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:

See video top of this listing.

Weekend events | May 3 – May 5

Art

• Thursday-Friday, 9 a.m. | Linda Glover Gooch – Creating Paintings With Life | Admission: Various | Location: Illume Gallery of Fine Art, 29 W. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday-Sunday, May 17-19, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Photography Symposium | Admission: $125 | Location: Arrowhead Gallery ETC, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free Comic Book Day | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Library, 36 S. 300 West, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Free Comic Book Day | Admission: Free | Location: Comics Plus, 348 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 3-7 p.m. | Annie Sloan BYOP/Kitchen Cabinets Workshop | Admission: $75 | Location: Jen’s Furniture Rehab, 37 E. St. George Blvd., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Small Business Week 2019 | Admission: Various | Location: Business Resource Center, 453 S. 600 East, St. George.
• Thursday-Saturday, 1:30 p.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Annual Convention & Expo | Admission: Various | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Friday, 9-10 a.m. | StartSTG Monthly Meetup: May | Admission: Free | Location: DSU, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday, 9 a.m to 3 p.m. | 17th Annual Southern Utah Seniors Conference | Admission: Free | Location: Heritage Center Theater, 105 N. 100 East, Cedar City.
• Friday-Sunday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | St. George Utah Confidence Building Clinic | Admission: $600 | Location: 3095 E. Washington Dam Road, Washington.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Silicon Slopes Presents: Thrive Beyond Five | Admission: $10 | Location: Dixie Tech, 610 S. Tech Ridge Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Wilderness Steward Training | Admission: Free | Location: 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George.
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. | Sunday Meditation & Service | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.

Entertainment 

• Thursday-Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | The Pajama Game!| Admission: $17-21 | Location: 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, 7-9:30 p.m. | The Taffetas | Admission: Various | Location: 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Blood Sugar Fix | Admission: $19.95 | Location: Blood Sugar Fix, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Live “Spirit Connection” with Salt Lake medium | Admission: $45 | Location: Hampton Inn, 53 N. River Road, St. George.

Family

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | ASL Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
• Friday, 5:30 p.m. | Silver Reef Museum – 1st Friday | Admission: Free | Location: E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday, 6 p.m. | St. George Streetfest | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Kids plant a free color bowl for Mom! | Admission: Free | Location: Ladybug Nursery, 42 S. Westview Drive, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Share Walk 2019 | Admission: $20 | Location: Cedar City Main Street Park, 200 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Spring Day | Admission: $8 breakfast | Location: Red Acre Farm CSA, 2322 W. 4375 North, Cedar City.

Food/vendors/crafts

• Friday, 5 p.m. | Food Truck Round Up | Admission: Free | Location: Green Gate Village, 76 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Spring Adoptathon & May Microchip Event | Admission: Various | Location: Petsense Cedar City, 582 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 5-10 p.m. | St. George Big Game Banquet | Admission: $120 | Location: Washington County Fair Utah, S. 5500 West, Hurricane.

Music

• Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Mainman & Modern Love Child live at Mikes Tavern! | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Spring Concert – St. George Chamber Singers | Admission: Free | Location: 611 N. 2450 East, St. George.
• Friday, 7-10 p.m. | Backseat Lovers, L E I F W A V E, Tyke James & The Moss | Admission: $7 | Location: 879 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | PorterHaus Music Live at Mikes Tavern! | Admission: $5 | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | DJ Alien Phantom Live at Mikes Tavern! | Admission: Free | Location:  Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Venga a Celebrar este Cinco de Mayo en Mike’s Tavern | Admission: No cover | Location:  Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. | ASL Bowling | Admission: $3 | Location: Fiesta Fun Family Center, 171 E. 1160 South, St. George.
• Friday, 6-10 p.m. | Game Night Collaboration | Admission: Free | Location: Policy Kings Brewery, 233 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Drag Show & 6 Night Mexico Vacation Giveaway at Mikes Tavern! | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Ladies Night with DJ Janelle! | Admission: No cover | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. | Ladies Spring Tea | Admission: $15 | Location: Calvary Chapel, 1015 W. 100 North, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Red Carpet Reveal Party | Admission: Free | Location: The Society Spa, 671 S. 1000 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | May The 4th Be With You Drag Queen Fund Raiser | Admission: $15 advance, $20 door | Location: Red Lion Hotel and Conference Center, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Cinco De Mayo Dance Party | Admission: $5 | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, St. George.

Outdoor/active/sporting

• Monday-Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Grand Canyon Ride 2019! | Admission: Various | Location: Bar Ten Ranch, Grand Canyon.
• Friday, 10 a.m. | Walk & Talk | Admission: Free | Location: Free2Feed, Hurricane.
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Ironkids | Admission: $20 | Location: St. George Town Square, 50 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 2019 Ironman 70.3 | Admission: Various | Location: St. George.
• Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. | Red Lotus Life Walking Meditation | Admission: $10 | Location: Confluence Park, La Verkin.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Archaeology Day | $5 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Cinco De Mayo – Latino Dance Party | Admission: Various | Location: The Hype, 1025 E Tabernacle St., Suite 6, St. George.
• Sunday, noon to 3 p.m. | SUU vs. University of Montana | Admission: Various | Location: SUU, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.

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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