SOUTHERN UTAH — The weekend is almost here, and that means it’s time to look for adventure – whether it’s 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 | August 16 – August 18
Art
- Wednesday-Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Colley Whisson 4-day Workshop | Admission: $650 | Location: Illume Gallery of Fine Art, 29 W. 200 North, St. George.
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Arts & Crafts Bazaar : Grenada West Indies | Admission: Free | Location: Grenada Craft Center, Kirani James Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | DIY Recycled Paper African Beads with DiversiTEACH | Admission: $2 | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 3-4:30 p.m. | Yarn Painting | Admission: $40 | Location: And Yarn, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 3-5:30 p.m. | Paint Nite ~Adults Only~ Guru’s Sports Bar & Grill | Admission: $35 | Location: 1091 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Saturday, 6:30-8:30 p.m. | Couch to Canvas Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center for Arts and Education, 307 N. Main St., St. George.
- Sunday, 5-7 p.m. | Artist reception featuring photographer Jason Mihalick | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon Community Center, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale.
Education/enlightenment
- Friday, 4-6 p.m. | Campus to Community Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University Career Services, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
- Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Utah CFP Class | Admission: $35 | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 9-11 a.m. | Free Estate Planning Seminar | Admission: Free | Location: Calvary Chapel, St. George.
- Saturday, 10 a.m to 2 p.m. | Free Ladies Concealed Carry Class | Admission: Free | Location: Sportsman’s Warehouse, 2957 E. 850 North, St. George.
- Saturday, noon to 1 p.m. | DCM Seminar: Should You Feed Your Pet Grain Free? | Admission: Free | Location: Lovin’ Arms Pet Center, 85 N. 100 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 3-9 p.m. | Unwritten: Life Illuminated | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 4 p.m. | Childbirth Education Classes | Admission: $125 | Location: 150 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Illuminating Lives Together featuring Kechi Okwuchi | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 Convention Center Drive, St. George.
Entertainment
- Friday, 1-5 p.m. | The Conclusion of Henry VI: Parts Two and Three | Admission: Various | Location: Utah Shakespeare Festival, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 2 p.m. | Hamlet | Admission: Various | Location: Utah Shakespeare Festival, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 7:30-10 p.m. | Newsies | Admission: Various | Location: The Stage Door, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Macbeth | Admission: Various | Location: Utah Shakespeare Festival, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Friday, 8:30-11 p.m. | Disney’s The Little Mermaid | Admission: Various | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Friday-Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Spirit of Polynesia LUAU | Admission: $49.00 | Location: OC Tanner Amphitheater, 300 W. Lion Blvd., Springdale.
- Friday, 8 p.m., Saturday, 2 p.m. | Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat | Admission: Various | Location: Utah Shakespeare Festival, 300 W. Center St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8:30-11 p.m. | The Sound of Music | Admission: Various | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
- Saturday, 9-11 p.m. | Movie in the Park – How to Train Your Dragon 3 | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Family
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Midwifery For The People | Admission: Free | Location: Moon Tree Midwifery, 1332 N. 625 West No. 2, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. | RSQ Kitten & Puppy Palooza! | Admission: Free | Location: Lovin’ Arms Pet Center, 85 N. 100 East, St. George.
- Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | Relationship Remedies | Admission: $15 | Location: 2304 Rustic Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 1-4 p.m. | FAMILY FUN FEST POOL PARTY | Admission: Free to residents | Location: Coral Canyon HOA, 3150 E. Grasslands Parkway, Washington.
- Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Southern Utah Chapter: Luau & Swim Party | Admission: Free | Location: Washington City Community Center, Washington.
- Saturday, 6-9 p.m. | Back2School Bash | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane City Recreation, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
Foods/vendors/crafts
- Friday, 4-9 p.m. | Slow Roasted Prime Rib | Admission: $21.99 plus gratuity | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Romanian Point Lace | Admission: $85 | Location: And Yarn, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | The Downtown Farmers’ Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | St. George Weaving Studio at Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Downtown Farmers’ Market, 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 10 a.m. | Customer Appreciation BBQ | Admission: Free | Location: Retro Fitness, 929 S. Main St., Cedar City.
- Saturday 11 a.m to 3 p.m. | Annie Sloan BYOP/Kitchen Cabinets Workshop | Admission: $85 | Location: Reclaimed, 37 E. St George Blvd., St. George.
- Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Women Get the Vote Brunch! | Admission: Free | Location: St. George.
Music
- Friday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Dick Earl | Admission: No cover | Location: Peekaboo Canyon Wood Fired Kitchen, 233 W. Center St., Kanab.
- Friday, 9 p.m. | Safety Orange Live | Admission: No cover | Location: Toadz, 432 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
- Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Live Music – Christopher Ryan | Admission: No cover | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
- Saturday, 7:30-11:30 p.m. | August Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Blankets and Brews, St. George House Shows.
- Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Live Music by Lottie | Admission: No cover | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Sunday, 1:15-3:15 p.m. | Christopher Ryan – Songs and Stories at Affogato West | Admission: No cover | Location: Affogato West, St. George.
Nightlife/social
- Friday, 10 a.m. | Little Feminist Book Club aka Lit Wits | Admission: Free | Location: The Book Bungalow, 94 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Free Co-Working & Fashion Show Friday! | Admission: Free | Location: The Society Center, 671 S. 1000 East, St. George.
- Friday, 2-9 p.m. | Freshman Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie State University, 225 S. University Ave., St. George.
- Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Hurricane DQ ASL Social Night | Admission: Free | Location: Dairy Queen, 1022 W. State St., Hurricane.
- Friday-Sunday, 11 a.m. | Justin Alexander Trunk Show | Admission: Free | Location: Bell Tower Bridal and Boutique, 1386 E. 100 South, Suite H, St. George.
- Saturday, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. | Watermelon Bust | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Football, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.
- Saturday, 9 p.m. | Teen Glow Party | Admission: $10 | Location: Washington City Community Center, Washington.
Outdoor/active/sporting
- Friday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Full Moon Meditation Sound Bath | Admission: $25 | Location: Downtown Yoga Awakened Soul, 50 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
- Saturday, 7 a.m. | Yoga in The Bowl at Sand Hollow Resort sponsored by Granogi | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 7-9 a.m. | Shop Ride | Admission: Free | Location: Rapid Cycling, 705 N. Bluff St., St. George.
- Saturday, 7:30-10:30 a.m. | Summer Golf Tournaments | Admission: $69.99 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
- Saturday, 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. | Cedar City Fire Road 100 K | Admission: $119 | Location: Cedar City.
- Saturday, 8-9 a.m. | Yoga at the Market | Admission: Free | Location: 2 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
- Saturday, 8:30-10:30 p.m. | Summer Star Parties at Cedar Breaks NM | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument.
- Sunday, 11 a.m. | Bhangra Dance | Admission: Donation | Location: Downtown Yoga Awakened Soul, 50 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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