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 | Sept. 8-10

Art

• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | St. George Art Museum Exhibits | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, noon to 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Museum of Art Exhibits | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, Southern Utah University, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 10 a.m. | History of St. George | Admission: Free; advance registration required | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Science Saturday | Admission: TBD | Location: St. George Children’s Museum, 86 S. Main St., St. George.
• Sunday, 6 p.m. | Yoga Nidra | Admission: $12 | Location: Downtown Yoga, 50 E. Tabernacle, St. George.

Entertainment

• Friday-Sunday, all day | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: The Beverley Center for the Arts, 300 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8 p.m. | “Shrek: The Musical” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday-Saturday, 2-3:30 p.m. | “Always Patsy Cline” | Admission: $21-$26 | Location: Redstone Theater, 29 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m.; Saturday, 2 p.m. | “Thoroughly Modern Millie” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, Cottontown Village, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Great American Stampede Rodeo | Admission: $6-$10 | Location: Cross Hollows Event Center, 11 N. Cross Hollow Drive, Cedar City.
• Friday-Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Saturday matinee, 2 p.m. | “Singin’ in the Rain” | Admission: $17-$21 | Location: St. George Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Gary Morris | Admission: $30-$35 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30 p.m. | Zion Matrix, Girls on the Run benefit | Admission: $15 | Location: O.C. Tanner Amphitheater, 300 West Lion Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | “Mamma Mia” | Admission: $29-$89 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 110 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, 8:30 p.m. | Funky Munky Drive In Movie Night | Admission: Free | Location: Funky Munky Arcade, 281 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | National Grandparents Day | Admission: Free | Location: Thunder Junction All Abilities Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The Grip Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: 1502 E. Washington Dam Road, Washington City.

Food/crafts/vendors

• Friday-Sunday, times vary | Iron County Festival of Homes | Admission: $10 | Location: Various homes throughout Iron County.
• Friday, 5-8 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. | Ivins Heritage Days | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins.
• 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; vendors vary | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | Cedar Saturday Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: IFA Country Store, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 4-9 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free; vendors vary | Location: 150 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Run to the Red Rocks Car Show | Admission: Free | Location: Main Street, Kanab.

Fundraisers/community service

• Friday, 3 p.m. sharp | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070.
• Saturday, 8:15 a.m. | Dog Day Spectacular | Admission: Free; some activities vary | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• 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. | Stillhouse Road | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Harmons Grocery Story, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara.
• Friday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Carolyn Murset | Admission: Free; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Friday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Red Rock LIVE: Sand and Stone | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Jakey Leigh’s, 4 E. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday, 8 p.m. MST | Dave Cash | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Juniper Ridge Restaurant and Saloon, 2631 Highway 89, Fredonia, Arizona.
• Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Sand and Stone | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Nick Adams | Admission: No cover; food and beverage prices vary | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Sunday, 7 p.m. | John Houston’s Gospel Choir | Admission: Free | Location: Community Presbyterian Church, 2279 N. Wedgewood Lane, Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Turn the Page | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: Casa Blana Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Friday, 9:30 p.m. to midnight | Off the Cuff Comedy Improvisation | Admission: $5 | Location: Off the Cuff Comedy, 913 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7 p.m. | Burn Unit and U2LV | Admission: $10 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.

Outdoor/active

• Friday-Sunday, all day | Panguitch Lake Tourny | Admission: Free | Location: Panguitch Lake.
• Saturday, 6 a.m. | Kokopelli Triathlon | Admission: Varies | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. | H.A.M. it up Against Hunger 5K | Admission: $20 | Location: Crosby Confluence Park, 1953 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Star Party | Admission: Free; national monument fees may apply | Location: Point Supreme Overlook, 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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