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, friends and maybe even make new friends. Keep the adventure going all weekend long!

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Weekend events | Jan. 15-17

Art

• Friday, 5-8 p.m. | Art on Main Gallery Stroll | Admission: Free | Location: Start at St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Friday, 5-9 p.m. | Arrowhead Gallery ETC Grand Opening Reception | Admission: Free | Location: 68 E. Tabernacle, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | National Parks: Uniting America: 100 Years on Common Ground | Admission: $1-$3 | Location: St. George Art Museum, 47 E. 200 North, St. George
• Friday-Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Matthew Jacobson Gallery Show | Admission: Free | Location: Roene B. DiFiore Center, 307 N. Main, St. George | Telephone: 435-772-ARTS

  

• Friday-Saturday, noon to 7 p.m. | Southern Utah University Faculty Exhibition | Admission: Free | Location: Braithwaite Fine Arts Gallery, Braithwaite Building, lower level, SUU Campus, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Saturday, 1-2:30 p.m. | Nature Sketching | Admission: Free, park fees may apply, registration required | Location: Snow Canyon State Park, Ivins | Telephone: 435-628-2255
• Friday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., after hours events | “Arts to Zion Art and Studio Tour” | Admission: $10 | Location: Various Southern Utah art studios, galleries, museums, see link

Education/enlightenment

• Friday, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. | 9th Annual Raising Kane Business Gathering | Admission: $15 | Location: Stampin’ UP! Manufacturing Facility, 1400 South Highway 89A, Kanab
• Friday, noon | Interagency Brown Bag Lecture Series: John Kellam | Admission: Free, reservations required | Location: Interagency Information Center, 345 E. Riverside Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-3200

Entertainment

• Friday, 7 p.m. | SUU Gymnastics vs. University of Utah | Admission: $4-$7 | Location: SUU Centrum Arena, 351 W. University Blvd., Cedar City
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m., Saturday 2 p.m. matinee | Alfred Hitchcock’s “The 39 Steps” | Admission: $17-$23 | Location: Brigham’s Playhouse, 25 N. 300 West, Washington City

Family

• Friday, 10:30 a.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Washington City Branch, 220 N. 300 East, Washington City
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Toddler Time With Mrs. Mann | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library St. George Branch, 88 W. 100 South, St. George
• Friday, 11 a.m. | Moms n’ Tots Playtime | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Hurricane Branch, 36 S. 300 West, Hurricane
• Saturday, all day | St. George Heritage Day | Admission: Free | Location: Various St. George locations, see link

  

• Saturday, 1 p.m. | Story Time | Admission: Free | Location: Washington County Library Springdale Branch, 126 Lion Blvd., Springdale
• Friday-Sunday, all day | Mesquite Motor Mania | Admission: Free | Location: Various Mesquite, Nevada locations, see link

Food/crafts/vendors

• Saturday, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Tuacahn Saturday Market | Admission: Free | Location: Tuacahn Center for the Arts, Ivins

Fundraisers/causes

• Friday, 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Bread of Life Community Kitchen | Admission: Free | Location: 2569 N. Freeway Drive, Cedar City
• Friday, 1-4 p.m. | Food Pantry | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070
• Sunday, 12:30 p.m. | Sunday Feast | Admission: Free | Location: Solomon’s Porch, 1495 S. Blackridge Drive, St. George | Telephone: 435-669-9070

Music

• Friday, 6-9 p.m. | Local Music Showcase | Admission: No cover, food and beverage prices vary | Location: Even Stevens, 471 E. St. George Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Tom Bennett Live | Admission: TBA, food and beverage prices vary | Location: D.U.B.B.S BBQ, 1812 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 7 p.m. | Shine Bright | Admission: $5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-9469
• Friday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Turn the Page: The Ultimate Tribute to Bob Seger | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada
• Friday-Saturday, 7 p.m. | Live Music with Josh Larsen | Admission: No cover | Location: Grand Lodge, Brian Head Ski Resort, 314 Hunter Ridge Drive, Brian Head
• Saturday, 8 p.m. | Tom Bennett | Admission: $3-$5 | Location: Jazzy’s, 285 N. Bluff Street, St. George | Telephone: 435-688-9469
• Saturday, 8:30 p.m. PST | Mick Adams and The Stones | Admission: $15-$35 | Location: CasaBlanca Resort and Casino, 950 W. Mesquite Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

  

• Saturday, 9 p.m. | Nappy Roots | Admission: $15-$20 | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George

Night life/social

• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | DJ Grid | Admission: No cover | Location: FireHouse Bar and Grill, 1476 W. Sunset Blvd., St. George
• Friday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. | DJJohnnyUtah | Admission: No cover for ladies, varies | Location: Mike’s Tavern, 90 W. Hoover Avenue, Cedar City
• Saturday, 7-10 p.m. | Parowan Birthday Ball | Admission: Free | Location: Iron County Fair Building, 40 S. 400 East, Parowan
• Saturday, 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. PST | TONE LOC | Admission: $20 | Location: Envy Nightclub, 792 W. Pioneer Blvd., Mesquite, Nevada

Outdoors/active

• Friday, 1-9 p.m. | St. George Half Marathon Health and Wellness Expo | Admission: Free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 9 a.m. | St. George Half Marathon | Admission: Spectators free | Location: Dixie Convention Center, 1835 S. Convention Center Drive, St. George
• Saturday, 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Guided Snowshoe Hikes | Admission: Free | Location: Cedar Breaks National Monument | Telephone: 435-586-9451 ext. 4425
• Saturday, 6-8:30 p.m. | Cedar Breaks Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Navajo Lodge, Brian Head Ski Resort | Telephone: 435-586-9451 ext. 4425
• Saturday, 6:30 p.m. | Public Star Party | Admission: Free | Location: Unity Park, 400 South between 200 West and 400 West, Ivins

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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