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 | July 8-10

Art

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Textures of Life Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 55 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Beverley Taylor Sorenson Opening Celebration | Admission: Free; some activities vary | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Watercolor Society Art Exhibition | Admission: $3 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. | Pastels by Arlene Braithwaite | Admission: Free | Location: Randall L. Jones Theater, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• 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, 11:45 a.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Non-lead Ammo Clinic and Shooting Event | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Shooting Sports Park, 5850 W. 1800 South, Hurricane

Entertainment

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “Tarzan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Improv Dixie | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | O.C. Tanner Concert Series: Rockfest | Admission: Adult, $15; youth (17 and under), $6 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Saturday, 8:45 p.m. |  “Peter Pan” | 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
• Friday, 5 p.m. | Sunset on the Square: “Minions” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Jr. Rodeo | Admission: $5 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollows Road, Cedar City
• Saturday, 4-9 p.m. | 19th Annual July Jamboree Street Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street from Center Street to 300 North, Cedar City
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | B92 Foam Dance and Pool Party | Admission: $8 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Dive in Movie: “Flipper” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Pool, 63 S. 100 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, 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, 6-9 p.m. | Josh Larsen | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Harmons, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Holly Goodhead with the Dune Lunes | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Free Concert in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, Main Street, Parowan
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | No Robot | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Royal Bliss | Admission: $12 (21 and over) | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• 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 PDT | EnTRANCED Hypno-Reality Comedy Show | Admission: $10-$25 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Outdoors/active

• Friday-Sunday, all day | Wildflower Festival | Admission: $4 | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument
• Friday, 8:30-11 p.m. | Virgin River Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: The viewing site is between LaVerkin and Virgin off of state Route 9. To get to the site, take state Route 9 east in LaVerkin, as if heading toward Zion National Park. Turn right off of the highway. See link.
• Saturday, 6 a.m. | Bryce Canyon Half Marathon, 5K | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Bryce Canyon to Cannonville
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Horseshoe Tournament | Admission: Adults, $20; youth, $4 | Location: Dennis Ohms Horseshoe Park, 675 N. 150 East, Cedar City
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $4 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument

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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