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 | Aug. 4-6

Art 

• Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Sears Legacy | Admission: Free | Location: Sears Art Museum, 155 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 6-8 p.m. | First Friday | Admission: Free | Location: Raven’s Heart Gallery, 57 W. Center St., Kanab.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | “Immersion” Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: ART Provides, 35 N. Main St. #306, St. George.
• Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. | “Illumination” Art Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Sunset Framer & Art Gallery, 929 W. Sunset Blvd., Suite 2, St. George.
• Sunday, 4-6 p.m. | Buzzed Arts: Cafe Ghoul | Admission: $25 | Location: Wing Nutz, 250 N. Red Cliffs Drive #24, St. George.

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 6-7:30 p.m. | Crystal Grid Making | Admission: $40 | Location: Stone Path Massage & Energy Center, 150 W. University Blvd., Cedar City.

Entertainment 

• Friday, 2-4 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “Timon of Athens” | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “Romeo and Juliet” | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8-10 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “A Raisin in the Sun” | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | The Hunchback of Notre Dame | Admission: $52-$146 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to noon | Historic St. George Live! | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George.
• Friday, 2-4 p.m. and Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “The Play That Goes Wrong” | Admission: $30-$85 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-3:30 p.m.), 7:30-9 p.m. | Picasso at the Lapin Agile | Admission: $15-$23 | Location: The Electric Theater, 68 E. Tabernacle St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4:30 p.m.), 7-9:30 p.m. | Newsies the Musical | Admission: $8-$18 | Location: Hurricane Fine Arts Center, 92 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• Friday and Saturday, 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Footloose the Musical | Admission: $27 | Location: Historic Opera House, 212 N. Main St., St. George.
• Friday and Saturday (matinée 2-4 p.m.), 7:30-9:30 p.m. | Beautiful: The Carole King Musical | Admission: $32-$91 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “Jane Austen’s Emma The Musical” | Admission: $36-$91 | Location: Randall L. Jones Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 2-4 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “Coriolanus” | Admission: $50-$60 | Location: Anes Studio Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 7-8:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Family-Friendly | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Spirit of Polynesia | Admission: $29.99-$59.99 | Location: Bumbleberry Inn, 97 Bumbleberry Lane, Springdale.
• Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Utah Shakespeare Festival: “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” | Admission: $15-$85 | Location: Engelstad Shakespeare Theatre, 351 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 8:45-10:45 p.m. | Tarzan | Admission: $51-$126 | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9-10:45 p.m. | So U Comedy presents Improv! Uncensored | Admission: $10-$15 | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George.

Family

• Friday, 10-10:45 a.m. | Create Playdate | Admission: Free | Location: Southern Utah Museum of Art, 13 S. 300 West, Cedar City.
• Friday, 9-11 p.m. | Summer Movie: “Night at the Museum” | Admission: $5 | Location: The Resort at Stucki Farms, 5015 S. Cattail Way, Washington City.

Foods/vendors/charity 

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Desert Market | Admission: Free | Location: The Ledges of St. George, 1585 Ledges Parkway, St. George.
• Saturday, 8 a.m. to noon | Downtown Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Vernon Worthen Park, 300 S. 400 East, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, 1100 Tuacahn Drive, Ivins.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Hurricane Valley Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Hurricane Community Center, 63 S. 100 West, Hurricane.
• 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 2 p.m. | Festival City Farmers Market | Admission: Free | Location: Festival City Farmers Market, 49 W. Center St., Cedar City.
• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Uzona Farmer & Artisan Market | Admission: Free | Location: Uzona Souvenir & Gift, 15 N. Central St., Colorado City, Arizona.
• Saturday, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. | Festival of Flavors | Admission: $10 | Location: Brian Head Resort, 329 S. Highway 143, Brian Head.

Music

• Friday, starting at 7 p.m. | Stino | Admission: Free | Location: Bumbleberry Inn, 897 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Friday, 7-8 p.m. | Music at the Parlor | Admission: Free | Location: Digby’s Market, 1955 N. Snow Canyon Parkway, St. George.
• Friday, 8-9 p.m. | Center & Main | Admission: Free | Location: Parowan City Park, corner of Main Street and Center Street, Parowan.
• Friday, 8-9:30 p.m. | Steve Earle | Admission: $25-$55 | Location: Cox Performing Arts Center, 325 S. 700 East, St. George.
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Marji Mozart Band | 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 | Kid & Nic Show | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: CasaBlanca Resort & Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada.
• Saturday, 7-9 p.m. | Zero to 60 | Admission: Free | Location: Best Friends Roadhouse and Mercantile, 30 N. 300 West, Kanab.
• Saturday, 8-10 p.m. | Greg Istock | Admission: Free | Location: Spotted Dog, 428 Zion Park Blvd., Springdale.
• Saturday, starting at 9 p.m. | Groovonix | Admission: Free (21+ only) | Location: The One & Only, 64 N. 800 East #2, St. George.
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | Metal Night | Admission: $5 (21+ only) | Location: The Blackbird Bar, 90 W. Hoover Ave., Cedar City.
• Sunday, 6-9 p.m. | Mike & Elaine | Admission: Free | Location: George’s Corner Restaurant, 2 W. St. George Blvd., Suite 1, St. George.
• Sunday, 8-10 p.m. | Mr. OK | Admission: Free | Location: Under Canvas Zion, 3955 Kolob Terrace Road, Virgin.

Nightlife/social

• Friday, 1-2:30 p.m. | Southern Utah Women’s Collaborative Meet & Greet | Admission: $12 | Location: Atwood Innovation Plaza, 453 S. 600 East, St. George.
• Friday, 3-10 p.m. | Cedar Street Fest | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Fun Center, 170 E. Fiddlers Canyon Road, Cedar City.

Outdoor/active/sporting   

• Saturday, 7-8 a.m. | Granogi Yoga in the Rock Bowl | Admission: $20 | Location: Sand Hollow Resort, 5662 W. Clubhouse Drive, Hurricane.

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