100-mile 75-mile 55-mile 30-mile | Admission: Varies by distance | Location: Parowan Lions Park, 100 S. 300 East, Parowan
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Virgin BMX Race For Life Double Point Race | Admission: $20, spectators free | Location:  Virgin BMX, 900 N. Kolob Road, Virgin
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | National Trails Day | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Visitor Center, 78 S. 100 East, St. George
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $4 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Saturn Party | Admission: Free | Location: Three Peaks Recreational Area, 10 miles west of Cedar City off Midvalley Road

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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