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 22-24

Pioneer Day Celebrations

• Friday-Saturday, all day | Duck Creek Days | Admission: Free; some vendors may vary | Location: Duck Creek Village, state Highway 14
• Saturday, 6 a.m. | Paragonah Pioneer Day Spring Triathlon | Admission: $25-$75 | Location: Start at Parowan Pool, Parowan
• Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to noon | Hurricane Pioneer Day | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Days of 47 Dixie | Admission: Free; some vendors may vary | Location: Various Washington City locations, see link
• Saturday, 4-8 p.m. | Enoch Pioneer Day Celebration | Admission: Free; some vendors may vary | Location: Midvalley Park, Enoch
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Parowan Pioneer Day Celebration | Admission:  Free; some vendors may vary | Location: Parowan Main Street Park, Main Street and Center Street, Parowan
• Saturday, 6 p.m. | Pioneer Day Pool Party | Admission: $6-$45 | Location: Washington City Community Center, 350 N. Community Center Drive, Washington City
• Monday, 10 a.m. | Cedar City Pioneer Day | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Main Street, Cedar City

Art

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA Plein Air Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Art Invitational Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City
• 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, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Willy the Kid: Shakespeare Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Gerald R. Sherratt Library, Special Collections, Southern Utah University Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, TBD | “Snapshot 1880s: The Way Our Pioneers Worked in Washington County” | Admission: Free, donations accepted | Location: Gallery 35, 35 Main St., St. George
• 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

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
• Friday-Saturday, 8:30 p.m. | “Sanctuary: The Story of Zion” | Admission: Adults, $15; kids, $6; families, $38 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m. | Ramona Quimby | Admission: $17-$23| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• 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
• Friday-Saturday, times vary | Neil Simon Festival | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, all day | Mystic Hot Springs Music Festival | Admission: $60-$150 | Location: Mystic Hot Springs, 475 E. 100 North, Monroe
• Saturday, 2 p.m. | Ramona Quimby | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | “Joseph Smith: Praise to the Man” | Admission: Free, donations appreciated | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | “The Lieutenant of Inishmore” | Admission: $10 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George
• Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “Peter Pan” | Admission: $29-$79 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins
• Sunday 7-9 p.m. | Neil Simon Variety Show | Admission: Free, suggested donation of $10 | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, 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, 5 p.m. | Sunset on the Square: “Cool Runnings” | Admission: Free | Location: Town Square Park, 50 S. Main St., St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Bryce Canyon Country Rodeo | Admission: Adults, $12; children (5-11), $8 | Location: Ruby’s Inn, 26 S. Main St., Bryce Canyon City
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m. | Enterprise Rodeo | Admission: Adults, $6; kids (3-11), $3; under 3 years old, free | Location: 1000 E. 100 North, Enterprise
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lions Family Rodeo | Admission: TBD | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, 40 S. 400 East, Parowan

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday-Sunday, times vary | Brian Head Car Show | Admission: Free; vendors may vary | Location: Brian Head Resort,  329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• 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
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Vietnam Monument Barbecue Fundraiser | Admission: Fundraiser | Location: Zion Harley Davidson, 2345 N. Coral Canyon Blvd., Washington 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

• Friday, 8 p.m. | Michael SG | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 8 p.m. | Shelita Burke | Admission: $3-$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, 4-7:30 p.m. | Full Tilt Boogie | Admission: Free | Location: Last Chair Saloon, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Art Cowles | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Whiskey Tooth Revival |  Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., 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

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 4 p.m. | Bloc Party 2016 | Admission: $10 | Location: Bloc Wake Park, 5536 Desert Canyons Parkway, St. George
• Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $5 | 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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