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 | May 17 – May 19

Art

• Friday, noon to 6 p.m. | Native American VIP Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Desert Garden Inn, 1450 S. Hilton Drive, St. George.
• Friday-Sunday, 5 p.m. to noon | Photography Symposium | Admission: $125 | Location: Arrowhead Gallery ETC, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 2 p.m., 7 p.m. | Dixie Arts Conservatory | Admission: $12 | Location: Dixie Arts Conservatory, 1028 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Fashion of the 1850’s | Admission: Free | Location: DUP McQuarrie Memorial Museum, 145 N. 100 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | A Night of Connection | Admission: $35 | Location: The Society Center, 671 S. 1000 East, St. George.
• Sunday, 10:30 a.m. | Sunday Meditation & Service | Admission: Free | Location: Center for Spiritual Living, 908 N. 1400 West, St. George.

Entertainment 

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | The Pajama Game | Admission: $17-21 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 5:30 p.m. | St. George Spring Recital | Admission: Free | Location: Desert Hills High School, 828 Desert Hills Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. | The Big Laugh Show | Admission: $12 | Location: The Office Lounge, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-10 p.m. | Southern Utah’s Filmmaker Spotlight | Admission: Free | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St. St. George.

Family

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | St. George Home Show | Admission: $3 | Location: 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Spring Community Health Fair sponsored by Rocky Vista University | Admission: Free | Location: 255 E. Center St., Ivins.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 7th Annual Wings & Wheels – Armed Forces Day Celebration 2019 | Admission: $5 | Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4196 S. Airport Parkway, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m to 3 p.m. | Youth Futures 1st Annual Touch-A-Truck | Admission: $7 person, $20 group | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 100 Years of Library Service Anniversary Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Library, 88 W. 100 South, St. George.
• Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | Kittens, Puppies, Cats & Dogs Oh My Adoption Event | Admission: Free | Location: Lovin’ Arms Pet Center, 85 N. 100 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | 7th Annual 1940’s Hangar Dance | Admission: $20 | Location: Western Sky Aviation Warbird Museum, 4195 S. Airport Parkway, St. George.

Food/vendors/crafts

• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | 6-Course Dinner & Wine Pairing | Admission: $45-65 | Location: The Ledges of St. George, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. | St. George Home & Patio Expo | Admission: Free with Food Bank donation | Location: 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to  1:30 p.m. | Annual CCSI Family BBQ | Admission: Free | Location: Cottonwood Cove Park, 1027 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 5:30-8:30 p.m. | The Spirit of Hope Gala with Alex Boye | Admission: $150 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Music

• Friday, 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony with Lexi Walker | Admission: $12-25 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday-Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday 7 p.m. PDT| Guitars and Cadillacs | Admission: Free | Location: Virgin River Hotel & Casino, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Live Music With Jerry Allen | Admission: No cover | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PDT | Turn the page | Admission: $15-35 | Location: CasaBlanca Showroom, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 6 p.m. | Chicks & Wicks – Girls Night Out | Admission: $25 | Location: 76 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Butterfly Memorial | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Auto Show | Admission: $25, $30 day of event | Location: Smith’s Marketplace, 565 Mall Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. PDT | Virgin River Bunco Bash | Admission: $99 | Location: Virgin River Events Center, 100 E. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite.

Outdoor/active/sporting

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | FC Moab Meetup @ Rally at the Rocks | Admission: Included for rally customers | Location: Spanish Trail Area, Moab.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. to noon | Sand Hollow Triathlon | Admission: Various | Location: Sand Hollow State Park, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 7 a.m to 5 p.m. | Heartbreak Hundred & Double Century | Admission: $105 | Location: Planet Ultra, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | First Ever Fit Games in St. George Utah! | Admission: $3 kids, $5 adults each run | Location: Dixie Sunbowl, 150 S. 400 East., St. George.
• Sunday, 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Red Lotus Life Guided Meditation | Admission: $10 | Location: 879 E Tabernacle St., St. George.

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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