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 Amy talk about their weekend picks:
See video top of this listing.
Weekend events | Aug. 31- Sept. 2
Art
- Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Final Friday Art Walk | Admission: Free | Location: University Boulevard route from Main Street to the Southern Utah Museum of Art, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Art Exhibition: Astrophotography | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City Library, 303 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
- Friday-Saturday 7:30 p.m., Sunday 2:30 p.m. | “The Eulogy” | Admission: Tickets purchased in advance are $15 for adults, $12 for students $12; at the door: Adults $18, students $15 | Location: DiFiore Center for Arts, 307 N. Main St., St. George.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | SUMA: Sculptor Exhibition: James Surls | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday 6-8 p.m. | Wheel Thrown Pottery Class | Admission: $30 | Location: The Tilted Kiln, 215 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Sunday, 10:30 a.m. to noon | Sunday Service: Who Have I Come Here to Be? | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living St. George, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.
Entertainment
- Friday, 8:30 p.m. | “Cinderella” | Admission: $29-$96 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday-Saturday, times vary | Utah Shakespeare Festival | Admission: Varies | Location: Beverley Taylor Sorenson Center for the Arts, 195 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8:00 p.m. | “Matilda” | Admission: $29-$106 | Location: Tuacahn Amphitheater, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 2:30 p.m. | Desert Nomads at Peach Days | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Family
- Thursday-Saturday, 5 p.m. | Peach Days | Admission: Prices vary | Location: Location varies, Hurricane.
- Thursday-Monday, times vary | Iron County Fair | Admission: Prices vary | Location: Iron County Fairgrounds, E. 400 South, Parowan.
- Friday-Monday, Friday and Sunday 1-8 p.m., Saturday and Monday 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Festival of Homes | Admission: $10 | Location: Locations vary, map of homes can be found here.
- Saturday, 9-11 a.m. | Kittens and Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Visitor Center, 235 S. 100 East, Kanab.
- Sunday, 3-4 p.m. | Parrot Talk | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Visitor Center, 235 S. 100 East, Kanab.
Food/crafts/vendors
- Friday, 5-9 p.m. | Southern Utah University Paint the Town Red | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar City downtown Main Street, Center St. to 200 N. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 4-9 p.m. | Kanab Outdoor Market | Admission: Free | Location: Kanab Comfort Suites, 150 W. Center St., Kanab.
- Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Date Night at the Dude Ranch Cooking Class | Admission: $65, 21+ | Location: Harmon’s Cooking School Santa Clara, 3520 Pioneer Parkway, Santa Clara.
Music
- Friday, 7-8:30 p.m. | HartStrings Ensemble | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St George.
- Friday, 7-9 p.m. | Campfire Concerts in the Canyon | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Canyon Nature Park
- Friday-Saturday, Friday 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. | August Chamber Event: Always Patsy Cline | Admission: Adults $26, children $21 | Location: Kanab Area Chamber of Commerce, 78 S. 100 East, Kanab.
- Friday-Sunday, Friday-Saturday 8 p.m. PDT, Sunday 7 p.m. PDT | Skydome Lounge: JAMIT Las Vegas| Admission: Free | CasaBlanca Resort, Casino, Golf & Spa, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.
- Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Brian Head Resort Music Festival: Country | Admission: $10 | Location: Brian Head Resort – Giant Steps, 329 S. U-143, Brian Head.
- Saturday-Sunday, Saturday 8 p.m. PDT, Sunday 7 p.m. PDT | “Psychobilly Band” | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin River Hotel and Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Friday Night Party with DJ Janelle | Admission: Free | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
Outdoor/active/sports
- Saturday, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. MST | Patriot Golf Day: Charity Golf Tournament | Admission: Player $45, team $180, Location: Palms Golf Club, 530 Peppermill Palms Blvd., Littlefield.
- Saturday, 6 p.m. | Southern Utah Football vs. North Alabama | Admission: $5-$18 | Location: Southern Utah University, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Freedom 5 Enduro | Admission: $5 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.
- Saturday, 7 p.m. | DSU Men’s Soccer v. Ottawa University | Admission: Adults $9, seniors $6 | Location: Dixie Trailblazer Stadium, 501-551 S. 700 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 8 p.m. | Summer Star Party | Admission: $7 | Location: 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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