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 at the top of this listing.

Weekend events | April 29 – May 1

Art           

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | DSU Art Department Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. University Ave., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Shadows” Art Show & Competition | Admission: Free | Location: Gallery 35, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Natural World | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Honor, Courage, Commitment: Marine Corps Art, 1975-2018 | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 2022 Senior BFA Capstone Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Southern Utah Early Childhood Conference | Admission: $15-$55 | Location: Dixie State University, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Creative Age: Creativity from the Chaos | Admission: $35-$85 | Location: Eccles Fine Arts Center, 225 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. | Energy Healing Conference | Admission: $59-$99 | Location: Hilton Garden Inn, 1731 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Homeschool Convention | Admission: $35-$65 | Location: Red Lion Hotel, 850 S. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Fruit Tree Grafting Class | Admission: $40 | Location: Frontier Homestead State Park Museum, 635 N. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-8:30 p.m. | Kundalini & Gong Meditation | Admission: $20-$25 | Location: Awakened Soul, 2303 N. Coral Canyon Blvd. #102, Washington City.
• Sunday, 11 a.m. to noon | Creative Visualization Sound Bath | Admission: $11 | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment                  

• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7-9:30 p.m. | The Spongebob Musical | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friday and Saturday, 5:30-10 p.m. | Twelfth Night | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara City Hall, 2603 S. Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara.
• Friday and Saturday, 7-9 p.m. and 9:30-11:30 p.m. | LOL! Comedy Night | Admission: $15-$25 | Location: Heritage Arts & Event Center, 568 W. Telegraph St. #4, Washington City.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Little Women | Admission: $25 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. PDT | The Edwards Twins | Admission: $25-$35 | Location: Mesquite Community Theatre, 150 N. Yucca St., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, starting at 7 p.m. | Coyote Tales Live Storytelling | Admission: Free | Location: Ivins City Park, 100 N. Main St., Ivins.
• Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | St. George Dance Company presents “Perseverance: The Mother of Good Luck” | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 335 S. 700 East, St. George.

Family

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. and Saturday, 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Cotton Days | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.
• Saturday, 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Red Cliffs Bird Fest Family Day | Admission: Free | Location: Tonaquint Nature Center, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, noon to 2 p.m. | Zion Canyon Earth Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: Gazebo Park, 126 Lion Boulevard, Springdale.
• Saturday, 5-10 p.m. | Arbor Day & Movie in the Park | Admission: Free | Location: Canyon View Park, 1400 N. Canyon View Park, Santa Clara.

Foods/vendors/charity

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. | Mo’ Bettahs Grand Opening | Admission: Free | Location: Mo’ Bettahs, 1455 S. Old Highway 91, Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 45 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.

Music

• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | St. George Children’s Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, starting at 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony presents “Hollywood Serenade: The Artistry of Caroline Campbell” | Admission: $18-$30 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 335 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Terry Wayne Project | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 3:30-5 p.m. | Catch a Wave: Live Beach Boys Tribute Show | Admission: $22 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 6:30-9 p.m. | Paperback Writer: The Ultimate Beatles Experience | Admission: $20 | Location: Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Close to You: A Carpenters Tribute | Admission: $10-$30 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Memory Matters Open House | Admission: Free | Location: Memory Matters, 168 N. 100 East, Suite 104, St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 10 a.m. | Washington City Heritage Show | Admission: Free | Location: Relief Society Hall, 75 W. Telegraph St., Washington City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Rides & Coffee | Admission: Free | Location: Detail Garage, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. MST | Bee’s Marketplace 9th Anniversary Event | Admission: Free | Location: Bee’s Marketplace, 1045 S. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
• Saturday, 8 p.m. to midnight PDT | Prom “The Time of Your Life” | Admission: $25-$75 | Location: Envy Nightclub & Lounge, 792 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Friday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Snow Canyon Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, starting at 7 a.m. | Cotton Days 5K Fun Run | Admission: $25 | Location: Sullivan Virgin River Soccer Park, 965 S. Washington Fields Road, Washington City.
• Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | Outdoor Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $10 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort Rock Bowl, 5665 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | St. George Heels 2 Heal Walk | Admission: $20 | Location: Rib & Chop House, 1677 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Intro to Defensive Handgun | Admission: $64.99 | Location: Red Cliffs Rifle & Pistol Range, 5850 W. 1800 South, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 2:3o-5 p.m. | Intro to Defensive Carbine | Admission: $109.97 | Location: Red Cliffs Rifle & Pistol Range, 5850 W. 1800 South, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 6:30-8 p.m. | Revolver Only Bowling Pin Shoot | Admission: $7 | Location: Rowdy’s Range, 610 Industrial Road, St. George.
• Saturday, 8:30-10 p.m. | Scorpion Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday and Sunday, starting at 10 a.m. | World Extreme Rock Crawling Championship Series | Admission: $5-$25 | Location: Three Peaks Recreation Area, West Mid-Valley Road, Cedar City.

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