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 29-31
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, 5-8 p.m. | Final Friday Cedar City Art Walk | Admission: Free | Location: Various Cedar City locations, see link
- 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, 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-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, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Art Exhibit: Animal Hybrids | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library in the Park, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 11:45 a.m. | Curtain Call Luncheon | Admission: $17.50-$20 | Location: Southern Utah University Alumni House, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | DOCUTAH@ The Electric: “The Great American Cowboy” | Admission: $10 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- Friday-Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. | Southern Utah Vocal Edge singing competition/workshop | Admission: $100 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Water Festival | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., Cedar City, Utah
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Poetry Under the Stars | Admission: $20 | Location: Kayenta Outdoor Theater, Kayenta Art Village, 875 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins
Entertainment
- Friday, 7 p.m. | “Ramona Quimby” | Admission: $17-$23| Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Red Rock Singers Christmas in July Concert | Admission: $10 | Location: St Jude’s Episcopal Church, 70 N. 200 West, Cedar City
- Friday, 8:45 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: Tickets start at $30 | 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
- 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. | Southern Utah Vocal Edge singing competition finale concert | Admission: $12.50 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
- 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, 8:30 p.m. PDT | The Fab – Beatles Tribute | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
- Saturday, 8:45 p.m. | “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” | Admission: Tickets start at $30 | 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-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
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Movie in the Park: “The Good Dinosaur” | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Christmas in July Arts and Crafts Faire | Admission: Free; vendors may vary | Location: East side of the Southern Utah University Auditorium, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
- 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 noon | Zion Canyon Farmers Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Lawn of Bit and Spur Restaurant, 1212 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins
Fundraisers/community service
- Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Stuff the Bus | Admission: Free; school supply donations | Location: Allconnect parking lot, 1572 S. Dixie Drive, 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
- 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. | Kriminals, Set Your Anchor, Kingdoms, The World Divided | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Vinyl Tap | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Campfire Concert in the Canyon: Full Tilt Boogie | Admission: Free | Location: Southwest Wildlife Foundation’s Cedar Canyon Nature Park Campfire Pit at the mouth of Cedar Canyon, Cedar City
- Friday, 8 p.m. | Free Concert in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, Main Street, Parowan
- Saturday, 5-8 p.m. | Blues ‘n Brews in Zion hosted by Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Zion Canyon Brew Pub, 95 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | RD Rock Arts Society Presents | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s Rock and Roll Grill, 285 N. Bluff St., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Soulful Saturday with Soul What!? | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Eve 6 | Admission: $25 | 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, 9 p.m. | Fiyah Rootz, Dante’s Inferno | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City
Outdoors/active
- Saturday, 5-7 p.m. | Tour of Utah Team Presentations | Admission: Free | Location: Ashton Family Greenshow Commons, Beverley Taylor Sorensen Center for the Arts, 300 West University Blvd., Cedar City
- Saturday, sunset | Summer Star Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Point Supreme, Cedar Breaks National Monument
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Night Sky Event | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
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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