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 28-30

Art 

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Utah Tech University Art Department Showcase | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | SUU Art & Design BFA 2023 Senior Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Let’s Paint: Cactus for Mom | Admission: $40 | Location: Simply Fun Nutrition, 909 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Herstory | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Utah Chinese History Exhibit | Admission: Free | Location: Silver Reef Museum, 1903 Wells Fargo Road, Leeds.
• Friday and Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Dreamland: Miniature Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.

Education/enlightenment

• Saturday, 10-11 a.m. | Free Landscape Workshop: All Things Trees | Admission: Free | Location: The Garden at Tonaquint Park, 1851 S. Dixie Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 10:30-11:30 a.m. | Salty Sound Bath | Admission: $20 | Location: Breathe Salt Room, 310 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Independent Bookstore Day | Admission: Free | Location: The Book Bungalow, 94 W. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7:30-8:30 p.m. | Violet Flame Guided Meditation Sound Bath | Admission: $20 | Location: The Brickhouse at ecore Premier, 21 N. Main St., St. George.

Entertainment 

• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Open Mic Night at the Johnson Arts Center | Admission: $5 | Location: The Johnson Center for Community Arts and Education, 59 N. 100 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 7-9 p.m. and 9:30-11 p.m. | LOL! Comedy Night with Tobe Hixx | Admission: $35 | Location: BigShots Golf, 1108 W. Black Mountain Drive, St George.
• Friday and Saturday, 6-10 p.m. | Shakespeare in the Park: The Taming of the Shrew | Admission: Free | Location: Santa Clara Town Hall, 2603 Santa Clara Drive, Santa Clara.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7-9:15 p.m. | The Spitfire Grill | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7:30-10 p.m. | Catch Me If You Can | Admission: $27 | Location: St. George Musical Theater, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, Saturday and Sunday, 7:30-9 p.m. | Your Optimism is Not Required | Admission: $10-$35 | Location: Center for the Arts at Kayenta, 881 Coyote Gulch Court, Ivins.

Family

• Saturday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Cotton Days | Admission: Free | Location: Veterans Park, 75 E. Telegraph St., Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to noon | PAWS Pet Wash Fundraiser | Admission: Free | Location: Trinity Lutheran Church and Academy, 2260 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Cedar City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: IFA, 905 S. Main St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Mutts at the Mall Spring Pet Adoption Event | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.

Music

• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Wildflower Resort, 100 N. Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Dick Earl’s Electric Witness | Admission: $10 (21+ only) | Location: Balcony One, 770 W. State Route 9, La Verkin.
• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Tami Creamer and Friends | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Friday, starting at 7:30 p.m. | Southwest Symphony presents “The Music of James Bond” | Admission: $15.50-$36 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 335 S. 700 East, St. George. 
• Friday, 8-11 p.m. | Fast Eddie | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: Hive 435 Tap House, 61 W. St. George Blvd., St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | YESOUISI | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. and Sunday, 8:30 p.m. to 1:30 a.m. PDT | Gregg Peterson | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Cliffrose Springdale, 281 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, 7-8 p.m. | St. George Children’s Choir | Admission: Free | Location: St. George Tabernacle, 18 S. Main St., St. George.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Concerts on The Terrace | Admission: Free | Location: Red Cliffs Mall, 1770 E. Red Cliffs Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Caffe Concert Series | Admission: Free | Location: Caffe Elevato, 1664 S. Dixie Drive, Suite K-102, St. George.
• Saturday, starting at 8 p.m. | Tilted Mesa | Admission: $10 | Location: Blues Katz Rock N Roll Grill, 307 N. Bluff St., St. George.
• Saturday, 8-11 p.m. | Identity Crisis | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East #2, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Muddy Boots Band | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The BlackBird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-8 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Chris Bender | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.

Nightlife/social

• Saturday, 5-10 p.m. | Southern Utah’s Festival of Colors | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: Three Peaks Oasis, 7797 N. Oasis St., Cedar City.
• Saturday and Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Zion Chalk & Earth Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Zion Canyon Village, 147 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 9-10 a.m. | OUTside: West Knoll Hike | Admission: Free | Location: West Knoll Trailhead, 600 North St., Hurricane.
• Saturday, 9-10:30 a.m. | Secret Life of Flowers | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9-11 a.m. | Arbor Day Celebration | Admission: Free | Location: J.C. Snow Park, 275 E. 900 South, St. George.
• Sunday, 9-11 a.m. | Johnson Canyon Guided Hike | Admission: Free | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, 1002 Snow Canyon Drive, Ivins.

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